Hotel Punta Islita

Samara
5-star ICT and 4-leaf CST ratings
Reader's Choice Award, Top Resort in Central and South America
Best 500 hotels in the World, Travel+Leisure Magazine
Gold List, Conde Nast Traveler Magazine
2008 Conde Nast Choice Awards top 10 resorts in Central & South America
Conde Nast Gold List 2009
Conde Nast 2009 Most Excellent Romantic Hideaway
Trip Advisors Top 10 Best Luxury Central and South America
Travel & Leisure August, 2009. World’s Best awards, Central & South America
Conde Nast, Best of the World 2009 - Top 10 Resorts in Central / South America (Fourth place)
Conde Nast Gold List 2010

Inlaid in a pristine outpost of Costa Rica's Nicoya Peninsula in Guanacaste, Hotel Punta Islita interweaves nature, community and art into a colorful tapestry cascading from the summit to the intimate cove and namesake islet at the far end of the beach. The staff will pamper you with authentic Costa Rican charm, sensible luxury and the incomparable hospitality born of Guanacaste and the Nicoya Peninsula. Enjoy the pools, beach and outstanding facilities, including a magnificent spa, at one of Costa Rica's most romantic and relaxing resorts. Signature services include a romantic three-course candlelight dinner catered by your private chef and waitstaff under a starlit sky on Islita Beach.

The award winning Hotel Punta Islita is one of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World and a Virtuoso Property. In addition to deluxe rooms, luxurious suites and charming casitas, spectacular villas are also available. Multi bedroom Villas are ideal for families on a Costa Rica vacation that require two or three bedrooms or friends traveling together. These villas are located in a separate part of the property but have full access to all hotel services.

Hotel Punta Islita is also a stand out for its commitment to responsible tourism. The resort has pioneered a responsible tourism program that encourages the preservation of local cultures and rational use of natural resources. Embedded in a secluded tract of tropical dry forest, a globally threatened ecosystem that is home to over 150 species of mammals, 200 bird species, 100 amphibian and reptile species, unique trees, and brilliant tropical flowers, Hotel Punta Islita's regent biologist is outlining the most appropriate conservation strategies to preserve and encourage the propagation of endemic flora and fauna.

Under the hotel's sponsorship, the Punta Islita Contemporary Art Museum is the flagship project of the We Care Responsible Tourism Model and features the works of established Costa Rican and international artists as well as members of the local community. The responsible tourism practices espoused by Hotel Punta Islita have earned the recognition of important Costa Rican and international entities. Their encouragement further motivates Hotel Punta Islita, its associates, and its neighbor communities to expand and enhance their partnerships.

Tours and activities offered in the region include kayaking, snorkeling, hiking, golf, turtle tours, bird watching, surfing, canopy tours, and horseback riding. Cultural opportunities include visits to Islita Contemporary Art Museum and village tours. Punta Islita is an ideal getaway for your Costa Rica honeymoon or family vacation.

Costa Rica Online Travel recommends a stay at Hotel Punta Islita for:

Luxury travelers
Couples on a Costa Rica honeymoon
Families with older children on a Costa Rica vacation
Nature and adventure lovers
Beach lovers
Visitors that want an exceptional spa experience
Guests that value sustainable travel practices

Costa Rica Online Travel does not recommend Punta Islita for:

Guests who require a variety of alternatives for nightlife
Guests who treasure a diverse culinary experience and an assortment of dining options
Visitors who require a long range of tours and activities at their beach resort

Hotel Punta Islita is an outstanding option for families and couples on a Costa Rica vacation that wish to be pampered with unsurpassed luxury. Whether you are looking for an active vacation mixing golf, hiking and fun in the sun or wish to unwind and let yourself go, Punta Islita is the perfect destination for your Costa Rica beach resort stay. Please e-mail us at islita@costaricaonlinetravel.com or call us toll free at (800) 608-3119 to plan your Costa Rica vacation or honeymoon at Punta Islita. Our Costa Rica travel experts will work with you to design a memorable vacation package that will include a stay at Punta Islita.