Ecolodges Costa Rica

Our Green Circle member Hotel Grano de Oro is a sustainable oasis in a hectic city. Take a step back in time in this gorgeous colonial building. It was the favorite place of one of the most renowned entrepreneurial families in Costa Rica. The colonial style restaurant is hands down one of the best in town.

You are staying in Tree House Lodge in a garden with 6 unique sustainable houses that sparkle with creativity. On your menu: stunning beaches, dense jungle and an interesting mix of cultures. One of the greatest ecolodges in Costa Rica.

The Artavia family used to be Costa Rican cattle farmers who gave their land back to nature. They aim to operate in synergy with nature and preserve the area for future generations. The Maquenque National Wildlife Refuge is a true natural paradise that stretches all the way to the border with Nicaragua. Sleeping in a gorgeous tree house will make the experience even more unique and unforgettable. Immerse yourself in nature!

Relax at the pool in a beautiful tropical garden, order a delicious cocktail or a coffee and enjoy your first or last day in Costa Rica. In the open-air restaurant you can enjoy a nice lunch or dinner. If you are eager to go out, go for a drink or a bite in Ciudad Colon, a typical village only 15 minutes away.

Get into the rhythm and take your time to chat with the locals while Reggae and calypso music are playing in the background in bright-colored houses and restaurants.

This is one of the ecolodges in Costa Rica we truly recommend.

Hacienda La Isla is a stylish sustainable oasis of calm in a private reserve in Sarapiquí. Jean-Pierre, the owner, is an anthropologist with a strong interest in Costa Rica’s culture and pre-colonial history. Walk around the lodge and discover many historical artifacts and reflections of his passion. The lodge boasts colonial grandeur and a warm and welcoming hospitality in astonishing nature.

Stay in a comfortable room in a lush green garden and relax in the natural pool at Rancho Margot, one of the most sustainable ecolodges in Costa Rica. The ranch is completely self-sufficient and carbon-negative. And that is a very positive thing!

Stay in a small family-run hotel and organic farm in Valle Escondido Nature Reserve with virgin rivers and waterfalls. Enjoy farm-to-table dining, spot tropical birds and watch spectacular vistas in this secluded serenity of pristine forest. The reserve is part of the biological corridor in Monteverde that protects many different species of wildlife

On a beautiful spot in a jungle lagoon you are a guest at the charming Lirio Lodge, far away from civilization and other tourists. There’s no Wi-Fi or swimming pool, but you will definitely not feel bored at this extraordinary place.

You will be staying in the family run Eco Boutique hotel Ave del Paraíso. This Green Circle Member hotel is an oasis and space of calm in the middle of the hustle and bustle of the city. It is located next to the University of Costa Rica surrounded by an amazing green garden where you even might spot a sloth!

Hotel Casa Turire is the perfect romantic getaway where you can relax in the pool area. Up for some activity? Hike the trails on the estate, go horseback riding or join for birdwatching in the garden. The estate also includes a working sustainable farm.

This ecolodges in Costa Rica is located in the middle of a gigantic 1200 ha lush green rainforest in the Caribbean jungle, where you will stay in a beautiful wooden house. Enjoy a magical view over the fields with the mountains and the jungle as a backdrop. Solar panels provide hot water in the shower and atmospheric lighting in your room.

Before reaching the highest point of the road (3300m/11000 feet) you descend into a beautiful green valley carved by the river Savegre. San Gerardo de Dota (2500m) offers breathtaking scenery. Here you will be staying at Dantica Lodge. The village is also one of the few places in Central America where you can spot the quetzal, Guatemalas national bird, and sacred to the Mayas.

The small Jesusita Island lies in Costa Rica’s picturesque Gulf of Nicoya. Isla Chiquita (meaning Small Island) elevates the glamping experience with premium tent accommodations featuring plush bedding, organic bath products, and lounging decks with gorgeous ocean or tropical forest views.

Since the beginnings of the hotel in the 1980s, the family Belmar has been characterized as being aware of the environmental impact as well as the social commitment that running a hotel entails. To balance this, they have been involved in various projects of environmental conservation and social welfare, which have contributed to the integral development of the local community.

The village of Bijagua is nestled in a lush volcanic valley, and is the perfect stop-over to visit the river Rio Celeste and Tenorio National Park. You will spend the night in Tenorio Lodge in a stylish bungalow with beautiful views and a Jacuzzi to relax in after your adventures. The lodge is famous for its delicious French fusion cuisine.

The owners of this ecolodge in Costa Rica are highly committed to preserving pristine nature surrounding the lodge. Sustainability was a necessity to maintain its existence in the Savegre Valley. Starting with a raw piece of forest and overgrown cattle pastures, the Boshoff family had to find ways to not only survive in the wilderness, but also to create comforts necessary to host guests.

You will stay in the middle of nature at Finca Mei Tai in the backyard of Tenorio National Park. Hiking trails in a tropical forest and a swimming pool are at your disposal, and the owners make their own chocolate from their small cacao plantation on the finca.

The Rafiki Beach Camp is a special destination in the quiet village of Matapalo at the Pacific coast. You will have paradise almost to yourself, as few people visit this destination. You will spend the night in a spacious safari tent with the beach at your doorstep for a morning dive.

Villa San Ignacio is a stylish way to end a great trip. Relax at the pool in the beautiful tropical garden, order a delicious cocktail or have a coffee and enjoy your last day in Costa Rica. The airport is only 7 km / 4,5 miles from the hotel.