4-Star Hotels in Guanacaste, Costa Rica

Located in Nosara, Hotel Boutique Lagarta Lodge is by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Nosara Biological Reserve and Playa Pelada. This beach hotel is 19.2 mi (30.9 km) from Samara Beach and 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Frog Pad. Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages and body treatments. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 2 outdoor pools and bicycles to rent. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands. Getting to the surf and sand is a breeze with the complimentary beach shuttle. Enjoy local and international cuisine at Restaurante Chirriboca, a restaurant where you can take in the garden view, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10 AM. Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and multilingual staff. Free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 26 individually decorated guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.

When you stay at Cala Luna Boutique Hotel & Villas in Tamarindo, you'll be by the ocean, within a 10-minute walk of Tamarindo Beach and Playa Langosta. This beach resort is 14.6 mi (23.5 km) from Flamingo Beach and 13.7 mi (22 km) from Conchal Beach. Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. Additional features at this Art Deco resort include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge). Enjoy international cuisine at Cala Luna Origen, a poolside restaurant where you can enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge, take in the garden view, and even dine alfresco. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the poolside bar. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM. Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 39 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Rooms have private furnished patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Located in Cuajiniquil, Azul Hotel & Retreat is by the sea, within a 10-minute drive of San Juanillo Beach and Pitahaya Beach. This beach hotel is 13.6 mi (21.9 km) from Playa Pelada and 14.4 mi (23.2 km) from Safari Surf School. Treat yourself with massages, body treatments, and facials. You can soak up the sun at the private beach or enjoy other recreational amenities including a health club and an outdoor pool. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room. The complimentary beach shuttle makes getting to the surf and sand a breeze. Enjoy international cuisine at Blue 47, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 2 bars/lounges. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM. Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 15 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries.

Leyenda Boutique Hotel & Spa, located in the tropical town of Carrillo, with an outdoor pool and a restaurant. It is only 2 kilometers from the beach and offers free Wi-Fi and continental breakfast. The rooms here come with a television, air conditioning, and a minibar. The private bathrooms include showers, and the majority of the rooms have views of the pool or gardens. The hotel features a tour desk and provides beach umbrellas and tables for guests to use. Guests can enjoy traditional cuisine at the on-site restaurant, and there are more options in the town center, which is about 2 kilometers away. The resort may provide umbrellas and tables for use on the beach. The Camaronal River is 3 miles from Leyenda Boutique Hotel & Spa, while Nicoya, a colonial town, is 40 km away. Carrillo Airport is a 15-minute drive away.

Located in Fortuna, Destino Hotel & Hot Spring is on the riverwalk, within a 10-minute drive of Yoko Hot Springs and Las Hornillas Hot Springs. This family-friendly villa is 16 mi (25.8 km) from Tenorio Volcano National Park and 20.2 mi (32.5 km) from Rincón de la Vieja Volcano National Park. Dip into one of the 3 hot tubs or enjoy other recreational amenities including hot springs and a lazy river. Additional amenities at this villa include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a living plant wall. If you're planning a day at a nearby theme park, you can hop on the shuttle (surcharge). Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request), and free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 6 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchens with stovetops and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include safes and in-room massages, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Located in Tamarindo, Le MaGil Boutique Hotel is a 1-minute drive from Black Stallion Eco Park and 14 minutes from Tamarindo Beach. This bed & breakfast is 7.4 mi (11.9 km) from Avellanas Beach and 9.5 mi (15.3 km) from Grande Beach. Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional amenities at this bed & breakfast include wedding services, a picnic area, and gas grills. Local cuisine breakfasts are served on weekdays from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee. Featured amenities include a safe deposit box at the front desk and a water dispenser. Free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 10 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring espresso makers and Smart televisions. Your memory foam bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries.