[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Spacious 3 Bedroom House near Curu & Isla Tortuga Vacation home in Paquera with kitchen and balcony ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30100000/30093600/30093555/7eb37f9f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30100000/30093600/30093555/39de4b19.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30100000/30093600/30093555/63ce3b67.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30100000/30093600/30093555/76d7a572.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30100000/30093600/30093555/4cd2be77.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled in a charming subdivision near the river, this beautiful 3-bedroom Spanish-style bungalow boasts an open floor plan and spacious veranda perfect for taking in the scenery. With its tranquil atmosphere, circular patio with firepit and BBQ grill, you can unwind while surrounded by nature's beauty - including frequent visits from howler monkeys and over 200 bird species. 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6948 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Fireplace - Barbecue grill - Pet-friendly ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Spacious 3 Bedroom House near Curu & Isla Tortuga This beautiful 3 bedroom Spanish style bungalow is nestled in a little subdivision that backs onto a small river. This well air conditioned home features an open floor plan with the living room, dinette and kitchen all flowing together. In the front, a spacious veranda finished in ceramic tile is great for sitting and enjoying the scenery. Out the back door, stepping stones lead to a circular patio with firepit and concrete BBQ grill. Just 2 minutes outside the town of Paquera, this area is a haven for birds and wildlife. Howler monkeys and white faced monkeys frequent the property and over 200 species of birds, including scarlet macaws, parrots, hummingbirds and cuckoos visit regularly. Relatively untouched by development, this region is still quite typical of Costa Rican life prior to the tourist boom. Oxcarts are used to haul material and horses are not uncommon. Just two minutes up the road however the new medical center, banks, supermarkets, and restaurants are all easily accessible. Within ten minutes from the house are beaches Playa Pajaros, Roma del Mar, Playa Mango, Playa Organos, Curu and Isla Tortuga. You should try the plankton bio luminescence kayak tours! ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Kitchenette - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Books - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Wheelchair accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near the marina ### Things to do - Boat - Golf - Kayak - Water sports equipment - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Unit size: 948 square feet ## Similar properties ![Sun loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112720000/112715900/112715875/64c97069.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cockatoo | Unique Dome with pool, near Beach, Isla Tortuga & Bioluminescence! 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Enjoy the house, the Nicoya Peninsula and the great people of Costa Rica! ### Pets Pets allowed Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Spacious House Curu Isla Tortuga Paquera Spacious Curu Isla Tortuga Paquera cious Curu Isla Tortuga Paque Spacious 3 Bedroom House Near Curu & Isla Tortuga Paquera ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C9.83596%2C-84.95705&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=zNIYT5L4t8CGoDTebKPzgfo7cIU=) Paquera, Nicoya Peninsula #### What's nearby - Reserva Curu - 7 min drive - 3.4 km - Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Curú - 18 min drive - 10.4 km - Playa Gigante - 19 min drive - 14.2 km - Organos Beach - 19 min drive - 10.4 km - Los Delfines Golf & Country Club - 30 min drive - 22.6 km #### Getting around - Tambor (TMU) - 34 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Soda Maria Guadalupe - ‬4 min drive - ‪Soda Esmeralda. - ‬12 min drive - ‪Restaurante Liz Seafood Macho - ‬4 min drive - ‪Heladería Passion Fruit - ‬4 min drive - ‪Restaurante Ginana - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Spacious 3 Bedroom House near Curu & Isla Tortuga pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### What time is check-in at Spacious 3 Bedroom House near Curu & Isla Tortuga? > Check-in begins at 8:00 AM. ### What time is check-out at Spacious 3 Bedroom House near Curu & Isla Tortuga? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Spacious 3 Bedroom House near Curu & Isla Tortuga located? > Situated in a rural location, this vacation home is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Reserva Curu and within 6 mi (10 km) of Isla Comercio and Islas Pajaros. Playa Mora and Isla Muertos are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Spacious 3 Bedroom House near Curu & Isla Tortuga Reviews 9.0 ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.0 Cleanliness ### 8.6 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 17 8 - Good 6 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melanie C. Mar 31, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice place in Paquera Great basic place. Close enough to Bahia rica tours and playa Organos and about 15 minutes from the ferry terminal. ##### Melanie C. