“Perched on a cliff in Costa Rica’s wild Peninsula Papagayo. Think carved wood, terrazzo floors and tree house suites wrapped in jungle greens. There’s a spa, pool, a funicular to the beach, and next-level cocktails across five restaurants. Barefoot luxury with sweeping ocean views.”

Recommended for

  • Beach Life

    • Ride a glass elevator to a hidden cove, sip cocktails under palms, and feast on fire-grilled snapper by the sea
  • Back to Nature

    • Sleep in a treetop tent, cross a jungle bridge, and unwind in a spa carved into the cliff with ocean views
  • Kayaking

    • Paddle a traditional outrigger canoe to secret caves and uninhabited islands teeming with marine life
  • Hotel Entertainment

    • Sip a custom coffee brewed tableside in a handmade vandola at breakfast in the relaxed jungle café
  • Other Activities

    • Zip through the canopy at Palmares Preserve on a high-speed ropes course adventure in the treetops
  • Total relaxation

    • Unwind with a volcanic stone massage in a tree house treatment room suspended above the forest
  • Great walks

    • Explore nature with guided hikes and wildlife tours
  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

    • Rooms offer balconies with sea views
  • Pet friendly

    • Dogs are welcome for a fee
  • Barefoot Luxury

  • Quiet

  • Views

  • Romantic

  • Spa

  • Traditional

  • Wellbeing

Facilities

  • Rooms

    107 rooms in this hotel
  • Restaurant

    Feast on grilled prawns and tapas by the waves at a laid-back beach club with serious Iberian flair
  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

    Rooms offer balconies with sea views
  • Pet friendly

    Dogs are welcome for a fee
  • Parking

    Free on-site parking
  • Swimming Pool

    Outdoor pool
  • Wifi

  • Massage

  • Bar

  • Private villas

  • Suites

  • Spa

Activities

  • Kayaking

    • Paddle a traditional outrigger canoe to secret caves and uninhabited islands teeming with marine life
  • Hotel Entertainment

    • Sip a custom coffee brewed tableside in a handmade vandola at breakfast in the relaxed jungle café
  • Other Activities

    • Zip through the canopy at Palmares Preserve on a high-speed ropes course adventure in the treetops
  • Great walks

    • Explore nature with guided hikes and wildlife tours

Map & Location

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