Description – Areal Paraiso boasts a peaceful and quiet atmosphere where you can enjoy the majestic views of the volcano in comfort. Situated just in front of the volcano the hotel is in a prime position and is one of few hotels that has thermally heated swimming pools and a hot spring fed wet bar. Surrounding the hotel are trails that lead to impressive waterfalls which contain abundant with wildlife.

Rates - £60 – £220 per night

Rating - 3.5 star

Location – Arenal

Keywords – Family, Wildlife

The hotel has a total of 74 rooms in total of which there are 54 superior rooms. These rooms are made of hard wood, without leaving any modern comfort behind and the 20 standard rooms are concrete based with magnificent views.

The superior rooms have AC and private balconies while the standard rooms do not. Both types of room have satellite TV, refrigerators, telephone and private bathrooms. The hotel has a great steak house, 3 swimming pools for all ages, as well as hot water pools (to soothe your mind and soul), a tour desk and spa services.

Reviews:
‘So much better than we expected, our room had views to the front of the magnificent volcano and of the rainforest to the back. The cabins were spotless, spacious and very comfortable.’

‘The hot springs at the resort are great to relax in after a walk of the volcano and the gardens surrounding them are just so unlike anything you will ever see, there is green as far as the eye can see. A great priced hotel right under the foot of the volcano.’

Description – The Tree House Lodge Beach Suite is located on the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica, in Punta Uva, within the Gandoca-Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge. This area of Costa Rica is located in the province of Limon, which is home to some beautiful rainforest and stunning beaches.

Rates - £250 – £500 per night

Rating - 3 star

Location – Puerto Viejo

Keywords – Relax, Surf, Family, Adventure

Punta Uva beach is stunning and perfect to spend days lazing around in the sun, explore the rainforest or swim and snorkel the beautiful underwater marine life! The Beach Suite itself has three rooms which can sleep up to 6 people, with queen beds in all. 1 is located on the upper floor, while the lower floor features the others, along with a large open style living and kitchen area. Direct access to the beach is available from the living area making this a stunning place to spend your holiday!

The Tree House Lodge Beach Suite features the largest bathroom in the country, covering 800 sq ft. This bathroom is nothing short of a work of art, with a 2 showers and jacuzzi, twin sinks, toilet and magical decorations which take you away to another world!! Upstairs is an outdoor terrace which allows guests to relax in the warm evening air, admiring the stunning views and beautiful night sky!

Views are beautiful, with the rainforest and ocean surrounding guests. The sounds of the jungle and ocean at night are soothing and will help you drift slowly off to sleep.

Description – The Tree House Lodge is located on the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica, in Punta Uva, within the Gandoca-Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge. This area of Costa Rica is located in the province of Limon, which is home to some beautiful rainforest and stunning beaches. Punta Uva beach is stunning and perfect to spend days lazing around in the sun, explore the rainforest or swim and snorkel the beautiful underwater marine life!

Rates - £100 – £250 per night

Rating - 3 star

Location – Puerto Viejo

Keywords – Relax, Surf, Family, Adventure

The Tree House itself has two rooms which can sleep up to 6 people. The upstairs room has a private bathroom and a twin bed, whilst downstairs sleeps 4 with a twin bed and bunk beds for the kids. Both of these rooms use the same unique shower which is built around the Sangrillo Tree which grows up through the bathroom. The house also has a private kitchen and an air conditioned living space.

The tree house was built entirely from sustainable hardwoods, all of which were taken from fallen trees deep in the rainforest. NO Living trees were felled in order to build the tree house.

The bathroom in the tree house is built around a 100 year old tree, which is still growing at the heart of this beautiful house. 24 hour security and a safety deposit box are included with the house. Views are beautiful, with the rainforest surrounding guests. The sounds of the jungle at night are soothing and will help you drift slowly off to sleep.

Description – Located on the Caribbean side of Costa Rica, Cariblue Hotel is a great place to get away from the world and relax in the company of some great tropical wildlife. On one side of the hotel you will experience beautiful white sanded beaches, with stunning Azul blue waters lapping at the shore. The other side sees you enter tropical rainforest, with an abundance of lively wildlife, including monkeys, toucans, sloths and igauanas among many other creatures.

Rates - £60 – £100 per night

Rating - 3 star

Location – Puerto Viejo

Keywords – Relax, Surf, Family

he hotel itself has a great, laid back atmosphere, with a beautiful pool area to relax by and catch some sun, or indeed the beach just meters away. Accomodation at Cariblue is provided in the form of private, hard wood bungalows. All of the bunglalows have their own unique, private bathrooms complete with one off mosaics on the wall. The bungalows feature high ceilings, giving a great sense of space and keeping them cool and fresh at night. Outside an inviting porch area features sublimly comfortable hammocks that literally scream relaxation at you! With a choice of configurations from a single King size bed to 2 doubles and a bunk bed there is sure to be a bungalow right for all guests. Air Conditioning and Cable TV are also included.

Being located on the Caribbean side of Costa Rica, the Puerto Viejo, Playa Cocles area has a real Jamaican influence from the food to the music that you hear its all a great experience.

Reviews:
“Hotel Cariblue was a great experience for us, we didnt know what to expect from the Caribbean side as we had heard it was very undevoped, but once we arrived we fell in love with the place!”

