Costa Rica luxury travel: high-end hotels, gourmet (Michelin) restaurants & activities with value for money

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Review of Gaia Hotel & Reserve, Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica

Well-appointed hotel in lush surroundings with friendly staff &  fine cuisine: The three of us (family with a teen) chose this small beautifully located hotel as our last stop of our round trip in Costa Rica and were well advised with…
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Review of Hotel Four Seasons Resort, Peninsula Papagayo, Costa Rica

Perfect for beach holidays, immaculate service & good hotel infrastructure: Our family (my husband, our teenage son and I) had a 3 day stay at this wonderfully located hotel, nestled on a Pacific coast hillside at the end of Peninsula Papagayo.You…
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Review of Hidden Canopy Treehouses Boutique Hotel, Santa Elena, Costa Rica

Within cloud forest, quaint treehouse, great teatime: My husband, our teenage son and I spent two nights at this magnificent property which is nestled outside of town within the cloud forest canopy. Amongst the 4 treehouse chalets and three…
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Review of Nayara Hotel, Spa & Gardens, La Fortuna, Costa Rica

Luxurious, spacious bungalows with good view of volcano in lush tropical garden with helpful staff: My husband, our teenage son and I stayed three nights at this hotel which offers a good view to the Arenal Volcano (you can see not only the…
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Review of El Silencio Lodge, Bajos del Torro, Costa Rica

For nature lovers seeking peacefulness, but also appreciating fine accommodations and food: The three of us (family with a teen) spent two days in this beautifully located hotel in the midst of the cloud forest. It is the perfect place for…
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Review of Costa Rica Marriott Hotel, San José, Costa Rica

Beautiful building and grounds, mediocre rooms, good food: My family (two adults and a teen) chose this hotel as first stop in Costa Rica after our flight over the Atlantic Ocean and it is ideally located for this purpose, only 5 minutes by…