CoCo Pods

Overview

A radically designed glamping retreat above Uvita, Costa Rica. Features four pods and two villas, a shared pool, restaurant, and jungle views, blending adventure with affordable luxury on the Pacific coast.

  • Location
  • Costa Rica, Caribbean + Central America
  • Rooms
  • 6 (4 pods and 2 villas).
  • Periods of closure
  • Open year-round
  • Food + Drink
  • One small restaurant offering breakfast and optional pre-ordered dinner.
  • Vibes
  • In-Tents!

The Highs

  • Architecture that makes geometry jealous
  • Jungle views worth waking up early for
  • World's most stylish tree fort vibes
  • That slide (bruises are temporary, stories eternal)

Stuff You Should Know

Perched above Uvita like designer tree houses having an identity crisis, these pods demand a 4x4 vehicle and a tolerance for heat – air conditioning wasn't part of the architect's fever dream.

The restaurant operates on an "if you build it (and pre-order), they will cook" basis for dinner. Your stay includes a complimentary workout program of hiking up steep dirt roads, though there's also a proper gym if you're feeling conventional. Pro tip: those dramatic fabric walls are meant to be opened, with fabric screens behind, a revelation that transforms the experience from "stylish sweatbox" to "brilliant breeze-catching pod."

  • Swimming Pool
  • Gym
  • Spa
  • Bicycles Available
  • Wi-Fi
    (15 Mbps)
  • Family Friendly
  • Pet Friendly
  • Electric Car Charging
  • Beach Access
  • Hiking Trails
  • Accessible
  • Sustainable
  • Adults Only
  • Age Restriction
  • Rewards/Points Programs
  • None

Swank Guide Extras

Swank Guide Extras

Fancy the VIP treatment? Book with us, and we’ll make it happen. Early check-in, late check-out? Sorted. Free breakfast? Of course. F+B voucher? We’ll work on it. Room upgrade? Probably.

It’s all about who you know, and with our FORA partnership, you’re always in the inner circle. We’ll confirm what perks we’ve arranged before you ever pay.

Location

  • Uvita, Costa Rica's Southern Pacific Coast

Planes, Trains + TukTuks

Hilltop hideout above a surf town that perfected the art of chilling out

  • Nearest international airport
  • San José (SJO) or Liberia (LIR)
  • Distance from airport
  • From SJO: 140 miles/225 km. From LIR: 215 miles/346 km.
  • Journey time
  • 4 hours from SJO. 5.5 hours from LIR (pack snacks).

Room

Rate advice Approximate rates by room type and season

  Low Season High Season Shoulder Season
Most basic room
(Standard Pod)
$150/night $250/night $200/night
Mid-priced room
(Larger Villa)
N/A N/A N/A
Most expensive room
(Premium Villa)
N/A N/A N/A

Rates are approximate and for guidance only. To get prices for your trip dates, book with us.

Amenities In our room

  • Air Conditioning
  • Coffee Machine
  • Microwave
  • Mini-Bar
  • Room Service
  • TV
  • Top-Scoring Pillows*

*Top-scoring pillows are pillows we've rated 8 (or higher) out of 10 for comfort.

Food and drink

Food + Drink On-site surprises

Breakfast guaranteed, dinner negotiable

The included breakfast buffet starts your day on a reliable note. Dinner, however, requires advanced planning and enough fellow guests to justify firing up the kitchen – think of it as dinner party logistics meets boutique hotel economics. The restaurant's setting is charming enough, though you might want to explore Uvita's local spots just to avoid cabin fever. And yes, that was Spotify with commercials at breakfast one morning – because even design-forward pods can't escape reality entirely.

 

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