SOUTH PACIFIC - HOTELS

(Dominical & Uvita, Corcovado & Drake Bay, Osa Peninsula)

DOMINICAL & UVITA

CRISTAL BALLENA, DOMINICAL & UVITA – Uvita & Surroundings

The Cristal Ballena Hotel Resort is located in Playa Ballena at the Ballena Marine National Park, 25 km/15.5miles south of Dominical and 7 km/4miles south of Uvita, and about 185 km from San Jose. It is a 3½ - 4 hour drive from San Jose and 30 minutes from the Palmar Sur Airport, south of the Manuel Antonio National Park. The hotel, with a bar, 2 restaurants, 18 fully equipped spacious suites, 2 Adventure Lodges and a huge 400 square meter (1,300 square foot) pool, is situated in a 12 hectare (30-acre) garden area on a hill between the Pacific Ocean and a rainforest-covered mountain. Each room has breathtaking ocean views, and the area offers a wide range of outdoor activities.

The 14 spacious, connectable junior suites, 1 Garden Suite, 1 Family Suite and 2 master suites, feature a balcony and breathtaking ocean views.  All rooms have air conditioning in addition to a ceiling fan, hot water, private bathroom, hairdryer, satellite television, telephone, refrigerator and safety-deposit box. The 2 charming Adventure Lodges are situated in a colorful garden, surrounded by exuberant tropical forest with a terrace, separate tiled bathroom, king size bed, electricity and ceiling fan. The café-style bar and "Pura Vida!" restaurant, located next to the swimming pool, features international and Costa Rican cuisine and serves a variety of refreshing cocktails and beverages.   The multipurpose conference room accommodates groups of up to 60 people, and can be used for a variety of activities, such as seminars, meetings, weddings and conferences. There is also a Spa offering cosmetic treatments and massages, and a souvenir shop.

Snorkeling, scuba diving, kayaking, surfing, bird and whale watching, walking tours, horseback riding, ultra light flying tours and boat tours are some of the tour options available at Cristal Ballena.

Prices based on double occupancy range from $185.07 to $301.46
Taxes & breakfast included

Overlooking the treetops in the direction of the crystalline Pacific waters, this exclusive and luxurious boutique hotel, Cuna del Angel (“Cradle of the Angel”) is located in a private and remote area.  It is 9km / 5.6 miles south of Dominical along the coast road, just 500 m from Costa Rica’s southern Pacific Ocean, and a 3½ - 4 hour drive from San Jose (212 km / 133 miles).

The hotel has 25 rooms, 16 deluxe and 9 standard superior. All rooms are named after an angel and decorated with colonial and Asian details. The Deluxe rooms are facing the infinity swimming pool overlooking the forest and the ocean. They offer either one queen size bed or one queen and one double bed, air conditioning, ventilators, TV with DVD, hairdryer, Mini-Bar, safe, coffee maker, balcony or terrace. The standard superior rooms feature air conditioning, ventilators, Mini-Bar, safe, coffee maker and balcony facing the forest. The Hotel facilities and services include Gourmet Restaurant, a magnificent pool with infinity edge and sun deck, high-powered telescopes for stargazing and wildlife viewing and spa services.

Some of the activities the hotel offers are deep-sea fishing, whale-watching tours, wildlife photography tours, bird watching, diving and snorkelling, surfing, kayaking, river rafting, horseback riding and canopy tours.

Prices based on double occupancy range from $157.13 to $251.41
Taxes & continental breakfast included

La Cusinga is an Eco-Lodge, dedicated to the environmental education and located at the southern Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Driving from San Jose can take up to 4 hours and there are also daily flights that land at Palmar Sur local airport. It is recommended for those travelers who enjoy wild nature, magnificent ocean views and a relaxing beach vacation.

The lodge is part of a private nature reserve that consists primarily of 250 hectares of virgin rainforest and thousands of more acres of privately protected forest. In addition, La Cusinga borders Ballena Marine National Park, which was created in order to protect the humpback whales that frequent the coast.  All the 9 guest rooms or cabins in the lodge are equipped with private bathroom, hot water, and ceiling fan. Rooms are crafted from trees grown on the property and are decorated with all local crafts and arts.

