Finca Rosa Blanca
Finca Rosa Blanca is a friendly boutique eco-resort set within a coffee farm plantation in Costa Rica’s Central Valley, only 25 minutes from the international airport. All the rooms are individually designed and have a Jacuzzi bath along with spectacular views. There is a strong emphasis on sustainability here and a tour of the coffee farm is available. The Restaurant offers classic Costa Rican fo...
Marriott San Jose
Marriott San Jose is a hacienda styled hotel set on a coffee plantation with elegant gardens and colonial style.Having been voted as one of the best hotels in Central America and Mexico by Condé Naste, the Marriott is a great choice for your stay in San Jose.There are 299 rooms and suites equipped with lovely bed linens and a good level of in-room amenities such as; complimentary bottled wa...
Hotel Grano de Oro
Hotel Grano de Oro is situated on a shady street just off Paseo Colon, the main street in downtown San Jose, and is a converted Victorian mansion dating back around 100 years.The building has been lovingly restored to create a hotel with 40 rooms and suites that maintain the warmth and comfort of a private home. The rooftop garden terrace has loungers and two outdoor Jacuzzis.The hotel’s res...
Xandari
Xandari is a beautiful collection of 24 unique villas located on a 40 acre plantation with views of the Central Valley.Located only 20 minutes from San Jose airport and set at an elevation of 3900 feet, Xandari is a special retreat with stunning architecture and original artwork displayed throughout the property.Villas at Xandari boast a garden, viewing terrace and an additional enclosed terrace. ...
Pacuare Lodge
Pacuare Lodge was selected as of the top 25 Eco-Lodges in the world by National Geographic Traveller. To get to the lodge you either have a choice of travelling by land, on the river or with a combination of both.The lodge offers 20 Bungalows of different categories and views. Each room contains solar heated showers, private terraces and some of the higher categories rooms also have their own priv...
The Alta Hotel
Overlooking the lush Central Valley of Costa Rica is the Alta Hotel with fantastic views of the nearby volcanoes.An upscale hotel in the affluent suburb of Escazu, the Alta Hotel oozes charm. The 23 rooms and suites are elegant and spacious with handcrafted furnishings and opulent leather chairs and all offer a private balcony allowing you to enjoy the cool mountain air.La Luz Restaurant & Bar pro...
Bougainvillea Hotel
Surrounded by 10 acres of lush tropical gardens, Hotel Bougainvillea is just 30 minutes from San Jose yet located in a charming, peaceful area called Santo Domingo de Heredia.This region has kept its rural charm, with colonial adobe houses and beautiful churches. The hotel offers 81 rooms offering a view towards the Central Valley and the surrounding mountains or the beautiful colourful gardens.Di...
Rancho Naturalista
Rancho Naturalista is set at an altitude of between 2528 and 3850ft (766 and 1167m) on the Caribbean slopes of the Talamanca Mountains and is a wonderful destination for bird watchers, hikers, photographers and naturalists.The lodge has a lovely warm, relaxed atmosphere with friendly staff. The main building is decorated in a traditional Spanish colonial style with a relaxing sitting area, dining ...
Selva Verde Lodge
The Selva Verde eco lodge is located very close to the lowlands in the north east of Costa Rica, the area of Sarapaqui.The actual private reserve of Selva Verde Rainforest protects more than 500 acres of land and has been identified as a key area in the San Juan Biological Corridor which stretches from southern Mexico to Panama.The river lodge has forty rooms set in four blocks, each accommodating...
Alta Gracia
In the southern region of Costa Rica, set high in the mountains of Perez Zeledon is Alta Gracia, a luxurious boutique hideaway. From San Jose the journey takes two and a half hours by road through the lush interior of the country or just 25 minutes by private plane.The Hacienda is located within a Cloud Forest environment with typically warm sunny days and refreshing cool evenings. The property co...
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