The Best Luxury Hotels in Costa Rica

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Trying to decide where to stay in luxury in Costa Rica? This is a popular destination, especially with visitors seeking out high-end luxury hotels, resorts, or B&B's for their next trip. Whether you're visiting as a family, couple, or group of friends, the city has a wealth of luxurious hotels to choose from, each offering its own unique blend of comfort, style, and sophistication. From 5-star and 4-star hotels with elegant spas and swimming pools, to romantic boutique hotels and family-friendly resorts, there is something for every visitor in Costa Rica looking for pampering and comforts. When searching for the best luxury hotels in Costa Rica, you should consider aspects such as guest ratings, quality of service, amenities, activities, price, and more to ensure that you book the best option for your trip. Some of the highest-rated luxurious stays in Costa Rica offer spacious suites, world-class bars, restaurants, swimming pools, and spas, providing guests with an unforgettable experience. So, whether you're looking for a romantic getaway, a family-friendly vacation, a relaxing retreat, or a once in a lifetime trip, Costa Rica has a range of luxurious hotels to choose from. We've also done much of the hard work for you, as we have analyzed and researched Costa Rica's luxury hotels across key criteria to find the absolute best. So, read on to find the best luxury hotels and resorts in Costa Rica to guarantee a memorable, relaxing, and extravagant vacation.

This country features an array of luxurious resorts, particularly in places like Guanacaste and Manuel Antonio, offering all-inclusive options with stunning ocean views. The Papagayo Peninsula hosts some of the most exquisite resorts with amenities such as private beaches and world-class spa services. Adventure and relaxation combine at resorts near Arenal Volcano, where travelers enjoy serene environments and outdoor activities. Mindful of sustainable tourism, many resorts emphasize eco-friendly practices. From high-end to intimate boutique settings, options cater to a variety of luxury seekers.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Four Seasons Resort Peninsula Papagayo, Costa Rica

Culebra, Guanacaste
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $1276 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Stay in Style in Costa Rica
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service

Located at Papagayo Peninsula, Four Seasons Resort Peninsula Papagayo, Costa Rica has great rooms from $1276 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving. It has a terrific 9.00 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only a short distance from the city center, visitors will especially love snorkeling, a bar, hiking, rooms with kitchens, and laundry services at this relaxing hotel. Don't forget that there's a kitchen in the room to cook your meals, too.

Luxury Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Fitness center
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Golf
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Horse riding
  • Private pool
  • Tour desk
  • Tennis
  • Sauna
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Game room
  • Family rooms
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club


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Parador Nature Resort and Spa

Quepos, Puntarenas
5-star Resort with prices starting at $255 (before taxes) - See All Prices
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  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service

A great place to stay is Parador Nature Resort and Spa which has nice rooms starting at $255. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also has a great guest rating of 9.30 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Quepos To Manuel Antonio Road. This luxurious hotel is also nice because it offers scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, hiking, and laundry services which discerning travelers will enjoy. Also, it's just a short drive from the city center. We always love having a pool, and the one here is really nice.

Luxury Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Fitness center
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Horse riding
  • Tour desk
  • Tennis
  • Sauna
  • Infinity pool
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Family rooms
  • Playground


Los Suenos Marriott Ocean & Golf Resort

Herradura, Puntarenas
4-star Resort with prices starting at $225 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Plenty of Luxury Amenities Await
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for luxury hotels.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service

We found Los Suenos Marriott Ocean & Golf Resort to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $225. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.20 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 800 Meters West of Herradura Entrance. You'll also find snorkeling, a bar, hiking, laundry services, and golf which experienced travelers will love. And this comfortable hotel is just a quick trip from the center of town. Having the delicious restaurant in the hotel is an added bonus. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for luxury hotels.

Luxury Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Fitness center
  • Snorkeling
  • Golf
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Horse riding
  • Private pool
  • Tour desk
  • Tennis
  • Sauna
  • Infinity pool
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club


Makanda by The Sea Hotel - Adults Only

Manuel Antonio, Puntarenas
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $511 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Luxurious Stay in Costa Rica
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service

With terrific rooms from $511, Makanda by The Sea Hotel - Adults Only, at 1 Kilometro al Oeste de Centro Comercial provides an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. Its terrific guest rating is 9.00 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Travelers will really like this posh hotel which also offers scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, hiking, and a hot tub. It's located just a short distance from the city center, too. Everyone loves a nice pool, and you won't be disappointed with this one.

