"We saw many more animals than expected and enjoyed every minute."
John Paul Skinner - April 2013
Greg and Karen Greenstreet
"We didn't want to leave"
Duncan
"It was a Fabulous Trip"
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Nature Retreats
Our Nature Retreat Hotels can be found in areas of stunning natural beauty
where you can enjoy the tranquil bliss away from the crowds. They offer a
relaxed atmosphere where you can experience the lush flora and fauna and feel
in touch with the wildlife around you. Escape to the tropical rainforest, green
valleys, wild coastlines, or stay near a National Park, and surround yourself
in a serene oasis. With hotels ranging from extremely luxurious to Eco lodges
made from fallen trees from the forest, there is something to suit everyone.
In our Nature Retreat Hotels you will feel regenerated as you experience the
peacefulness of your magnificent surroundings.
This small exclusive beachfront resort has twelve luxury villas decorated in a contemporary Balinese inspired design. The Oxygen Jungle Villas is on a privately owned reserve.
Gaia Hotel and Reserve - A Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica, adults only luxury boutique beach 5 star hotel and resort member of "Small Luxury Hotels of the World".
This perfect Lodge is hidden away in one of the wonders of the world, the Osa Peninsula, on the southern point of Costa, by the Pacific Ocean. With rates ranging from $105 to $ 285, this is your best choice in Osa and Corcovado.
One of the most beautiful hotels in Costa Rica with breathtaking waterfall gardens and home to the national landmark of the La Paz Waterfall. Amazing accommodations and excellent service await!
The Pacuare Lodge in Costa Rica is an excellent sustainable Eco Lodge away from it all with no electricity for credit cards, so bring cash. Pacuare Lodge provides luxury bungalows, transport, river rafting, bilingual guides, gourmet meals and more. A total of 19 bungalows.
Lush, green vegetation as far as the eye can see, with leaves as big as elephant ears. This is what you will experience when staying at the Playa Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge. The cabins are made of natural materials offering an amazing setting to relax or do some activities.
This is one of the best hotels of Costa Rica set in one of the wonders of the world, the peninsula de Osa and the Corcovado National Park. With rates ranging from $397 to $1075 you will not find a better place in Osa.
Set in a private nature reserve that covers over a thousand acres of the last remaining lowland tropical rainforest in Central America, overlooking Golfo Dulce, Lapa Rios is absolutely stunning and the epitome of the word paradise. It is a wonderful place to stay in Costa Rica.
Rancho Pacifico is a luxury resort located in the Southern Pacific area of Costa Rica. On a large jungle covered mountain overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Rancho Pacifico offers a private resort with facilities perfect for couple or groups of adults traveling together. The perfect mix of nature and pampering- Rancho Pacifico has something for everyone!
Almonds and Corals, right in the heart of the Gandoca Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge. Perfect for a jungle holiday or a beach trip, it provides a perfect sense of luxury with private bungalows in the midst of nature.
This luxury boutique hotel features 16 rooms located just south of the surf and town. Cuna del Angel is truly one of the best accommodation options in Dominical Costa Rica.
This hidden haven is lodge in one of the wonders of the world, the magical Peninsula de Osa, and the Corcovado National Park. The packages of the Casa Corcovado include air transportation, land transportation, and boat transportation, up to 5 nights lodging, packed lunch with wine, and tours to the Corcovado National park and to the Cano Island as well as other wonderful activities, a real deal for rates ranging between $1045 to $1720 depending on the accommodation and the time of year.
This is a beautiful countryside hotel with luxury villas and spa services. Enjoy hiking trails and several waterfalls where you can swim along the premises.
La Paloma Lodge in Drake Bay Costa Rica is a sustainable hotel that offers ranchos, rooms and sunset ranchos with views towards the Pacific Ocean and Del Caño Island.
This 13 room intimate Pre-Columbian resort has so much to offer; 5 leave Sustainable award winning service, restaurant/bar, spa, pool and grand lobby with fireplace. In the center of the valley, Finca Rosa Blanca Country Inn will restore, revitalize and replenish your commitment for world class leisure and respect for nature. All this in one tropical oasis retreat.
