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BEACH HOTELS IN COSTA RICA
Small Distinctive hotels offers you four beach hotels, located just in front of the ocean; very few hotels in Costa Rica are able to enjoy this special and exotic characteristic. One of the Hotels is Capitán Suizo, located in Tamarindo beach; for all who wish to see the sea and smell it, and hear the crashing of the waves, Hotel Capitán Suizo is a paradise. Withing just few steps of the free-form swimming pool you will be walking on the beach. Its rooms and bungalows are beyond fantastic, and you can feel the sea breeze from them, so the air conditioner is not necessary. Hotel Capitán Suizo is renowned for having the most beautiful and verdant garden in all Tamarindo; even the howler monkeys know this, as they are the most exotic guests every day. Monkeys, birds and many other animals have chosen Hotel Capitán Suizo as their favorite spot. Tamarindo is a surf town with many good surfing beaches nearby; Hotel Capitán Suizo is located just in front of this beautiful beach, which has been awarded with the blue flag for being kept clean and the water protected.
Florblanca Resort is another of the Small Distinctive Hotels that is located beach front, this one at Santa Teresa Beach, another area popular for surfing. Florblanca Resort is located in a secluded area of Costa Rica. Access is by Ferry boat across the Gulf of Nicoya or by plane to the Tambor landing strip and then by 4x4 in the dry season along dusty roads. But once you get there, paradise awaits, as this luxurious beach hotel with just 11 rooms is one of the most upscale in the area. Famous personalities have stayed here such as Leonardo Di Caprio and Matthew McConaughey, who came for an escape from everything and to breathe peace and a serenity. Florblanca’s rooms, restaurant, palapa and the entire infrastructure has been built in a Balinese style, allowing guests to fully enjoy the nature and sea breeze. Those who love yoga and pilates will enjoy an even more relaxing experience by taking part in daily practice. Every day Florblanca Resort offers classes, as well as massage – and the menu, including vegetarian dishes, accommodates a healthy lifestyle.
Arenas Del Mar, located on the beach next to Manuel Antonio National Park, offers a unique spectacular experience of nature and sustainability combined with the highest levels of comfort in a local Costa Rican setting. Nestled in eleven acres of rainforest with private trails and two tree-shaded sandy beaches, Arenas Del Mar is the perfect base from which to explore the area. The resort features 38 guest rooms and suites, offering spectacular ocean views, an upscale restaurant, a beachfront bar, two swimming pools, a luxurious spa with awe-inspiring views of Manuel Antonio National Park and the Pacific Ocean as well as a gift shop featuring local art and souvenirs. Arenas Del Mar demonstrates that a world class facility and a high level of customer service can be successfully combined with certified sustainability. The Certification for Sustainable Tourism (CST) - a program designed by the Costa Rican Tourism ministry – served as a guide for the building and governs the operation of the hotel. Arenas Del Mar focuses on minimizing the impact on the surrounding nature, while through employment and education maximizes the positive economic advantage for the local community.
Villa Caletas hotel offers the unique combination of mountain and beach hotel, located on top of a mountain with a spectacular ocean view to the Pacific Ocean, unique in its style. Guests will stay in the comfortable rooms and suites spread around the mountain, where beautiful views can be enjoyed from your own plunge swimming pool or private Jacuzzi. Up in the mountain at the hotel facilities you may experience the first infinity pool in Costa Rica, where the edge is lost in the ocean at the horizon. An amphitheatre is the centerpiece of Hotel Villa Caletas, located just in front of the sunset, where natural shows can be seen every day. If you want to go down to sea level and enjoy a private and exclusive beach, just take the shuttle that departs every hour in front of the reception. Down at the beach you will be pampered with the service of the staff who will offer you drinks and snacks.
Cuna del Angel translates as ‘cradle of an angel’ which describes the theme of the entire hotel. The angelic decoration and atmosphere (for instance, all 25 non-smoking rooms are named after an angel) make it easy to relax and forget about all your worries. Located on the South-Pacific coast of Costa Rica near Dominical, the hotel lies in close proximity to a serene beach and features beautiful natural surroundings, which are actively protected by means of the “Green Angels” sustainability program. The restaurant will give you a taste of heaven, or you can let your senses float away in the spa… Or how about taking an excursion to see whales and dolphins? Whichever you choose to do, this hotel will set the tone for perfectly relaxed holidays.
Playa Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge is located in the midst of an exuberant tropical jungle setting in the remote Golfo Dulce/ Osa Peninsula region. The beautiful journey to the hotel can only be undertaken by boat, contributing to the serene and tranquil atmosphere the lodge exudes. The maximum number of visitors is limited to 25, which further adds to the unique and personalized service experience. The entire lodge’s decoration has been described as jungle-chic and is arranged to provide an incomparable nature immersion experience. These natural surroundings as well as the local culture are carefully preserved by an elaborate sustainability program and can be learned first-hand on the various nature tours. Other tours and activities on the beach or in the ocean or rainforest abound in this jungle paradise.