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### PJ M. Jun 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Homebase for adventure This house served us well as a base for our adventures around Paquera. We visited Curu, beaches, and bioluminescent kayaking during our stay. We were able to make meals and spend some time at the house in the AC. We saw the macaws and oranged chinned parakeets from the yard. This place is nothing fancy but it was perfect for us. ##### PJ M. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Khaya O. Nov 8, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great host, clean home, very comfortable! This place was close to some lovely tours and beaches and also close to the wildlife reserve. The host was very helpful and responsive. The home was clean and comfortable. We would love to stay again! ##### Khaya O. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rachelle B. Aug 24, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice stay in Paquera This is a cute, clean home located just outside the busier street in Paquera. It is a basic home in a small town, so don't go expecting anything fancy. We stayed the night here after taking the Bioluminescent Kayak tour through Bahia Rica--only about 15 minutes away from this house. It is also very close to the Ferry that runs to Puntarenas if you are traveling to or from that area. The owner and property managers were great at communicating the check in process and giving information on local restaurants, beaches, etc. We ate at the restaurant attached to Hotel Ginana-so good! If your spanish isn't top notch, then keep your google translate handy and make sure you download whatsapp, which is used more often than texting through your phone plan. :) {Thank you for allowing us to stay at your property.} ##### Rachelle B. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022 ### 4/10 Poor #### Amy T. Dec 4, 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication Disliked: Cleanliness #### Convenient but a few issues The house is well-situated for exploring Paquera, we used it as a base for tours to Isla Tortuga and the bioluminescence. However, the house could benefit from a deep clean and some maintenance. The shower emitted a burning smell when in use, and some of the kitchen items needed to be rinsed before using. We also chose not to use the coffee machine due to cleanliness concerns. The neighborhood can be quite noisy, with dogs barking and motorbikes passing by at night, and there was ongoing construction right next door, which was disruptive during the day. Additionally, we weren’t informed about the annual Christmas parade, which caused significant delays when returning from the beach, a heads-up would have been helpful. Overall, it’s a convenient base for exploring the area but could do with a few improvements. ##### Amy T. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Amy W. Jan 22, 2019 #### NICE HOME FOR THE PRICE 3.5 stars. We stayed a couple weeks at this house and liked it fine. Good fridge, great AC, plenty of fans, clean bedding. The house itself needs a deep cleaning especially the bathroom. Great price and wonderful location for exploring the peninsula. Local man across the road up a few blocks has amazing oxen. Go to Tambor beach and Curu refuge! Both wonderful, highly recommend the snorkeling trip from Curu. lots of hiking. nice grill in back yard, but no utensils. If you are bug phobic don't go....lots of ant, centipedes, spiders and even several scorpions I swept out. Washing machine was fun to use, I don't read Spanish. no manual. Also issues with getting rid of trash, problem everywhere. white tiles are great as you can see bugs so you don't step on them! The house is well appointed, we did most of our meals there. Bed was comfortable and loved the kitchen table..Local stores and bakery will provide what you need, check out the fruit stands, best pineapple, oranges and limes ever! Fish at Tambor for sale, caught by local fishermen. ##### Amy W. Stayed 15 nights in Jan 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sebastian Feb 8, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication ##### Sebastian Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Aubrey L. Feb 7, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful home, rental car advised My friend and I stayed here for two nights and while we really liked the home (it was well equipped, clean, spacious, and comfortable) we had a couple of communication hiccups with the owner. If you are NOT planning on renting a car here are some things to know- the staff member who will meet you at the bank will find you a taxi (it’s close