Best Luxury Hotels in Guanacaste

The Nicoya Peninsula is home to the Punta Islita beach resort. Choose from 57 guest rooms, suites and villas, some with private plunge pools and outdoor showers. The hotel caters separately for adult-only and family groups, with an outdoor infinity pool reserved for guests 16 years of age and older, as well as a seafront kid-friendly pool. Further amenities include a full-service spa, a fitness centre, a golf course and access to various outdoor activities such as hiking, kayaking and horseback riding. Dining options include the elegant 1492 restaurant, for international cuisine with a Costa Rican twist, and the Beach Club for fresh seafood and grills.

153 guest rooms at the Andaz Costa Rica Resort At Peninsula Papagayo are designed to blend in with the natural surroundings of the peninsula, with views of either the ocean or the forest. Like many hotels in the area, it places a focus on conservation and environmentally-minded practices. Water sports, hiking and golf are available and guests can take part in cultural experiences, such as traditional cooking classes and local market visits. The Andaz Costa Rica has two restaurants, a lounge, a poolside bar, a full-service spa, a fitness centre, and three outdoor swimming pools, including one exclusively for adult guests.