Services and facilities at the lodge include meeting room, gift shop, parking area, beautiful gardens, laundry service, and a restaurant that works with organic products mainly cultivated at the lodge. Some of the activities available at the area are whales watching, horseback riding, and visits to the surrounded national parks, among many other exciting activities.

Prices based on double occupancy range from $135 to $160
Taxes & breakfast included

Hotel Villas Gaia is located in Playa Tortuga, 35km / 20 miles from Dominical, and 75 km / 47 miles from Quepos, a 3 and a half hour (210 km / 130 miles) drive from San José. The region is a bird watcher's paradise and has a magnificent coastal rainforest.

Hotel Villas Gaia features 14 colorful wooden bungalows and 2 casitas for 4 and 7 persons nestled in a lush tropical garden accented with the vibrant colors of the tropics. Each separate bungalow has orthopedic queen and single beds, reading lamps, bedside tables, ceiling fans, safety deposit box, built-in closet, bathroom with solar hot running water, and a private terrace with comfortable chairs, table, and bench. Several bungalows also offer air conditioning. Hotel facilities include: hilltop swimming pool with the opportunity of witnessing spectacular ocean sunsets from the sundeck and poolside ranch bar, a gourmet restaurant specializing in European cuisine fused with Latin American flavors, and a private jungle trail leading direct from the sundeck to Tortuga beach, just a 10 minute walk away.

Among the activities in the area are: rainforest hiking, bird watching, sport fishing, horseback riding, mountain biking, scuba diving, snorkeling, canopy, boat excursions to nearby national parks and reserves, including Corcovado National Park, Ballena Marine National Park, Caño Island and the mangrove swamps.

Prices based on double occupancy range from $81.48 to $104.76
Taxes & continental breakfast included

Villas Río Mar is situated 21 miles (35 km) from the town of San Isidro del General on the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica, approximately 25 miles (40 km) from Quepos, a short walk from Dominical Village, and only 500 meters from a secluded beach. It's a four-hour drive (162 km / 100 miles) (on a well-paved road) from San José, through an incredible landscape, containing several microclimates and wide-ranging flora.

The hotel has 52 thatched roof bungalows with open terrace living room, king size beds, hot water, fans, a mini fridge and hammock. There are 20 Standard Bungalows accommodating up to 2 guests, 8 Junior Suite Bungalows that accommodate up to 4 guests, 20 Superior Bungalows accommodating up to 3 guest, and 4 Junior Suite Superior Bungalows with additional Jacuzzi and bathtub. The Junior Suites and Junior Suites Superior also feature air conditioning, safety deposit box and cable TV. Grounds also include: large swimming pool with a Jacuzzi and swim-up bar to cool down, safety deposit box at the reception, a tennis court & mini golf area, massage service, nature trails, a unique and beautiful "palenque" restaurant that serves international and local specialties that will surprise even the most discriminating gourmets, and a cozy bar where you will be able to find a variety of delicious tropical cocktails. 

Activities such as horseback riding, mountain biking, kayaking, deep-sea fishing, scuba diving, surfing, snorkeling, boat trips and canopy tours are available.  Manuel Antonio National Park, Isla Caño, Nauyaka Falls, Corcovado, Drake Bay, and Sierpe Estuary are all easily accessible. In addition Villas Rio Mar offers an open air Conference Center hidden in the jungle, (capacity of eighty people) ideal for nature and health oriented meetings/seminars, or business conferences.

