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Arenas Del Mar: This 36-room boutique property has two famous
beaches, Playa Espadillas and Playitas, which are contiguous with the
resort. Visitors should know, however, that all beaches in Costa Rica
are legally public so anyone can use them. Rates generally range from
$200 to $500.
 El Silencio Lodge and Spa: Generally living up to its name (Spanish for silence), this small resort features just 16 khaki-colored cottages built from environmentally friendly materials. The property is located in the middle of 500 private acres of a carbon-offsetting tropical cloud forest.
Evergreen Lodge: Accessible only by air or water, this ecologically driven property offers 36 rustic bungalows built on pillars. Rates start at $100.
Flor Blanca Resort: This property has less than a dozen villas but each one boasts views of the Pacific. Visitors get to choose their degree of romance and sleep under mosquito netting outside or go inside with the windows closed and the air conditioning on. Rates range from $350 to around $1,000 for a “Honeymoon House on the Beach”
Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo: This outlet of the high-end resort chain has 145 generously sized rooms and suites decorated with indigenous woods and stone finishes. Rooms blend indoor comfort with an outdoor furnished terrace or veranda. Rates start at $445.
Hotel Punta Islita: This property offers ocean views and a warm ambiance. Rooms are generally $250 to $350, while suites are $400-500.
 Hotel Mountain Paradise: This 15-villa resort, built just a year ago, is known for its personalized service, which includes asking for the chef to prepare a meal and bring it to your room. The hotel is perched on a hilltop with a direct view of Arenal, the world’s second most active volcano. Rates generally range from $120-375.
Peace Lodge: This property is a good place for those who want to experience the rain forest. With a butterfly observatory, hummingbird garden and the La Paz Waterfalls Gardens, visitors can virtually see much of Costa Rica’s major attractions in one place. Rates without breakfast start at $375.
Si Como No Resort & Spa: Best known for its premier location on the warm waters of the Pacific, this resort is near eco-tourism icon Manuel Antonio National Park, which draws a million visitors a year. Rates start at $190 in the peak season.
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