“The area was so quiet and peaceful, and the beach was beutiful, and at times almost totally deserted, we would definitly recomend this hotel to anyone looking for ultimate peace and relaxation.”

Description – The Azania resort consists of several bungalows that lie in the Cocles Beach. The Cocles Beach has been awarded the Costa Rica Blue Flag which is only handed out to the cleanest of beaches across Costa Rica by the government. The beach is located a little under a mile from Puerto Viejo which is situated on the South Caribbean coast.

Rates - £35 – £100 per night

Rating - 3 star

Location – Puerto Viejo

Keywords – Relax, Surf

The thatched bungalows are constructed in an unique style that compromises of traditional building materials alongside natural woods and palm leaves that make up the roof. They only lie a stone throws a way from the ocean front and are surrounded by exotic tropical forest. Each bungalow is tastefully decorated with a surprising amount of space to roam in and are privately secluded by the magnificently beautiful gardens. They can easily accommodate up to 4 people comfortably in a queen bed and 2 full sized beds. Bamboo lamps, decorative furniture pieces, ceiling fans, large windows and high ceilings all add to a relaxing atmospheric feeling. The bungalows also provide protection from mosquito’s with provided nets. Other beneficiaries include a mini bar, a security box and a sauna style bathroom.

Relaxing at the bungalow couldn’t be easier with it’s own private deck featuring its own hammock, there are many wonderful captivating sites to be taken in such as the exotic gardens, the tropical jungle, the beautiful birds, butterflies and other wondrous wildlife that live in the nearby surroundings or simply just gaze at the stars at night beneath the moonlight.

AThe bungalows aren’t the only places you can relax and unwind, the free-form swimming pool surrounded by the tropical rainforest offers a great place to lounge about poolside in between the odd refreshing dip in the pool. The sculptured waterfall that connects with the jacuzzi also offers a different place to loosen up and if you don’t fancy something that’s wet, how about enjoying a romantic candlelight dinner accompanied with exotic cocktails from the Quincho style rancho. The restaurant offers the possibility of enjoying Argentinean dishes mixed in with local flavours of Puerto Viejo for a truly exclusive experience not to be found anywhere else.

The reception building, with architecture that adapts and blends into the natural rainforest surroundings, offers a fantastic information centre where helpful staff are on hand to help you learn more about other activities and entertainment within the area. This location also provides an excellent opportunity to enjoy a tropical morning breakfast, fresh drinks, music, DirectTV and a variety of games.

Description – Areal Manoa is a fantastic place to layback, relax and soak up the truly breath taking views of Arenal Volcano. Based on a land from the local farm, you can wonder by the old farm and catch the daily operations of the family business. With beautiful gardens that are buzzing with local birds and butterflies surrounding your room offers great opportunities for evening walks and meditation, not to mention the fantastic panoramic views.

Rates - £90 – £140 per night

Rating - 4 star

Location – Arenal

Keywords – Family

The rooms are a combination of modernand rustic architecture. Highly spacious and the ability to swing open the glass door, lie back in your bed and really enjoy the view of the volcano truly makes for a relaxing time. Other room amenities including a big bathroom, air conditioning, television with cable, telephone, refrigerator, safety deposit box and a coffee maker all helping to make your stay that more comfortable.

The restaurant offers a wide range of exquisite international and locally cooked dishes served with some of the best wine Arenal has to offer. The pool and Jacuzzi area, including wet bar, also offer fantastic views of the volcano so you can really enjoy a dip in the pool. There is also a children’s pool where they can enjoy themselves whilst the pool also offers easy access for persons with disabilities or who have arthritis.

After enjoying the pool and a bite to it, why not enjoy the delights of a massage. But you don’t have to go to the spa room, the masseurs will come to you. In the comfort of your own room with the views of the volcano, you can receive a relaxing massage. There is also the opportunity to get yourself out on some truly amazing tours such as canopy tours, ATV tours, volcano tours, wildlife tours, horseback tours, safari tours and rafting tours.

Description – The hotel Harmony is inspired by the old school tropical destinations of Eras, which truly appreciated low key glamour and total escape. If you are looking for somewhere to escape from it all and get back in tune with your natural rhythm, then this is the place for you. The rooms are decorated in simple earth tones and whites, creating rooms that are in harmony with nature and beach life.

Rates - £85 – £360 per night

Rating - 4 star

Location – Nosara

Keywords – Romantic, Boutique, Surf, Spa

The hotel has 24 rooms, all of which are situated on a path which weaves through a stunning tropical garden, full of native vegetation. The hotel is close to the stunning Pacific beach of Playa Guiones, and at night the ocean can be heard from all the rooms, soothing you to sleep. The Harmony offers guests a great open air restaurant that seats 40, in a stylish but casual atmosphere, with a strong influence from the 70’s surf culture, Brazilian Modernism and old school tropical resorts.

Offering superb local cuisine, the menu draws on dishes consisting of organic seafood, fruits and vegetables. This means food full of exotic flavors including wild ginger, taro, mango, coconut and of course, black beans and rice.

In addition there is also a cafeteria which offers vegetarian tapas, freshly squeezed juices and herbal teas, with organic ingredients being used whenever possible to keep the harmonious balance with nature intact. For those of you who want to surf, the Harmony Hotel is a perfect location. Just a stones throw away is the best break on Playa Guiones, home to the best surf in Nosara, and for that matter, some of the most consistent year round waves in the world.