Accommodations in Guanacaste & Nicoya Peninsula

• Hotel rating: HR2

Perched on a mountain outpost overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Punta Islita offers a perfect retreat on the Nicoya Peninsula. The property has a selection of rooms and villas, a restaurant serving seafood and international cuisine, a swimming pool, jacuzzi and a beautiful private beach.

• Hotel rating: HR3

Latitude 10 is an exclusive retreat set on a beautiful beach near Santa Teresa, on the southernmost part of the Nicoya Peninsula. The five jungle casitas are constructed of dark almond wood and offer canopy beds, open sky bathrooms and secluded porches, with complete privacy. There is an outdoor pool overlooking the ocean and an elegant colonial clubhouse, open to the breezes and the sound of the sea. A freshly cooked breakfast and afternoon snacks are served on the outside terrace and spa treatments can be arranged in an open-air studio.