Costa Rica Hotels Guide
Costa Rica Hotels
From your beachfront balcony, gaze upon a red sunset exploding over the Pacific Ocean; the best hotels draw from the best of Costa Rica’s natural beauty. And they’re surprising affordable, too. Learn more about the best hotel locations, safety tips, fabulous views and great deals during the off-season.
Hotels
From luxury lodging to budget accommodations, hotels in Costa Rica offer comfort, convenience and superb locations for visitors seeking a beautiful, hassle free vacation experience. Hotels are ideal for vacationers staying no more than a week or two, and for people who wish to travel to travel to and stay in different regions of Costa Rica during their stay here. For such a hot vacation destination, beachfront and centrally located hotels with amazing views are actually relatively cheap—especially if you can find a deal or travel during the off-season.
Apart-Hotels
Ideal for a longer Costa Rica vacation, apart-hotels provide all of the amenities of a normal apartment; some apart-hotels in Costa Rica even feel like condos. They typically include full sized kitchens with stove, refrigerator, microwave oven and plenty of shelf space, silverware, cutlery, cable TV, heated pool and much more. In addition a typical apart-hotel here have a patio at ground level, or a balcony with an oceanfront view.
Views
Soak in as much of Costa Rica as you can, even while relaxing at the hotel. Some of your best memories will come from the time well spent lounging about on the balcony—a good view is essential.
So before making your room reservations, double check to make sure your accommodations feature a killer vista of the white sand beach, palm trees, surfers taking on the Pacific Waves, the multicolored sunset or the endless aquamarine Caribbean stretching out to the horizon. Inland hotels can also offer exceptional views of live volcanoes and natural landscapes.
Location
Beachfront hotels in Costa Rica are not only designed to provide spectacular views of the crashing waves, but they give you instant access to miles white sand beach and palm tree shade. There are many hotels and apart-hotels offering superb waterfront locations, so start your search right here.
Security
Costa Rica is one of the most politically and economically stable countries in Latin America. Nevertheless, crime does exist and tourists can be affected. Because many hotels actually feature sub-standard security, you should take measures to ensure that the hotel you stay at is safe. Before making your reservations, call the hotel manager or another member of the staff and ask questions about hotel security. Make absolutely sure that the property has:
• room safes to lock up personal belongings
• 24-hour front desk presence
• front gate access control
• secure fencing that covers the entire perimeter of the property
In addition, you are recommended to do independent research about specific hotel locations and read consumer reviews by other guests. Don’t rely solely on the reputation of an international franchise’s well-known brand name, but make sure your specific location is properly outfitted with hotel security.
By taking these precautions you will not help avoid theft, but you will have the peace of mind to relax and enjoy your vacation while staying at your hotel.
Deals
Tourism is a big business in Costa Rica, and hotels are constantly offering deals to draw in more guests. It is crucial to know where, and when, to look for deals on hotels. Many hotels offer promotions and super saver discounts, so that you could end up paying much less than $100/night for a luxurious beachfront condo or apart-hotel. Another way to find great hotel deals is to go on the off-season. Not only will prices drop significantly, but you will find the beaches and popular destinations much less crowded. And thanks to Costa Rica’s sumptuous tropical climate, the weather during the off-season is as good as ever!
Resource
Crime in Costa Rica (including hotel security)
Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC)
– Costa Rica 2007 Crime & Safety
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