Prices based on double occupancy range from $69.84 to $186.23
Taxes included

The Whales & Dolphins Ecolodge is located in Playa Hermosa overlooking Ballena Marine National Park. It is located 17 Km / 10.5 miles south of Dominical on the Southern Pacific Coast of Costa Rica, 30 minutes from the Palmar Sur airport (a 50 minute flight from San José) and four and a half hours (184 km / 114 miles) by road from San José. The lodge supports and encourages local conservation efforts, advances energy and environmental conservation and community involvement and awareness.  It has 4 suites and 16 standard rooms, 1 equipped for guests with disabilities All rooms offer a private balcony, an ocean view, AC, fan, private bathroom, safety deposit box, minibar, phone, satellite TV and hairdryer.

Facilities and services include two swimming pools, one for adults and one for children, a restaurant serving international and regional meals, room service, a rainforest bar, observation deck, gift shop with local and international products, internet at reception, parking and laundry service.

Further activities available in the area: birdwatching, whale and dolphin watching (these can be seen from August to October and from December to April), hiking along nature trails, diving, visits to waterfalls, horseback riding, mangrove tours, sportfishing, snorkeling, kayaking and mountain biking.

Prices based on double occupancy range from $146.66 to $236.28
Taxes & tropical breakfast included

CORCOVADO & DRAKE BAY

Five hundred feet above the point where the Golfo Dulce meets the Pacific Ocean, nestled in the unspoiled jungles of Costa Rica's Osa Peninsula, rests Bosque del Cabo. It is located 200 miles from San José and 22 kilometers south of Puerto Jimenez (about a 45 minute 4-wheel drive ride), an ideal place for nature lovers with its secluded and romantic cliff-top bungalows. This private 300 acre/121 hectare forest reserve is located at the very tip of the Osa Peninsula in Cabo Matapalo. The most common means of transportation used to reach Bosque del Cabo are a combination of airplane and car.

The hotel offers 7 standard rooms with 2 double beds, indoor bathroom, outdoor garden shower, hammock and easy chairs, solar-powered electricity, and double folding doors, which open up to an amazing view of the stunning blue Pacific, and 6 deluxe bungalows, 3 of which are tropical hardwood and thatched-roof construction, and all feature king-sized beds, larger bathrooms with dressing area, expanded outdoor garden showers, hot water, solar-powered electricity, fans, hammocks and easy chairs for lounging, and wraparound porches which step down into observation decks cantilevered over the cliff. The other three deluxe bungalows are stucco and tile construction, and a little larger than the rest of the bungalows. These bungalows also feature king-sized beds, larger bathrooms with dressing area, expanded outdoor garden showers, hot water, solar-powered electricity, fans, hammocks and easy chairs for lounging, and wraparound porches.

In addition there are three fully equipped houses, Casa Blanca, Casa Teca and Casa Miramar. Casa Blanca has 2 well-appointed bedrooms, 2 bath, 2000 square feet/186 sq meter house features a fully equipped kitchen, living room area, large wraparound porch with an amazing view of the Pacific Ocean, and 2 large bedroom suites on either side of the house. Casa Miramar has three bedrooms, 2 baths, living area room, fully equipped kitchen, and many porches with great ocean views. And finally Casa Teca is a two-bedroom house. The houses also include hydroelectric power, hot water and maid service. The lodge offers restaurant service, and activities such as deep-sea fishing, sailboat trips, snorkelling, massages, and horseback riding, among others. Guests can hike along the trails that lead through the forest to deserted beaches and an abundance of wildlife.

Prices per person based on double occupancy range from $145 to $485 (Until November 15, 2008)
Taxes & all meals included

Casa Corcovado is located on Drake Bay, in the Osa Peninsula which is graced by several miles of deserted beaches, as well as tropical forests and about a 8 hour trip by ground and boat, or a 40 minute flight (330 km / 205 miles) from San Jose. The hotel is next to the Corcovado National Park - a short distance from the ocean - and is surrounded by virgin rainforest and fruit trees attracting birds, monkeys and other animals. There are 6 deluxe bungalows, 4 Junior Suites, and 4 Honeymoon Suites, all with a private bathroom, hot water and ceiling fans. The restaurant offers interesting meals, Nouvelle Costa Rican cuisine (elegantly served), an observatory bar, and two swimming pools. There is also a reception center in Sierpe “La Hacienda” (an hour from the hotel) where the guests arrive.  This property has bathrooms and offers guests a welcome cocktail. Since it is in a very remote region of the country, access requires a combination of ground, air and boat transportation. The entire journey lasts around 4 hours. The lodge is surrounded by lush vegetation, and supplied by mountain spring water. Electricity is provided 24 hours a day by hydroelectric power and a solar system.

