Hotels with Swim-up Rooms in Las Catalinas

The property is gorgeous. Lots of privacy and very well kept. Each villa has a plunge pool and the restaurant the resort offers is amazing. The staff make the stay, they are the best!!

Loved my room with private pool overlooking the ocean! Just a short walk or quick golf cart ride down to the beach & Las Catalinas!

Great staff, great food, gorgeous views! Our room with a personal plunge pool was so refreshing!

This was the perfect resort to getaway. Whether you want to just relax in your personal pool or find adventure in an excursion, you can find it all there. The staff was always friendly, courteous, and accommodating. The views were breathtaking, no matter where you were. In our room we woke up to beautiful sunrises and at the pool you could watch the unreal sunsets. Definitely a great find! We will be back!

This place is amazing! Service is beyond good. These folks will take care of EVERYTHING for you. Plunge pool rooms make you never want to leave. Room rates aren’t cheap, but other costs, e.g. food, are quite reasonable. Construction is going on around the base of the hill that the hotel sits on, typically 8 - 4pm. Depending on your room, could be annoying. Property feels very safe. Sunsets are spectacular!

We stayed here for one night on our way back to Liberia and we're so glad we did as it rounded our stay exceptionally well. This place is so peaceful and relaxing. We loved the pool area with the swim up bar. The rooms are clean and comfortable with a seating area outside where you can listen to the monkeys and the birds. Watching the sunset from the viewing area was a big highlight. Shout out to the staff particularly Brandon who were so friendly and welcoming. They are very accommodating with organising transport to and from the hotel. Would love to come back!

We stayed for a few nights at Suitree in Feb 2024 and returned for a quick stay in Feb 2025. This time we stayed in one of the ground level units and we loved it! Huge bathroom, very comfortable bed and bedding. The 3 secluded stone pools are great and the pool bar is wonderful for a drink. Great service and food in the restaurant. We will likely stay here again on another visit to Costa Rica. Note: We stayed in a tower room last year and a ground-level room this year. Though the views from the towers are worth the stay, we preferred the larger floor plan and bathroom of the ground level unit (Laurel) that we had this year. We are in our early 70's and not having to make the climb was better for us. The pools and restaurant are an easier access from the ground level units, the tower rooms are scattered as you proceed up the hillside.

Very new and interesting property; there were garden suites and treehouses. We stayed in a garden suite which was well appointed and close to the main pool and restaurant (maybe a little too close). The bed was great and the feather pillows a delight. The observation treehouse was fantastic, the secondary pool was very private and secluded. The restaurant was very good, with a varied menu and delicious meals and drinks. The reception desk was super helpful with our questions, and arranged for massages (also top notch). The property is a short distance to the beaches which is also nice if you want to go off for a day trip.

Absolutely beautiful elevated suites with highly original wooden design and decor. The six suites are built into a steep sided hillside, reached via block paved track with a series of hairpins, negotiated on foot or by golf buggy. We stayed in the lowest suite at eye level with the surrounding trees. Superb for birding and reptiles. Breakfast is bespoke a la carte and high quality. The triple stone pools are beautiful for cooling off but too small to swim properly. We spent a morning here by ourselves, our own pool.

Amazing location and rooms were immaculately presented. Great pool areas and food was fantastic and beverages in pool swimming was fun.

The studio has an amazing view and the small private pool makes a huge highlight. Full privacy and silence, perfect for a weekend getaway.

A friend and I stayed at this resort for one week and every aspect of our stay exceeded our expectations. From the minute we arrived, we were met with nothing short of impeccable service. Every employee at this resort went above the highest bar to ensure we had the best experience as first-time visitors of Costa Rica. The servers at the restaurant did an amazing job in making us feel welcomed during each visit and went out of their way to give us special experiences, such as preparing a table for us along their beachfront. Abi, the concierge, also went above and beyond to ensure all of our itinerary-related needs were taken care of and immediately addressed any concerns we had in the most efficient, professional matter. The conditions of the resort, the amenities (i.e, the pool at the top of the resort), and the views we had from our two-person villa were also amazing. Overall, I highly recommend BPV to anyone who wants to visit Costa Rica and know this will be my go-to place when I come back.

