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A Complete Guide to Costa Rica's All-Inclusive Adults-Only Resorts
This complete guide offers insight on Costa Rica’s all-inclusive adults-only resorts. This guide is meant to help you evaluate your choices and determine which environment and resort is best for your travel style - whether you’re planning a vacation for wellness, adventure, ecotourism, or relaxation.
Azura Beach Resort
$$ | Stars unknown
Image courtesy of Azura Resorts.
Suites are chic and airy suites; upgraded ones feature swim-up terraces or private pools.
There's a beachfront restaurant/bar, a spa, two outdoor pools, plus a private area of the beach with sunloungers and umbrellas. The tour desk can arrange for a variety of activities including ATV jungle tours, coffee tours, zip lining, paddle boarding, horseback riding, and more.
IDEAL FOR: travelers who want a peaceful, relaxing, and quiet vacation at a resort.
Hotel Aguas Claras
No Children under 8 years old | All-Inclusive Optional | $$ | 4-star
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This laid-back hideaway blends modern with bohemian vibes. Every accommodation is individually decorated for added character and charm. Located ocean-side, Hotel Aguas Claras offers access to Playa Chiquita and has a beachfront restaurant and bar.
IDEAL FOR: discerning travelers who seek an eclectic retreat surrounded by natural beauty.
Jardin del Eden
Breakfast/Dinner included | $$$ | 4-star
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Some of the total 46 rooms have balconies or terraces while upgraded rooms add outdoor hot tubs and/or bay views. Contemporary rooms feature modern artwork, a calming color palette, spacious bathrooms, and rustic furniture.
Amenities include an open-air restaurant and a beach bar, plus an outdoor lagoon-style pool and a lush garden. Massages and yoga classes are available, as well as activities like sailing, fishing and horseback riding.
IDEAL FOR: guests seeking personalized hospitality, relaxation, exclusivity and access to Tamarindo’s vibrant beach life.
Los Altos de Eros
All-Inclusive Optional | $$ | 4-star
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Sitting on 22 acres of land, Los Altos de Eros features 6 rooms, some with private balconies. Suite selection adds a sitting area and a soaking tub.
Breakfast and lunch are complimentary, as is a beach shuttle. All-inclusive packages are available. A fine-dining restaurant offers organic fare, and there's a posh spa with a heated hydro-therapy and 5 open-air treatment rooms. Yoga, cooking classes and eco-tours are available.
IDEAL FOR: travelers who want excellent food paired with an excellent spa.
Occidental Papagayo
$ | 5-star
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Polished rooms feature traditional wood furnishings and terraces or balconies. Some rooms have bay views; suites add living areas and whirlpool tubs. In-room dining is offered in upgraded quarters.
Amenities include 3 international restaurants and 4 bars, plus a lagoon-style outdoor pool, a private beach and a fitness center. A spa offers open-air massages. Scuba diving, kayaking, cycling and guided tours are available.
IDEAL FOR: Guests who want to affordably stay at a large-scale resort with beautiful grounds.
Oxygen Jungle Villas
All-Inclusive Optional | $$$ | 4-star
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Rooms are Balinese-inspired and feature all-glass walls. Every room has a canopy bed, outdoor living spaces, and bathrooms with rainfall showers.
Amenities include an open-air restaurant, a bar, an infinity pool, a spa, and a sundeck. Guests can enjoy jungle trail hiking and swimming hole outings. All-inclusive packages are available.
Oxygen Jungle Villas has a one-of-a-kind spa, Diⱽ Shum Spa. They offer a signature river spa treatment where massages take place actually out on a stream in nature.
IDEAL FOR: travelers that want an intimate travel experience immersed in nature.
Pacuare Lodge
No Children under 7 years old | $$$ | 4-star
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The 20 rooms feature sustainably-made furnishings, terraces with hammocks, and rainforest views. There are no TVs in rooms. Some upgraded suites are in treetops, while others add river views. Villas include living rooms, daybeds, and private outdoor pools, 1 of which is waterfront.