Activities at Casa Corcovado include: snorkeling at the Caño Island, guided tours to Corcovado National Park (where there is a beautiful little waterfall), Sporfishing, Horseback riding, kayaks, birdwathching and diving tours (PADI diver’s license required).

Prices per person based on 4D - 3N package on double occupancy range from $985 to $1145

Air transportation San José - Palmar Sur - San José, land transportation Palmar Sur - Sierpe - Palmar Sur, boat transportation Sierpe - Casa Corcovado - Sierpe, 3 nights lodging, tour to Corcovado National Park & Caño Island, bird watching tour, hiking in the Casa Corcovado trails.
A all meals and taxes included.

Immersed in the lush vegetation of the South Pacific Coast, and bordering Piedras Blancas National Park, 6 hours away from San José, about 193 miles/310 km, and 30 min from Golfito Airport, Esquinas’ aim is to preserve the natural diversity of the area and to promote the community's development.

The lodge offers 14 rustic wood Cabins, with 1 single and 1 double bed or three single beds, private bath, hot water, fan and terrace. An open thatched ranch houses a restaurant that offers visitors an impressive variety of dishes. There is also bar service 24 hours a day, a natural pool – fed by water straight from the mountains-, safe-deposit boxes and free transportation from Golfito to the lodge. Activities such as horseback riding, visits to the botanical garden, kayaking and walks in the national park’s trails are available from the lodge. Lodge proceeds go towards the upkeep of National Park trails.

Prices based on double occupancy range from $190 to $230
Taxes & all meals included

La Paloma is a small nature-oriented lodge located in Drake's Bay, near Corcovado National Park 330 km  and a about an 8 hour trip via ground and boat transportation or a 40 minute flight from San Jose. Sitting on top of a cliff, the lodge is blessed by a refreshing sea breeze and a spectacular view of the Pacific Ocean and Caño Island. It features 5 deluxe ranchos (large thatched roofed cabins) that comfortably hold from 2 to 5 guests, 4 standard rooms, and 2 with sunset ranchos all spread out amongst lush vegetation. All accommodations have their own private bathrooms, large balconies, orthopedic queen and single beds and great views. The standard rooms have, single orthopedic beds and great views. Hotel facilities include a restaurant, bar, and swimming pool. Wilderness adventure abounds on the Osa Peninsula. La Paloma Lodge offers tours to Corcovado National Park. A combination of hiking and beach exploration is offered on the excursion to the Caño Island Biological Reserve. Other activities include sea kayaking, snorkeling, horseback riding, sportfishing and scuba diving.

Prices per person based on 4D - 3N package on double occupancy range from $ to $
Round trip air & boat transportation San José - La Paloma , 3 nights
lodging, tour to Corcovado National Park & Caño Island,
all meals and taxes included.

Comprised partly of the Golfo Dulce Forest Reserve, set in 1,000 acres/405 hectares of private nature reserve spread over one of the most extensive lowland tropical rainforests, Lapa Rios overlooks the pristine point where the Golfo Dulce meets the Pacific Ocean. The Hotel is located approximately 355 km/218 miles from San José and 12 miles south of Puerto Jimenez. Regular 50 minute flights depart daily to and from San José/Puerto Jiménez, and the lodge offers transportation to and from the Puerto Jiménez airstrip.

