Curated Stays in Costa Rica — A Handpicked Selection
I’m here to share extraordinary stays—handpicked hideaways that stand out for their bespoke service, meticulous attention to detail, and exceptional design. Each selection is thoughtfully curated to highlight spaces where aesthetics, comfort, and personality come together naturally.
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Uvita
Striking open-concept villas with private infinity plunge pools, nestled in lush tropical surroundings where the Costa Rican jungle flows into the sunlit expanse of the ocean.
Prices starting from 476€ per night, with a two-night minimum stay.
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Playa Santa Teresa
The space is designed by Costa Rican architects at Studio Saxe and filled with hand picked locally sourced furniture and design details.
Hotel – 5 rooms
Prices starting at 192€
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Santa Teresa
A serene beachfront hideaway in Santa Teresa where mornings often bring sightings of monkeys, squirrels, colorful birds—and even whales—right from the balcony.
Beachfront Villa – 3 bedrooms
Prices starting at 3000€
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Uvita
The complex features three distinct types of villas: the two-story, five-bedroom raw concrete Art Villa; the industrial-style Atelier Villa with three bedrooms; and the organic Coco Houses—four glamping, egg-shaped dwellings nestled in the heart of the jungle. All villas are set in the rainforest hills of Bahía Ballena, overlooking Playa Hermosa.
Prices starting from 60€ at Coco Houses
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Nosara
An immersive stay surrounded by nature, designed for travelers in search of meaning—a place to pause, reconnect, and return to what truly matters.
Hotel – 29 rooms including 10 suites
Prices starting at 247€
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Puerto Viejo
A soulful boutique hideaway on Costa Rica’s Caribbean Coast, where art, nature and design come together in a vibrant, handcrafted oasis steps from Playa Chiquita.
Hotel – 13 rooms (bungalows, suites and a villa)
Prices starting at 312 €
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Tamarindo
A charming Costa Rica beachfront hotel on the shores of Playa Langosta.
Hotel – 6 rooms and casitas
Prices starting at 285€
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Puerto Jiménez
Where rainforest meets seclusion and sustainability meets indulgence, El Remanso offers a personalized, nature-immersed escape on the untamed Osa Peninsula—Costa Rica’s last frontier.
Lodge – 16 rooms (bungalows, villas and rooms)
Prices starting from 650€ per night, with a typically two-night minimum stay.
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Arenal Volcano National Park, Fortuna
Experience rainforest luxury at Nayara’s Tented Camp, where private hot spring pools and lush jungle views create the perfect escape for couples and families alike.
Resort – 38 suspended tented accommodations. These include two four-bedroom tented villas and six two-bedroom tented suites.
Prices starting from 886€
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If you have any questions or need personalized recommendations, feel free to reach out!
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FOR YOUR INFORMATION
This selection is regularly updated, so be sure to revisit for new accommodations that I will be adding over time. If you find it helpful, please share it with lovers of design and low-key luxury.
As always, in my guides, I strive to give visibility to independent, small accommodations with soul, character, and charm, catering to the design-oriented traveler who appreciates unique and creatively curated spaces, embracing the essence of slow travel and a mindful approach to hospitality.
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