Location
Playa Grande, Costa Rica

Located a short walk from Playa Grande, this beachside property is set within tropical gardens and centered around a swimming pool, with open-air common areas that connect guest rooms and shared spaces. Monkeys, iguanas and a vast array of birdlife are often seen in the surrounding trees, and the hotel sits next to Las Baulas National Marine Park, one of the country’s most important protected sea turtle nesting areas.

Guest rooms are simply furnished, with tiled floors, wood accents and either one or two queen beds. Each includes air conditioning, Wi-Fi, a safe and an en suite bathroom. Large windows or sliding doors bring in natural light and views of the surrounding greenery.

Wanaka Spa offers massages and body treatments, and an on-site surf shop rents surfboards for use on nearby Playa Grande. Just feet away is Bistro Cantarana, serving traditional Costa Rican breakfasts featuring fresh fruit and eggs, along with seafood and locally sourced dishes for lunch and dinner.