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![Tamarindo showing shopping and street scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/77000/77582-Tamarindo.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=384&h=216&q=medium)

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![Liberia featuring interior views, religious aspects and a church or cathedral](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/77000/77578-Guanacaste-North-Pacific-Coast.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=384&h=216&q=medium)

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## Our top choices for Costa Rica eco-friendly hotels

![32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5430000/5421400/5421337/aa30e5aa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5430000/5421400/5421337/0827feac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Room, 1 Queen Bed](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5430000/5421400/5421337/aa6f761f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5430000/5421400/5421337/b054eaba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica

[](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Jose-Hotels-City-Express-San-Jose-Airport.h5421337.Hotel-Information)

Ciudad Cariari

8.6/10

Excellent

(1,001 reviews)

"Nice clean room and convenient shuttle to the airport."

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Greg

CA $125

CA $141 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 30 - Jan 31

[](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Jose-Hotels-City-Express-San-Jose-Airport.h5421337.Hotel-Information)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/450000/444400/444380/81a3e126.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Breakfast, dinner served; Mediterranean cuisine, pool views ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/450000/444400/444380/ce0d5f8c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Building design](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/450000/444400/444380/db5d6abd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/450000/444400/444380/45c3b36a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Alta Las Palomas Hotel 

[](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Jose-Hotels-Hotel-Alta-Las-Palomas.h444380.Hotel-Information)

Santa Ana

9.0/10

Wonderful

(515 reviews)

"It was perfect!"

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Monique

CA $188

CA $213 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 16 - Jan 17

[](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Jose-Hotels-Hotel-Alta-Las-Palomas.h444380.Hotel-Information)

![Aerial view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5440000/5431400/5431338/9bf2a11d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![4 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5440000/5431400/5431338/5eb5c2a7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Hot tub, steam room, body scrubs, facials](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5440000/5431400/5431338/e4587215.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Buffet](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5440000/5431400/5431338/a155244e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive

[](https://www.expedia.ca/El-Ocotal-Hotels-Hotel-Riu-Palace-Costa-Rica-All-Inclusive.h5431338.Hotel-Information)

Sardinal

8.0/10

Very good

(1,358 reviews)

"Hotel, location and staff were all wonderful "

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Adam Todd

[](https://www.expedia.ca/El-Ocotal-Hotels-Hotel-Riu-Palace-Costa-Rica-All-Inclusive.h5431338.Hotel-Information)

![Outdoor pool, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1740000/1737600/1737590/d0b9e909.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1740000/1737600/1737590/7483c749.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1740000/1737600/1737590/a7483a9e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds | Bathroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1740000/1737600/1737590/89e0ef0c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Manatus Hotel

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Tortuguero-Hotels-Manatus-Hotel.h1737590.Hotel-Information)

Colorado

8.6/10

Excellent

(14 reviews)

"Wonderful hotel. Knowledgable guides, friendly staff and great food. Pick up from San Jose and transport to Manatus was seamless . Cannot recommend it highly enough "

![United Kingdom](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/uk.svg)

Paul

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Tortuguero-Hotels-Manatus-Hotel.h1737590.Hotel-Information)

![Lobby lounge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5560000/5552900/5552804/0fd835e5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5560000/5552900/5552804/bccd08f4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5560000/5552900/5552804/8e66bc6c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5560000/5552900/5552804/57435376.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### D Sabana Hotel San José

[](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Jose-Hotels-Park-Inn-By-Radisson-San-Jose.h5552804.Hotel-Information)

Hospital

8.8/10

Excellent

(1,002 reviews)

"Nice rooms, pool and great customer service. "

![Canada](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/ca.svg)

Ceyhun

CA $157

CA $177 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 29 - Jan 30

[](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Jose-Hotels-Park-Inn-By-Radisson-San-Jose.h5552804.Hotel-Information)

![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1150000/1142400/1142389/f2dab3ac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1150000/1142400/1142389/25f75f10.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Library](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1150000/1142400/1142389/f334a8c9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1150000/1142400/1142389/254de2cf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa

[](https://www.expedia.ca/La-Fortuna-Hotels-Tabacon-Thermal-Resort-Spa.h1142389.Hotel-Information)

La Fortuna

9.6/10

Exceptional

(1,002 reviews)

"Great suite, location, breakfast, parking, excellent service, will repeat for sure"

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Pablo

CA $943

CA $1,065 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 12 - Jan 13

[](https://www.expedia.ca/La-Fortuna-Hotels-Tabacon-Thermal-Resort-Spa.h1142389.Hotel-Information)

![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15760000/15750900/15750802/f7dfafcd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15760000/15750900/15750802/a6ab98ff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Traditional Cabin, Balcony | Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15760000/15750900/15750802/044ceaef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Traditional Cabin, Balcony | Balcony](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15760000/15750900/15750802/c2151e39.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Rancho de Lelo Ecolodge 

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Monteverde-Hotels-Rancho-De-Lelo-Ecolodge-Sustainable-Farm.h15750802.Hotel-Information)

Monteverde

9.4/10

Exceptional

(308 reviews)

"Staff is so caring and loving"

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Karthikeyan

CA $66

CA $75 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 8 - Feb 9

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Monteverde-Hotels-Rancho-De-Lelo-Ecolodge-Sustainable-Farm.h15750802.Hotel-Information)

![Beach nearby, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5090000/5085800/5085756/dfb052a3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5090000/5085800/5085756/1c366db9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![African Cabin](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5090000/5085800/5085756/87b9b45d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![International cuisine, pool views ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5090000/5085800/5085756/c331f4dd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Mundo Milo Eco Lodge

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Veintisiete-De-Abril-Hotels-Mundo-Milo-Eco-Lodge.h5085756.Hotel-Information)

