Renovated
2019
Price
$$$$
Outside the door
Canopy rainforest hideaway
Perched two thousand feet up the coastal mountainside, this adults-only rainforest retreat hosts twenty guests with cool breezes and ocean vistas.
Where it shines
Remarkable
Attentive adults-only service with private plunge pools, spring-fed outdoor showers, and four-course organic dinners.
Notable
Canopy treehouses and stone-accented villas feature bamboo finishes, open-air living decks, and handcrafted contemporary furniture.
Notable
Treetop treatment rooms offer local chocolate scrubs alongside spring-fed soaking pools and an open-air yoga platform.
What they say
Two Michelin Keys
Michelin
It turns out that 2,000 feet is a goldilocks zone in this part of the world — high enough above sea level to make for pleasantly cool, mosquito-free nights...
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
High in the primary rainforest above Uvita, the mountainside vantage frames sweeping views over the Marino Ballena whale-tail sandbar below.
The rooms
Treehouse villas rise twenty feet into the canopy with outdoor hot tubs, while stone-accented villas offer private plunge pools and open verandas.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The freshwater infinity pool looks out across primary rainforest toward the Pacific Ocean, lined with sun loungers and red umbrellas.
The hot tub
A stone-clad hot tub sits on the timber deck, looking out over the dense rainforest canopy toward the ocean.
The Clubhouse Lounge & Bar
Swivel stools line this open-air poolside counter, where bartenders pour custom craft beers and cocktails under hanging lanterns.
At the table
Covered terrace tables look over the Pacific for a daily-changing four-course dinner centered on fresh local catch.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.