Although the list of hotels is by no means a complete list of hotels in Costa Rica, we have hand-selected some of the better hotels, particularly with surfing in mind. Try not to focus on pricing
as much as location, because when you call us we're going to work within your budget. Pricing is included on this site only to give you a feeling about what you're gonna get. Our agents are very
experienced in the specifics about each hotel, and if you have questions, call us toll-free!
Notes
Pricing is checked every season on all hotels
Pricing is usually for double occupancy, unless stated otherwise
Description of Pricing & factors affecting it
•$• = $75~100
These hotels are usually
just about the cheapest accommodations you can get.
Often, these hotels sprang up around ideal surfing
locations, and exist for the surfer crowd. They are not just
small shacks on the beach with no running water. Some
have group accommodations available, allowing you to
share the financial burden. See Single/Double/Triple/Quad
below. Particularly remote locations might
be a touch nicer to bring you out into the boonies.
•$$• = $100~150
Moderate accommodations with a small number of amenities; usually a pool, perhaps a bar and close to local nightlife, if there is any.
•$$$• = $150~$250
Now you're getting into the truly luxurious hotels, with manicured gardens and a list of local activities, amenities, and grub zones.
•$$$$• = $250 +
Whoa. Ultimate accommodations with large rooms, all-inclusive resorts with food included, etc. They are usually more secluded and 'refined', if that's your thing.
Many attach unlimited usages, like spa treatments or adventure tours.
•$$$$$•
Man, if you have to ask, you're probably not goin'. These are either single homes in remote locations backdropped by jungle heaven,
or very, very high-end locations. If you're even looking at these places, you're probably some corp. exec. who runs their own company by now but surfed their
entire life. You probably have 6 boards, too. We salute you, BTW.
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Note that ALL the hotels on this site are, in fact, recommended. But these are REALLY recommended.
We present to you several recommended properties to make your decision a little easier. All of the featured hotels have proven themselves to be outstanding options in quality
and service for previous clients and therefore, we highly recommend that you take a look. Some are small and remote, others are luxurious and offer all the amenities.
Description of Rooms
Single/Double/Triple/Quad - These rooms take 1-4 people who can share the financial burden. Some are common rooms with enough room for beds,
with a small kitchenette for common cooking. If you're on a shoe-string budget with a group of friends, or a couple looking for economy rooms, this is the right choice. Superior/Deluxe rooms are a touch nicer probably have blenders or something.
Studio - These are single accommodations (you don't share) but very small. They usually have a single room (except bathroom), with a 'living zone' where they put the
bed, kitchen, and slider to a common deck of some kind. Shared amenities.
Rancho - no idea what it means. We think it's good, though.
Villa / Bungalow - Usually a detached small house with some 'perimeter' between you and the rest of the world. Accommodations might not be luxurious, but they
are more private and multiple rooms. Sometimes they have their own jacuzzi and luxury stuff like that.
Suite - These are usually good-sized rooms with luxury amenities, but a common building. This is also hotel code for 'more expensive'. However, we worked through the
list of hotels; when it says, 'suite' on this site, it means something. Junior suites are smaller than the average suite, Master/Honeymoon/Primo suites are more luxurious,
larger, and have real paintings on the walls.
Condos/Apartments/Vacation Rentals - These are usually rented out by the week or month, for extended visits to Costa Rica. The longer you stay, the cheaper it is. They're
just like condos in your town.
