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Costa Rica Best 5 Star Villas

The Nicoya Peninsula sits on Costa Rica's "Gold Coast," a gorgeous stretch of coastline with unspoiled white sandy beaches, surrounded by tropical forests. Perennially sunny and mild, the region is known for its world-class surf, semi-active volcanoes, golf, diving, sport-fishing and plethora of national parks, hot springs and wildlife preserves. It is also home to Costa Rica's most upscale resorts and villas, which are luxurious enough to convince guests that they've found paradise.

Paradisus Playa Conchal
- The Paradisus Playa Conchal is a luxury all-inclusive resort located on the Playa Conchal beach in Guanacaste, a stunning setting beachfront setting amid scenic coastal forests. The spacious guest villas feature chic, contemporary decor with marble floors, private terraces, deluxe bathrooms, plasma TVs with cable and 24-hour concierge/butler service. The resort also offers eight onsite restaurants, five bars and lounges, a lagoon-style pool, a 18-hole golf course with views of the Pacific, a luxury spa, fitness center and lighted tennis courts. The resort can arrange eco-tours on catamarans, kayaks or bicycles, as well as activities such as deep-sea fishing, wind-surfing, sailing and sunset cruises.
  
  Paradisus Playa Conchal
  Playa Conchal, Sta. Cruz
  Guanacaste Costa Rica
  +506 2 654 4123
  paradisus.com
Hotel Punta Islita Luxury Beach Resort and Villas
- The Hotel Punta Islita Luxury Beach Resort and Villas are situated on the Nicoya Peninsula in a region with rugged sea cliffs and golden sand beaches on the Pacific Coast. The Hotel Punta Islita offers villas decorated in a rustic colonial style with canopy beds, private outdoor jacuzzis, verandas, hammocks, flower gardens and lovely views of the ocean. The property features a range of amenities including a fine-dining restaurant that specializes in locally-caught seafood, an onsite beach club with a pool and swim-up bar, a fitness center, landscaped gardens and a luxury full-service spa with spa products made from native plants and ancient curative treatments.
  
  Hotel Punta Islita‎
  Playa Islita
  Punta Islita, Costa Rica 2231 6122
  +506-2656 2020
  hotelpuntaislita.com‎
Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo
- The Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo is a luxurious resort that sits on the beach of a slender isthmus on Guanacaste's Pacific coast. The villas feature contemporary bamboo furnishing, local textiles and artwork, full kitchens and fully furnished terraces with gorgeous views. The resort features luxury amenities include three onsite restaurants and room service, three infinity pools set against the ocean, a golf course designed by Arnold Palmer and a tennis courts. The resort organizes a variety of activities and eco-tours for guests, including surfing, snorkeling, fly-fishing, jet skiing, wildlife tours and river floats.
  
  Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica
  Peninsula Papagayo
  Guanacaste, Costa Rica
  +506-2696-0000
  fourseasons.com/costarica/