enough to walk but they will likely not be walking). You will still need to pay for the taxi they find you it is not a service of the house although it isn’t really an option for you to not take it. That was not mentioned to me, and I had informed Michael that we had no rental car. The taxi was very inexpensive, but if this is a budget trip for you, it’s something to be aware of. If you’re lucky like my friend and I you will get Jafet, for your taxi driver, he was so helpful and we really enjoyed our frequent talks with him. I say frequent because we ended up needing a taxi more than a couple times. While we did walk, the road to the beach is not really advisable for walking because there’s not much shoulder on the road, also the bus does not go there. We also needed rides to/from Curu reserve which is not feasible to walk to the entrance of. All of this to say, the house is excellent. The location is not really ideal if you don’t have a car, and while things may seem close by you will likely take more taxis than you expected. If you like local towns Paquera is great, and there are a few very good restaurants to choose from! ##### Aubrey L. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Serge R. Jan 16, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice relaxing home The house has a nice yard and is in a quiet area which is great to take a break and relax. ##### Serge R. Stayed 30 nights in Dec 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Monica M., Calgary, AB Nov 13, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Bungalow This is a great bungalow - clean and simple but everything we needed. Communication with the owner was fantastic - speedy and kind! We enjoyed an bioluminescent kayak tour and renting stand up paddle boards - both at Bahía Rica - about 15 minute drive from Mike’s. Thanks for renting to us! ##### Monica M. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Eldad G. Jan 7, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice house with very attentive host We spent only 2 nights in the area and enjoyed both the house and the attractions around very much. Mike was super attentive and helpful Its not fancy and the neighborhood is very local and simple, yet feels safe. ##### Eldad G. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Mar 9, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy #### Good Experience Private, large house with accommodations for five. Amenities were exactly as hoped for. ##### Verified traveller ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bob U., Frederick, Md USA Feb 25, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful visit to Paquera We stayed nine days and had a great time. We flew into San Jose and took the convenient ferry at Puntarenas to Paquera. The house is comfortable and clean. With all the appliances (except a toaster) that you need. We just toasted bread in the pan on the stove. The AC in the front room plus ceiling fans all do a great job cooling the interior quickly. The food stores in town or small markets (pulperias) down the road have everything you need, and we cooked almost all our meals while there. And there is a nice restaurant in the hotel Gianna in town that has very good food. The bed is comfortable although I would have liked to catch or shoot the roosters in the immediate area - I thought they only crowed in the early am 😊. But seriously we got used to them. We ended up visiting four nearby beaches by car while exploring the surrounding area and also drove to Santa Teresa (about 80 min away). In town and all over the peninsula, paved roads are great while the dirt and gravel roads can sometimes jar a filling or two, but you have to expect that. They are constantly grading the roads so improvements are being made. Santa Teresa has a great beach and main drive that deserves a full day alone. The Curu National Wildlife Refuge is wonderful and should not be missed. Got great pictures of Capuchin and Howler monkeys, plus macaws and other animals. And while there you can also reserve a three-hour snorkeling and beach stay on Tortuga island – very nice and highly recommended. This is a tropical location, so be prepared for the heat and crawling bugs (no mosquitoes), but not to worry. We had no problems at all. This town and immediate location is definitely in a less touristy part of the country and as mentioned by others, do not expect a luxury hotel, but it is safe and has all the comforts you need to have a great vacation. Mike is a wonderful owner and can provide assistance or detailed information about the property, the area, and he provides all the contact information you need. Moreover, he responds very quickly when texted. Download WhatsApp before you go since this is the preferred method of communicating with Mike and everyone in Costa Rica. Manuel was very helpful and assisted us any way we needed. He met us at the ferry, drove us to the house, and showed us around the home and how to use the various things. I highly recommend visiting Paquera and staying at this property. ##### Bob U. Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### J.David, Vancouver BC Jan 29, 2020 The house lacked a few neccesary items like: kitchen sink plug, kitchen wash cloth, A few other utensils. ##### J.David Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020 ### 6/10 Okay #### Thomas G. Dec 23, 2019 Liked: Check-in, communication #### Basics in Paquera The neighbour’s dogs barked throughout the day and night for 3 weeks. The appliances are in need of replacing - the fridge was very noisy. The springs in the mattresses were uncomfortable. The couch has no padding left on the seat. The neighbourhood was welcoming and friendly. We walked in to town easily before we rented a car for meals and groceries. It was a great location to explore the Nicoya Penninsula, which has much to offer. The owner was always available if we had concerns. ##### Thomas G. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lucile D. Aug 10, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent lieu de séjour. Excellent séjour dans cette maison tout à fait agréable et bien équipée. Bien localisée car localité de Paquera pas touristique en soi mais toute proche de lieux remarquables (Curu réserve, plages, îles ....). ##### Lucile D. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa A. Jan 18, 2018 #### Paquera is a small town with lots of good qualities. The house was wonderful. The house in Paquera was pretty, comfortable and clean. Any thing we needed was addressed quickly by the owner. There is a nice restaurant at the local hotel Gianna that has wonderful food. Curu Reserve is close and a great place to visit ##### Lisa A. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### valerie c. Jan 6, 2018 #### Mike's Place is great Paquera is not a tourist destination, but Mike and Manuel helped us plan out a wonderful vacation while seeing how the locals live. We had everything we needed , and cooked entire meals while there. If in Paquera, this is a great place to stay. ##### valerie c. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2018 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### elizabeth s. Jun 28, 2017 #### Quaint and Quiet We stayed in Paquera at this wonderful quiet home for one week out of our three week trip to Costa Rica. We thoroughly enjoyed staying here! We used this as our home base as we explored the southern peninsula. There was a spectacular wildlife refuge close by called Curu National Wildlife Refuge that you shouldn't miss! It was nice to come back to this wonderful spacious home after a day of exploring. I would most definitely recommend a stay here if you are visiting the southern peninsula. ##### elizabeth s. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2017 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ursula B., Arroyo Grande, Ca. Jun 21, 2016 #### Comfort in the midst of the jungle My husband and two sons really wanted to experience the less touristy parts of the country without sacrificing safety and basic comforts. Thanks to Mike's bungalow, we felt right at home in Costa Rica! To begin with, we were given very detailed information in advance about the property, the area and contact information. Then, when we arrived, we were warmly greeted by Nena (she does the housekeeping) and her husband (he built the place). What a sweet couple! They offered to help us any way we needed and showed us around the spotless home and showed us how to use the various amenities (including an air conditioning unit, which was quite an appreciated luxury in the hot, humid climate). The town was also easy to get around in, with supermarkets and an ATM close by. The highlight of our time there was a 10-15 min jaunt to the Curú Nature preserve. The quantity and variety of native wildlife to see there was breathtaking (although there was also quite a bit of wildlife right outside our window, too!). I highly recommend making the visit to Paquera and staying at this property. Thanks for the memorable experience! ##### Ursula B. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2016 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Peter A. Aug 13, 2015 #### a Last winter Margaret and I were making plans to go on a vacation. By chance, I was working with Mike in Alberta and he suggested his cottage in Costa Rica. Margaret and I decided to try Costa Rica. What an experience. We enjoyed a beautiful Cottage, unbelievable weather, very friendly local people and an amazing vacation. We are very thankful to Mike for his help in guiding us to Costa Rica. This is one place we want to come back again ##### Peter A. