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“Canopy surf sanctuary”
Wellness
Silvestre Nosara Hotel & Residences
“Canopy surf sanctuary”
Tierra Magnifica
“Hilltop canopy refuge”
Sendero Hotel & Villas
“Jungle surf hideaway”
The Gilded Iguana
“Modernist surf clubhouse”
Esh Hotel & Spa, a Member of Design Hotels
“Brutalist jungle roost”
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The Gilded Iguana
“Modernist surf clubhouse”
Sendero Hotel & Villas
“Jungle surf hideaway”
Esh Hotel & Spa, a Member of Design Hotels
“Brutalist jungle roost”
Silvestre Nosara Hotel & Residences
“Canopy surf sanctuary”
Tierra Magnifica
“Hilltop canopy refuge”
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Sendero Hotel & Villas
“Jungle surf hideaway”
Tierra Magnifica
“Hilltop canopy refuge”
Silvestre Nosara Hotel & Residences
“Canopy surf sanctuary”
Esh Hotel & Spa, a Member of Design Hotels
“Brutalist jungle roost”
The whole area
The Gilded Iguana
“Modernist surf clubhouse”
Esh Hotel & Spa, a Member of Design Hotels
“Brutalist jungle roost”
Silvestre Nosara Hotel & Residences
“Canopy surf sanctuary”
Tierra Magnifica
“Hilltop canopy refuge”
Sendero Hotel & Villas
“Jungle surf hideaway”
Wellness Quiet Secluded
Silvestre Nosara Hotel & Residences
“Canopy surf sanctuary”
Tierra Magnifica
“Hilltop canopy refuge”
Sendero Hotel & Villas
“Jungle surf hideaway”
Esh Hotel & Spa, a Member of Design Hotels
“Brutalist jungle roost”
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Esh Hotel & Spa, a Member of Design HotelsA jungle sanctuary with daily yoga classes, cacao ceremonies, an outdoor cold plunge, and dry sauna.DesignLuxeWellness$$$$S
Sendero Hotel & VillasA light-filled movement studio offering daily yoga and Pilates alongside structured wave coaching by Chorotega Surf School.DesignLuxeWellness$$$$ Silvestre Nosara Hotel & ResidencesDaily studio classes, an ISA-certified surf school, in-suite sports massage, and private cold plunges with barrel saunas.WellnessDesignLuxe$$$$T
The Gilded IguanaAn open-air yoga shala hosting daily classes alongside targeted surfer recovery treatments at the garden spa.DesignWellnessSocial$$$ Tierra MagnificaCanopy-level open-air yoga classes, a private waterfall trail, and Blue Zone wellness treatments at Huacas Spa.DesignLuxeWellness$$$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.
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.
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.