An eco hotel, or a green hotel, is an environmentally sustainable hotel or accommodation that has made important environmental improvements to its structure in order to minimize its impact on the natural environment and eco friendly hotels Costa Rica are considered excellent place to hang out for a couple of nights in Costa Rica islands and beyond
Costa Rica was considered the most sustainable country in Latin America, according to a ranking evaluating a series of indicators in selected countries in the region, with an index score of 85.01. Uruguay ranked second, with a score of 71.73, followed by Brazil, with 66.88 points.
Costa Rica is a rugged, rainforested Central American country with coastlines on the Caribbean and Pacific. Though its capital, San Jose, is home to cultural institutions like the Pre-Columbian Gold Museum, Costa Rica is known for its beaches, volcanoes, and biodiversity. Roughly a quarter of its area is made up of protected jungle, teeming with wildlife including spider monkeys and quetzal birds.
Best Day Trips in Costa Rica
- Full day Zip line and hot spring watch wild life at Arenal volcano from San Jose
- Private Vehicle and Driver for 01-Day Trip (Costa Rica)
- Safari Float Sarapiqui
- Aerial Tram From Sarapiqui
- From San Jose – Aerial tram and self-guided walks PM
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1. El Silencio Lodge & Spa 4* – Luxury Eco Lodge Costa Rica
Set in Costa Rica’s Central Volcanic Valley, El Silencio Lodge & Spa features 500 acres of private tropical forest reserve. It offers a spa and stylish Suites with stunning mountain views.
Set on a mountainside, the accommodations offer views of the mountains, the river and the forest. There is a seating area and a private bathroom with a hot tub.
Los Ventanales Restaurant serves local dishes with fresh ingredients. The property has a private vegetable garden which supplies most of the organic herbs and vegetables.
We stayed in one of the suites for three nights. On our first day, my wife and I couldn’t believe how incredible this experience was and it got better everyday. From the food to the employees, to the experiences, everything was perfect.
We love our room, and the hike to the onsite waterfalls. We plan on coming back and bringing our friends and family. This sustainable and luxury nature resort is a must-visit.
Excellent restaurant. At all meals we left our plates clean and we felt it was another one of the ‘best’ meals we have had.
Top-class spa: clear results and focus on us as the client.
Many fun and diverse activities on-site: no need to leave the resort to look for things to do. My 3 old son was well taken care of and attended to at all activities and meals. The waterfall hike is very memorable.
Our room was perfect: The view from the bed up into the mountains, the modern design, and the hot tub all made the time spent in the room worthwhile. We never missed our many digital screens, our much needed getaway was achieved.
El Silencio weaves together a sanctuary of soul-soothing mountain luxury, eco-minded sustainability, exquisite food, and the incredibly kind, attentive and genuine people who work there.
These are all interwoven with the alluring thread of the mystical cloud forest creating a vacation experience that cannot be compared to any others. It really is that unique and special.
How much does a room costs at El Silencio Lodge & Spa ?
Prices start 606$/night for Deluxe Suite.
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2. The Retreat Costa Rica – Wellness Resort & Spa 5* – Luxury Eco Lodge Costa Rica
Offering an outdoor pool and a restaurant, The Retreat Costa Rica – Wellness Resort & Spa is located in Atenas. Free WiFi access is available. Each room here will provide you with a balcony and a seating area. Featuring a shower, private bathroom also comes with a bath or shower and bathrobes. You can enjoy mountain view from the room. Extras include a sofa, bed linen and a fan.
At The Retreat Costa Rica – Wellness Resort & Spa you will find a fitness centre. Other facilities offered at the property include a shared lounge, swimming pool with views to the mountains and the Nicoya Peninsula, luxury spa with sauna, massages, yoga classes, and organic permaculture ponds with fish. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including hiking.
Straddling a forested mountain, this luxury boutique hotel with a focus on health and wellness is 8 km from Atenas Central Park and 9 km from Monumento Nacional al Boyero Costarricense.
Featuring garden and forest views, the elegant rooms offer free Wi-Fi, ceiling fans and high-end linens, as well as sitting areas with sofas; some have private terraces. Suites add mountain and Pacific Ocean views. Bungalows are also available. There’s room service.
Breakfast and parking are complimentary. An open-air restaurant serves farm-to-fork cuisine. Other amenities include a spa, a gym and an outdoor pool, as well as a yoga terrace and a fire pit.
The spa, pools and rooms are beautiful. I wouldn’t have changed anything about my experience… except for staying longer.
If you are looking for a place to relax, recharge and escape – this is your place!
How much does a room costs at The Retreat Costa Rica – Wellness Resort & Spa ?
Prices start from 593$/a night for the Deluxe Room.
Where to book online – The Retreat Costa Rica – Wellness Resort & Spa- Luxury Eco Lodge Costa Rica – you can find the best eco friendly hotels deals in Costa Rica during Envision Festival which is celebrated with much enthusiasm in Costa Rica on Booking.com or Hotelscombined.com or Agoda.com and see more reviews on TripAdvisor.
3. La Cusinga Lodge 4* – Luxury Eco Lodges in Costa Rica
Offering a restaurant, La Cusinga Lodge is located in Uvita de Osa, a short 10-minute walk from Playa Arco beach and next to Ballena Marine National Park. The property boasts on-site yoga classes.