This is a lovely little resort. Clean, well maintained and super friendly staff. We stayed in villa 20 which was perfect for the two of us. Beautiful grassy area and nice little patio with a slight view of the ocean. Easy walk to the restaurant and beach although coming back is uphill. Pools were clean and the small bay was quiet. My only complaint ( if you can call it that) is the room amenities. No maid service, no coffee or any condiments needed to cook any food you may have brought. Not a huge deal but considering the restaurant does not open til noon, at least coffee should be provided. There are no ice machines or any typical amenities you might expect. For us, these were minor issues. We absolutely would stay here again!

Incredible place! It is off the beaten track which is what we wanted - no crowds- but once we arrived it was an oasis of beautiful homes tucked into a cove with its own private beach. We were often the only ones on the beach during the week of our stay. Plus an amazing restaurant right there, as well as pools, beachside massages, and a very welcoming and helpful staff. They made our stay so easy and enjoyable, and even arranged a sailing tour which picked us up right at the private beach! There is 24 hour security as well. Would recommend a car so you can also explore the area and get groceries etc. fantastic and lovely place, we plan return!!!

This is an outstanding value. Despite coming during March break, the resort was quiet and very relaxing. The unit we stayed in (24) was very clean, modern and in excellent condition. The beach is a sheltered alcove with black sand and pretty rocks to climb around and explore. The water was calm which is great for splashing, relaxing and swimming but not if you are expecting to play in pounding surf. The pool is well maintained with excellent views to the ocean. The food at Picante the restaurant was universally very good - especially the seafood and rice. We will return again.

Casa Melosa was our tropical heaven for my family's Christmas vacation. Everything about it was awesome. The house was big enough to accommodate our family of 10 with plenty of room to spare for our personal space. Maryanne, the owner, was always available and Ricardo was able to handle any problem that came up. Sonia was amazing and always kept the house pristine. We all enjoyed the pool and the proximity to the beach. The house was perfect and contributed to an unforgettable Christmas vacation. I highly recommend it.

I’m a mental health clinician and sound bath healer, and I visit Costa Rica quarterly for self-care. I’ve stayed on different properties, but my two-week stay at Casa Melosa exceeded my expectations from my previous experiences. Casa Melosa has restored and rejuvenated my soul. God revealed more of my life purpose and direction for my future. The compound is beautiful, with many plants, trees, wildlife, privacy, and hideaways to meditate, pray, or relax. CM is very tranquil and just minutes away from the beach. If you come in April/May as we did, you’ll see mangoes everywhere on the ground, and like locals, I pick them up and start eating. Most importantly, the Owner, Mary Anne, Staff, Sandra, Adrian, Ricardo, etc., epitomized professionalism, attentiveness, cheerfulness, and caring. Lastly, the on-site security was an added benefit. Thank you, Casa Melosa, for protecting, loving, and replenishing my mind, body, and spirit these past two weeks. I will see you soon.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | W Costa Rica – Reserva Conchal My wife and I chose the W Costa Rica – Reserva Conchal for our honeymoon and could not have picked better. Arrival & Service • Free valet made having a rental car simple. • We were welcomed with a bottle of champagne and an upgraded suite arranged by Ayeisha, the W Insider who looked after us all week. She also secured a special dinner reservation that turned into the highlight of one evening and sent us home with local gourmet coffee. • Housekeeper Monica kept the suite immaculate and surprised us with chocolates, balloons, and decorations. • Chef Andre built a three-course dinner around the lobsters we caught on a private fishing trip—easily the best lobster we’ve had. • Vladimir (restaurant), Rahul, Javier, Miguel (dining teams), Allan (front desk—quick ATM help), and Guillermo (pool deck) all greeted us by name and made each interaction easy. Suite Large living area, separate bedroom, generous balcony, and a private plunge pool—plenty of space to relax between beach and activities. Food Breakfast offered new regional and international options every morning. Every on-site meal outperformed anything we tried off-property. Beach & Extras The resort’s beach felt quiet and safe; we swam far into the bay and saw only tropical fish and clear water. Takeaway Personal touches—from Ayeisha’s planning to the kitchen turning our day’s catch into dinner—made this stay memorable. We will be back for an anniversary.