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent Apr 10, 2015 #### Amazing Vacation!! Great house in the perfect location. If you are looking for a relaxing vacation away from the hustle and bustle of city life, this it it. The people and all the neighbors were so friendly and welcoming. The house is new and very clean and fully equipped with everything you could need including strong WiFi. The beautiful beach and ocean were only a 10 minute car ride away and we were close to several other attractions. We will definately be back!! This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good Apr 7, 2015 #### Mi paseo por paquera Amo mi pais y esta es una zona muy hermosa, tranquila , para quienes desean compartir con las personas de la zona, mucha fauna silvestre, monos congos, pajaros, venados y otros. Para el que desee descansar This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### jude M. Mar 28, 2015 #### Great time! Lonely Planet says don't spend more time in Paquera than is necessary. I'm glad i didn't listen, I had a great time and found it to be one of my favorite places in CR. ##### jude M. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent Oct 10, 2014 #### Excelent Excellent location, brand new house, for nature lovers, surrounded by beautiful beaches, all services. ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Hotel Villa Caletas](https://www.expedia.ca/Jaco-Hotels-Hotel-Villa-Caletas.h908078.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Magic Mountain SPA & Conference center](https://www.expedia.ca/La-Fortuna-Hotels-Hotel-Magic-Mountain-SPA-Conference-Center.h1636277.Hotel-Information) > > [Botanika Osa Peninsula Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton](https://www.expedia.ca/Puerto-Jimenez-Hotels-Botanika-Osa-Peninsula.h69305784.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton Garden Inn Guanacaste Airport](https://www.expedia.ca/Liberia-Hotels-Hilton-Garden-Inn-Liberia-Airport.h2211738.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Boutique Casa Del Rio](https://www.expedia.ca/La-Fortuna-Hotels-Casa-Del-Rio.h27603041.Hotel-Information) > > [Wyndham Tamarindo](https://www.expedia.ca/Tamarindo-Hotels-Wyndham-Tamarindo.h10356916.Hotel-Information) > > [Trapp Family Lodge](https://www.expedia.ca/Monteverde-Hotels-Trapp-Family-Lodge.h4799289.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Tamarindo Diria Beach Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Tamarindo-Hotels-Hotel-Tamarindo-Diria-Beach-Resort.h1108151.Hotel-Information) > > [Socialtel Jaco](https://www.expedia.ca/Jaco-Hotels-Socialtel-Jaco.h18103596.Hotel-Information) > > [Océano Boutique Hotel & Bistró](https://www.expedia.ca/Jaco-Hotels-Oceano-Boutique-Hotel-Gallery.h8832353.Hotel-Information) > > [Villa Lapas Jungle Village](https://www.expedia.ca/Jaco-Hotels-Villa-Lapas-Jungle-Village.h1330482.Hotel-Information) > > [Best Western Jaco Beach All-Inclusive Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Jaco-Hotels-Best-Western-Jaco-Beach-All-Inclusive-Resort.h54703.Hotel-Information) > > [Blue Osa Beach Resort and Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Puerto-Jimenez-Hotels-Blue-Osa-Yoga-Retreat-Spa.h11717583.Hotel-Information) > > [Bodhi Tree Yoga Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Nosara-Hotels-Bodhi-Tree-Yoga-Resort.h10650362.Hotel-Information) > > [Lapa Rios Lodge](https://www.expedia.ca/Puerto-Jimenez-Hotels-Lapa-Rios-Lodge.h1447895.Hotel-Information) > > [Oxygen Jungle Villas & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Dominical-Hotels-Oxygen-Jungle-Villas.h6042557.Hotel-Information) > > [Azura Beach Resort - All Inclusive - Adults Only](https://www.expedia.ca/Samara-Hotels-Azura-Beach-Resort-All-Inclusive-Adults-Only.h20586535.Hotel-Information) > > [Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails](https://www.expedia.ca/La-Fortuna-Hotels-Arenal-Observatory-Lodge-Spa.h11820519.Hotel-Information) > > [Kura Boutique Hotel Member of the Cayuga Collection](https://www.expedia.ca/Dominical-Hotels-Kura-Boutique-Hotel.h5637504.Hotel-Information) > > [Beach Break Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Jaco-Hotels-Beach-Break-Resort.h2243571.Hotel-Information) > > [Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Samara-Hotels-Villas-Playa-Samara-Beach-Front-Resort.h888268.Hotel-Information) > > [Jardín del Edén Boutique Hotel - Adults Only](https://www.expedia.ca/Tamarindo-Hotels-Jardin-Del-Eden-Boutique-Hotel-Adults-Only.h2818928.Hotel-Information) > > [Makanda by the Sea](https://www.expedia.ca/Quepos-Hotels-Makanda-By-The-Sea.h2328562.Hotel-Information) > > [JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort and Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Tamarindo-Hotels-JW-Marriott-Guanacaste-Resort-And-Spa.h2190860.Hotel-Information) > > [Rio Perdido Hotel & Thermal River](https://www.expedia.ca/Fortuna-Hotels-Rio-Perdido-Hotel-Thermal-River.h6371123.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Belmar](https://www.expedia.ca/Monteverde-Hotels-Hotel-Belmar.h37178213.Hotel-Information) > > [The Retreat Costa Rica - Wellness Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Atenas-Hotels-The-Retreat-Costa-Rica-Wellness-Resort-Spa.h10447279.Hotel-Information) > > [Barceló Tambor](https://www.expedia.ca/Paquera-Hotels-Barcelo-Tambor.h795208.Hotel-Information) > > [Crocs Resort & Casino](https://www.expedia.ca/Jaco-Hotels-Crocs-Resort-Casino.h8741357.Hotel-Information)