The Best Luxury Hotels in Costa Rica

4 and 5-Star 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.

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

JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort & Spa

Tamarindo, Province Of Guanacaste
5-star Resort with prices starting at $619 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Stay in Style in Costa Rica
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service

Located at Hacienda Pinilla, JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort & Spa has great rooms from $619 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving. It has a terrific 8.50 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, a kid-friendly buffet, hiking, and rooms with kitchenettes at this relaxing hotel. Being able to prepare food in the room is also very convenient.

Luxury Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Fitness center
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Golf
  • Hot tub
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Fishing
  • Private pool
  • Tour desk
  • Tennis
  • Sauna
  • Wedding services
  • Infinity pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Game room
  • Family rooms
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club
  • Beach


Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo

Culebra, Province Of Guanacaste
5-star Resort with prices starting at $1519 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Experience Comfort in Costa Rica Here
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service

A great place to stay is Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo which has nice rooms starting at $1519. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving, it also has a great guest rating of 9.30 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Papagayo Peninsula. This luxurious hotel is also nice because it offers snorkeling, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, hiking, and rooms with kitchens which discerning travelers will enjoy. Also, it's just a short drive from the city center. And with the ability to cook your own meals in the kitchen, you can save money and time.

Luxury Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Fitness center
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Golf
  • Hot tub
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Horse riding
  • Fishing
  • Private pool
  • Tour desk
  • Tennis
  • Sauna
  • Wedding services
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Hiking
  • Kitchen
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Game room
  • Family rooms
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club
  • Beach


Rancho Pacifico

Uvita, Province Of Puntarenas
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $676 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Plenty of Luxury Amenities Await
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service

We found Rancho Pacifico to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $676. 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 9.90 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 1 Rancho Pacifico Road. You'll also find scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, breakfast, and hiking which experienced travelers will love. And this comfortable hotel is just a quick trip from the center of town. Being able to relax at the pool bar is a great way to spend your time here.

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


Gaia Hotel & Reserve- Adults Only

Manuel Antonio, Province Of Puntarenas
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $188 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Luxurious Stay in Costa Rica
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service

With terrific rooms from $188, Gaia Hotel & Reserve- Adults Only, at Km 2 7 Manuel Antonio Quepos A provides an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. Its terrific guest rating is 8.70 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Travelers will really like this posh hotel which also offers scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, breakfast, and hiking. It's located just a short distance from the city center, too. The restaurant serves delicious food, too. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for luxury hotels.

Luxury Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Fitness center
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Hot tub
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Fishing
  • Tour desk
  • Sauna
  • Wedding services
  • Infinity pool
  • Hammam (Turkish bath)
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Breakfast included
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Pets allowed
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Beach


Nayara Springs

La Fortuna, Province Of Alajuela
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $919 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Most Luxurious Places to Stay in Costa Rica
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Heated pool

Nayara Springs has a great guest rating of 9.60 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 $919 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at La Palma Carretera 142. Furthermore, it also offers a bar, breakfast, hiking, laundry services, and a free breakfast, 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.

Luxury Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Fitness center
  • Hot tub
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Fishing
  • Heated pool
  • Tour desk
  • Sauna
  • Wedding services
  • Hammam (Turkish bath)
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Breakfast included
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Breakfast in the room


Los Suenos Marriott Ocean & Golf Resort

Playa Herradura, Province Of Puntarenas
4-star Resort with prices starting at $316 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your Extravagant trip to Costa Rica
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service

The great guest rating of Los Suenos Marriott Ocean & Golf Resort is 8.60 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 $316, and it's located at 800 Meters West From Herredura Entrance. We also love the snorkeling, a bar, hiking, child care, and laundry services 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. Make sure to set aside some time for swimming in the pool, too.

Luxury Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Fitness center
  • Snorkeling
  • Golf
  • Hot tub
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Horse riding
  • Fishing
  • Private pool
  • Tour desk
  • Tennis
  • Sauna
  • Wedding services
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Game room
  • Kid-friendly
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club
  • Beach


Real InterContinental at Multiplaza Mall

Escazu, Province Of San Jose
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $270 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Terrific High-End Hotel in Costa Rica
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Heated pool

A cool place is Real InterContinental at Multiplaza Mall because it has great rooms that start at $270. It has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.30 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at In Front Of Multiplaza Shopping Center. Only a short distance from the city center, experienced travelers will especially love a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, mountain views, child care, and laundry services at this relaxing hotel. Having a hot tub at this hotel is also a nice splurge. It's also less than the average price for luxury hotels, so it's a great value.

Luxury Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Fitness center
  • Golf
  • Hot tub
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Sauna
  • Wedding services
  • Infinity pool
  • Hammam (Turkish bath)
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Breakfast in the room


The Westin Golf Resort and Spa Playa Conchal - All Inclusive

Cabo Velas, Province Of Guanacaste
5-star Resort with prices starting at $626 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Hotel for Pampering
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service

The Westin Golf Resort and Spa Playa Conchal - All Inclusive offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $626 (before taxes). It's located at Playa Conchal and has earned a guest rating of 8.92/10. This luxurious hotel is also nice because it offers scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, hiking, and child care which travelers will enjoy. Also, it's just a short drive from the city center. Getting room service delivered is always a nice luxury.

Luxury Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Fitness center
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Golf
  • Hot tub
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Fishing
  • Tour desk
  • Tennis
  • Sauna
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Pets allowed
  • Game room
  • Family rooms
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club
  • Beach


Costa Rica Marriott Hotel San Jose

Belen, Province Of Heredia
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $236 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Stay in Style in Costa Rica
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Heated pool

Located at 700 Metros Oeste De La Firestone, Costa Rica Marriott Hotel San Jose has great rooms from $236 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. It has a terrific 8.70 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find outdoor tennis, mountain views, rooms with kitchenettes, child care, and laundry services which visitors will love. And this comfortable hotel is just a quick trip from the center of town. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for luxury hotels.

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


Barcelo San Jose

San Jose, Province Of San Jose
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $63 (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
  • Heated pool

A great place to stay is Barcelo San Jose which has nice rooms starting at $63. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 8.50 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Residencial El Robledal, La Uruca. Discerning travelers will really like this posh hotel which also offers child care, laundry services, golf, a hot tub, and a spa and wellness center. 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
  • Golf
  • Hot tub
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Heated pool
  • Tour desk
  • Tennis
  • Sauna
  • Wedding services
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle


For more terrific hotel ideas in Costa Rica, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Costa Rica, Best Beach Hotels in Costa Rica, Best Cheap 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
$305

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 96 luxury hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $305. 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: $582
  • 4-star hotels: $262


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