Wednesday, September 2, 2026

The Best Hotels Near Drake Bay Getaway Hotel, by the Record

  1. The glass-enclosed rain shower isn't tucked into the bathroom; it sits in the middle of the suite, which tells you everything about the mood Kura is going for. This adults-only boutique hotel on Costa Rica's Pacific coast pairs tropical minimalist design with teak, slate, and a saltwater infinity pool above the tree canopy. Marino Ballena national park is minutes away for whale-watching or surfing. It holds a Michelin Key.


  2. The road up to this adults-only jungle villa resort above Uvita is rough enough to feel intentional, a natural filter before the silence kicks in. Some villas face the Pacific; others are basically swallowed by rainforest canopy, with walls of glass making the tradeoff easy. The spa leans into the wild surroundings rather than ignoring them, and the restaurant works with Costa Rican flavors without treating them as a problem to solve.


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