Gorgeous property with stunning pools, delightful drinks, friendly staff. The 7 course tasting was outstanding! I wish I could get the recipe for the Arenal pairing. Folks with kids and without kids agreed the family pool and adult pool should be swapped. We traveled with kids and met other sweet families. Many didn’t realize there was a Kids Club with activities. We walked to the pool and dinners from Tower 2. Easy to get shuttles, but the views of monkeys, birds, coatis, iguana and trees made the walk enjoyable. The monkeys woke us up at 5 am, but we were staying on EST anyway. We booked last minute and had 2 King bed rooms which were gorgeous with a fantastic view of the mountains from the shower and balcony. One room was on the corner and caught a great breeze. Only negatives - food and drink prices add up! The reasonable kids meals were generously plated and the red snapper was outstanding. I also wish they had a normal coffee maker in the room. Ours seemed to be more espresso style - which is too much for us. Many people hopped vans and headed into Tamarindo which a a fantastic, walkable town. The beach was beautiful and not crowded at all, but everyone stayed in the pool. Interesting fact - Russian oligarch’s yacht, the Pacific, was anchored off the coast.

We loved our stay at the W Costa Rica. My kids loved the buffet , especially in the mornjng. The food was great. The pools were also great although the kids/family pool is far away compared to the adult pool. We also liked the different restaurants available and the concierge to book excursions was very good. The area itself doesn’t have much and the beach while nice to be close wasn’t amazing. All that said , the kids loved it and that itself was enough. Also the service we received was fantastic!!

This resort was an absolute perfect getaway. The property is beautiful nestled into the hill along Playa Conchal. Both swimming areas (Wet Zone - adults only, larger pool with hot tub - and Zona Azul, the smaller but still spacious pool right next to the beach) are lovely to enjoy. Our room was in Tower 1 (closest to the Living Room) with an ocean view over the trees between our building and the beach. It was spacious and comfortable and I loved our balcony. The wildlife sightings for not even leaving the resort were great - lots of birds, iguanas of all sizes, howler monkeys, deer, small lizards... The service could not be beat. Everyone was very friendly and accommodating. Salud to everyone who took care of us especially Carlos & Carlos in the Living Room, Kevin who seemed to be everywhere, Franden (Frank) at Zona Azul, and everyone at the Wet bar. We look forward to coming back!

We absolutely loved our stay here. We travel a lot and it was probably one of our favourite experiences at a resort in a long time. From the beautiful, lush grounds with so many animals and birds, to the amazing food and cocktails, to the incredible staff (especially Guillermo who was our favourite at the adult pool bar as well as Carlos the bartender in the Living room, and Bernice at Zona Azul). We loved the more relaxed vibe here. The infinity pool at the beach bar Zona Azul was stunning. Just off the beach with trees, plants and flowers all around. There was a great little gym with good equipment. It was handy having a shuttle that you pay to head into Tamarindo. We would definitely return again.

Last minute choice, an hour from from Liberia airport. Wow, what a property - felt like we were in Europe, beautiful architecturally designed community. Beach was perfect, small, sandy, clean warm water. Pools were nice. We rented a condo with it’s own plunge pool on the balcony and a a partial ocean view. It was superb. Husband wants to buy a place here in las catalinas.

This place exceeded all of our expectations. I definitely recommend and plan to go back. The room itself was plenty nice but nothing exceptional, however the grounds were unbelievable. I love the Tuscany style, the walking paths, the pools, and all the activity options. Having Pure Vida Ride on-site was a game changer for us. We went biking, boogie boarding, sea kayaking, hiking, snorkeling...so much to do right from the resort. We stayed a lot of different places in Costa Rica but las Catalinas was definitely our favorite. The pictures do not begin to do justice.

Unique architecture, great view, pools, and beaches. A bit pricey but definitely worth staying at least one night here to experience the luxury.

We picked Las Catalinas for proximity to the beach, airport, and scuba. (All within an hour). The innovative property, with it's Sorrento / 500 yr old Spanish city feel is unique. Restaurants were very good and drinks were creative and tasty. Concierge and staff are top notch and professional to a T. Everyone goes out of their way to know your name. As the property expands, there is construction, but we were never there during the day. 4 lane 25m pool, and large workout center also put this property high on our list.

