| Nicoya Peninsula |
 | Mirador de Samara, Playa Samara
Country Hotel: Simple, Rooms from $95.00
This aparthotel overlooking Samara village and the bay beyond is unique and ideally suited for families or groups. In high season, this can be a rather warm part of the country, and the elevation of this hotel catches cooling breezes that the town and beachfront facilities do not enjoy. Air conditioning here is not required, as large overhead fans in each of the six spacious ...(more) |  |
 | Guanamar Hotel, Playa Carillo
Country Hotel: Traditional, Rooms from $113.00
Under new management, this 41-room hotel has long been known as one of the premier vacation spots in Costa Rica. It enjoys commanding views over the blue Pacific and is a very comfortable base for deep-sea fishing excursions. Beautiful palm-lined Carillo Beach is nearby, and the restaurants, shops and bars of Samara town are not far away. The open-air restaurant offers an in...(more) |  |
 | Bahia de los Delfines, Tambor
Country Hotel: Luxury, Rooms from $149.00
We make a departure from our usual style of small intimate hotels to offer a unique opportunity for golfers and their families at BahÃa de los Delfines. The tropical setting of this luxury resort is beautiful. With the beach that stretches for more than 3 miles and a backdrop of exuberant vegetation where mountain streams meet the sea, you will discover the best of nature. When...(more) |  |
 | Villas Kalimba, Playa Samara
Country Hotel: Traditional, Rooms from $160.00
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Bright and playful, Villas Kalimba is a perfect fit for Playa Samara. Its Italian owner Roberto and family have recently built this remarkable small resort in the heart of the village. Walled all around to maintain the quiet and secure atmosphere, the villas have a Mediterranean style and are decorated in happy colours. It is no surprise to find your hosts so full of enthusi...(more) |  |
 | Tambor Tropical, Tambor
Country Hotel: Luxury, Rooms from $209.05
Tambor Tropical is very unique, not because it is small, beachfront, exclusive, has a brilliant pool area and fabulous gardens, but that the buildings are built in varnished exotic native woods. Two units share one building, one above, one at ground-level, and all enjoy great views. They each have a full kitchen should you wish to prepare your own coffee or snacks to enjoy on...(more) |  |
 | FlorBlanca, Santa Teresa
Country Hotel: Luxury, Rooms from $350.00
It is a pleasant blend, the little Santa Teresa 'cabinas' sheltering the surfers after an invigorating session on some of the best breaks anywhere, and the very first-class accommodations like the beachfront Florblanca just down the road a bit. The area has lots of life, both the wild and human types, and you will enjoy the privacy and comfort of one of the 10 villas here whil...(more) |  |