The hotel is built in harmony with the surrounding forest and beach environment. All 16 thatched bungalows have an ocean view and are surrounded by the rainforest. Each bungalow features a private deck, patio garden, and an outdoor shower.  Interior baths are tiled and two washbasins are set in cristobal wood. Two queen size beds are draped with mosquito netting. The hotel offers a restaurant serving international cuisine, as well as activities such as horseback riding, kayaking, surfing, a tropical garden tour, sports fishing, boat tours, and bird watching (over 300 species). Other optional tours offered include: waterfall tours, night walks, therapeutic massage, and tree planting in the “Volunteer Rainforest”.

Prices per person based on 5D - 4N package on double occupancy range from $1020 to $1610

Ground transportation round trip Puerto Jimenez - Lapa Rios, 3 nights accommodation,
3 tours: walk to the waterfall, tour & trek on horseback through the woods,
all meals and taxes included.

Pirate Cove is a small hotel, consisting of comfortable cabins and bungalows, located on the Osa Peninsula (about 330 km / 205 miles from San Jose), the least developed and most bio-diverse area of Costa Rica. Its 3 cabins and 4 bungalows have great ocean and river views and are hidden among rainforest trees. The hotel is a few meters of the beach (those who like deserted beaches will be able to enjoy about 2-3 kilometers of beach). The rooms are connected by elevated wooden walkways and the beds all have orthopedic mattresses. Every cabin and bungalow at Pirate Cove Hotel has a hot water shower, private bathroom, ceiling fans and 24-hour electricity.

The Bungalows are made of a very sturdy fabric, and each has a door and screened windows. Inside, the floors are polished wood, two of the bungalows have one double bed and 2 single beds and the other two have one double bed and one single bed. Outside, there are small balconies with hammocks directly overlooking the beach. The Cabins are perfect for couples who require more privacy and for families. Each contains one double or three single beds. Outside, there is a large private terrace that overlooks both the Pacific Ocean and Drake River. The Bungalows slightly cooler than the cabins during our dry season (January-April).

Pirates Cove is also highly praised for the European-Costa Rican style cuisine, homemade breads and deserts.  A typical dinner taken in the main dining room consists of salad (with home-made dressing), a main course of perhaps fish steamed in coconut and banana leaves, yucca, potatoes or rice, and local vegetables, and a dessert of fruit salad. Vegetarian meals are also available. Pirate Cove is a PADI International Resort Association member, offering first class diving at Isla del Caño.  The following activities are also on offer: guided tours to Corcovado National Park, snorkeling tours and special packages for families. Guests have free use of kayaks in order to explore the Pacific Ocean.

Prices per person based on 4D - 3N package on double occupancy range from $555 to $605

3 nights lodging, one tour per day of your choice, all meals and taxes included.
Corcovado & Caño Island subject to availability.
Air and boat transportation are not included

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THE OSA PENINSULA

AGUILA DE OSA

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Aguila de Osa Inn is located in Costa Rica's Osa Peninsula. Reaching out into the Pacific Ocean along the southwest coast, Osa was once described by National Geographic as one of the most biologically intense places on earth. Encompassing Corcovado National Park and Caño Island, two of Costa Rica's most prized protected areas, the Osa Peninsula is a natural treasure with an abundance of tropical plants, mammals, insects and over 350 species of birds.

Aguila de Osa Inn has 2 suites and 11 deluxe rooms, which are separated into three distinct clusters, each offering spectacular views of the gardens and tropical jungle that surrounds the hotel. All rooms are open and spacious, with large bathrooms and hot water; ceiling fans, and mesh windows to ensure the breeze passes through.
A trail connects the rooms with the bar, restaurant, and office area, where Internet access is available at the lobby.

The hotel offers laundry service and transportation as well as exciting activities such as diving, horseback riding, sport fishing, and kayaking.

Prices per person based on 3D - 2N package on double occupancy range from $375 to $439
Ground transportation, all meals, lodging and taxes included.

 

 

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EL REMANSO HOTEL

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This quiet and beautiful hotel is located on the southwest Pacific side of the Osa Peninsula, known as one of the most biodiverse, pristine, and wonderful rainforests around the world. The Osa Peninsula is remote and wild area that is approximately 330 km / 205 miles away from San Jose. It can be reached either by ground (approximately a 6 hour ride) or by air (40 minute flight).

