Rancho Pacifico  

Perched above Bahía Ballena near Uvita in Costa Rica's South Pacific, Rancho Pacifico sits in lush rainforest about 600 meters above sea level. Close to Marino Ballena National Park, the Punta Uvita Whale Tail, Catarata Uvita and Arco Beach, it’s an adults-only boutique luxury hideaway with sweeping Pacific views.

This intimate property has just 13 individually decorated rooms with pillowtop beds, down comforters, minibars and in-room refrigerators. Bathrooms feature separate tubs and showers and designer toiletries, while daily housekeeping and attentive multilingual staff keep things effortless. Expect rainforest hiking trails, an on-site waterfall and an award-winning spa for a quietly luxe escape.

Soak in infinity pools and an infinity jacuzzi, unwind in multiple spa tubs or book massages, facials and body treatments at the spa. There’s a fitness center, poolside bar and several lounges, plus a complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast each morning. Tour and ticket assistance, a beach shuttle, airport shuttle (surcharge) and free self-parking make exploring the coast easy.

A business center and conference hall are available, and complimentary high-speed wireless internet keeps you connected.

Whale's Tail Grill serves local and international dishes poolside with garden views and alfresco options, and the bar/lounge pours cocktails for sunset. Room service is available during limited hours and a cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 7:00–10:30 AM.