21 Best Costa Rica Honeymoon Resorts, Hotels & Lodges

Whether you’re going on a tour of this magnificent eco-tourism gem or looking for a single destination beach honeymoon, for couples looking up where to stay in Costa Rica on honeymoon, we’ve got you covered!

Let’s take you on a tour of the best Costa Rica honeymoon resorts, hotels, & lodges!

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Tucked away in the breathtaking cloud forest of Bajos del Toro, El Silencio Lodge & Spa is a Relais & Châteaux hotel and one of the most enchanting retreats on our Costa Rica honeymoon hotel list.

Wake up in a luxurious private villa surrounded by lush greenery and the soothing sounds of nature.

Each villa features elegant furnishings, a cozy fireplace, and a private outdoor jacuzzi where you can unwind and banish any residual wedding stress!

Do a rum tasting, a chocolate tour, hike to the beautiful waterfall onsite, plant trees, and zip line over the forest canopy.

What better way to banish wedding stress than soaking in the therapeutic waters of the lands surrounding the iconic Arenal Volcano?

The Honeymoon Suite with Plunge Pool has full views of the volcano and an absolute must if you choose this resort.

Tear yourself away to explore the wondrous world of the Tabacón Hot Springs and its cascading thermal waterfalls.

There are a ton of things to do, whether it’s more nature or adventure you’re looking for. Bird watching, coffee and chocolate tours, zip lining, volcano trekking and horse riding, to name only a few!

Dark wood that integrates seamlessly into nature, spectacular panoramic window walk-in showers and outdoor jacuzzis because, well, it’s your honeymoon!

You can explore the cloud forest nature trails around the ground and it’s just 15 minutes from the popular tourist town La Fortuna, in the foothills of the Arenal Volcano.

All the fun activities of the region are extremely accessible: volcano trekking, hot springs, kayaking and Costa Rica cooking classes. 

If you’re wondering where to stay in Costa Rica on honeymoon, then Nayara must be on your list. Words can barely convey the uniqueness of Nayara.

There are actually 3 separate properties, Nayara Springs, which is adults only. Nayara Gardens and Nayara Tented Camp welcome families. 

Nayara Springs is a place to be immersed in the Costa Rican rainforest. Secluded, romantic, private, peaceful and luxurious.

Stay in the heavenly villas which were made with Indigenous wood and stone. Natural mineral hot springs feed your own private plunge pool.

You have a private garden with dual rain showers. Plus, an oversized bathroom, a four-poster bed, and indoor and outdoor sitting areas.

Breakfast is included, and you can take a morning yoga class and walk amongst the heavenly forest trails to spot sloths sleeping in the trees. By day, sip cocktails at the swim-up bar and by night lounge in the wine bar.

Amor Loco serves the most innovative Costa Rican cuisine too. The spa is open air for a total immersion in nature.

If you can bear to tear yourselves away, all the activities under the Arenal Volcano National Park and the nearby town of La Fortuna are just a short drive away.

You could also opt for Nayara Tented Camp for a safari style tented vibe and everything we mentioned above!

If you’re wondering where to stay in Costa Rica for honeymoon, in this rural part of the country, close to the border of Nicaragua, then look no further than Origins Lodge.

Set in an estate with beautiful spacious teak lodges overlooking Nicaragua Lake, volcanos and rainforest, you even have your own private plunge pool for pura vida and romance puro!

It’s one of our favourite secluded Costa Rica honeymoon resorts, hotels & lodges. There’s no shortage of typical Costa Rica honeymoon activities either, horse riding, hiking, kayaking and rafting. Origins and the Rio Celeste waterfall are a must on your Costa Rica honeymoon tour!

It’s more secluded yet easy to get to and lies in a unique location on a sacred thermal river and gorge.

Spend your days swimming in the abundant, completely natural hot springs. Go zip-lining, mountain biking, whitewater tubing or take a yoga class amongst the rainforest.

The bungalow accommodation is divine with floor to ceiling windows and nothing but the forest in front. We love the modern and sleek interiors. 

In fact, it’s one of our favourite Costa Rica honeymoon resorts & hotels. Surrounded by the Talamanca Mountains, you’ll find meditation, mindfulness, and yoga.

