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Budget Hotels in Costa Rica

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Name	Price	Location

Agapi Agapi means "love" in Greek, and Costa Rican-Greek owners Cecilia... Write a review \| Avg. member rating: 3.8/5	¢-$	Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

Ana's Place This former residence turned B&B is close to Atenas's center... Be the first to write a review	$	Atenas

Arco Iris Lodge Just outside the center of town, this tranquil spot has cozy... Write a review \| Avg. member rating: 4.8/5	¢-$	Monteverde Cloud Forest

Arenal Country Inn It doesn't quite approximate an English country inn, although... Be the first to write a review	$	Arenal Volcano Area

Atlántida Lodge Attractively landscaped grounds, the beach across the road, and... Be the first to write a review	$-$$	Cahuita

Azania Eight thatch-roof, A-frame bungalows spread around Azania's ample... Be the first to write a review	$	Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

Bahía Esmeralda Hotel & Restaurant Although it's not on the beach, this Italian-run hotel has lots... Be the first to write a review	$	Nicoya Coast

Best Western Hotel El Sitio The service may be a little impersonal, but this hotel has airy... Be the first to write a review	$	Liberia

Best Western Las Espuelas Shaded by a gigantic guanacaste tree, this motel has some character... Write a review \| Avg. member rating: 1.4/5	$	Liberia

Buena Vista Hotel Perched high above Alajuela, this hotel does have the "good view"... Write a review \| Avg. member rating: 5.0/5	$-$$	Alajuela

Bungalows Aché Like Alby Lodge next door, Aché scatters wooden bungalows—three... Be the first to write a review	¢-$	Cahuita

Bungalows Malú This is one of the rare places with air-conditioning on the coast... Be the first to write a review	$	Cahuita

Cabañas y Senderos Las Cataratas One of the best deals—and meals—in the valley is... Be the first to write a review	$	San Gerardo de Dota

Cabinas Casa Verde If you've graduated from your backpacker days and are a bit more... Be the first to write a review	¢-$	Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

Cabinas Jiméez Overlooking the harbor, these creatively renovated rooms and... Be the first to write a review	¢-$	Puerto Jiménez

Cabinas La Ponderosa The world-famous Playa Pavones surfing break is just a 10-minute... Be the first to write a review	$-$$	Playa Pavones

Cabinas Las Olas Frequented mainly by surfers, the hotel's spacious glass-and-stone... Be the first to write a review	$	Nicoya Coast

Cabinas Los Cocos This cluster of self-catering cabins is designed for people who... Be the first to write a review	$	Playa Zancudo

Cabinas Los Guayabos A great budget alternative to the more expensive lodgings lining... Be the first to write a review	$	Arenal Volcano Area

Casa Camarona Though half the rooms have air-conditioning at this secluded... Be the first to write a review	$	Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

Casa de las Tías The name means "The Aunts' House," which is appropriate for this... Be the first to write a review	$-$$	Escazú

Casa del Mar Less than a block from the beach, you can't beat this pleasant... Be the first to write a review	$	Nicoya Coast

Casa Pura Vida Hidden from public view behind high walls and a large fortress-style... Write a review \| Avg. member rating: 1.0/5	$	Playa Hermosa

Casa Romántica Hotel The name (Romantic House) says it all: the Spanish Colonial-style... Be the first to write a review	$-$$	Nicoya Coast

Casa Siempre Domingo High on a breezy hill, this B&B has the town's best view... Be the first to write a review	$	Playa Pavones

Centro Neotrópico Sarapiquís Overlooking the Rio Sarapiquí, the CNS is an environmental... Be the first to write a review	$-$$	Puerto Viejo de Sarapiquí

Chalet Nicholas John and Cathy Nicholas (and their resident Great Danes) have... Be the first to write a review	$	Arenal Volcano Area

Cinco Hormigas Rojas The name of this whimsical little lodge translates as "five red... Write a review \| Avg. member rating: 2.9/5	¢-$	San José

Coco Loco Lodge The cool, forested grounds here lie close to the center of town... Be the first to write a review	¢-$	Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

Coconut Grove Right on the beach, this well-maintained cluster of cabins and... Be the first to write a review	$-$$	Dominical

Costa Verde Inn Rooms at this quiet B&B on the outskirts of Escazú... Be the first to write a review	¢-$	Escazú

Cristal Ballena Hotel Resort High on a hillside with spectacular ocean views, this Austrian-owned... Be the first to write a review	$	Ballena Marine National Park

Diquis del Sur Resort An ideal—and affordable—tropical retreat for the... Be the first to write a review	¢-$	Ballena Marine National Park

El Encanto Bed & Breakfast Zen Buddhist owners have cultivated a serene and beautiful environment... Be the first to write a review	$	Cahuita

