Hotel Aguas Claras

Overview

A boutique resort on Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast offering seven colorful bungalows and six suites. Vibrant art, retro design, and a serene jungle setting make it a uniquely charming escape.

  • Location
  • Costa Rica, Caribbean + Central America
  • Rooms
  • 13 (7 bungalows and 6 suites).
  • Periods of closure
  • Open year-round
  • Food + Drink
  • One retro-inspired restaurant with curated Caribbean vibes.
  • Vibes
  • Charm + Character

The Highs

  • Caribbean cool without the clichés
  • Mother-daughter art attack done right
  • Jungle soundtrack by howler monkeys
  • Design that dares to be different

Stuff You Should Know

Getting here requires either a 4-hour zen exercise from San José or a 7-hour commitment from Liberia – consider it a pilgrimage to cool. The mother-daughter duo behind this place turns conventional hotel design on its head, mixing Caribbean tradition with 70s swagger that somehow works brilliantly. No kids under 4 (the howler monkeys are noise enough), and while the beach plays hard to get (3-minute walk), the jungle-meets-design vibe makes up for it. Watch for monkeys treating your veranda like their personal catwalk.

  • 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: 4 years+
  • 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

  • Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica's Caribbean coast - where reggae replaces reggaeton

Planes, Trains + TukTuks

Jungle-meets-beach hideout where Jamaican heritage sets the rhythm

  • Nearest international airport
  • San José International (SJO)
  • Distance from airport
  • 135 miles/217 km
  • Journey time
  • 4 hours by road, pack your playlist accordingly
  • Map of location
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Room

Rate advice Approximate rates by room type and season

  Low Season High Season Shoulder Season
Most basic room
(Pavlova Suite)
$300/night $400/night $350/night
Mid-priced room
(Caribbean Bungalow)
$350/night $500/night $400/night
Most expensive room
(Large Bungalow)
$450/night $600/night $525/night

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

Caribbean soul food that won't raid your vacation fund

The main restaurant does the heavy lifting here, but unlike most captive audience situations, they keep both the quality high and prices surprisingly reasonable. The space itself is a masterclass in aesthetic audacity – traditional Caribbean architecture collides with 70s retro in a way that shouldn't work but absolutely does. Beach club dining adds sand-between-toes options, and local restaurants within a 10-minute drive mean you're not married to the menu. The curated soundtrack matches the design ambition, creating an atmosphere that's more sophisticated beach shack than stuffy resort.

 

Photos

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