The rooms here feature wooden décor and come equipped with a wardrobe and a fan. They have a private bathroom with a shower and toilet.
La Cusinga Lodge featuress over 600 acres of property with hiking trails leading to secluded beaches. Typical regional breakfast is offered.
Guests enjoy sustainable, locally produced cuisine at the on-site restaurant, and other options can be found within a 10-minute drive.
In a rainforest reserve, this serene ecolodge is a 13-minute walk from Playa Arco beach and the Pacific Ocean, and 7 km from the Marino Ballena National Park.
Featuring reforested wood furniture, the 2 airy, relaxed dorms offer bunk beds, ocean views and en suite bathrooms. Cozy rooms add balconies or patios, and include breakfast. A bungalow features a private garden with seating.
There’s an open-air restaurant with sustainable fare. Other amenities include a yoga studio with park views, plus a spa. Birdwatching, horseback riding, guided tours and water activities can be arranged.
How much does a room costs at La Cusinga Lodge ?
Prices start from 211$/a night for the Queen Room with Two Queen Beds.
This quadruple room features a tile/marble floor.
Where to book online – La Cusinga Lodge- Luxury Eco Lodges in Costa Rica – you can find the best eco friendly hotels deals in Costa Rica during Envision Festival which is celebrated with much enthusiasm in Costa Rica on Booking.com or Hotelscombined.com or Agoda.com and see more reviews on TripAdvisor.
4. Lapa Rios Lodge 5* – Luxury Eco Lodge Costa Rica
Set within a 1000-acre private nature reserve in Central America’s last remaining lowland tropical rainforest in Costa Rica’s wild Osa Peninsula. Offering an outdoor pool and views of the sea, Lapa Rios Ecolodge is set in Puerto Jiménez, 32 km from Golfito.
17 private bungalows line three ridges overlooking the pristine point where the Golfo Dulce meets the Pacific Ocean. Certain rooms include a seating area where you can relax. A terrace or patio are featured in certain rooms. Each room is fitted with a private bathroom fitted with a bath or shower.
In a 400-hectare tropical rainforest reserve, this casual all-inclusive ecolodge overlooking the Pacific Ocean is a 7-minute walk from Pan Dulce Beach and 18 km from Puerto Jiménez Airport.
Relaxed screened-in bungalows offer ceiling fans, sitting areas and safes, plus terraces with rainfall showers, hammocks and sunloungers. Upgraded bungalows add ocean views. There’s no air-conditioning.
In addition to meals, guided tours and an airport shuttle are included. There’s also an open-air restaurant and a lookout terrace with rainforest views. Additional amenities include an outdoor pool, yoga and massages.
Food I thought I didn’t like had a sweetness and flavor I didn’t know existed. Now, that I’m back home, everything is so bland. We especially liked all of the fish offerings, but the salad starters were also surprisingly memorable. Did I mention the desserts?
The level of luxury was evident at every turn but didn’t interfere with our ability to feel that we were enveloped in the rain forest rather than being in some disney-like recreation.
How much does a room costs at La Cusinga Lodge ?
Prices start from 1021$/a night for the Deluxe Bungalow.
This bungalow has a seating area and patio
Where to book online – La Cusinga Lodge- Luxury Eco Lodges in Costa Rica – you can find the best eco friendly hotels deals in Costa Rica during Envision Festival which is celebrated with much enthusiasm in Costa Rica on Booking.com or Hotelscombined.com or Agoda.com and see more reviews on TripAdvisor.
5. Playa Nicuesa Rainforest Eco Sanctuary 3* – Luxury Eco Lodge Costa Rica
Set on a private part of Nicuesa Beach, Playa Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge has a tropical setting in the Golfo Dulce region. It offers rooms with balconies and rainforest views, as well as a range of outdoor activities.
This eco-friendly resort features accommodation set in attractive wooden cabins. All rooms have a seating area and a private entrance.
Guests can enjoy a range of South American cuisine in the Playa Nicuesa’s restaurant. There is also a bar and lounge area with hammocks.
On a rainforest preserve accessible by boat, this all-inclusive ecolodge occupies colonial-inspired cabins built from recycled materials, and lies 3 km from Golfito Airport and 5 km from
the Piedras Blancas National Park.
Eco-chic rooms and 1- and 2-bedroom cabins feature wood floors, mosquito nets and ceiling fans; there’s no air-conditioning. Cabins add open-air bathrooms, while a 3-bedroom house adds a terrace. Children age 6 and over are welcome.
There’s an open-air bar/restaurant, and freebies include airport pick-ups, boat transfers, and loaner kayaks, snorkeling and fishing gear. Guided hikes, yoga and massages are also available (fee).
How much does a room costs at Playa Nicuesa Rainforest Eco Sanctuary ?
Prices start from 390$/a night for the Double Room.
Set in an attractive wooden building, this room has a seating area and a private entrance with rainforest views.
Where to book online – Playa Nicuesa Rainforest Eco Sanctuary- Luxury Eco Lodges in Costa Rica – you can find the best eco friendly hotels deals in Costa Rica during Envision Festival which is celebrated with much enthusiasm in Costa Rica on Booking.com or Hotelscombined.com or Agoda.com and see more reviews on TripAdvisor.
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