Rancho Pacifico Amenities

The hotel’s pool provides a privileged position for admiring the South Pacific coast and its forest-shrouded hills.  Adventurous guests can use Rancho Pacifico as a base to explore some of Costa Rica’s best nature and wildlife attractions. Head out via boat on a full-day trip to Corcovado National Park, on the remote Osa Peninsula. The best place to snorkel in Costa Rica is arguably Cano Island, which can also be accessed by boat from the Uvita area. Don’t forget the waterfalls and rainforest trails right around the hotel property – they’re a must-do for rainforest adventurers!

Spa Tranquila

Rancho Pacifico spa

For the best in relaxation, guests can’t go wrong with the Spa Tranquila at Rancho Pacifico! Approach via jungle boardwalk for one of the most amazing parts of your visit – a spa treatment center nestled in the tree-tops! From this unique vantage point, guests may even catch the sunset while enjoying your treatment. Spa services include scrubs, wraps, massages, manicures, pedicures, and facials.

Accommodations

All Rancho Pacifico accommodations offer privacy, incredible views, luxurious linen, open-air showers, and in-room WiFi. Accommodation categories include Luxury Villas, Treehouses, and Luxury Suites.

Luxury Villas

1, 2, and 3-Bedroom Villas are available at Rancho Pacifico.

1-bedroom Villa Romantica

1-bedroom Villa Romantica

The 1-bedroom Villa Romantica has ocean and jungle views from three decks and complete privacy on its own 2 acres of land. The 1350 square foot (125 square meters) Villa Romantica has a private infinity pool, air-conditioned master bedroom, full kitchen, open-air showers, separate living room, and ceiling fans.

2-bedroom Villa Tropical

2-bedroom Villa Tropical

The 2-bedroom, 2-bath Villa Tropical has ocean views from multiple decks and is surrounded by jungle. Features of the 1,56- square foot (145 square meters) Villa Tropical include a sun deck with plunge pool, private garden hot tub, separate master suite with private terrace, living room with comfortable sofa and loungers, full kitchen, and ceiling fans.

3-bedroom Whale’s Tail Villa

3-bedroom Whale’s Tail Villa

The 2-bedroom, 3 bath Whale’s Tail Villa has the best views of the famous Whale’s Tail beach. It is set apart from the other villas and suits with its own private preserve and wrap-around decks overlooking the Pacific Ocean and jungle. The 2,100 square foot (195 square meters) Whale’s Tail Villa features king-size bedrooms with terraces and private baths, a full kitchen with bar, dining, and living spaces, plunge pool with a patio with views of the ocean, and an observation deck with lounge chairs.

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Treehouses

There are two treehouses at Rancho Pacifico: Treehouse Mono Congo and Treehouse Puma.

Treehouse Mono Congo

Treehouse Mono Congo

A foot-bridge through the trees will bring you to the Treehouse Mono Congo 20 feet above the ground. The 970 square foot (90 square meters) Mono Congo features a huge deck with ocean views, unmatched privacy, double indoor-outdoor shower, outdoor Jacuzzi on the deck, mini-fridge and coffee-maker, oversized bathroom with glass sinks and a sky room, and a separate sitting area.

Treehouse Puma

Treehouse Puma

The 970 square foot (90 square meters) Treehouse Puma is set along a nature trail leading to a waterfall for the ultimate seclusion and tranquility. It features an expansive deck with ocean views, double indoor-outdoor shower, outdoor Jacuzzi on the deck, mini-fridge and coffee-maker, oversized bathroom with glass sinks and sky room, and a separate sitting area.

Luxury Suites

Luxury Suites

There are two Luxury Suites available at Rancho Pacifico. The 430 square foot (40 square meters) Luxury Suites have dramatic ocean views with plenty of privacy. Features include a private terrace, soaking tub with ocean view, coffee maker and mini-fridge, double rain showers, and sinks, air-conditioning, and king bed.