Liked: Welcome and arrival, free valet parking, wifi, salt water pool, restaurant options, location, beach, beautiful architecture, sunset. Disliked: Beach club closes too early 6pm, store closes too early, check out was too early 10am and not communicated or on info sheet, no town map, shower head in room was not working, room was in main traffic path and didn't feel private, Casa Chameleon restaurant made a big deal about dress code then didn't enforce it as nobody else followed it.

The property is very well kept. From the moment I checked in and left 6 days later, I can say it was very enjoyable. I stayed in the the swim out room, 505. I'm glad I chose that room because it was in the middle of the 7 or 8 swim outs they have. I'm glad I spent a little more because if you stay in the rooms on the lower level, you don't have much of a view until you come up to the main level. The weather was perfect in February with a nice breeze off the ocean. I don't remember everyone's name but Alexis & Roy are the names I remember the most. They were very nice and always came around to make sure I was good. It was a little breezy when I got my massage under the straw hut but it felt great! It made it even more relaxing. They do daily room cleaning, but I didn't want them to clean my room because once I spray the room and beds with Lysol, I don't want to do it again. LOL. I walked/jogged a few days. You have to be careful when you leave out. Once you turn left at the top of the hill, it's very steep going down for about 150 yards, At the bottom of the road if you make a right, you'll run into Margaritaville hotel and restaurant & it's 5 o'clock somewhere restaurant where you can eat, drink and get a good view of the sunset. You'll have access to the beach there and also Vendors selling souvenirs. The Marina del Playa is about 1/2 mile away. You can do a day or night cruise. Hotel is about 1hr 15 mins from airport. $100 for taxi one way. There are other cheaper options.

Unbelievable view over the ocean and surrounding hills. The property was very clean. The on-site restaurant was great for any meals, snacks or drinks. We had one of the swim-up rooms, and it had everything we needed. The bathroom had obviously been renovated and updated and was very nice. My only recommendation for the hotel would be adding a safe in the room and bedside tables/lamps. There are several beaches and lots of restaurants within an easy walk (but it is on a hill, so you will earn the cervezas). Checkin/out was a breeze and all staff we met were very friendly. My only complaint is a lack of coffee for the in-room coffee maker. We had 1 package for the first morning and were told that was it. I think for the price, that policy should be amended. Overall I will still give it a great review.

We loved our stay, the staff was extremely helpful and the view from our room was extraordinary. I strongly suggest getting a swim up room that's what we did, which made accessing things convenient. Customer service was top notch couldn't ask for a nicer staff. The cleaning crew was fantastic are room was left spotless every day. We really enjoyed the food. If you are not in good shape it's a long hike down to the tiny beach would suggest it for families with small children or elderly people to walk. The shower wasn't always hot but the good far out ways the bad for this place. The price was fantastic and we enjoyed the spectacular view

Beautiful property! Stunning views, very nice people and workers. Quiet place to relax which is exactly what I was looking for. I did notice that it could have been more clean… pool, terrace, fabric pool chairs. Other than that, not complaints!

Stay for 2 nights end of March and I must say everything was good as expected but a little strange. The place is beautiful, views are amazing, food at the restaurant was very good(did not have the breakfast) BUT for some reason there was no one there!! I mean nobody. We had a walk out room to the pool and room was great… cold A/C clean comfortable bed, fridge, towels.. etc. Pool was a little dirty but the winds are constantly blowing leaves around. They recently switched hands and you can see the hard work that staff are putting into the property. Would stay again especially for the view.

Personal pool and big pool and private beach area, big nice and well-cooled place. Nice kitchen, just a really nice place overall.

Views, bird sightings, main pool area and beach

Beautiful, clean property and villa. Nice private beach and great, kid-friendly pool. Really loved how spacious the villa was, and how exceptionally clean it was in arrival.

Beauty of the property beach, pools and great restaurant.

The villa was wonderful, very comfortable and well equiped. Great access to the private-ish beach and pools. AC everywhere in the house, outdoors patio set very nice with a BBQ.