El Pizote Lodge El Pizote observes local architectural mores while offering more... Be the first to write a review	$-$$	Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

El Toucanet Lodge For serenity and mountain greenery, you can't beat this family-run... Be the first to write a review	$-$$	Zona de Los Santos

Escape Caribeño Wonderfully friendly Italian owners Gloria and Mauro Marchiori... Be the first to write a review	$	Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

Giardino Tropical Hotel In the lush gardens downhill from the popular restaurant, are... Write a review \| Avg. member rating: 4.6/5	$-$$	Nicoya Coast

The Gilded Iguana This lively hotel/bar/restaurant has been a Nosara fixture for... Be the first to write a review	$-$$	Nicoya Coast

Guacamaya Lodge Secluded Guacamaya, on a breezy hill, has expansive views of... Be the first to write a review	$-$$	Nicoya Coast

Hacienda Barú National Wildlife Refuge and Ecolodge Base yourself in these spacious but simple cabinas to explore... Be the first to write a review	$	Dominical

Hacienda Guachipelín Day-trippers come here for hair-raising adventure tours, but... Write a review \| Avg. member rating: 2.4/5	$	Rincón de la Vieja National Park

Hotel Amor de Mar About ¼ mi south of town, this ruggedly handsome hotel... Be the first to write a review	¢-$$	Montezuma

Hotel Balmoral You're just as likely to hear Japanese spoken in the Balmoral's... Be the first to write a review	$-$$	San José

Hotel Belvedere After a day on the beach, it's refreshing to retreat to this... Be the first to write a review	¢-$	Nicoya Coast

Hotel de Campo Despite the name, all are welcome here, though the lodge is best... Be the first to write a review	$	Caño Negro Refuge

Hotel de Lujo Río Tempisque There aren't many reasons to stay overnight in Nicoya, unless... Be the first to write a review	$	Nicoya

Hotel Don Carlos One of the city's first guesthouses (technically it's three different... Write a review \| Avg. member rating: 4.8/5	$-$$	San José

Hotel Don Fadrique This tranquil, family-run B&B on the outskirts of San José... Be the first to write a review	$	San José

Hotel Dunn Inn Adjoining 1926 and 1933 houses fuse to create the cozy Barrio... Write a review \| Avg. member rating: 3.9/5	¢-$	San José

Hotel El Manglar If you like cooking for yourself, consider the apartments at... Be the first to write a review	¢-$	Nicoya Coast

Hotel Gavilán Río Sarapiquí Beautiful gardens run down to the river, and colorful tanagers... Be the first to write a review	$	Puerto Viejo de Sarapiquí

Hotel Giada The gem of Sámara's small hotels, Giada, which means "jade,"... Be the first to write a review	$	Nicoya Coast

Hotel Guanacaste Lodge On the outskirts of Flamingo, this Tico-run lodge is good value... Be the first to write a review	$	Nicoya Coast

Hotel La Diosa The owners' interest in Eastern religions is evidenced in the... Be the first to write a review	$-$$	Cahuita

Hotel La Rosa de América This small hotel tucked off the road to La Garita is a simple... Be the first to write a review	$	Alajuela

Hotel Las Brisas Close to the ferry docks, this white, two-story motel-style building... Be the first to write a review	$	Puntarenas

Hotel Las Tortugas Just steps from the entrance to Las Baulas Marine Park, this... Be the first to write a review	¢-$	Nicoya Coast

Hotel Manuel Antonio One of Manuel Antonio's original hotels, this economical place... Be the first to write a review	¢-$	Manuel Antonio

Hotel Maribú Caribe Perched on a cliff overlooking the Caribbean Sea between Limón... Be the first to write a review	$	Limón

Hotel Posada Canal Grande This small hotel tucked in the hills to the west of Santa Ana... Be the first to write a review	$	Santa Ana

Hotel Rincón de San José Never mind that the interior looks more European than Latin American... Be the first to write a review	$	San José

Hotel Samoa del Sur Nautical kitsch at its best, this dockside hotel has a ship-shaped... Be the first to write a review	$	Golfito

Hotel San Bosco Covered in blue-tile mosaics, this two-story hotel is certainly... Be the first to write a review	$	Arenal Volcano Area

Hotel Santo Tomás Don't be put off by the fact that the front of this century-old... Be the first to write a review	$-$$	San José

Hotel Tatanka This Italian-run hotel has great style and great food. Ten big... Be the first to write a review	$	Nicoya Coast

Hotel Tilawa This Costa Rican homage to the Palace of Knossos on Crete has... Write a review \| Avg. member rating: 1.0/5	$	Arenal Volcano Area

