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Fodor's Choice Northern Plains Hotels
| Name | Price | Location |
Chalet Nicholas 
John and Cathy Nicholas (and their three resident Great Danes) . . . |
$ | Nuevo Arenal |
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Fonda Vela
Innovatively designed, steep-roof chalets have large bedrooms. . . |
$$ | Monteverde and Santa Elena |
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Monteverde Lodge and Gardens
The well-established Costa Rica Expeditions operates this longtime. . . |
$$$ | Monteverde and Santa Elena |
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Nayara Hotel & Spa
Expansive grounds are scattered with freestanding casitas, all. . . |
$$$ | La Fortuna |
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Poás Volcano Lodge
Stylish luxury prevails here: king-size beds, outdoor whirlpool. . . |
$$ | Poás Volcán National Park |
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The Springs Resort & Spa
Near-perfect volcano views from individual balconies, a pretty. . . |
$$$$ | La Fortuna |
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Villa Decary
There's much to recommend this hillside lodging, most of all the. . . |
$$ | Nuevo Arenal |
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Vista del Valle Plantation Inn
Honeymooners (and many posters to Fodors.com) frequent these handsome. . . |
$$ | Grecia |
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