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Set in Platanillo, less than 1 km from Nauyaca Waterfalls and 18 km from Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary, Luxury Apartments Nauyaca by Paradiselodge offers spacious air-conditioned accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi. The property features pool and garden views. There is free private parking and the property features paid airport shuttle service. Tremendous place to stay. If you are willing, and able, to drive 15 minutes to Dominical (the closest spot) for lunch and dinner, then this place is absolutely worth visiting. Almost newly built with large rooms, and a beautiful garden. Emanuel and staff was so helpful and friendly. Me and the family really enjoyed our 4 nights here.

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9.7
Exceptional
120 reviews
Price from
US$76.80
per night

Set in Providencia, 42 km from Manuel Antonio, Savegre Hotel Natural Reserve & Spa features a restaurant and free WiFi throughout the property. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. Free private parking is available on site. Beautiful place, great bar and restaurant, gorgeous spa

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9.1
Superb
886 reviews
Price from
US$147.60
per night

Trogon Lodge is located 1.5 km from San Gerardo de Dota town centre and 9 km from Los Quetzales National Park. It features an extensive garden, a terrace and BBQ facilities.

The rooms will provide you with a terrace and a private bathroom with a shower. You can enjoy mountain views and garden view from the room. Extras include bed linen. Gorgeous sorroundings full of flowers and birds. The service is spectacular and the food is good. The rooms are comfortable and it’s just a beautiful and peaceful place to be. The quetzal tour was also very great value!

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9.3
Superb
604 reviews
Price from
US$130
per night

This luxurious hotel is located in San Jose City Centre and features an on-site gourmet restaurant, free parking and free Wi-Fi. Hotel Grano de Oro also offers massage services and a rooftop garden.

Each spectacular, air-conditioned room at this property features beautiful wood décor, vaulted ceilings and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. They also boast free toiletries, plush linens and a coffee maker. very uniquely designed and very tastefully too. So much greenery inside the hotel which is beautiful. Breakfast was impeccable but didn’t get to try lunch or dinner due to short stay.

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9
Superb
554 reviews
Price from
US$205.20
per night

Pura vida (pure life) is the Costa Rican motto for embracing all the magic life has to offer. At Hyatt Centric San José Escazú, you can immerse yourself in the storied culture, magnificent natural beauty and gracious hospitality of Costa Rica. The staff were super helpful Location is good

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9.1
Superb
119 reviews
Price from
US$146
per night

Set in San José, Luxury 12th Floor Apartment with Views - Downtown San Jose Pool and Gym offers a balcony with pool and garden views, as well as a year-round outdoor pool, fitness room and public bath. This recently renovated apartment is located 44 km from Poas National Park and 4.4 km from La Sabana Metropolitan Park. The apartment also offers free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests. The apartment was beautiful, modern, and spotless, with an amazing view from the 12th floor. Everything matched the description, and the location was great. The host was friendly and responsive. I would definitely stay here again!

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9.2
Superb
6 reviews
Price from
US$70
per night

Hotel de Montaña Gema del Bosque is a 5-star property located in Copey. The property is non-smoking and is situated 12 km from Cerro de la Muerte.

At the hotel, the rooms include a desk. The private bathroom is fitted with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. All rooms have a wardrobe.

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9.8
Exceptional
8 reviews
Price from
US$77.40
per night

Situated in San José, 46 km from Poas National Park and less than 1 km from Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica, SkyGarden Nunciatura Luxury Apartment #705 offers a fitness centre and air conditioning. This apartment features a rooftop pool, a garden, barbecue facilities, free WiFi and free private parking. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, a lift and luggage storage for guests. The apartment was the perfect welcome to Costa Rica. You feel immediately at home. It has everything you need to stay for a long or a short time. Highly recommend the stay with Carlos and Hannia!

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9.3
Superb
79 reviews
Price from
US$90.25
per night

Located in San José, New Luxury Apartment 12th Floor offers a balcony with mountain and pool views, as well as a year-round outdoor pool, fitness room and public bath. This property offers access to a terrace, table tennis, free private parking and free WiFi. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk and a lift for guests. Alles was perfect. Fijn dat we lastminute konden inchecken! Alles was mooi schoon en veilig.

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9.4
Superb
51 reviews
Price from
US$47.02
per night

With mountain views, Hacienda Las Vainillas Boutique Hotel is set in Mastatal and has a restaurant, a shared lounge, bar, garden, year-round outdoor pool and terrace. The lodge features both WiFi and private parking free of charge. Food here was excellent. Very healthy and tasty

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9.8
Exceptional
59 reviews
Price from
US$195
per night

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