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The Top Five Luxury Beach Hotels in Costa Rica

Costa Rica is a small country with a tropical climate that allows you to enjoy a vacation any time of the year. It's landscape is covered with tropical forests that host a variety of wild animals and sandy beaches. There are numerous adventures you can take in its lush forests, or simply enjoy water sports in its beaches. That makes it one of the best tourist destinations for the whole family. Whether you are a child or an adult, you will be glad to see the sunset into the ocean after having a long adventurous day. In this article, we are going to look at some of the top five luxury hotels in Costa Rica. They were all established to help you get the most of your trip in this Caribbean gem.

Punta Islita

The Punta Islita offers you a decoration mix of the local Costa Rican design that's combined with a Spanish colonial design, which makes it a unique and charming getaway. Unlike most hotels, the Punta Islita gives you an option to stay in a standard comfortable room, or choose to upgrade to a private villa, built in the middle of a luxurious forest. In both cases, you will be able to enjoy artistic creations from local artists, and other basic amenities such as WiFi, and Television service. Those who upgrade to a villa are able to enjoy exceptional privacy and a private plunge pool. The private villas are therefore an ideal place to go and enjoy your honeymoon. When you venture of the hotel, you can enjoy activities such wildlife spotting of animals such as monkey and turtles, play golf, go hiking, and even do some horseback riding. You may also do some yoga, art, zip-lining, cookery classes and art. You will also be glad to know that the hotel, working with local, practices conservation to prevent pollution arising from its activities.

El Mangroove

If you love music and your drink, then this resort will be among your favorite destination in Costa Rica. You can enjoy your drinks here, watch the sunset, and listen as the DJ spins out cool tune that help you to relax and calm your nerves. It has a minimalist design that brings you closer to nature and eco-friendly. That's one of the reasons that celebrities frequent it; this is a place that gives you a totally different environment from the busy city life. Some of it impressive facilities include the glamorous cabanas built next to a poolside. Some of the amenities that help you to relax the way you want are the 42" screen, the WiFi, IPod docking station, walk-in closet, and cloud-like luxurious beds. Overall, you will get to a mix of a natural surrounding when you step outside, and the comforting luxury of a villa when indoors.

Arenas del Mar

The Arenas del Mar is located a few meters from the Antonio National Park, which makes it one of few hotels established in an ideal location. Moreover, it's carbon neutral and is rated 5 stars in that regard, which when combined with its 5 star luxury hotel design, makes it a paradise in the jungle. Some of its outstanding amenities are a coffee machine, 38 rooms with WiFi connectivity, a mini-bar, and locally made toiletries. If you choose to upgrade your stay, you can enjoy a private Jacuzzis and balconies that give you a view of the surrounding luxurious landscape. The in-house restaurant uses food supplies that locals have grown organically, which they then serve with a glass of biodynamic wine. While outdoors, you can enjoy luxurious nature walks, cooking classes, and stunning beaches. It's one of the best luxury hotels to stay, relax, and enjoy great dishes.

Casa Chameleon

The Casa Chameleon is an adult-only luxury hotel that is perfect for those looking for a place to enjoy their honeymoon with total freedom. The hotel gives you a pristine 5 star view of the coastline and beaches of Mal Pais and Santa Teresa. If you need complete solution for your intimate and romantic getaway, this luxury hotel was designed for you. It has only 6 private villas that are evenly spaced on its grounds, and they all have a spacious balcony, WiFi, king size beds and fine lines, air conditioning, plunge pool, hammocks, organic toiletries, iPod docking station, natural furniture, and a minibar. The Casa Chameleon is one of the best-kept secrets in Costa Rica. If you need a place to satisfy your sense and give you lifetime memories, this is the place to be on your honeymoon.

Four Seasons Papagayo

The Four Seasons Papagayo is one of the jaw-dropping luxury hotels in Costa Rica, and it recently got a $35 million renovation. It's built on a small strip of land that's surrounded by a blue ocean, two sandy beaches, a dense jungle to complete its perfect Caribbean look. Many consider this luxury hotel the best for relaxing, taking vacation photos with the famous three backgrounds of the blue-ocean, beaches, and lush forest surrounding you. Moreover, you get to enjoy all that, irrespective if the time of the year you visit. Some of the activities you can enjoy while there are surfing, golf and hiking, horse riding, wildlife watching, and golf. When it's time to enjoy your dishes, you will have an opportunity to enjoy fresh fish, speaks and fusion dining. Overall, this luxury hotel qualifies as one of those places you can go to for a unique lifetime experience.

Garrett Parker

Written by Garrett Parker

Garrett by trade is a personal finance freelance writer and journalist. With over 10 years experience he's covered businesses, CEOs, and investments. However he does like to take on other topics involving some of his personal interests like automobiles, future technologies, and anything else that could change the world.

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