Best All-Inclusive Resorts in Costa Rica

Oyster knows what travelers look for in their all-inclusive hotels; when choosing an all-inclusive property, the amenities included, food and drinks on tap, and quality of facilities are the most important factors. If you’re planning a trip to the gorgeous, rainforest-filled Costa Rica and want to go the all-inclusive route, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve visited over 100 hotels in Costa Rica and evaluated how each stacks up against the competition; here are our top picks for an all-inclusive getaway.

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1

Villa Buena Onda

Playas del Coco, Costa Rica

This seven-room, upscale, all-inclusive boutique hotel is set on a hillside overlooking the region's dry forest and distant ocean. Villa Buena Onda's hushed, retreat-like vibe stems from the fact that it caters to adults only. The decor is stylish with lots of white seating and colorful contemporary art, while the pool serves as the social center, a place for guests to lounge, drink in hand, and take in the views. While the hotel is not on the beach, guests can catch a free five-minute shuttle ride to Playa del Coco and other nearby beaches. Three a la carte daily meals are included, but alcoholic beverages are not.

2

Los Altos de Eros

Tamarindo, Costa Rica

Los Altos de Eros is an upscale, adult-only, six-room boutique hotel set on 28 acres of mountaintop terrain. The vibe is social and villa-like with rooms ringing a free-form infinity pool that overlooks the stretching mountains and valleys of the Guanacaste region and the distant Pacific. The hotel is somewhat isolated, and requires a journey up a steep, rocky road to access, but that's part of its appeal, especially to honeymooners and romantics. It's mostly all-inclusive, with wine, beer, breakfast, lunch, and a Saturday night dinner included in the rate -- transportation to town and the beach is also covered.

3

Hotel Riu Guanacaste

Playa Matapalo, Costa Rica

The 701-room Riu Guanacaste is a lot like a Riu anywhere, with a good beach, a huge, raucous pool, an energetic entertainment staff, and a party-hearty, booze-fueled atmosphere. Rooms are nothing special, and a la carte restaurant reservations need to be made a day in advance. If you're after a convenient, typical all-inclusive experience, this is it; if you're looking to experience local charm, not so much.

4

Costa Rica Yoga Spa

Nosara, Costa Rica

Costa Rica Yoga Spa is an intimate, all-inclusive, eight-room retreat set on a breezy mountaintop overlooking the distant Pacific and the protected Ostional National Wildlife Refuge. Catering to yoga retreats, the hotel offers immaculate, although basic, bunk rooms with shared baths as well as more sophisticated suites with private baths and air-conditioning. Wellness is the focus for most guests, and they tend to spend time meditating, practicing yoga, enjoying massages, or writing in journals as they sway in the rope hammocks that line the terrace corridor outside the rooms. While the resort is not located on the beach, the staff provides daily shuttle service to nearby beaches and can also arrange surf lessons and a variety of adventure tours.

5

Occidental Papagayo – Adults only

Gulf of Papagayo, Costa Rica

This 169-room all-inclusive beach resort offers plenty of bang for the buck, with a big pool, outdoor massage huts, a poolside lunch buffet, multiple bars and upscale restaurants, and a slice of Costa Rican sand. The adults-only resort is geared toward couples looking for a quiet, romantic stay.