Honeymoon Vacations in Costa Rica

1. The Preserve at Los Altos

Located in the picturesque Manuel Antonio just steps from the magnificent Manuel Antonio National Park and surrounded by unspoiled, lush tropical vegetation, The Preserve at Los Altos is a luxury hotel and vacation rental that offers the ultimate getaway for families and groups and a range of services and activities.

This all-suites hotel provides guest with extraordinary amenities such as elevator to the private entrance to the suite, a concierge, a spa with an ocean view, spectacular ocean views or the views of the surrounding jungle, an infinity pool, a private beach, a gourmet restaurant, and much more.

The rooms are beautifully decorated and equipped with all modern amenities. Take a hotel shuttle down to the secluded beach, enjoy pampering at the spa, or let the resort organize a day of typical Costa Rican activities such as kayaking, zip-lining, horseback riding, white water rafting, visit to the Manuel Antonio Park, sunset cruise, and much more.

Address: The Preserve at Los Altos, Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica, 888-803-1332

2. Hotel Villa Caletas

Imagine a beautiful Victorian palace with just a touch of Neo Classical style rising out of the lush tropical jungle. Hotel Villa Caletas is a surprising sight on the top of the forested hill above the Pacific Ocean. Located close to Jaco on the Central Pacific coast of Puntarenas, this quirky luxury hotel enjoys spectacular views of the ocean, miles of lush tropical forests, and a fine sandy beach secluded in a cove below the hotel.

All rooms are beautifully decorated and full of original art, and they range from standard rooms and luxury suites to private villas. The amenities in some suites include private balconies and secluded private pools. The hotel has three great restaurants, including the luxury gourmet Mirador and Anfiteatro, located in a Greek amphitheater overlooking the ocean, and El Pelicano on the beach.

Address: Hotel Villa Caletas, Herradura, Jaco 12358-1000, Costa Rica, 506-2630-3000

3. Arenas del Mar

Overlooking the lush tropical jungle of Manuel Antonio National Park and just a stroll away from Manuel Antonio’s two most spectacular beaches (Espadilla and Playitas), Arenas del Mar offers extraordinary luxury from its ideal location in the midst of lush unspoiled nature. It is designed for total comfort but with the environment in mind. This is the first luxury hotel in Costa Rica to be given a Five Star Award and the Five Sustainability Leaf Award.

The hotel’s thirty-eight luxurious guest rooms and suites are beautifully appointed and decorated with tasteful tropical touches, and they feature all modern amenities contemporary guests expect – luxury bathrooms, air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, balconies, and spectacular views. Guests enjoy fresh, locally sourced meals at the Mirador restaurant or tropical cocktails on the Playitas restaurant and bar, right on the beach. Las Brisas wellness center is there to offer rejuvenating treatments and a bit of special pampering.

Address: Arenas del Mar, 800 metros from Noreste Hotel Mariposa, Quepos, Costa Rica, 506-2777-2777

4. The Springs Resort and Spa

Imagine waking up every morning to the sight of a huge volcano cone looming in the distance, threatening but beautiful, dormant but very much alive. The Springs Resort and Spa is located just outside of the Arenal volcano’s “danger zone” a thousand feet above the beautiful verdant Arenal Valley with a view of distant towns that sparkle in the night.

The proximity to the volcano offers guests of this luxury resort the abundance of thermal springs that fill twenty-eight hot mineral pools. It is surrounded by lush tropical gardens and has a 14,000 square foot full service spa and fitness center.

All hotel rooms, whether they are standard, suites, villas or bungalows, have private balcony and the view of the volcano, hammocks, air conditioning, luxurious bathrooms with whirlpool, and so much more. There is a range of restaurants where guests can discover cuisines from all over the world.

Address: The Springs Resort and Spa, 9 km East an 4 km North of Fortuna San Carlos, Costa Rica, 506-2401-3300

5. Hotel Alta

Alta las Palomas is a luxury boutique hotel near San Jose, the Costa Rican capital, with breathtaking views of the Sun Valley and surrounding tropical nature. All 23 rooms and spacious suites are modern and luxuriously appointed. Hotel Alta suites have their own balconies and gardens and total privacy. All rooms have private bathrooms and modern amenities.

Guests can enjoy gourmet meals at the popular La Luz restaurant bar and lounge, which has live music twice a week. The hotel has a large outdoor swimming pool and whirlpool, as well as a small gym and sauna. The hotel is very popular with business travelers who can take advantage of the hotel business center, conference room, and library.

