Renovated
2021
Price
$$$
Outside the door
Hilltop canopy refuge
Giant rope hammocks hang suspended over the jungle canopy, where open-air teak pavilions catch Pacific breezes high above Playa Guiones.
“With a mountain top view of the entire bay, you almost feel like you’re in a high-end treehouse in the jungle.”
Where it shines
Notable
Open-air teak pavilions and a hillside lounge featuring giant rope hammocks suspended over jungle canopy.
Notable
Made-to-order breakfasts, personal laundry service, and ocean-view suites create an attentive, intimate boutique stay.
Notable
Canopy-level open-air yoga classes, a private waterfall trail, and Blue Zone wellness treatments at Huacas Spa.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
Its 13 rooms and suites are tasteful, a touch minimalist in their visual style, and luxurious, in a laid-back sort of way.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Perched in the quiet Las Huacas hills, the retreat connects to Playa Guiones via a dedicated shuttle to its beachfront surf club.
The rooms
Teak-finished rooms open onto private balconies overlooking the ocean, while Vista Suites feature custom Balinese woodwork and panoramic canopy views.
The hilltop pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The curved swimming pool sits on a timber deck looking out across the forest canopy toward the Pacific.
The spa and yoga deck
Morning yoga classes meet under a thatched shala, and open-air spa rooms look straight out over the canopy.
Huacas Restaurant
Open-air tables serve Nicoya seafood and regional produce on ceramic tableware crafted by local Chorotega artisans.
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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.