Veintisiete de Abril

9.4/10

Exceptional

(138 reviews)

"Great hotel, rooms are very nice and clean, food and breakfasts are really good. Love the pool area. The hosts and the staff are really friendly"

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

taina

CA $111

CA $126 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 3 - Feb 4

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Veintisiete-De-Abril-Hotels-Mundo-Milo-Eco-Lodge.h5085756.Hotel-Information)

![Family Cabin, 3 Bedrooms | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8250000/8249700/8249693/3d77d34d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Superior Cabin](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8250000/8249700/8249693/777d3c6d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Superior Cabin | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8250000/8249700/8249693/129f5c38.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Standard Double Room | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8250000/8249700/8249693/e07b6331.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Los Pinos Cabanas y Jardines

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Monteverde-Hotels-Los-Pinos-Cabanas-Y-Jardines.h8249693.Hotel-Information)

Monteverde

9.6/10

Exceptional

(405 reviews)

"Very nice place and quiet. The cabin was well equipped. The team very friendly and cooperative "

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Alberto

CA $154

CA $174 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 15 - Jan 16

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Monteverde-Hotels-Los-Pinos-Cabanas-Y-Jardines.h8249693.Hotel-Information)

![Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; ocean views](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10410000/10405300/10405292/a12b82be.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10410000/10405300/10405292/55448e6a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10410000/10405300/10405292/93f18d3d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Food and drink](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10410000/10405300/10405292/e3819430.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Valle Escondido Nature Reserve Hotel & Farm

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Monteverde-Hotels-Valle-Escondido-Nature-Reserve-Hotel-Farm.h10405292.Hotel-Information)

Monteverde

9.2/10

Wonderful

(455 reviews)

"Great location, friendly staff"

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Ramakant

CA $211

CA $238 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 17 - Jan 18

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Monteverde-Hotels-Valle-Escondido-Nature-Reserve-Hotel-Farm.h10405292.Hotel-Information)

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## Top Costa Rica Hotel Reviews

![Hotel Los Lagos Spa & Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1320000/1312400/1312339/f7c4e7bd_y.jpg)

### Hotel Los Lagos Spa & Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Great "bang for your buck"! We were so happy with our big room, nice and clean. We spent one night but had two full days in the hot springs. The breakfast was delicious and the views to the volcano were stunning. We were very pleasantly surprised and would definitely stay again!"

[](https://expedia.ca/La-Fortuna-Hotels-Hotel-Los-Lagos-Spa-Resort.h1312339.Hotel-Information)

![Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83590000/83583800/83583723/c006b813_y.jpg)

### Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

10/10 Excellent

"Staff is amazing, rooms are comfortable and spacious, the breakfast included is delicious and fresh every day. Also the free shuttle service to the airport is a major plus!"

[](https://expedia.ca/San-Jose-Hotels-Fairfield-By-Marriott-San-Jose-Airport-Alajuela.h83583723.Hotel-Information)

![Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21890000/21883000/21882911/cd2adec8_y.jpg)

### Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort

10/10 Excellent

"A very good all inclusive hotel with superb service. The staff are very nice and helpful. Food cooking quality can be a little better and more variety would make a longer than 3 days stay more enjoyable "

[](https://expedia.ca/Papagayo-Hotels-Planet-Hollywood-Beach-Resort-Costa-Rica-All-Inclusive.h21882911.Hotel-Information)

![Hampton By Hilton Guanacaste Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95680000/95677000/95676903/2edaf9e4_y.jpg)

### Hampton By Hilton Guanacaste Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room and convenient location "

[](https://expedia.ca/Liberia-Hotels-Hampton-By-Hilton-Guanacaste-Airport.h95676903.Hotel-Information)

![Volcano Lodge Hotel & Thermal Experience](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2140000/2134000/2133936/1c8f1fd8_y.jpg)

### Volcano Lodge Hotel & Thermal Experience

10/10 Excellent

"The room was large and very comfortable for our group of four (two adults and two teenagers). We especially enjoyed the private thermal pool, which was an awesome addition. However, we did notice that some of the fixtures in the room are a bit dated, particularly the toilet. Updating these elements would significantly improve the overall experience. Thermal pools were nice and spacious"

[](https://expedia.ca/La-Fortuna-Hotels-Volcano-Lodge-Hotel-Thermal-Experience.h2133936.Hotel-Information)

![Arenal Manoa & Hot Springs Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1680000/1672000/1671981/c63bd74b_y.jpg)

### Arenal Manoa & Hot Springs Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Everything is great "

[](https://expedia.ca/La-Fortuna-Hotels-Arenal-Manoa-Hot-Springs-Resort.h1671981.Hotel-Information)

![Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5250000/5244000/5243956/a7386d3e_y.jpg)

### Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

10/10 Excellent

"The staff were helpful and friendly. Room was clean. We had dinner in the dining room and it was very good."

[](https://expedia.ca/San-Jose-Hotels-Courtyard-By-Marriott-San-Jose-Airport-Alajuela.h5243956.Hotel-Information)

![Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/930000/921900/921872/3f2af0e3_y.jpg)

### Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Finally a comfortable bed, they are hard to come by in Costa Rica."

[](https://expedia.ca/San-Jose-Hotels-Hampton-Inn-Suites-By-Hilton-San-Jose-Airport.h921872.Hotel-Information)

![Hilton Garden Inn Guanacaste Airport ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2220000/2211800/2211738/310232c5_y.jpg)

### Hilton Garden Inn Guanacaste Airport 

10/10 Excellent

"Staff are very kind and helpfu! Hotel is clean and comfortable "

[](https://expedia.ca/Liberia-Hotels-Hilton-Garden-Inn-Liberia-Airport.h2211738.Hotel-Information)

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