Known for great sports fishing and a friendly atmosphere, you will have fun in the middle of the wilderness. Drake Bay Resort is located perfectly to join some great activities or just relax at the pool right next to the beach or on your private porch.
Trogon Lodge offers visitors an amazing cloud forest experience close to San Jose and is perfect for visitors exploring the Southern and Central Pacific regions of Costa Rica!
The Corcovado Adventures Tent Camp offers clean and comfortable full sized tents with wood framed beds and is located on a pristine beach just 10 minutes south of Drake Bay. Here you’ll find easy access to the Corcovado National Park and Caño Island. Affordable 3 night packages include transportation from Sierpe or Drake Bay, Tours and all meals.
For nature lovers in Costa Rica who wish to stay close to the beach, La Cusinga Lodge offers comfortable rooms with amazing views. It is the perfect place to explore the Ballena National Marine Park or practice yoga in this great environment.
The Monte Azul Hotel offers a luxury boutique hotel option nestled high in the mountains of the Southern Costa Rican Rain Forest. Four elegant river front casitas and a 4000 square foot private house (Casa Palo Alto) that can be rented by family groups or as individual suites complete this special property. Access to miles of trails, a full artists facility and a gourmet restaurant complete this very special property!
Pachira Lodge is an ideal place for exploring the area of Tortuguero and also to come back to and relax in the evenings after a long day in nature. Surrounded by stunning wildlife and jungle, it is the perfect place for a family trip or even your honeymoon.
This is the best place to go whales and dolphins watching. This hotel has the best location in Costa Rica and is right in front of the Marino Ballena Park. With rates ranging from $115 to $158, this is a haven for nature lovers.
Laguna Lodge is has access to the Tortuguero beach, allowing you beach access and a chance to see nesting turtles! You'll really get in touch with nature at this all-inclusive jungle lodge.
The Blue River Resort and Spa is conveniently located just an hour from the International Airport at Liberia. The perfect place to start or end your vacation to Costa Rica, the Resort is located in the rain forest bordering the Rincon de la Vieja National Park and Rio Celeste.
Jinetes de Osa Hotel promotes sustainable tourism in a place considered as being one of the most biologically intense places on Earth. The hotel has nine rooms, 4 considered superior and 5 standard.
Just minutes from the main entrance to Tortuguero National Park by boat, Evergreen Lodge is the ideal location from which to explore the beautiful area of Tortuguero. Evenings can be spent enjoying its excellent all-inclusive restaurant or sipping a cocktail from the tropical bar.
Considered one of the last untouched and off the beaten track parts of Costa Rica, the Celeste Mountain Lodge combines the beauty of the Tenorio and Miravalles volcanoes with contemporary architecture and modern convenience.
What used to be part a facility for the Smithsonian Institute is now an amazing lodge located in 870 acres of private forest with a breathtaking view of the Arenal Volcano in Costa Rica.
Mawamba Lodge is located in the Tortuguero area of Costa Rica. The hotel consists of 54 standard rooms and 4 superior rooms, plus a conference room, swimming pool with Jacuzzi, lots of wildlife and two family restaurants.
Hotel Villa Blanca Cloud Forest Hotel offers a unique cloud forest experience less then an hour away from the Juan Santamaria Airport. Perfectly situated between San Jose and the Arenal Volcano, guests can enjoy world-class dining and spa treatments while staying in one of the most sustainable hotels in Costa Rica.
La Leona Eco-Lodge is a little bit of paradise right in Costa Rica: a remote, family-run, lodge in a private rainforest with sustainably build tent cabins, local food and coffee, adventure hikes, and beachfront relaxation.
Providing a perfect balance between luxury and adventure, the Rio Indio Adventure Lodge is an Ecological and Sport Fishing Resort located just north of the Costa Rican border in San Juan de Nicaragua, near to the Tortuguero canals.
