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Costa Rica luxury coastline and Peninsula Papagayo
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Luxury Hotels & 5-Star Resorts in Costa Rica

Pura Vida luxury at its finest. From the private bluffs of Peninsula Papagayo to volcanic thermal rainforests and misty cloud forest sanctuaries, explore Costa Rica's premier luxury retreats.

Main Gateways
Liberia (LIR) & San José (SJO)
Best Season
December to April (Dry Season)
Signature Benefits
Breakfast, $100 Credits & Upgrades
Currency
USD & Costa Rican Colón (CRC)

Featured Costa Rica Luxury Resorts

Participating Signature Travel Network properties with exclusive VIP amenities

Andaz Peninsula Papagayo Resort aerial view Peninsula Papagayo

Andaz Peninsula Papagayo Resort, Costa Rica

📍 Guanacaste, Costa Rica

An organic architectural masterpiece by Ronald Zürcher tucked into the tropical dry forest hillside. Features 3 beaches, water taxi to private Beach House, adults-only pool, Onda Spa, and Arnold Palmer golf.

Signature Amenities: Daily buffet breakfast for two, $100 resort credit, priority room upgrade, and early check-in/late checkout.
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El Mangroove Autograph Collection swimming pool Gulf of Papagayo

El Mangroove, Autograph Collection

📍 Guanacaste, Costa Rica

A bohemian-chic eco-luxury sanctuary located on the serene, calm waters of Playa Panama. Boasts a signature 130-foot pool, private mangrove Bearth Spa, custom boat fleet, and toes-in-the-sand dining at Matiss.

Signature Amenities: Daily breakfast for two, $100 resort credit, priority upgrade, and round-trip airport transfers on suite stays.
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El Silencio Lodge cloud forest reserve Relais & Châteaux

El Silencio Lodge & Spa

📍 Bajos del Toro, Costa Rica

A 500-acre private cloud forest reserve sanctuary and Relais & Châteaux retreat. Cantilevered suites feature private heated outdoor jet pools, fireplaces, 3 roaring waterfalls, organic gastronomy, and Esencia Spa.

Signature Amenities: Daily full breakfast, $100 spa/adventure credit, priority room upgrade, and early check-in/late checkout.
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Hacienda AltaGracia Auberge Resorts Collection panoramic pool Auberge Collection

Hacienda AltaGracia, Auberge Resorts Collection

📍 Pérez Zeledón, Costa Rica

An all-inclusive 180-acre mountain wellness sanctuary in the Talamanca Mountains. Features THE WELL hydrothermal spa, private casitas with heated plunge pools, equestrian center, and farm-to-table dining at Grano.

Signature Amenities: Daily breakfast for two, $100 resort credit, room upgrade subject to availability, and early check-in/late checkout.
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Los Altos Resort ocean-view infinity pool in Manuel Antonio Small Luxury Hotels

Los Altos Resort

📍 Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica

An exclusive boutique sanctuary on 21 tropical acres with 70% preserved nature reserve. Features expansive 2,500 sq. ft. condo suites, cascading infinity pool, Orquidea Spa, and secluded beach cove.

Signature Amenities: Daily full breakfast for two, $100 spa treatment credit, room upgrade, and early check-in/late checkout.
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Nantipa barefoot luxury beachfront resort in Santa Teresa Nicoya Blue Zone

Nantipa - A Tico Beach Experience

📍 Santa Teresa, Costa Rica

An intimate Small Luxury Hotels of the World haven on 500 feet of beachfront in Santa Teresa. Features standalone Ninta plunge pool bungalows, Manzu beachfront dining, and legendary Nicoya Blue Zone wellness.

Signature Amenities: Daily full breakfast for up to three, $100 resort credit, room upgrade, and early check-in/late checkout.
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Nekajui a Ritz-Carlton Reserve sunset view Peninsula Papagayo Ritz-Carlton Reserve

Nekajui, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve

📍 Peninsula Papagayo, Costa Rica

An ultra-luxury coastal bluff sanctuary overlooking Pochote Bay. Features 107 open-air oceanfront casitas with heated infinity plunge pools, Reserve Spa hydrotherapy, and ancestral Puna fire gastronomy.

