Top 10 Best Costa Rica Eco Lodges

1. Playa Cativo

A beautiful eco-lodge situated on the beachfront overlooking the Golfo Dulce and backed up against the remote Piedras Blancas National Park. It is also an excellent base from which to explore the nearby Corcovado National Park. With only 18 guest rooms, all of which are tastefully furnished and surrounded by nature, Playa Cativo Lodge provides a unique luxury and wilderness experience.

2. Lapa Rios

3. Pacuare Lodge

This unique, luxury eco-hotel is situated on the banks of one of the world’s most scenic, white-water wonders, the Pacuare River. Named as one of National Geographic’s Unique Lodges of the World, at Pacuare Lodge even your journey is an adventure, as you arrive via white water rafting. 20 suites surrounded by tropical rainforest, where exotic birds sing and colourful butterflies flit between the trees.

4. Tortuga Lodge & Gardens

For nature lovers and adventurers, Tortuga Lodge & Gardens, located on Costa Rica's Caribbean coast, offers an excellent rainforest escape. This river resort integrates seamlessly with its tropical environment, offering visitors a peaceful, secluded experience. It is located between the Tortuguero River and lovely plantation-style gardens.

5. Nayara Tented Camp

Nayara Tented Camp provides an unmatched holiday into the heart of Costa Rica's beautiful rainforest, where luxury and nature coexist harmoniously. Perched high above the green canopy and overlooking the spectacular Arenal Volcano, this isolated refuge is ideal for anyone seeking both action and leisure.

6. Origins Luxury Lodge

In the high jungle valleys of Costa Rica lies Origins Lodge - remote, unique and luxurious. This stunning lodge looks out over an expansive valley from its mountainside perch, nestled in the tranquil surroundings of a private estate, but close enough to the jungle for an adventure. With 7 private lodges and an infinity pool overlooking the mountains and valleys, this adult-only luxury resort is ideal for an intimate tropical getaway.

7. Monteverde Lodge & Gardens

Perched high in the Tilarán Mountain Range at an elevation of 4,600 feet above sea level, Monteverde Lodge stands on the fringes of the world's most renowned mid-elevation cloud forest. Surrounded by lush gardens, a babbling stream, and a gentle waterfall, Monteverde Lodge a natural habitat for riverine birds, reptiles, and amphibians.

8. Arenas Del Mar

Uniquely combining nature and beaches, Arenas del Mar caters for those looking for more than just a luxury getaway. Just a short walk from Manuel Antonio National Park on the Pacific Coast, this is where the jungle meets the sea, resulting in an eccentric, yet very sustainable place to stay. Elegant and sophisticated, the buildings are made to fit around the existing trees which climb around the outside as if reclaiming it.

9. Aguila De Osa

Aguila de Osa is a a charming ecolodge set on the western edge of the small town of Drake Bay, in the north west of the Osa Peninsula, at the mouth of the Rio Agujitas. The comfortable rooms blend perfectly into their surroundings, with hardwood and tropical design. The open-sided dining room offers wonderful views over the bay, while you enjoy freshly-prepared food, much of it sourced from the lodge's own farm.

10. Aguas Claras

Located on the golden sand beaches of the Caribbean coast, Aguas Claras is hidden away in the village of Puerto Viejo in Limon Province. Full of art work from both the owner and various local artists, this boutique, luxury hotel features 6 bungalows, 6 themed suites and a 2 story Caribbean House. Aguas Claras lies on the doorstep of warm tropical waters, coral reefs and the golden soft sands of Chiquita Beach.