Amenities include an outdoor infinity pool and a spa. All guided hikes, activities, and tours are included in your stay. Meals are included but alcoholic beverages are an additional fee.
IDEAL FOR: travelers that want an active, adventurous, eco-friendly vacation.
Playa Cativo Lodge
No Children Under 8 Years Old | $$$ | 5-star
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The 18 rooms feature biodegradable amenities, reclaimed hardwood, and local artisan tilework. Rooms and rates include airport meet and greet, round-trip boat transfer, and an introduction to the tropical rainforest guided tour (1.5 hours). Guests can use kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, snorkeling gear, and can participate in morning mindful movement sessions.
With a focus on physical and spiritual wellness, Playa Cativo Lodge is an ideal location for a wellness retreat. Playa Cativo generates 100% clean electric energy by hydropower and solar panels. It’s also home to an organic farm which provides fresh ingredients for the El Galivan Restaurant and El Gazebo Sunset Bar.
IDEAL FOR: guests seeking a wellness retreat or who are passionate eco-tourists.
Rancho Pacifico Resort
All-Inclusive Optional | $$$ | 5-star
Image courtesy of Rancho Pacifico.
Rancho Pacifico has 3 room types - suites, treehouses, or villas. Suites feature ocean or mountain views, living areas, and terraces or private pools. Villas feature open-air dining rooms, full kitchens, and/or private gardens.
The restaurant onsite serves home-grown organic vegetables and full breakfast. All inclusive packages are optional. Other amenities include 2 infinity pools, 2 hot tubs, and a spa.
Rancho Pacifico is in a unique region of the Costa Rica landscape. It sits on the only spot where the mountains meet the sea. As a result, the resort experiences cool mountain breezes while still having beautiful views of the Pacific Ocean.
IDEAL FOR: travelers that want the ideal 5-star luxury experience with excellent service, views, food, and accommodations.
Secrets Papagayo
$$$ | 5-STAR
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Food and beverage options include 5 bars, 5 restaurants, a buffet-style eatery, and a cafe. There are also tennis courts, yoga, an outdoor pool, direct beach access, a spa, and regular entertainment.
IDEAL FOR: travelers that enjoy regular entertainment and multiple F&B options onsite.
Villa Buena Onda
$$$ | 4-star
This boutique villa has 8 rooms that feature patios or balconies. There is a single suite that adds a whirlpool tub and a rainfall shower.
Meals, a beach shuttle, and beach club access are included in the stay. There’s a bi-level, outdoor saltwater infinity pool with gulf views as well as a spa, a poolside bar, and a terrace.
Afternoon tea and happy hour are offered. Guests can opt for cooking classes, guided walks, yoga classes, and pilates classes.
IDEAL FOR: guests who want to unwind and relax in a serene and quiet boutique setting.
Bonus!
All-Inclusive Resorts with Adults-Only Areas in Costa Rica
Dreams Las Mareas. Image courtesy of Kayak.
- The Westin Spa & Resort Playa Conchal - Royal Beach Club
- Dreams Las Mareas - adults-only pool
Adults-Only Resorts in Costa Rica
Nayara Springs. Image courtesy of Arenal Volcano.
- Nayara Springs - $$$ | 5-star
- Three Sixty Hotel - NC16 | $$$ | 4-star
- Kura Boutique Hotel - $$$ | 5-star
- Casa Chameleon - $$$ | 4-star
- Hotel Makanda by the Sea - $$$ | 4-star
- Vista de Olas - $ | 3-star
- Banana Azul Hotel - NC16 | $ | 3-star
- Hotel Tambor Tropical - NC16 | $$ | unrated
- Gaia Hotel & Reserve - NC13 | $$ | 5-star
~ Have you decided which Costa Rica all-inclusive adults-only resort you’ll pick? Let me know in the comments below! ~
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