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 Gaia Hotel & Reserve as our last stop of a round trip in Costa Rica. And it was a great choice! We very much enjoyed…
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Review of Hotel Four Seasons Resort, Peninsula Papagayo, Costa Rica

UPDATE: Restaurant Di Mare was replaced by Pesce (still Italian), Caracoal by Nemare (still steaks) Perfect for beach holidays, immaculate service & good hotel infrastructure: Our family (my husband, our teenage son and I) had a three-day…
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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. The Hidden Canopy Treehouses Boutique Hotel is nestled outside of town within the cloud forest canopy. Amongst…
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Review of Nayara Hotel, Spa & Gardens, La Fortuna, Costa Rica

UPDATE: Restaurant Altamira was replaced by La Terraza, Sushi Amor by Asia Luna; you have access to the facilities of the sister properties (Springs & Tented Camp) Luxurious, spacious bungalows with good view of volcano in lush tropical…
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Review of El Silencio Lodge & SPA, Bajos del Torro, Costa Rica

UPDATE: the standard room rate only includes breakfast, you can add a full board option For nature lovers seeking peacefulness, but also appreciating fine accommodations and food: The three of us (family with a teen) spent two days at El…
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Review of Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Belen, San José, Costa Rica

UPDATE:  rooms have been updated in 2019; in terms of dining the tapas restaurant does not exist anymore Beautiful building and grounds, mediocre rooms, good food: My family (two adults and a teen) chose Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen as first…