Luxury Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Fitness center
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Private pool
  • Tour desk
  • Sauna
  • Infinity pool
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Saltwater pool


Intercontinental Hotels Costa Rica At Multiplaza Mall By IHG

San José, San José Province
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $246 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Most Luxurious Places to Stay in Costa Rica
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Heated pool

Intercontinental Hotels Costa Rica At Multiplaza Mall By IHG has a great guest rating of 8.00 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. The great rooms here start at $246 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at In Front Of Multiplaza Shopping Center, Escazu San Jose 11856-1000. Furthermore, it also offers a bar, parking, laundry services, golf, and a hot tub, which is nice for visitors. Just a short drive from the city center, this amazing hotel is a terrific choice. The heated pool is comfortable, relaxing, and fun for everyone. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for luxury hotels.

Luxury Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Fitness center
  • Golf
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Sauna
  • Infinity pool
  • Hammam (Turkish bath)
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Parking
  • Laundry service
  • Breakfast in the room


Amor Arenal Adults Friendly

La Fortuna, Alajuela
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $585 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your Extravagant trip to Costa Rica
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Heated pool

The great guest rating of Amor Arenal Adults Friendly is 9.80 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $585, and it's located at 7 Km West of Downtown La Fortuna. We also love the a bar, hiking, laundry services, a hot tub, and a spa which are great for discerning travelers. And since it's just a quick trip from the center of the town, the location is great, too. You'll love relaxing in the hot tub at the end of the day, too.

Luxury Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Fitness center
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Heated pool
  • Private pool
  • Tour desk
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Breakfast in the room


Rancho Pacifico

Uvita, Puntarenas
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $528 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Terrific High-End Hotel in Costa Rica
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service

A cool place is Rancho Pacifico because it has great rooms that start at $528. It has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also earned a great guest rating of 9.50 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 1 Rancho Pacifico Road. Only a short distance from the city center, experienced travelers will especially love scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, hiking, and rooms with kitchenettes at this relaxing hotel. We find the kitchenette here to be a great way to get a good breakfast and save time and money.

Luxury Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Fitness center
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Private pool
  • Tour desk
  • Infinity pool
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Breakfast in the room


Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen

Heredia, Heredia
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $198 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Hotel for Pampering
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Heated pool

Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen offers an outdoor pool, room service, a casino, a restaurant, and a fitness center which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $198 (before taxes). It's located at 700 meters west from Bridgestone/Firestone, La Ribera de Belen and has earned a guest rating of 8.40/10. This luxurious hotel is also nice because it offers a bar, parking, rooms with kitchenettes, child care, and laundry services which travelers will enjoy. Also, it's just a short drive from the city center. Getting room service delivered is always a nice luxury. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for luxury hotels.

Luxury Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Casino
  • Fitness center
  • Golf
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Horse riding
  • Heated pool
  • Tour desk
  • Tennis
  • Sauna
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Parking
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room


Nayara Springs - Adults Only

La Fortuna, Alajuela
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $834 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Stay in Style in Costa Rica
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Heated pool

Located at Arenal Volcano National Park, Nayara Springs - Adults Only has great rooms from $834 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. It has a terrific 9.90 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find a bar, hiking, laundry services, a hot tub, and a spa which visitors will love. And this comfortable hotel is just a quick trip from the center of town.

Luxury Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Fitness center
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Heated pool
  • Tour desk
  • Sauna
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Breakfast in the room


Gaia Collection Hotels - Adults only

Manuel Antonio, Puntarenas
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $218 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Experience Comfort in Costa Rica Here
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service

A great place to stay is Gaia Collection Hotels - Adults only which has nice rooms starting at $218. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and snorkeling, it also has a great guest rating of 8.90 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 50 meters to Gaia Hotel & Reserve, Provincia de Puntarenas, Quepos, Costa Rica. Discerning travelers will really like this posh hotel which also offers a bar, hiking, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, and a hot tub. It's located just a short distance from the city center, too. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for luxury hotels.

Luxury Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Fitness center
  • Snorkeling
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Tour desk
  • Sauna
  • Infinity pool
  • Hammam (Turkish bath)
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Breakfast in the room


For more terrific hotel ideas in Costa Rica, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Costa Rica, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Costa Rica, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Costa Rica, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Costa Rica, Best Hotels for One Week in Costa Rica, Best Hotels for One Night in Costa Rica, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Costa Rica, Best Adults Only Hotels in Costa Rica, Best Party Hotels in Costa Rica, Best Hotels for Scuba Diving in Costa Rica, Best Business Hotels in Costa Rica, or Best Party Hotels in Costa Rica.


How much do luxury hotels cost in Costa Rica? How much are luxury hotel rooms in Costa Rica?

Costa Rica Average Luxury Hotel Price
$251

Travelers to Costa Rica will have a large number of terrific luxury accommodation options with a variety of great prices. The price of luxury hotels here can vary by amenities, dates, and the neighborhood. Based on thorough data from 148 luxury hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $251. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Costa Rica.

The average prices of our suggested luxury hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $427
  • 4-star hotels: $202


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