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Amenities

Rancho Pacifico aerial view

Rancho Pacifico offers a range of amenities and services to enhance the guest experience. These include a gourmet restaurant serving farm-to-table cuisine, a full-service spa, and activities like hiking, whale watching, and zip-lining. The attentive staff provides personalized service, ensuring a memorable stay. 

The 1 Bedroom Villa at Rancho Pacifico provides a retreat, combining modern comforts with the natural beauty and serenity of Costa Rica’s rainforest. It’s an ideal destination for those seeking a peaceful getaway. Talk to one of our experts if you’re interested in adding Rancho Pacifico to your next Costa Rica trip. 

Accommodations

Rancho Pacifico 1 Bedroom Villa Romantica living area

The villa’s design emphasizes its natural surroundings, featuring an open-concept layout with large windows and sliding doors. The interior is furnished with a focus on comfort and style, including a spacious living area adorned with contemporary decor and local artwork. 

The bedroom is a serene retreat, equipped with a plush king-size bed and floor-to-ceiling windows that offer panoramic views. The en-suite bathroom features a rainfall shower, premium toiletries, and large windows that let in ample natural light.

Rancho Pacifico 1 Bedroom Villa Romantica pool

One of the villa’s highlights is its private outdoor space. The terrace is furnished with comfortable lounge chairs and a dining area, making it an ideal spot for enjoying morning coffee, meals, or soaking in the views. A private infinity pool makes it the perfect spot for unwinding while immersed in the sights and sounds of the rainforest. 

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Amenities

Rancho Pacifico Pool

Guests at the 2 Bedroom Villa can also enjoy the extensive amenities and services offered by Rancho Pacifico. These include a restaurant serving organic and local cuisine, a full-service spa, and numerous outdoor activities such as hiking, bird watching, and exploring nearby waterfalls. Talk to one of our experts if you’re interested in booking activities during your stay. 

Accommodations

Rancho Pacifico 2 Bedroom Villa kitchen

The villa integrates contemporary design with rustic elements, emphasizing comfort and the beautiful natural setting. The spacious open-plan living area features a cozy seating area and a dining space with a kitchenette. Large windows and sliding glass doors let in the natural light, showcasing views of the surrounding jungle and ocean.  

The common areas also feature ceiling fans, emphasizing the coastal breeze. Each of the two bedrooms is a private haven, equipped with king-size beds, large windows, and air conditioning. The en-suite bathrooms are luxurious, featuring rainfall showers and modern fixtures. 

The outdoor space is one of the villa’s highlights. There are multiple decks, boasting various places to lounge, share a meal, and take in the landscape. This is a great option for birdwatching with your morning coffee, as each deck offers great views of the surrounding gardens and jungle. The private natural stone hot tub is the ideal spot to unwind, offering a tranquil setting to soak in the serenity of the rainforest. 

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Amenities

The Whale’s Tail Villa is set apart from other hotel accommodations at Rancho Pacifico. As a result, it is ideal for those seeking quiet solitude and enjoyment of the surrounding rainforest. Amenities include a private plunge pool with ocean views, a fully equipped kitchen with a wet bar, a spacious dining and living room, and a large observation deck with lounge chairs. Laundry service and in-villa dining are also available. Additionally, WiFi, free parking, daily housekeeping services, an in-room safe, reusable water bottles, and a hairdryer are included in your stay. With a nearly 1:1 staff to guest ratio, Rancho Pacifico is committed to excellent service.

Guests of the villa enjoy all of the amenities of the Rancho Pacifico Hotel. These amenities include our acclaimed guests-only restaurant and bar, infinity pool and hot tub, fitness room, Spa Tranquila, yoga deck, concierge services, and hiking trails.

Activities in the area include exploring Marino Ballena National Park, horseback riding on the beach and through the forest, hiking to waterfalls, learning about coffee production at a local farm, yoga, and more. Talk to a Costa Rica Expert about adding on day excursions during your stay at the Whale’s Tail Villa.

