Top 10 Swimming Pools of Costa Rica

Costa Rica with its exceptional selection of fine hotels and villa rentals means that many of these properties have some exciting and sometimes very different swimming pools! After all many Costa Rica swimming pools make up the perfect place to relax under the tropical sun, and what better way to sooth your muscles after an exciting day of adventure than to slip into a warm thermal swimming pool that’s naturally heated by an active volcano or a pool with a sublime ocean view that is second to none.
We have selected our top 10 picks of some of the finer pools throughout Costa Rica. Maybe you have had the pleasure of enjoying a few of these yourselves!
 

1) Hotel La Mariposa

 
Aerial view of La Mariposa hotel surrounded by jungle
 

Location: Manuel Antonio

Description: Here you will enjoy unbeatable and award winning views of the Pacific Ocean and Manuel Antonio National Park.
 

2) Casa Chameleon Hotel

 
Guests enjoying the sunset from the infinity pool at Casa Chameleon
 

Location: Las Catalinas

Description: This infinity pool gives spectacular views of the Guanacaste coast.
 

3) The Pacuare Lodge

 
The infinity pool in Pacuare Lodge is long and opens up to the tropical forest
 

Location: Pacuare River

Description: Unbelievably impressive infinity pool with a scenic backdrop of the rainforest!
 

4) The Palms Villas

 
Beachfront pool at The Palms is only steps away from the ocean
 

Location: Flamingo Beach

Description: At the Palms Villas you will get a true beachfront pool. Located directly on the white sandy beach of Playa Flamingo, these rental villas sit on one of the most peaceful and uncrowded beaches in the country.
 

5) The Westin Resort & Spa

 
Pool and spa area at the Westin Reserva Conchal Resort
 

Location: Playa Conchal

Description: One of the largest pools in Central America is found at the beachfront Westin Reserva Conchal. The lagoon-style pool is one of the many amenities that make this all-inclusive resort a must visit!
 

6) The Springs Resort & Spa

 
Moon shining on one of the infinity pools at The Springs Resort
 

Location: La Fortuna

Description: The Springs Resort offers a fine mix of soothing thermal and refreshingly cool pools located around the resort with magnificent views of the volcano.
 

7) Kura Boutique Hotel

 
Guest relaxing during a purple sunset at the infinity pool in Kura
 

Location: Uvita

Description: The pool here offers perhaps the best views from high above the south Pacific. It looks like a sheer drop from the edge of the infinity pool all the way down to the coast. Check out cool features like the underwater sound system and the fire pit!
 

8) Three Sixty Hotel

 
View of the sunset and the tropical forest from the pool at Three Sixty
 

Location: Uvita

Description: Just as its name suggests the 360 degree infinity pool spans across this magnificent adults only property.
 

9) Villa Caletas

 
The pool at Villa Caletas has an expansive view of the ocean, tropical forest, and is surrounded by vegetation
 

Location: Jacó

Description: This famous infinity pool gives the impression of being part of the vast waters of the Pacific Ocean.
 

10) Nayara Tented Camp

 
Plunge pool at Nayara Tented Camp has views of Arenal Volcano
 

Location: La Fortuna

Description: This property boasts sensational private, spring-fed glass plunge pools.
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