Best hotels in Costa Rica: where to stay

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Villas Jacquelina

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Pool and tropical garden at Villas JacquelinaOur own hotel

Manuel Antonio / Quepos · Mid-range

Villas Jacquelina

  • Families
  • Nature
Why stay here
Our family-run boutique hotel in Quepos, with a pool and open-air spaces surrounded by greenery.
Good to know
Located in Quepos rather than on the Manuel Antonio beachfront.
Courtyard seating and tropical plants at Ten North Tamarindo Beach Hotel

Tamarindo · Mid-range

Ten North Tamarindo Beach Hotel

  • Families
  • Couples
Why stay here
Rooms and apartment-style accommodation around a pool in central Tamarindo.
Good to know
In town, a short walk from the beach rather than directly beachfront.

Our own hotel

Meet Villas Jacquelina

Villas Jacquelina is our own hotel. We disclose this connection so you can compare it with the other stays on this page.

Pool and tropical garden at Villas JacquelinaOur own hotel

Manuel Antonio / Quepos · Mid-range

Villas Jacquelina

  • Families
  • Nature
Why stay here
Our family-run boutique hotel in Quepos, with a pool and open-air spaces surrounded by greenery.
Good to know
Located in Quepos rather than on the Manuel Antonio beachfront.

How we choose

This shortlist brings together hotels from our published guides and partner information. We use documented location, budget and travel-style details where available; missing information is not a recommendation or a guarantee. Not every property has been personally visited, is locally owned or has the same sustainability practices.

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Check the map, room type, accessibility, taxes, meals and cancellation terms on the booking page. Ask the property about anything essential to your stay.

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All-inclusive hotel guides

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Eco-lodges and nature stays

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Family stays and travel guides

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Questions about choosing a hotel

Where should I stay in Costa Rica?

Choose the destinations on your route first, then compare hotels nearby. Consider travel times between stops as well as the distance from your hotel to the places you want to visit.

Do these links show live prices?

No. Check your dates on the named booking partner’s website for the current price, availability, taxes and cancellation terms.

Why does a filter return no hotels?

The shortlist is selective, not a complete hotel directory. We leave budget and style labels blank when we cannot confirm them, so some hotels will not appear under those filters.

Have you stayed at every hotel?

No. The selection draws on published guides and documented property information. We do not claim a personal stay at every hotel. Villas Jacquelina is our own hotel.

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