Take a dip in the natural river bath or just relax in a poolside cabana – perfect to wash any post-wedding stresses away.

It’s also one of our favourite all inclusive Costa Rica honeymoon resorts as the all-inclusive rate makes your stay effortless.

Meals, non-alcoholic beverages, daily adventure and wellness programming and included. As are shared charter flights to and from San José, and a personal ‘Compa’, a dedicated experience designer that will plan the perfect mix of experiences for wellness, dining, adventure and exploration.

Stay in a one One Bedroom Casita with plunge pool and never want to leave this Costa Rica honeymoon bliss!

This is one of the most remote Costa Rica honeymoon resorts & hotels on our list, built with minimal impact on the surrounding jungle and the wild and scenic Pacuare River.

Getting to the hotel is part of the adventure. You can take a whitewater rafting tour or, if you prefer to arrive by land, travel by 4 x 4 deep into the Costa Rican rainforest and then take a gondola over the river.

You have a choice of suites and villas, but our favourite is the Jaguar Villa, sitting in front of the river with hammocks and your own pool filled with spring water.

If you can tear yourselves away, you can hike, raft and birdwatch or visit the indigenous communities of the area.

It’s one of those Costa Rica Honeymoon hotels that’s more resort based.

All of Costa Rica’s beaches are public, however, at Papagayo, because of the sheltered nature of the bays, the beach at Andaz Costa Rica is secluded and private.

You’ll find a golf course plus adventure activities like zip lining, mountain biking, kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding and snorkelling.

Andaz Costa Rica Papagayo is only one hour from Liberia / Guanacaste Airport (which has direct connections to most major North American cities) making it ideal for either a standalone beach honeymoon getaway in Costa Rica or if you’re finishing up on a tour of the country.

You can also add this to your list of all-inclusive Costa Rica honeymoon resorts, as there is an optional all inclusive rate.

Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica At Peninsula Papagayo is on a stunning stretch of beach, with a perfect backdrop of the verdant rainforest.

The guest rooms have views of either the bay or the rainforest. However, the Canopy Plunge Pool Suite is our obsession and amongst the dreamiest room categories in all our Costa Rica honeymoon resorts.

This is where to stay in Costa Rica for honeymoon if you’re seeking high-end luxury. 

There are plenty of activities on offer too, as this is Costa Rica after all! Go surfing, mountain biking, kayaking, rafting and you can even take a day trip to Arenal Volcano in the centre of the country.

Secrets Papagayo is one of the best all-inclusive Costa Rica honeymoon resorts. It’s ideal if you’re wondering where to stay in Costa Rica for honeymoon and are seeking a more resort-based beach honeymoon.

The Unlimited Luxury Experience gives you access to 12 bars and restaurants with unlimited dining, drinks and 24-hour room service.

Opt for a Standard Panoramic View Room with views of the stunning Pacific Coast beach and make the most of the activities and day trips offered, including canopy tours, hiking and horseback riding.

With views of the Pacific Ocean and the beautiful, elegant and bright villas with infinity plunge pools are just wow. Opt for a Sunset Villa with Plunge Pool if you can.

Magical beaches of warm waters with opportunities for swimming, snorkelling, diving and kayaking.

Shift your attention inland and discover over 1,000 acres of tropical forest, hills, and valleys to explore by foot, bike, or horseback.

The town of Las Catalinas is actually relatively new and designed with a Central American cosmopolitan aesthetic. It’s a car-free haven, too. 

Casa Chameleon also offers meal and drinks packages, meaning it’s one of our favourite all inclusive Costa Rica honeymoon resorts & hotels.

Plus, it’s also extremely easy to get to, just a 45-minute drive from Liberia / Guanacaste Airport (airport code: LIR). Most major North American cities have direct flights to Liberia. San José is around 3.5 hours away.

This area is renowned as one of the five exclusive Blue Zone areas worldwide where people live the longest and healthiest.

The name “Nantipa” translates to “Blue” in the indigenous Chorotegan language. This idyllic retreat offers the ultimate setting for relaxation and luxury.

