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Located in Potrero, 1 km from Penca Beach, LA QUEBRADA ECO LODGE Hotel Boutique provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a private beach area. This 5-star hotel offers room service, a business centre and free WiFi. The hotel features mountain views and a terrace. Quiet Amazing pool Nice size cabana Clean Wonderful breakfast and service throughout

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9.2
Superb
367 reviews

Offering a restaurant, Azul Hotel & Retreat is located in the beachfront area of Playa Azul. Free Wi-Fi access is available, as well as free breakfast service.

Rooms here will provide you with a flat-screen TV, air conditioning and a balcony. There is also a coffee machine. Featuring a shower, private bathrooms also come with a hairdryer. Extras include a minibar and cable channels. Some units feature a kitchen. I love this place, the attention of staff is amazing and the property is beautiful. Rooms are spacious and lots of areas to chill and relax. We will be back. Thanks for an amazing stay :)

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9.2
Superb
470 reviews
Price from
US$213.74
per night

Esh Hotel & Spa has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Nosara. With an outdoor swimming pool, the 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation features room service, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests. Absolutely everything was amazing. The staff- super friendly, nice and open. The rooms are exquisitely decorated and the beds are very comfortable. The breakfast was absolutely delicious. They offer complimentary yoga classes- that are super nice. They have a sauna and an ice bath- which we very much enjoyed. The pools are very nice as well. Basically, one of the best hotels we have stayed at in Costa Rica. The location is also very nice. Plenty of beaches and restaurants nearby, and the location is very lively.

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9.2
Superb
54 reviews
Price from
US$247.50
per night

Epic Tamarindo Boutique Hotel is set in Tamarindo and features a garden, a shared lounge and a terrace. Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, the 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. There is free private parking and the property offers paid airport shuttle service. Everything was sensational & I just loved the staff & the peacocks!

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9.8
Exceptional
44 reviews
Price from
US$472.80
per night

La Flor de Coco has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and bar in Sámara. With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel offers a shared kitchen and a business centre. The accommodation features airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available. Amazing pool, patio area with hammocks and working spaces, clean and comfortable room, and one of the best restaurants in Samara on site. Could not recommend this place highly enough.

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8.3
Very good
136 reviews
Price from
US$45
per night

The property features five elegant Jungle View Bungalows and two exclusive Luxury Pool & Ocean View Bungalows. Each bungalow includes a spacious open layout with a king-size bed, air conditioning, large screened windows, a fully equipped kitchen, an en-suite bathroom, and a tropical indoor/outdoor shower. The Luxury Pool & Ocean View Bungalows are just steps from the pool and feature an oversized tub for two, a stand-up shower, and dual sinks—perfect for a romantic escape. Staff and owner were incredible! Very helpful - location and as perfect as- bed was amazing

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8.8
Fabulous
212 reviews
Price from
US$277.42
per night

Decorated in earth tones, Bosque del Mar’s spacious suites offer a flat-screen TV and free Wi-Fi. A minibar and coffee maker are provided, while bathrooms include a hairdryer.

The modern Niromi restaurant serves international and Costa Rican cuisine in an elegant marble dining room with wonderful beach views. The stylish Nya lounge bar offers drinks, snacks and music. We arrived at Bosque del Mar directly from Liberia. The setting is amazing, the pool is great for kids and the room was very good as well.

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8.5
Very good
225 reviews
Price from
US$228
per night

Featuring 5-star accommodation, Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique is located in Playa Hermosa, 1.6 km from Coco Beach and 37 km from Marina Papagayo. Featuring room service, this property also welcomes guests with a restaurant and a year-round outdoor pool. The hotel features a hot tub and a 24-hour front desk.

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10
Exceptional
1 reviews
Price from
US$881.50
per night

Set in Sámara, a few steps from Samara Beach, Azura Beach Resort - All Inclusive - Adults Only offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Featuring room service, this property also welcomes guests with a restaurant and a terrace. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared lounge and free WiFi.

The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire is available at this 5-star hotel.

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8
Very good
1 reviews
Price from
US$546.90
per night

Los Altos de Eros - Adults Only has an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, a garden and shared lounge in Playa Avellana. Featuring a terrace, the 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom. There is free private parking and the property features paid airport shuttle service.

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9.5
Exceptional
2 reviews

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