Silvestre Nosara Hotel & Residences
Nosara, Costa Rica
Guiones
Vibe
A canopy-level infinity pool anchors this nine-residence retreat, where guests mingle over morning coffees and watch toucans in the treetops.
“Canopy surf sanctuary”
Daily studio classes, an ISA-certified surf school, in-suite sports massage, and private cold plunges with barrel saunas.
Modern tropical interiors feature expansive living spaces, live-edge timber tables, Indonesian ceramics, and custom driftwood fixtures.
Text-based concierge services arrange fully stocked kitchens, waxed Jim Banks surfboards, and private in-residence spa treatments.
In the Playa Guiones surf enclave, a two-minute walk from the sand and local cafes.
“each of its nine suites feels like a small house, with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen…”
Rooms
Residences feature full kitchens, travertine bathrooms, and canopy-facing balconies, while ground-floor garden suites add private barrel saunas and cold plunges.
“They do an impeccable job of creating a modern, minimal aesthetic while utilizing natural wood and stone throughout.”
Wellness
An air-conditioned movement studio hosts daily yoga and Muay Thai classes, paired with surf coaching and in-residence bodywork.
“Set on Costa Rica’s peaceful Pacific coast, Silvestre Nosara brings together the sensibility of a private residence with the convenience of a luxury hotel.”
Backstory
Two friends opened the retreat in 2024 after an extended family stay in Nosara, bridging private residential living with hotel hospitality.
Eat & drink
The open-air rooftop serves organic dragonfruit smoothie bowls and local coffee each morning, shifting to botanical cocktails beside the pool.
The neighborhood
A two-minute jungle path leads straight onto the consistent surf breaks and fiery Pacific sunsets of Playa Guiones.
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Our shorthand
What makes a hotel special, how well they pull it off, and what it feels like outside the door.
How well they pull it off
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
They did this well. You’ll notice.
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work.
The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made.
Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay.
Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here.
A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay.
Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa.
A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars.
A world of its own. No reason to leave the property.
Scene — what’s outside the door
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
A place apart: the property is the destination.