Rooms

The 2,100 square foot Whale’s Tail Villa has three bedrooms with king-size beds, en suite bathrooms with double sinks and showers, and private ocean-view terraces.

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Amenities

Highlights of Hotel Three Sixty include open-air reception, infinity pool, gourmet restaurant, and a spa. Spa services include massages, manicures, pedicures, facials, and various spa packages. The Kua Kua Restaurant sources fresh and local ingredients by visiting area produce markets and fishermen each morning. Their Costa Rican/Swiss chef, Nelson Spichiger, serves up a variety of old and new culinary training techniques for a truly unique culinary experience. Bar 360 is the poolside bar with incredible views over the coastline and sunsets in the evening.

Villas

Hotel Three Sixty has two room categories: Premium Villas Ocean View and Deluxe Villas Partial Ocean View. Both rooms feature a king bed, air-conditioning, indoor rain shower, high-speed internet, flat-screen TV, refrigerator, daily maid and turndown service, an espresso coffee machine, and hairdryer.

Premium Villas Ocean View

The Premium Villas have an incredible 200-degree view of the ocean and sleeps up to two guests, 16 years and older. The Premium Villa also includes room service for breakfast or an open-air dining experience on your terrace and a reserved table at the Kua Kua restaurant. The Premium Villas include all the luxury amenities of the Deluxe Villas.

Deluxe Villas Partial Ocean View

The Deluxe Villa features a partial ocean view and sleeps up to two guests, 16 years and older. Each spacious area has a king bed with a Simmons beauty rest mattress, linens unique created for the hotel, and Special Egyptian cotton towels. Raw Botanical toiletries are only available at the hotel.

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Equestrian Culture

In its past life, AltaGracia was a full-functioning hacienda. The family’s equestrian passion is still evident in the hacienda’s 28 oversized indoor stables, breed horses, saddle room, and riding ring, the largest riding ring in Central America. But don’t let all the grandeur intimidate you. AltaGracia welcomes travelers with all levels of riding experience including those who have never ridden before. Regardless of your experience, book a guided tour for the full experience.

AltaGracia Activities

AltaGracia yoga at SPA Rancho

Horseback riding is obviously a highlight at AltaGracia. In addition, visit Chirripo National Park or arrange a day trip to the Pacific coast for whale watching or hiking in Manuel Antonio National Park and relaxing on the beach. Ultra-light flight tours, mountain biking, yoga, birdwatching, ziplining, rafting, and hiking are also available from AltaGracia.

Gourmet Dining

Passion fruit tart with vanilla bean ice cream at Ambar Restaurant

AltaGracia has a range of gourmet dining options. Grab breakfast and coffee at El Bistro coffee bar. Experience fine dining at Ambar for panoramic views and to watch the chef at work in the show kitchen. Admire Altagracia equestrian culture at El Grill, the terrace lounge at the riding rings. Discover fine wine at La Bodeguita del Centro, the underground cava bar. Or if you want to hideaway, order casita service or have AltaGracia arrange a picnic.

AltaGracia Casitas

AltaGracia offers 50 spacious, luxury casitas with Jacuzzi baths, walk-in closets, full chef kitchens, and panoramic terraces. Travel comfortably in wood and leather adorned casitas with A/C, a heater and dehumidifier, iPad and docking station, Apple TV, and luxury signature amenities.

Premium Casita Living Room

Private Deluxe Casitas are available with king or queen beds and a 50″ LED TV. The larger Premium Casitas have one bedroom with a king bed, fireplace, butler’s pantry, and two TVs.

The still larger Master Casitas include all of the above amenities with a jet bathtub.

Two-Bedroom Casita Exterior

The largest option, the Two-Bedroom Casitas, has a bedroom with one king bed and a bedroom with two queen beds. There are three LED TVs in the two-bedroom casitas.

