The Costa Rica eco lodge guide

Sleep in the rainforest. Wake to howler monkeys.

Eco lodges, jungle retreats and farm stays in every corner of Costa Rica, from Caribbean beach cabins to cloud forest hideaways, organized region by region.

Arenal & La Fortuna

Rancho Margot

Owned by the local Sotheim family, Rancho Margot is a sparkling example of sustainable tourism and self-sufficient development in the region. The Sotheims…

Osa Peninsula

Aguila de Osa Inn

Agulia de Osa Inn is a charming Drake Bay located high bluff dwelling that is strategically nestled on the extension…

Southern Nicoya

Anamaya Yoga Retreat

Dramatically located on a cliff edge against a spectacular ocean backdrop in Montezuma, Anamaya Yoga Retreat is a heady natural…

Osa Peninsula

Lapa Rios Ecolodge

Lapa Rios Ecolodge is more than just a beautiful rainforest hotel or eco resort next to the beach. Lapa Rios…

Explore by region

Nine regions, nine kinds of wild

Costa Rica fits rainforest, cloud forest, dry forest and two coastlines into a country smaller than West Virginia. Pick the landscape first, then the lodge.

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9.66°N 82.75°W · Tortuguero, Cahuita & Puerto Viejo

Caribbean Coast

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Caribbean Coast

Laguna Lodge, Tortuguero

Long-running Tortuguero lodge, open since 1990, with 110 wooden rooms, six hectares of gardens, a botanical trail, pools and its…

Caribbean Coast

Cabinas Caribe Luna

Situated in Cahuita, on the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica, Cabinas Caribe Luna is a eco resort perfect for nature…

Caribbean Coast

Kaya’s Place

Kaya’s Place is a rustic lodge and a charming bed and breakfast inn that is located in Puerto Viejo, a…

Caribbean Coast

Tierra de Suenos Lodge and Wellness Center

The Tierra de Suenos ecotourism resort is situated in Playa Chiquita 6km south of Puerto Viejo, on the southern Caribbean…

Caribbean Coast

Geckoes Lodge

Geckoes Lodge is a beautiful eco-lodge that is located in the vibrant town of Cocles,Puerto Viejo, Limon. Situated in the…

8.54°N 83.56°W · Corcovado & Drake Bay

Osa Peninsula

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Osa Peninsula

Cacao Monkeys

Situated in the heart of Puerto Jimenez on the Osa Peninsula, Cacao Monkeys is a sustainable and environmentally friendly hotel.…

Osa Peninsula

Ojo del Mar

Located in one of the most beautiful regions of Costa Rica, Osa Peninsula, Ojo del Mar is a cozy eco-friendly…

Osa Peninsula

Copa de Árbol Beach and Rainforest Resort, Drake Bay

Nine all-inclusive villas on 70 acres of rainforest at Caletas near Drake Bay, reached by boat, with trails, kayaks and…

Osa Peninsula

Boca Sombrero Surf and Yoga

Located steps away from the stunning white sand beach of the Osa Peninsula, in the Province of Puntarenas, Boca Sombrero…

Osa Peninsula

Playa Cativo Lodge

If you want to experience an exotic taste of nature up close, Playa Cativo Lodge is just like a Paradise.…

10.63°N 85.44°W · Gold Coast & Rincón de la Vieja

Guanacaste

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Guanacaste

Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo (formerly Flamingo Beach Resort)

Update, October 2026: Flamingo Beach Resort now operates as Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo . The review below describes the…

Guanacaste

Lacqua Viva Resort

Surrounded by tropical forest and the Ostional National Wildlife Refuge, which is home to sea turtles, located in Nosara on…

Guanacaste

Buena Vista Lodge

Found in the province of Guanacaste, on a large hacienda near the periphery of Rincon de la Vieja National Park,…

Guanacaste

Hotel Punta Islita

A part of Grupo Islita, Hotel Punta Islita is perfect place for the people who want to spend their vacation…

Guanacaste

Sol Papagayo Resort

The smooth, dark, grainy, sandy beach of the Playa Panamá is just one of the attractions that make Sol Papagayo-Nakuti…

9.65°N 85.07°W · Montezuma, Santa Teresa & Cabo Blanco

Southern Nicoya

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Southern Nicoya

Luz en el Cielo

Luz en el Cielo is an eco-friendly lodge that is situated in the bohemian beach town of Montezuma. Nestled on…

Southern Nicoya

Lodge Margouillat

Situated in the pretty beach town of Tambor, in the Puntarenas Province of Costa Rica, Lodge Margouillat is a charming…

Southern Nicoya

Canaima Chill House

Nestled in the white sand beaches along the Nicoya Peninsula, Canaima Chill House offers a luxurious place to lounge in…

Southern Nicoya

Funky Monkey Lodge

Located only 200 meters away from the pristine white sand beach of Santa Teresa, Costa Rica, Funky Monkey Lodge is…

Southern Nicoya

Indigo Yoga Resort (formerly Beija Flor Resort)

Update, October 2026: Beija Flor Resort now operates as Indigo Yoga Resort . The review below describes the lodge under…

9.93°N 84.08°W · San José & the volcano highlands

Central Valley

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Central Valley

Trogon Lodge, San Gerardo de Dota

A 25-room riverside lodge in the Savegre Valley with gardens, trout ponds, two private trails and guided quetzal walks near…

Central Valley

Casa Isabella Costa Rica

Nestled among the verdurous greenery and hillsides of Escazu in the San Jose Province of Costa Rica, Casa Isabella boasts…

Central Valley

Dantica Cloud Forest Lodge, San Gerardo de Dota

Glass-walled bungalows at 2,600 m on a 20-hectare oak cloud forest reserve bordering Los Quetzales National Park, with quetzal tours…

Central Valley

Savegre Mountain Hotel

Located in San Gerardo de Dota (a tiny community nestled within the Talamanca Mounatins) amidst a thriving ecosystem, Saverge Mountain…

Central Valley

Villa Blanca Cloud Forest Hotel and Spa

A 75-acre boutique hotel surrounded by the striking Los Angeles Private Biological Reserve, Villa Blanca Cloud Forest Hotel and Spa…

Fresh from the field

New to eco travel in Costa Rica? Start with our introduction to Costa Rica's eco lodges: what the term really means, and how to tell a genuinely green lodge from a hotel with a few plants.

Field notes