Hotels in Playa Nosara

One of a number of new yoga themed resorts in Nosara, Bodhi Tree, a 5-minute walk to the beach, has an all-around wellness vibe that encourages clean, green living. Imagine waking up a yoga session on a platform surrounded by rainforest to the chants of howler monkeys, followed by a…

This is the most upscale and best equipped hotel in Nosara, and it features some unique and beautiful architectural touches, including a wide range of pools and water features—thus the name, which is Italian for “Living Water.” However, the L’Acqua Viva is located a good deal inland…

Set on a jungle-covered hill on a private nature reserve at the southern end of Playa Nosara, Lagarta Lodge is helping usher in a new era in this rapidly growing beach town. More ecolodge than beach resort with the lush green jungle all around it, Lagarta is still quite refined, with…

Opened in 2018, this mostly white, motel-style property is one of the better midrange options in Nosara, where affordable options are few and far between. The rooms are minimally decorated, with tile floors and simple wood furnishings. All have patios or balconies facing a decent…

Located in the heart of Playa Guiones, about 200m (600 ft.) inland from the beach, the Iguana underwent a major transformation in 2017 that has turned it one of the area’s most modern, not to mention expensive, hotels. If you remember the old Iguana, you won’t recognize it today…

With an enviable setting right on Playa Guiones, this is by far the best hotel option in Nosara. Well-heeled surfers and yogis flock here, and it’s often hard to get a room, though it’s not over the top luxurious by any means. The entry-level “Coco” rooms are quite spacious, with…