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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. Sometimes people can’t be bothered to write reviews , however having such a wonderful stay with the fantastic staff and owners we feel obligated to try to put into words what a truly magnificent time we had at the Paradise Lodge Apartments. What a fantastic place and it all started each day with a wonderful breakfast. First a plate of fresh fruit picked right from the property, then a choice of omelet , scrambled eggs, sunny side up, or simple toast and jam made to order with a delicious side of rice and beans, fresh avocado, queso frito, and bacon. plus orange juice and delicious Costa Rican Coffee. From the moment we arrived the hospitality was excellent, taking our bags from the car to our super clean and spacious room and making sure we had everything we needed. The apartments are in side of a gated property which will give you a strong sense of security and safety, with ample parking very close to the rooms. The property is aptly named as it is truly a slice of paradise. From the little porch outside the rooms to the beautiful grounds and swimming pool every detail is spectacularly maintained. We wish we were able to spend more time on the property which I am sure we will do next time as we had some business to attend to on this trip so we weren’t able to enjoy the property as much as we would of liked. We did however find the time to explore the beautiful property including the shorter of the trails that go around the property. We just cant say enough about the fantastic time we had at this location. If your going to this area of Costa Rica stay at Paradise Lodge…. You wont regret it….

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9.7
Exceptional
119 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. This was a family trip. The rooms were cozy and well equipped. Extra blankets and heating is provided. The rooms are comfortable and surrounded by nature. It creates a great experience and you have the river sound. If you are not used to that sound it is really relaxing. The hotel has a green house where you can buy and see plants. They are lovely. The trails are very nice. Be mindful that to reach the entrance you need to walk 1.5 Km. La Quebrada is a trail that you can walk with small children. No wheel chair nor prawn/stroller. Los Pioneros is a short and flat trail. Suitable for elderly persons. We traveled with one and was the perfect walk. The food was delicious. The breakfast is a buffet with plenty of options and very tasty.

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9.1
Superb
890 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. The hotel is very special. We had our own cosy lodge. The staff is very friendly and helpful. As it can be a bit cold at night, we even had hot-water bottles. There is also a heater. In the spacious area of the Trogon Lodge, there is very much to see, for example different species of plants and animals like humming birds, lizards and even Quatzals. The lodge does also offer a shorter and a longer exciting hiking track in the cloud forest. We booked a Quetzal watching tour in the morning and really saw about 5 Quetzals.

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9.2
Superb
598 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. The service and friendly staff. The ambiance of the old building and its quirkiness - lots of halls and nooks and crannies to discover. The hot tubs and roof top terrace were wonderful as well. The rooms were exceptionally decorated and quite comfortable.

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9
Superb
556 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. Perfect. Everything. Service, breakfast all great!

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9.2
Superb
108 reviews
Price from
US$128
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
Superb
5 reviews
Price from
US$54
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
5 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. Everything was new! Extremely clean, fun decorations, comfy bed and there was coffee! Front staff very helpful. Check to see if your car is small enough to fit in the garage. It’s a small garage door opening.

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9.2
Superb
76 reviews
Price from
US$98
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
49 reviews
Price from
US$51.30
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. A truly magical experience to stay at Hacienda Las Vainillas! Extremely peaceful, amazing views and wonderful rooms and facilities. Frederique and Phillippe are very kind hosts, cooking wonderful meals and arranging trips into the forest to swim in waterfalls on their land. On my top 3 list of best accommodation experiences during 30 years of travelling.

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9.8
Exceptional
59 reviews

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