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Kura Boutique Hotel Amenities

Featuring eight luxury villas, a 62-foot infinity salt water pool with 180-degree views of the Pacific Ocean, and a spectacular outdoor poolside lounge and spa area, Kurà is the perfect place to indulge your senses. Living in harmony with their surroundings, Kura incorporates alternative sources of energy: solar panels, solar water heaters, rainwater collection systems, energy efficient fans, and LED lighting. The hotel also has a private helicopter pad for incoming guests.

Activities

This area is known for Marino Ballena National Park, one of the best destinations in Costa Rica for whale watching. The best time to see whales here is from mid-July to early November with humpback whale populations peaking in September and October and again from mid-December to April. Just be sure to book a whale watching tour! The park gets its name from the sandbar formation that emerges at low tide in the shape of a whale’s tail. The whale’s tail provides shallow, protected water great for stand up paddleboarding, swimming, and snorkeling. There’s also a mangrove forest located nearby to explore by kayak or stand up paddleboarding. Guests can utilize Kura’s private helicopter pad for a day tour to the nearby Corcovado National Park or to snorkel at Cano Island. Kura Design Villas has a Daily Experiences board available for guests to review the hotel’s happenings. Complimentary yoga classes are offered weekly at 5:00 pm on the rooftop overlooking Marino Ballena National Park. Private yoga is always available upon request.

Kura Dining

Kura Design Villas is truly more than just a place to stay – it becomes an experience in its own right! Visit the Sky Lounge, with 360 views of the dense jungle greenery and the vast ocean. Take a second visit to the Sky Lounge at night to be transported into the best of romantic experiences – with a stunning array of stars that transform the spot into a magical hideaway.

Kura Design Villas Restaurant

At Kura’s open-air restaurant, guests will have a chance to enjoy some of the best gourmet traditional and fusion Costa Rican cuisine. The simple and yet creative menu focuses on local and organic ingredients, and all seafood served is 100% sustainable. In the evening, enjoy the special Kura cocktails served up at Diablitos Bar. Savor an ice-cold beer while gazing out at the rainforest and wildlife-spotting with their telescope! Heading down to the beach for the day? Kura is happy to pack a picnic lunch for you to bring along on your beach excursion!

Kura Design Villas

Each of the eight exclusive rainforest villas reflects clean tropical minimalism with local indigenous style. All the Kurà Design Villas share an open floor design with floor to ceiling windows for incredible views. Each villa includes the following amenities: King size bed with luxurious sheets and duvet, spacious private terrace with glass veranda, double rain shower with ocean view, sliding glass door facade for gentle, free-flowing sea breeze, low energy inverter AC system, binoculars, free wireless internet, private minibar and wine cellar, iPad, espresso coffee machine, personal safety deposit box and nightly turndown service. Maximum occupancy for all villas is 2 guests.

Junior Suite Villas

Junior Suite Villa

The Junior Suite Villas are great for those who want to keep an eye on the wildlife, as they are located closer to the forest.  They also have ocean views. The Junior Suite Villas have double hammocks and double showers.

Infinity Suite Villas

Infinity Villa

The Infinity Villas are slightly larger than the Junior Suite Villas with extra-wide terraces for guests who want to spend time in the sun, enjoying the inspirations of ocean and jungle views.

Master Suite Villas

Master Suite

There are two Master Suite Villas both at over 1,000 square feet. These are perfect for romance and honeymoons, with ocean and jungle views. They are located at the highest point of the property with the most commanding views. Both suites have private outdoor infinity plunge pools and outdoor showers.

Note: Kura Boutique hotel permits adults age 16 and older.

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El Castillo is a luxury destination for adventurous travelers. Guests come to El Castillo to enjoy some of the highest rated restaurants in Costa Rica, numerous high quality outdoor adventure experiences, and to relax and be pampered in luxury. Best of all is El Castillo’s incredible staff that outnumbers the number of guest rooms two to one.

El Castillo Private Island Beach

The private island beach is a short five-minute boat ride to an undeveloped tropical island directly across from El Castillo. Complete with hammocks, lounge chairs, and a rustic outdoor shower and bath. Many guests have described the private island beach as the highlight of their vacation.