I absolutely loved the plants, trees at this place,I saw a few iguanas, hummingbirds they came to suck nectar of flowers, while I was sitting by the pool, the pool is very nice and clean, I enjoyed with my family and my little niece. the whole experience was amazing. The restaurant food is amazing very authentic Costa Rican. We had Costa Rican breakfast and it was delicious that Pinto., and we just arrived there the waiter make us a nice cold drink which it was delicious and refreshing. Thank you so much for your welcoming. It was an amazing experience for me and my sisters.💕 I will recommend this place 100%.

This charming hotel had a great restaurant and beautiful pool. The staff was kind and welcoming. We loved that it was in the heart of Brasilito and we learned a little about the culture. Our stay was short but we would stay longer next time and enjoy relaxing by the pool and listening to the evening music.

Staff were friendly, pool and garden area was exactly as in photos. Relaxed by the pool for the day!

The Conchal is a roadside B and B with simple clean rooms and a lush courtyard pool surrounded by beautiful trees and plants with birds , poolside iguanas , and the occasional troop of howler monkeys which get very excited - or mad? - when a scooter passes by 😀 the fresh juices at the papaya restaurant are wonderful and the guacamole is heaven . the staff are very helpful and friendly . the only downside , which is not the hotels fault , is that there is currently a bridge being built 100 meters away which makes it impassable for a vehicle so a rather long detour to drive to the north end of brasilito beach which is the best part . it’s about 5 minutes to the middle beach walking , and another ten south to playa conchal which is a breathtaking beach and fantastic for snorkeling .

The relaxing pool area that had some interesting native animals hanging around like Iguanas, butterfly's and birds. The breakfast was really nice. They thought of all the little details from having laundry service, all-day coffee, an ice machine and pool/beach towels available. Walking distance to the little city and close to the beautiful Conchal beach.

Perfect location for beach and pool access

The hotel is rated as a 3 star but felt much better. Staff were friendly and helpful, food was excellent in the restaurant. Rooms were large and well appointed with a small kitchen, coffee maker, microwave. Everything was clean. Ask for a pool view room in the annex, you have a pool virtually to yourself and a large balcony. Avoid the rooms not overlooking the pool they do get a balcony but it is very small and looks onto the road. Beach is a short walk away is a mile long and very quite. They had music on Friday night for about 3 hours finishing at 9.00pm

A large and well appointed condo in a complex around a pool area. The rooms were big and had everything you might need (kitchen area, TV and lounge, huge beds). The complex was quiet when we were there (August) and we had the pool to ourselves. The breakfasts were very good. We were only there for two nights, so didn't see any of the on-site entertainment, we just went down to the beach and a quick trip over to the next (busier) beach and town. We had a nice meal in the restaurant on the first night, then went to one of the beach front places (Roberto's) the following night, which was lovely.

Location, live great music, yummy dinner, pool, price, all the service was excellent. From pool drinks to dinner to luggage help. All Very kind people. So accommodating. Filet mignon was delicious. No fridge or microwave. But we didn't care. Price is so affordable. Definitely will return here!!!

The room was clean, had great lighting, and a beautiful view of the pool and courtyard! The area is very quiet, mostly hotels and some locals near the beach who seemed friendly enough (though I did not wander around at night). It's a very short walk to the beach and not much further to walk to a convenience store for necessities. There is also a bus stop nearby! The food in the hotel restaurant is fantastic and the waitstaff were absolutely a delight! There was also live music on Friday and Saturday night. It was the highlight of my evenings to stop by for dinner, read my book, and visit with the staff who were working that night. On the Oasis side of the property there is a security guard posted through the night overlooking the street, so I felt very safe. The staff were also willing to accommodate any requests no matter how strange - including when I came asking for vinegar for a large jellyfish sting on my leg! Finally, I don't normally mention the internet/wifi in hotels because they're normally pretty standard but this place is HEAVEN for someone who wants a great and fast connection. Each of their rooms (possibly only the Suites) has its own in-room router connected via ethernet so you get the fastest possible connection with zero potential interference from walls. I was getting 220 Mbps down and 22 Mbps up and had no issues with latency or disconnections.

This place was very relaxing. Great location on the beach. Nice pool for dunking. It’s mot a huge pool, but makes for a good transition between pool and ocean. It’s on a very quiet beach. Only a couple of restaurants in walking distance, but that’s exactly what we were looking for. If you are looking for a club scene, you will want to try another beach.