El Remanso offers 11 guest rooms including 3 luxurious 1 bedroom cabins, equipped with queen beds, single beds and hammocks; La Vainilla is a 2 story deluxe cabin with 2 bedrooms, queen beds and private bathroom in each one, plus spectacular view of the rainforest and the ocean (preferred cabin for families, as it can accommodate up to 5 people); Casa Osa has a capacity for up to 10 people, since it is a comfortable 2 level house with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a patio lounge at the ground level;  Casa Poniente is a 2-story building with 2 deluxe suites upstairs (with a king size bed, covered terrace and solarium) and 4 large bedrooms on the ground floor, each of them with queen or single beds and a covered terrace.  All the listed accommodation has a private bathroom, hot water, and safety box.

Facilities and services include laundry service, Internet connection, gift shop, spa, a swimming pool, deck area with an amazing ocean view (the perfect place to enjoy the sunsets accompanied by a delicious cocktail), bar and restaurant, gardens, private reserve, and transportation if required. The restaurant overlooks the rainforest, and specializes in fresh seafood as well as local and international gourmet cuisine.  

Activities in the area include hikes around the hotel’s private reserve as well tree climbing, water rappelling, yoga, and dolphin tours, among many others.

Prices based on double occupancy range from $250 to $410
All meals and taxes included

 

 

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PUNTA MARENCO LODGE

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Punta Marenco Lodge, surrounded by virgin rainforest, is situated on the Osa Peninsula in the secluded region of Drake Bay, just north of Corcovado National Park, and about 311 km/ 193 miles from San Jose.  Grounds include 1700 acres of virgin rainforest and a one-mile private beach.

The lodge has a capacity of up to 30 guests, and it features 14 small and rustic cabins, built in the style used by the Buruca Indians. Each cabin includes a porch, private bathroom, safety box and a breathtaking ocean view.  Complimentary meals are served 3 times a day, and tours to the nearby attractions are also offered.  Such tours include scuba diving, trips to Caño Island, Corcovado National Park, and to their privately owned Punta Rio Claro National Wildlife Refuge, declared by the president of Costa Rica as an important area for the protection of endangered species like Scarlet Macaws, Squirrel monkey, Howler Monkey, Dantas, Jaguar, Humpback Whales, among other species of mammals, insects, and birds.  

Prices per person based on 3D - 2N package on double occupancy range from $354
Ground transportation, all meals, lodging, tours and taxes included.

 

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PLAYA NICUESA RAINFOREST LODGE

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Playa Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge is located in the Osa Peninsula, one of the most biologically diverse places on the earth. It is situated in a privileged location: the front yard is literally a gulf right off the Pacific Ocean and the back yard has a 165-acre private preserve.

The lodge is 7 hours away from San José (approximately 193-miles/310 km), and it is reachable only by boat. Local flights depart daily from San Jose to Golfito or Puerto Jimenez airstrips, which are 20 minutes away from Playa Nicuesa.

The Lodge features 1 cabin suite, 3 one-bedroom cabins, 1 two-bedroom cabin and a separate 4 room Guest House.  All rooms have private open air showers w/hot water, ceiling fan, queen size beds, safety box, and private terraces with spectacular views of the rainforest.  Laundry service is also available at the lodge.

Playa Nicuesa also offers a uniquely designed 3000 sq.ft main lodge building with bar, dining room and garden lounge area. Three exceptional meals are prepared each day with emphasis on local cuisine and fresh products. This wilderness lodge has been built from naturally fallen trees, recycled materials and harnesses the natural energy from the sun to provide electricity.

Activities available at the lodge are self guided hikes on the preserve, kayaks, windsurf, horseback riding, snorkeling and fishing.

Prices based on double occupancy range from $300 to $450
Transportation Golfito / Puerto Jimenez, all meals, tours: Guided walk,
use of kayaks, accommodation and taxes included

 

 

 

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