Gourmet Dining

El Castillo has its own Azul Restaurant and Bar that features Mediterranean style dining with a local flair. Enjoy starters like tuna carpaccio and calamari, a range of entrees like Moroccan chicken and fettuccine with seafood, and desserts like flaming Bananas Foster at your table-side. Venture five minutes to the tranquil village of Ojochal for some of the best restaurants in Costa Rica—a culinary destination for fresh, authentic fare with an international flavor.

Suites and Rooms with Spectacular Ocean Views

Ocean View Suite

El Castillo Hotel offers three Ocean View Rooms, two Ocean View Suites, and one Garden Room. Each room is well-appointed and comes with a private cabana on the exclusive guest deck with its own bar, Jacuzzi pool, and spa services.

Ocean View rooms and suites have King-size four-poster beds with 300-thread count organic cotton linens, beautiful curtains for privacy and light/temperature control, rain shower baths, private terraces, plush bathrobes and towels, and signature El Castillo bath and body amenities.

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Oxygen Jungle Villas Amenities

Hotel amenities and services include a gourmet restaurant, bar, infinity pool, sun deck, spa & yoga, a private reserve and jungle trails.

The O2 Restaurant offers a wide variety of fusion foods, salads, and freshly grilled fish. The focus is on simplicity and elegance in their light dishes, and chefs use organic produce where possible. Don’t feel like trekking down to the restaurant just for food? Breakfast can be taken poolside or at your own private terrace, while lunch and snacks can be served up while you relax on your sun bed next to the pools!

The Spa at Oxygen Jungle Villas

Sometimes on a vacation, it isn’t the prospect of laying in the sun on the beach that really excites you – it’s the idea of being pampered! At the spa at Oxygen Jungle Villas, guests have access to a wide range of spa treatments, including massages, facials, body-scrubs, manicures, energy healing, and more. You truly can’t go wrong with the spa there, particularly if you’re traveling as part of a couple.  Not only does the spa specialize in couples massages as a romantic way to relax, they also offer private couples yoga sessions!

The Oxygen Jungle Villas

Oxygen Jungle Villas guarantees individual and personalized service and a maximum of 24 guests (adults only) at all times, staying in one of the only 12 one-bedroom villas on the Oxygen estate.

The villas are inspired by traditional Indonesian architecture and include king size beds, a/c, private terrace, 10’ rain shower, individual flat screen TV with iPod docking station and mini bar.

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Amenities

The trout pond at Trogon Lodge

Trogon Lodge has an on-site restaurant called El Quetzal Restaurant which uses many fresh ingredients coming directly from their hydroponic farm. Trout is grown in their own trout farm. The menu is small but rich in flavor in freshness.

A few tours are offered daily from the lodge: Quetzal Quest, Birdwatching Tour, Paramo Tour, and the Cerro de la Muerte Hike. As the tours suggest, this is a true paradise for birders!

Please note: due to the rugged, spread-out terrain, it is not possible to have WiFi in the rooms. However, WiFi is available in public areas. This is a wonderful opportunity to disconnect from devices and reconnect with nature!

Rooms

The Trogon Lodge has 24 standard and 1 superior room on the property.

Standard Room

The standard rooms are spread around the property in modules of two, for a total of twelve modules. Some rooms are near the main facilities and restaurant, and others are situated higher in the forest. The standard rooms do not have TV or telephones. They are ideally suited for families, with a maximum occupancy of two adults and two children sharing beds. Please let our Experts know if you have any walking limitations as the terrain is verticle and rugged.

Superior Room

The lodge has one superior room perched up on a little hill with beautiful valley views and complete privacy. The superior room is spacious with one king-size bed, a balcony, shower and separate Jacuzzi, and a TV (the only room with a TV).To access this room, you must climb some steps and consider the higher altitude air. The superior room is not suitable for families or those with limited walking abilities.

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