Prepare to indulge in the sheer delight of authentic barefoot luxury. The type of ‘Pura Vida’ we need from Costa Rica honeymoon resorts & hotels!

While the suites are lovely for couples on a budget, the Garden View Bungalows and Beachfront Bungalows are heavenly with your own private plunge pool.

If you can tear yourself away, Santa Teresa has a distinctly boho vibe and there are plenty of activities, from horse riding on beautiful beaches to surfing and yoga.

With dazzling vistas available, right from your stunning suite complete with plunge pool.

We love the interiors designed by local craft workers on top of the stunning views of the lush rainforest and Pacific Ocean. Plus, it’s adults only!

Explore nature and see monkeys, sloths, butterflies, iguanas, hummingbirds, toucans and macaws.

Visit stunning waterfalls like Portalon Waterfall, El Pavon Waterfall and Cascada Verde. Go jet skiing, zip lining, parasailing, surfing or horseback riding. 

Nestled into the hillside of the lush rainforest with panoramic views of the beautiful coastline close to one of Costa Rica jewels, Manuel Antonio National Park.

Cute and affordable bungalows and villas await with access to the private Tulemar Beach just 10 minutes’ walk from your accommodation.

Explore the rainforest and coral reefs and go sea kayaking. You can take a guided tour of the Sloth Institute on the grounds and see how they try to protect the famous wildlife.

From Tulemar Resort, you can access Manuel Antonio has every excursion you can think of, from water sports, to fishing, to whitewater rafting, to horseback riding, to zip line tours.

The Master Suites are a dream with hammocks and plunge pool for pure romance. 

Uvita, the town, is for couples who want to get off the beaten track a little, with all the activities you can expect in Costa Rica.

It’s a gateway to adventure such as kayaking, zip lining, waterfall rappelling, snorkelling, diving, surfing, hiking, and, of course, the opportunity to witness the majestic humpback whales.

Dramatic floor-to-ceiling glass walls, your own terrace, perfect for spotting bright toucans and hummingbirds.

Indulge in a stunning spa treatment and eat fresh local food prepared by proud Costa Rican chefs. The resort has the most divine infinity pool overlooking the ocean and the rainforest.

There is so much to do nearby as the local town Uvita is a jump off point to some very exciting activities.

Kayaking, zip lining, waterfall rappelling, snorkelling, diving, surfing, hiking and of course see the humpback whales the region is famous for (seasonal – late December to late March and late July to late October).

Sitting 600m above sea level, near the tourist town of Uvita, just two hours from Corcovado National Park and just a stone’s throw from Marino Ballena.

Go bird watching or whale watching, horseback riding, zip lining and waterfall rappelling, surfing, sea kayaking or whitewater rafting.

Rancho Pacifico is truly one of the best Costa Rica honeymoon resorts & hotels for adventure lovers.

Between the verdant rainforest of Corcovado National Park and Pacific Ocean and Golfo Dulce (‘sweet gulf’), where the jungle ends and the sea begins, close to the town of Puerto Jimenez.

Go ziplining, whale watching and mountain biking. Explore isolated mountain paths and jungle trails on horseback.

It is home to Corcovado National Park, famously described by National Geographic as ‘the most biologically intense place on Earth’. Containing a staggering 2.5% of the planet’s biodiversity.

So suffice to say if you’re thinking about where to stay in Costa Rica on honeymoon, this area should be on your list of Costa Rica must-dos!

Lapas Rios Lodge Costa Rica lies just 30 minutes south of one of the main town of this sparsely populated peninsula, Puerto Jimenez.

You’ll find a mix of bungalows and suites, but the Lapa Villas are a must. Perched above the forest canopy and with sweeping ocean views.

You can discover some of the best nature tours on the planet, take the shuttle to nearby beaches and even go dolphin watching.

You can tell this colourful laid back haven was founded by an artist with its distinctly Caribbean vibe.

Just set back from the beach of Puerto Viejo. There is a range of suites but our favourite is the Cacao Bungalow for the utmost in privacy.

If you are wondering where to stay in Costa Rica on honeymoon and don’t want to do a lot of nothing, except recharge and relax, the laid back Caribbean coast is ideal.

However, there is enough to keep you occupied nearby!