Signature Amenities: Daily continental breakfast for two, $150 hotel credit, room upgrade, and early check-in/late checkout.
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Tabacon Thermal Resort hot springs and waterfalls at Arenal Volcano Arenal Volcano

Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa

📍 Arenal, Costa Rica

Costa Rica's iconic Carbon Neutral eco-luxury sanctuary at the foot of Arenal Volcano. Features 100% naturally heated thermal river waterfalls, adult-only Shangri-La Gardens, and open-air rainforest spa bungalows.

Signature Amenities: Daily buffet breakfast for two, $75 spa coupon, $25 beverage credit, Shangri-La Gardens access, room upgrade, and early check-in/late checkout.
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The Springs Resort and Spa with view of Arenal Volcano Arenal Volcano

The Springs Resort & Spa at Arenal

📍 La Fortuna, Costa Rica

Perched 1,000 feet above the Arenal Valley with direct volcano views. Features 28 natural thermal mineral spring pools, Club Rio Adventure Center, and award-winning fusion gastronomy.

Signature Amenities: Daily breakfast for two, $125 spa credit, complimentary wildlife tour, room upgrade, and early check-in/late checkout.
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The Westin Reserva Conchal aerial main pool and Playa Conchal beach All-Inclusive Eco-Golf

The Westin Reserva Conchal, an All-Inclusive Golf Resort & Spa

📍 Playa Conchal, Guanacaste, Costa Rica

An eco-luxury all-inclusive sanctuary set amidst 2,400 acres between lush forests and Playa Conchal. Features an 18-hole Robert Trent Jones II golf course, Heavenly Spa, lagoon pool, and Royal Beach Club adults-only lounge.

Signature Amenities: All-inclusive dining & premium beverages, $100 USD spa credit, room category upgrade upon availability, and early check-in/late checkout.
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Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique 300-foot cliffside aerial view Ultra-Luxury Cliffside

Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique

📍 Punta Cacique, Guanacaste, Costa Rica

Cascades down a 300-foot cliffside overlooking sapphire Pacific waters on secluded Playa Penca. Features 188 ocean-view rooms and plunge pool suites, multi-tiered infinity pools, Waldorf Astoria Spa, and iconic Peacock Alley.

Signature Amenities: Daily breakfast for two, $100 hotel credit, roundtrip airport transfers on suites (2+ nights), room upgrade, and early check-in/late checkout.
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Our luxury travel advisors curate customized Costa Rica itineraries combining private beach sanctuaries, volcano expeditions, helicopter transfers, and exclusive VIP amenities.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about planning a luxury getaway in Costa Rica

What VIP perks are included when booking Costa Rica luxury resorts with Vincent Vacations?
Through our Signature Travel Network partnership, Vincent Vacations guests receive complimentary daily breakfast for two, $100 USD hotel or resort credits, room category upgrades upon availability, priority check-in and late checkout, and personalized VIP welcome amenities at participating Costa Rica properties.
Which airport should I fly into for luxury travel in Costa Rica?
For Guanacaste and the Papagayo Peninsula, Guanacaste Airport in Liberia (LIR) is the most convenient, situated just 20 to 45 minutes from top luxury resorts like El Mangroove and Andaz Papagayo. For Bajos del Toro cloud forests (El Silencio Lodge), Arenal, or southern destinations, Juan Santamaria International Airport in San Jose (SJO) is ideal, located just 1.5 hours away with private luxury road transfers or direct helicopter charters.
When is the best time to visit Costa Rica for a luxury vacation?
The peak dry season runs from December through April, offering brilliant sunshine, calm Pacific waters, and ideal conditions for beach relaxation, yachting, and wildlife exploration. The green season (May to November) features lush emerald rainforests, misty cloud forest magic, fewer crowds, and exceptional wildlife viewing.