La Selva Verde Lodge brings you a true rainforest adventure in a peaceful and serene atmosphere. With rates ranging between $91 and $154, you will not find a better place in the jungle!
Selva Bananito, an Eco Lodge full of jungle adventures near Limon Costa Rica, has Caribbean style sustainable cabins on stilts with terrace views and hammocks.
The Rios Tropicales Lodge offers guests a unique jungle experience on the banks of the spectacular Pacuare River. All meals are included in the remote destination and rafting is the primary source of transportation in and out of the Lodge.
The Hotel Río Perlas Spa & Resort is located in the beautiful Orosi Valley not far away from the capital San José and Cartago. It is the perfect place explore the natural attractions in the area and to relax in its own thermal water swimming pools and Jacuzzis as well as enjoy various spa treatments.
Yellow Coco Lodge is a moderately priced resort in the Osa Peninsula close to Puerto Jimenez. With two – one bedroom bungalows and a 2000 square foot beachfront bungalow, the Lodge offers great access to the amazing Corcovado National Park and the peaceful beach at Plantanares. Friendly and affordable- the Yellow Coco is a great place to stay when exploring Costa Rica’s Southern Pacific!
Buena Vista Lodge has 80 cabins and rooms on the Pacific slopes of Rincon de la Vieja Volcano in Guanacaste Costa Rica. It's on a remote location where activities, like a jungle water slide and hot springs spa, are on site.
This 14 room intimate Eco Lodge is a tropical oasis, for sure! Remote and raw, close to the Earth. Restaurant/bar, pool and plenty of activity on the 60 acre private reserve; horseback riding, boat trips, bird watching and a morning nature walk that comes with your stay at Maquenque Eco-Lodge.
The Lookout at Playa Tortuga consists of twelve private bungalows located in Costa Rica’s amazing Southern Pacific Zone. Close to Cano Island, Corcovado National Park and the Marine Ballena National Park, The Lookout is the perfect place for your adventure vacation, but also a great place to relax and enjoy the beauty that is this part of Costa Rica!
Recognized as the first carbon neutral lodge in Costa Rica, Rancho Margot is a one-of-a-kind slice of eco- paradise that invites guests to enjoy sustainable living at its purest. Situated in the village of El Castillo near the shores of peaceful Lake Arenal, this lodge takes a holistic view of responsible tourism in the nation’s adventure capital. Featuring 17 lovely bungalows, spring-fed pools and onsite yoga classes, Rancho Margot offers a relaxing retreat to escape and unwind yet is close to all the local attractions.
Featuring stunning panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean, El Sabenero Beach Hotel offers the perfect locale for your romantic getaway or family vacation in the heart of Playa Flamingo. The hotel recently completed upgrades to its already luxurious amenities, which include access to a private beach, an enormous pool with swim-up bar, and comfortable suites with unsurpassed ocean vistas. Praised for its relaxing ambience, El Sabenero boasts first-class customer service from a professional staff who will ensure your stay is unforgettable.
Villas Gaia is the place for a peaceful getaway to the rainforest and beautiful Ballena Beach! What an amazing feeling to be staying at this peaceful oasis surrounded by lush tropical gardens, where guests feel away from thier worries and at one with nature.
Secreted away in Costa Rica's Southern Pacific zone, Natuga EcoLodge-Villas and Natural Reserve is a tranquil hideaway where you can enjoy the many perks of sustainable tourism at its finest. From peaceful horseback rides along country roads to whale watching in the pristine waters of Ballena National Marine Park, the lodge’s variety of exciting nature activities ensure an unforgettable experience – perfect for your next family vacation or romantic getaway!
The Copa De Arbol Beach and Rainforest Resort is a perfect spot for people looking for a place off the beaten path. It is situated at beachfront, surrounded by rainforest between Drake Bay and the Corcovado National Park. Here you will stay in luxurious cabinas with amazing views, offering the perfect spot to relax.