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Costa Rica is a scenic Central American country with plentiful rainforests and 6% of the world’s biodiversity. With national parks full of extraordinary wildlife, lush waterfalls, hot springs, volcanoes and other natural beauties, it’s no wonder why romantic getaways to Costa Rica are increasingly popular. Sometimes couples and solo travelers alike just want to escape to a resort where peace and quiet are guaranteed. Adults-only resorts in Costa Rica cater to honeymooners, couples, solo adult travelers and families whose youngest child is at least 16 years old.
Here are the best adults-only resorts for the perfect getaway to Costa Rica:
The luxurious, all-inclusive, adults-only Occidental Grand Papagayo is located along the Pacific coast of Costa Rica in Guanacaste. Its 163 guest rooms are all decorated and designed to provide guests with maximum relaxation. All accommodations have a balcony or terrace, and a minibar and refrigerator are available in each room. Guests can enjoy a daily buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner—or dine in three restaurants and four bars. Onsite activities at the Occidental Grand Papagayo include bird watching, tennis, chess, snorkeling and kayaking.
Situated in the scenic jungle with views of the Pacific Ocean, Kurà is a small adults-only resort with eight luxury suites. Guests must be at least 16 years old unless a large group books out the entire hotel. All eight luxury suites are minimalist in design with breathtaking 180-degree views of the rainforest and the ocean. Guests can enjoy relaxing in an oversized double hammock or soak up the sun on the Whale Coast. And active travelers can go hiking to the Nauyaca Waterfalls or kayaking to explore the mangroves.
The Azura Beach Resort is an all-inclusive, adults-only resort that combines luxury with convenience. Located on the water—Samara Beach and Carrillo Beach are both within walking distance—the resort has 75 well-appointed guest rooms and suites with views of the lush vegetation and golden coast. A 24-hour fitness center and two outdoor pools are available to guests, and breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks are included daily. So are unlimited alcoholic beverages, juices and soft drinks.
As an adults-only, secluded rainforest retreat, Hotel Makanda by the Sea offers the opportunity to experience the natural beauty of the tropical jungle in true luxury, including the Shanti Spa. Guests can stroll the beaches of Costa Rica’s Pacific Coast and the Manuel Antonio National Park is only a couple of miles from the resort, where 350 species of mammals, birds, insects, reptiles and, of course, marine life can be found.
As an adults-only, all-inclusive boutique hotel in Guanacaste, Villa Buena Onda offers a choice of eight luxurious rooms. Ideal for couples and honeymooners, families are welcome as well—but only if all members are at least 16 years old. The villa is situated on a lush hillside overlooking Playas del Coco, near three gorgeous beaches. Activities include canopy zip lining, scuba diving, sailing, white water rafting, surfing and hiking.
Situated on the picturesque Papagayo Peninsula in Guanacaste, Secrets Papagayo Costa Rica is an adults-only beachfront haven. It’s a short, 20-minute drive from the Liberia International Airport, yet it immediately transports guests to a tranquil state of mind with its carefully designed, lush tropical gardens and white sand beach. The resort has 202 smoke-free rooms with a pillow menu and premium bedding. Pilates, dance and yoga classes are offered onsite, and bicycles are provided to guests who want to explore the local area. Playa Panama, Coco Beach, and the Hidden Garden Art Gallery are all within an 11-mile radius of the resort.
Nayara Springs is an intimate, adults-only resort that’s secluded on a hillside with views of the pristine rainforest that surrounds it. It’s near the La Fortuna Waterfall and the Arenal Volcano, and guests also have plenty to do at their luxury villa. A private plunge pool that’s fed by the natural mineral hot springs is in every guest room. Daily yoga classes and unlimited access to the state-of-the-art fitness center are also available.