Right on the beach with recently renovated rooms, a pool with an ocean view, great staff and a convenient restaurant. Lots of comfortable seating area options on an upstairs deck and on the beach, restaurant area and pool.

Excellent location on a fabulous beach. Quiet relaxing spot on the beach. The staff goes above and beyond to give whatever you need. Our friends caught fish right off the beach as well as on a boat that they booked through the hotel and the chef cooked up their fish for them on multiple days serving it with sides for them for about $8/plate. They are friendly, helpful and super accomodating. Excellent food but a bit pricey. The chef grills seafood 2 nights a week right by the pool. We had the fresh Red Snapper and Mahi Mahi for $22/person and it was excellent. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Good size room with lots of storage space. Safe in the closet for storing valuables. There is a balcony area above the pool overlooking the ocean where you can relax and hangout out with friends and family. Very casual and inviting hotel. I will come back because the staff was so amazing and the location was perfect.

Wonderful beach front location, perfect for swimming, sunsets and sipping a drink delivered to your beach lounger or hammock. Charming property with exceptional staff even for a destination brimming with warm welcomes. Rooms are lovely, we upgraded to an ocean view room but a suspect all rooms are very nice. A/C and WiFi worked perfectly. I didn’t expect to use the pool but it turned out to be a lovely , shady respite during the hot hours of midday. We rarely eat at hotels and then not more than once but I absolutely loved the view and food at the restaurant!

Awesome location. Easy access from airport and direct access to the beach. We loves the fruit plates in the morning with an incredible view. Ocean is calm over there really perfect for kids. The pool is small but i could see many kids loved it. Staff very helpful, at the restaurant and even the security guy. Room was better as expected. Shower is really large and great.

Staff brilliant, breakfast very good. Facilities first class. Pool and hotel grounds are excellent. Rooms are very spacious and bright. We were entertained by a family of howler monkeys that would come into the trees around the pool and feed on the mangoes. It's better than any national park. Plus, we have seen an armadillo and an exceptionally large iguana in the grounds. If you want isolation and a quiet break, this is the place to stay. Restaurant food very good, just the menu is a little limited. The hotel is a little isolated, and you would need a car to get around.

Lovely quiet place with access to the beach for romantic walks. The staff were really lovely and gave us a free glass of wine as it was our honeymoon. The pool was nice and quiet with few people around (and no children thank god apart from the odd teenager) and we really relaxed and enjoyed it. Also had access to a beach which we used to take romantic walks. There were even howler monkeys and iguanas hanging out in the mango tree right next to the pool which was really cool! We wished we could have stayed one more day!

The grounds were very mature and beautiful. The pool was lovely, while swimming the monkeys were playing in the mango tree above the pool. Beach was lovely to walk first thing in the morning, watching local fishermen fish. Happy hour from 1500-1800 2 for 1 drinks, daiquiri's were delicious.

The place is a bit higher budget than we normally care for or patronize, but it is done in a relatively low key, unpretentious way and we liked it. The low rise buildings are set in lovely lush green grounds, with lots of colorful flowers and birds, and the surrounding forest, beach and bay host much wildlife - we saw a coati and an iguana in a tree beside the pool, saw frigate birds patrol the bay, a pair of macaws flew by, and we heard howler monkeys in the morning. The beach is wide and lovely at low tide, though swamped when the tide is in. We had a very spacious and comfortable room. A very nice breakfast is provided. The staff are genuinely friendly and helpful. We had high winds that blew out the power in the evening, and we were very impressed by the fact that the staff took it in their stride and were still able to provide a very respectable dinner in the dark. A great place to finish a trip since it is only a 30 minute drive from the Liberia airport.

This is a gem of a hotel. The location is fantastic, right in front of a beach that is almost private to the hotel, and within a few minutes of Playa Hermosa and Playas del Coco. The property is adorned by beautiful, well-kept gardens and trees, where monkeys and birds can be seen and heard, and is marked by a large and beautiful pool. The rooms are spacious, luxurious suites, with a great bed and large, elegant bathroom and shower. The breakfast was great. And, most important of all, the staff members were always extremely friendly and helpful. Overall, this hotel is a majestic, quiet and peaceful place, a wonderful haven for a restful vacation.