Address: Hotel Alta, Alto de las Palomas, Carretera Vieja a Santa Ana, Escazu, Escazú 10201, Costa Rica, 506-2282-4160

6. Resort Martino

Located in an elegant Italianate villa surrounded by verdant tropical gardens, Resort Martino is a five-star luxury hotel that can serve as a perfect base for your exploration of the Costa Rican central valley rich in natural diversity, volcanoes, coffee plantations, and tropical beauty.

Just a short drive from the Costa Rican capital San Jose, Resort Martino has forty Luxury Suites and sixteen Deluxe Suites and Villas, all with their own balconies and views of the spectacular six acres of tropical gardens. All rooms are superbly decorated and appointed, featuring a lovely mix of European charm and Costa Rican hospitality. The hotel has a large outdoor pool in the garden, a spa, a fitness center, and a gourmet restaurant that offers local and Italian cuisine.

Address: Resort Martino, La Garita Alajuela Frente al Zoo Ave. Alajuela, Alajuela, 20102, Costa Rica, 506-2433-8382, USA 888-886-5042

7. Arenal Kioro Suites & Spa

Arenal Kioro Suites & Spa offers you a front seat view of the magnificent Arenal Volcano. Each of the fifty-three luxury suites has views of the slopes of this imposing volcano that emerges majestically from the surrounding Arenal National Park. Arenal Kioro is surrounded by twenty-seven acres of lush gardens that are intersected by two cool streams.

Thanks to the volcano, thermal waters fill seven hot spring pools that hotel guest will surely appreciate. All suites are luxuriously furnished and appointed with private en-suite bathrooms featuring a hydro massage hot tub and modern amenities. The restaurant of the hotel offers gourmet food that features local and international cuisine prepared by an award-winning chef.

Address: Arenal Kioro Suites & Spa, La Fortuna, San Carlos La Fortuna, Alajuela 116447, Costa Rica, 506-2479-1700

8. Cariblue Beach and Jungle Resort

Learn to surf at the beautiful Cariblue Beach & Jungle Resort located in the middle of the lush Costa Rican jungle where the rolling waves of the Caribbean Sea rush against the fine sand beaches of Talamanca. This luxury resort is located on five verdant acres of unspoiled tropical forest providing shade from ancient trees and a home to hundreds of wild animals and birds. The resort has forty-five modern rooms that range from the popular standard rooms to opulent bungalows and suites.

All are beautifully decorated with colorful local art and intricate mosaics. They also have private modern bathrooms, and many have balconies overlooking the flowering garden or miles of golden beaches. Guests can enjoy two outdoor swimming pools and two whirlpools, the gourmet restaurant Sole Luna, the quaint beach bar Totem, and much more. Even if you are not into surfing, you will have fabulous time surrounded by magnificent nature and unparalleled luxury.

Address: Cariblue , Playa Cocles, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Caribe Sur, Limón, PO. BOX 51-7304, Costa Rica

9. Banana Azul

Puerto Viejo is one of Costa Rica’s best-kept secrets - a jewel of a town on the Caribbean Sea. This colorful, wild place has been a magnet for divers and backpackers for years. Banana Azul offers luxury accommodation that is uniquely Costa Rican, deeply immersed in nature, built of native materials, and decorated with original native art. Each room is unique, and many of them have private balconies and porches.

All rooms have private bathrooms that will delight you with interesting details and materials. While rustic and colorful, all rooms are modern and comfortable and have contemporary amenities. You will also get total privacy, access to the teeming surrounding jungle, and as much entertainment as you wish, whether you are looking for it on the fine sandy beaches, in the lush garden of the hotel, or on the quaint streets of Puerto Viejo with their bars, restaurants, and shops.

Address: Banana Azul, Playa Negra, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Limon, Costa Rica

10. Rafiki Safari Lodge

Get close to nature in the lush tropical Costa Rican wilderness in Rafiki’s luxury tents. Rafiki Safari Lodge is a wilderness camp that redefines camping as you know it. Located along the beautiful Savegre River about 30 km from Quepos on the Pacific Coast, the lodge and the camp are set in a true tropical jungle on 842 acres of spectacular nature teeming with wildlife. Ten tents are situated on individual wooden decks high off the ground with full bathrooms, private porches, and rocking chairs.

The design of the tent originates in South Africa, and there are several other African touches around the lodge. The main lodge building is home to the Lekker Bar and Grill restaurant where guests can try interesting South African specialties. Let Rafiki Safari Lodge be your base for exploring the surrounding jungle, spotting animals, horseback riding, hiking or rafting, or enjoying the spectacular sunset from your private deck.

Address: Rafiki Safari Lodge, 16 km from the Coastal Highway, Savegre River, Costa Rica, 506-8368-9944