From the Anchor Sculpture 200 Meters West and 700 Meters South, Playas del Coco, Costa Rica | (888) 616-5829
Intimate adult-only luxury boutique hotel with a relaxing vibe
Beach-chic contemporary decor with lots of lounge space
Gorgeous two-tier infinity pool with swim-up bar
Terraced dining area with views of the mountains and ocean
Large rooms with private terraces and contemporary style
Free cooking classes
Second-floor lounge and ocean-view terrace for yoga and massage
A short (30-minute) drive to the airport in Liberia
Free shuttle service to the nearby beaches
Three meals included in the room rate
Free Wi-Fi
Alcoholic beverages are not included in the all-inclusive
rates
It's a 20-minute drive to the beach
Adults only (16 years and older); pro for some
The hotel is isolated, away from other restaurants and bars
The quiet, retreat-like atmosphere is not for those who like to party
This seven-room, upscale, all-inclusive boutique hotel is set on a
hillside overlooking the region's dry forest and distant ocean. Villa Buena
Onda's hushed, retreat-like vibe stems from the fact that it caters to adults
only. The decor is stylish with lots of white seating and colorful
contemporary art, while the pool serves as the social center, a place for guests
to lounge, drink in hand, and take in the views. While the hotel is not
on the beach, guests can catch a free five-minute shuttle ride to Playa delCoco and other nearby beaches.
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Scene
An all-inclusive, adult-only, intimate retreat that caters to couples looking to relax, read, and unplug
Villa Buena Onda offers its guests a variety of activities
from yoga to guided walks to cooking classes, but the most popular undertaking
for visitors staying at this adult-only, mostly all-inclusive property is simply
relaxing. The 10,000-square-foot hotel, which feels more like a swanky private villa, exudes a
retreat-like atmosphere. Gated entrances and an impressive porte-cochere set the
stage for arriving guests. Despite its intimate size (there are only seven rooms), the hotel offers
ample public space to lounge and escape. The gaping lobby is a shrine to
contemporary style with white leather and linen sofas and chairs, taupe-colored
tile floors, sisal rugs, driftwood sculpture, and colorful abstract artwork.
Guests can grab a coffee or fruit-infused water from the beverage stations and settle
in to the sunken living room, find solace on a soft modular sofa tucked away in one corner
of the lobby, or order a drink at the small crescent-shaped bar. A few steps
outside the lobby, a bright stone terrace sheltered beneath a bamboo-lined
ceiling is arranged with small dark wood tables and white chairs, intended for
romantic dinners for two.The property's two-tier infinity pool is the property hub, and guests can be spotted drifting placidly in the water, ordering a drink at the
swim-up bar tucked neatly beneath a barrel-tiled roof, or simply sitting in the
cushioned lounge chairs turned toward the view of the mountains and distant
ocean. On the second floor, a multipurpose space offers a stylish lounge and a huge terrace for yoga, massage treatments, or taking in the ocean
views from breezy rope hammock chairs. Those who feel the urge to go to the beach can hop a free shuttle ride to nearby Playa del Coco.
Location
Set on two-and-a-half acres of hillside overlooking the Guanacaste countryside and the Pacific Ocean, about a 10-minute drive to the beach and a 30-minute drive to the airport in Liberia
It's easy to miss the turn that leads to Villa Buena Onda
off the main road to Playa de Coco. The dusty,
dirt road runs up the hillside, past local residences, before arriving at the black iron-gated entrance of the hotel. - 10-minute drive to Playa del Coco
Rooms
Seven rooms with private terraces and plush furnishings, most with king-size beds and ocean views
The two-story hotel holds four Ocean View Rooms on the
second floor, two Pool View Rooms on the first floor with partial ocean views,
and one Garden Room, which overlooks the neatly landscaped grounds. Ocean View Rooms have large, private, covered balconies with small garden boxes planted with flowers,
wrought-iron railings, and sweeping views of the distant ocean while the Pool View Rooms open directly onto the terrace area of the pool and are less private
than the second-floor rooms. Most of the rooms feature king-size beds, except
the Garden Room, which comes equipped with two queen beds. The rooms are spacious, styled in the same manner as the
public spaces with white linen sofas and chaise lounges, taupe-colored tile
floors, dark wood furnishings, and colorful contemporary canvas artwork and
photographs of Costa Rican wildlife. Beds are finished with high-thread-count
linens, memory-foam mattress toppers, and quilted coverlets. Pillows are
covered in decorative shams finished in muted tones and rich fabrics.All of the rooms come equipped with flat-screen TVs, huge
closets, air-conditioning, and en-suite bathrooms with glass tiles, granite
vanities, glass-enclosed showers, and large containers of locally produced,
spa-like toiletries.
Features
A two-tier infinity pool with a swim-up bar, ocean-view terrace for massage and yoga, and a private restaurant
Hotel Buena Onda's resident chef uses fresh local
ingredients to create a menu that is a fusion of local and international cuisine. Guests are offered three a la carte meals per day as well as access to
two bars (one by the pool and the other in the lobby), although alcoholic
drinks are not included in the all-inclusive rates. The chef also holds free
cooking classes in the hotel's kitchen.
