A modern collection of pool villas in Nosara, Costa Rica, designed by Benjamin Garcia Saxe. Features private saltwater pools, a yoga studio, and lush surroundings just blocks from Playa Guiones, or up on the hill with views.
Welcome to the architectural equivalent of a choose-your-own-adventure story - is it a hotel? An Airbnb? A collection of villas having an identity crisis? The "walkable beach" claim - from the hillside villas at least - requires either Olympic-level optimism or a very creative definition of walking (think steep stairs, busy roads, and enough dust to question your life choices).
Benjamin Garcia Saxe's design brilliance occasionally arm-wrestles with budget-conscious material choices, while the kitchen's minimalist approach extends to basics like salt and cooking oil - apparently luxury doesn't include seasoning. But those views? They make you forget everything else, at least until you need to cook something. The website makes the hillside villas look closer to the beach than they really are; that’s why we’re here. Many parts of the year there’s a 2 or 3 night minimum stay.
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.
Hilltop perch that trades beach proximity for bragging rights
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Rate advice Approximate rates by room type and season
| Low Season | High Season | Shoulder Season | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Most basic room (Standard Pool Villa) |
$400/night | $700/night | $550/night |
| Mid-priced room | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Most expensive room (Large Hilltop Villa) |
$600/night | $1000/night | $800/night |
Rates are approximate and for guidance only. To get prices for your trip dates, book with us.
Amenities In our room
*Top-scoring pillows are pillows we've rated 8 (or higher) out of 10 for comfort.
Food + Drink On-site surprises
BYO... everything, apparently
The kitchen comes fully equipped with everything except, well, the things you'd actually need to cook. Pepper stands in lonely vigilance, perhaps wondering where its friend salt went. The good news? You'll have plenty of time to contemplate ingredient acquisition during your scenic trek to town. While the villa's design encourages gourmet aspirations, the bare cupboards suggest more of a "fend for yourself" philosophy. A decent store is a 7 minute drive away, but it’s aimed at expats and is expensive. Consider buying supplies before you reach Nosara.
Photos Resort images
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Photos are coming in July. In the meantime, watch our video tour of Nalu Nosara.