Good For You

Hotel Punta Islita is a secluded paradise of spectacular ocean views, charming luxury, and exciting activities underscored by a genuine commitment to responsible tourism.

Punta Islita is both a luxurious beach escape, where you can lounge by the infinity pool and then pad into the wellness studio for a massage, and the perfect spot to explore the idyllic landscapes and authentic Guanacaste lifestyles that exist in the local villages. With so much to explore you will never get bored here.

Good For Costa Rica

Hotel Punta Islita has pioneered a Responsible Tourism program that encourages the preservation of local cultures and rational use of natural resources.

Hotel Punta Islita participates in the Costa Rican tourism board’s Certification in Sustainable Tourism program (CST). This initiative evaluates travel services companies according to their level of compliance with responsible tourism practices.

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Features & Facilities

• Fresh Water Infinity Pool
• Second Swimming pool set by the breaking waves of the ocean
• Swim up bar - the ideal place for a Mojito
• Wellness Studio
• Gym
• Wireless Internet available throughout the hotel
• Horse Riding
• Canoeing
• Surfing
• Surf Lessons
• Bird Watching
• Sea Turtle Encounters
• River Kayaking

Local Info & Activities

Hotel Punta Islita’s awe-inspiring natural setting and proximity to unspoiled Costa Rican villages provide ideal opportunities to explore idyllic landscapes, experience authentic Guanacaste lifestyles, and engage in rugged adventure.

Local guides enhance your enjoyment and ensure your safety.

Explore the neighboring towns. Tours include guided visits to the Punta Islita Contemporary Art Museum, the local Pulpería and the community art group workshops that are fostered by Hotel Punta Islita’s We Care Responsible Tourism initiatives.

Sea Turtle Encounters

From August through December, the nearby beaches welcome sea turtles as they go through their nesting and hatching season. Night time, turtle-friendly tours allow guests to share this wonderful event in an eco-friendly manner.

Hiking

Explore the endangered tropical dry forest and learn about the biological adaptations local flora and fauna have undergone to survive months of minimal rainfall.

Our naturalist guide will reveal the secrets of this vibrant ecosystem.

Sustainability

Community, Art, Responsibility, and Environment, underpinnings of the We Care Punta Islita Model, are pivotal to the Hotel´s unique charm and character.

Hotel Punta Islita participates in the Costa Rican tourism board’s Certification in Sustainable Tourism program (CST). This initiative evaluates travel services companies according to their level of compliance with responsible tourism practices.

By favoring the purchase of locally produced goods and services, Hotel Punta Islita has ignited the steady demand that is key to sustainable micro-enterprises.

Local furniture workshops, restaurants, seamstresses, fishermen, and transportation providers are among the over 40 successful small businesses that have flourished under the Hotel's Responsible Tourism practices.

Hotel Punta Islita is 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.

The nearby beach of Camaronal is the natural nesting area for hundreds of sea turtles. Threatened by poachers, their numbers had been dwindling at an alarming rate. In collaboration with the Costa Rican Ministry of Environment (MINAE), the Hotel provides resources to guarantee a safe haven during the egg-laying ritual and hatching period of these endangered creatures.

The 50 acre area of tropical dry forest situated at the northeast of the Hotel’s property has been designated as a private reserve to promote the conservation and rehabilitation of local species, including the Scarlet Macaw (Ara macau), the Toledo bird (Chiroxipia linearis), and the Pochote tree (Pochota quinata)

Getting There

Hotel Punta Islita is located in the Nicoya Peninsula of Guanacaste, an area recently classified as one of the four longest life expectancy regions in the world. Surrounded by tiny villages and towns, Hotel Punta Islita’s neighbors offer a glimpse of Costa Rican rural life and traditions.

Convenient to both Liberia and San José international airports, reaching Hotel Punta Islita takes under 40 minutes by air, about four hours by land.

Visit our Transport section for flights, hybrid car rentals and train bookings.

Rates & Bookings

All rates are in US$ and are per room per night based on double occupancy. The rates include breakfast but do not include government taxes of 16.39%.

Seasons

Low Season - September 1 - November 15

Mid Season - April 16 -June 30:

High Season - January 3 -April 15; July 1 -August 31; November 16 - December 23

Holiday Season - December 24 - January 2

Double Rooms

Low Season: $250

Mid Season: $275

High Season:$300

Holiday Season: $350

Suites

Low Season: $360

Mid Season: $395

High Season:$420

Holiday Season: $495

Casitas

Low Season: $425

Mid Season: $450

High Season:$480

Holiday Season: $575

2 Bedroom Villas - Only available for 7 day rentals

Low Season: $3794

Mid Season: $3990

High Season:$4158

Holiday Season: $4158

Home Rentals - Only available for 7 day rentals

Low Season: $3990

Mid Season: $4424

High Season:$4795

Holiday Season: $4795

booking & cancellation policy

• Must be paid in full 30 days before guest arrival.1
• Cancellations made 30 – 15 days prior to guest arrival will result in a first-night penalty charge.
• There will be no reimbursement for late cancellations (14-0 days), no-shows, or unused portion of services

booking & cancellation policy

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