Hotel Tioga Across the street from a tree-filled park and the cleanest part... Be the first to write a review	$-$$	Puntarenas

Kiri Mountain Lodge This small, family-run hotel has easy access to the park and... Be the first to write a review	$	Orosi Valley

La Costa de Papito Papito's raised cabins are deep in the property's wooded grounds... Be the first to write a review	$	Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

La Ensenada Lodge This is the most comfortable base for bird-watching and nature... Be the first to write a review	$	Palo Verde National Park

La Pradera "The Prairie" is a simple roadside hotel with comfortable guest... Be the first to write a review	$	Arenal Volcano Area

Lagarta Lodge A birders' and nature-lovers' mecca, this magnificent property... Be the first to write a review	$	Nicoya Coast

Laguna del Lagarto Lodge One of Costa Rica's smaller eco-lodges is a hideaway in a 1,250-acre... Be the first to write a review	$	Arenal Volcano Area

Las Ardillas Surrounded by old pines on a country road, these unpretentious... Be the first to write a review	$	Braulio Carrillo National Park

Las Brisas del Pacífico One of the few beachfront hotels in Sámara, Las Brisas... Be the first to write a review	$-$$	Nicoya Coast

Los Mangos Hotel Within sight and sound of the sea, these affordable octagonal... Be the first to write a review	¢-$	Montezuma

Magellan Inn Arguably Cahuita's most elegant lodging, this group of bungalows... Write a review \| Avg. member rating: 5.0/5	$-$$	Cahuita

Necochea Inn Though the forest setting feels primeval, the decor at this handsome... Be the first to write a review	$-$$	Dominical

Orosi Lodge Run by a German couple who have built a warm rapport with the... Be the first to write a review	$	Orosi Valley

Pachamama So cool and shady is this place set within the confines of the... Be the first to write a review	¢-$	Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

Pacific Edge Unbeatable views and affordable prices set these stylishly rustic... Be the first to write a review	¢-$	Dominical

Posada del Museo This green Victorian wooden 1928 house is a great place to stay... Write a review \| Avg. member rating: 4.4/5	$	San José

Pura Vida Residence An affordable, unusually upscale base for exploring the area... Be the first to write a review	¢-$	Bahía Salinas

Rancho Curubandé Lodge Convenient to Rincón de la Vieja and Santa Rosa, these... Be the first to write a review	¢-$	Rincón de la Vieja National Park

Rincón de la Vieja Mountain Lodge This is the closest you can stay to the Las Pailas park entrance... Be the first to write a review	$-$$	Rincón de la Vieja National Park

Río Chirripó Retreat A popular place for yoga retreats, this lodge has clear mountain... Be the first to write a review	$	San Gerardo de Rivas

Riviera Each of these spacious, one-bedroom villas next to the Río... Be the first to write a review	$	Playa Pavones

Sanchirí Mirador The greatest asset of this rustic place is its amazing view... Be the first to write a review	$-$$	Orosi Valley

Savegre Hotel de Montaña Famous for its miles of bird-watching trails, this formerly rustic... Be the first to write a review	$-$$	San Gerardo de Dota

Siempreverde B&B A night at this isolated B&B in the heart of a coffee plantation... Be the first to write a review	$	Alajuela

Swiss Hotel Miramontes Switzerland meets the cloud forest at this Swiss-owned and -operated... Be the first to write a review	$	Monteverde Cloud Forest

Totem Each of the tropical-blue units here contains a living room and... Write a review \| Avg. member rating: 5.0/5	$	Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

Trogón Lodge Overlooking the same cloud forest and boulder-strewn river as... Be the first to write a review	$	San Gerardo de Dota

Tropical Garden Hotel As its name suggests, this hotel's special charm comes from the... Be the first to write a review	$-$$	Jacó

Turrialtico Dramatically positioned on a hill overlooking the valley east... Be the first to write a review	$	Turrialba

Villa Flores Extremely popular, this comfortable B&B with floral motifs... Be the first to write a review	$-$$	Nicoya Coast

Villas Gaia Conveniently just off the highway, these spacious villas are... Be the first to write a review	$	Ballena Marine National Park

Villas Huetares The best bargain in town, this long-established family hotel... Be the first to write a review	$	Nicoya Coast

Villas Río Mar Upriver from the beach on exquisitely landscaped grounds, this... Be the first to write a review	$	Dominical

Vista Hermosa Older and more rustic than other Hermosa hotels, this place facing... Be the first to write a review	¢-$	Playa Hermosa

Volcán Turrialba Lodge On the slope of the volcano, usually accessible only by four-wheel-drive... Be the first to write a review	$	Turrialba

Yaré Bungalows The sound of the jungle is overpowering, especially at night... Be the first to write a review	$	Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
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