16 Best places to stay in Costa Rica

A well-appointed B&B with cosy wooden treehouses built right into the cloud forest canopy, close to Monteverde Cloud Forest.

A luxurious jungle lodge in one of the most pristine, rainforest-swathed national parks on the Central American Pacific coast – next to the wildlife-filled Corcovado National Park.

A ranch house hotel on the edge of a bird-filled cloud forest that was once the private retreat of Costa Rica’s president.

Upmarket, romantic, barefoot-chic boutique set in the lush rainforest, right on one of Costa Rica’s most beautiful Pacific Ocean beaches

Originally built for scientists, this is the only hotel inside Arenal National Park; which guests have to themselves until gates opens at 8am. Volcano views are astounding.

Surrounded by forest, this luxurious former coffee hacienda is just half an hour’s drive from the international airport – an ideal pre-flight overnighter.

White-water raft into this plush rainforest resort, set in wilderness next to a rushing mountain river. There’s a gorgeous forest-view infinity pool and a big menu of wilderness excursions.

Oozing Caribbean-colonial charm and framed by gorgeous gardens and beaches, this is the most luxurious boutique on the Atlantic coast.

Simple but elegant jungle lodge hotel, set in idyllic wilderness surrounds – between a shimmering tropical fjord and waterfall-filled rainforest.

Family-friendly, surrounded by lush forests and river, Tortuga Lodge is the best hotel in Central America to see nesting and hatching marine turtles.

Chic rainforest hotel sitting on a hillside over an unspoilt Pacific beach in the wild Osa Peninsula. Perfect for exploring the Corcovado National Park.

Secluded, luxurious eco-resort set in wild forest, with beautiful jungle and ocean views, close to fashionable Uvita village.

A stylish, family-orientated luxury hotel with villas set in lush jungle gardens overlooking Arenal volcano’s perfect cone. It’s also home to one of the best spas in the region.

Private in-villa hot spring baths and vast plunge pools, four-posters, marble-lined bathrooms; this adults-only mountainside resort is Arenal’s most luxurious. Adults only.

A gorgeous, sustainable rainforest retreat, close to the Arenal Volcano National Park, that harnesses the healing power of the Tabacon Thermal River.

City comforts in a wild setting – on the edge of popular Manuel Antonio National Park, overlooking the Pacific Ocean.