Costa Rica Awarded Top Beach & Spa Destination by Tripadvisor Awards

Costa Rica has won top spots in the beach and spa categories of this year’s TripAdvisor Travelers Choice Awards. Three out of ten places in the top 10 are located in Costa Rica: Santa Teresa, Manuel Antonio and Puerto Viejo.

Now what would be a better way to discover these, as well as many more exciting and naturally beautiful places Costa Rica has to offer, than in the most luxurious boutique hotels? Small Distinctive Hotels offers eight such hotels in the most special areas of the country.

Manuel Antonio received the 3rd spot in the top ten of the best beaches in Costa Rica. If you would like to visit this beautiful national park with its pristine beaches, then Arenas del Mar Resort is an ideal place to stay. Located right at the beach, this hotel does not only offer top quality, comfort and service, it also offer top sustainability being certified at the highest level by the national certification. This hotel is a choice to feel good about in every sense.How about the winner of the beach category: Santa Teresa?

If you would like to visit this beautiful beach, surrounded by abundant nature and wildlife, in a comfortable, high quality and service-oriented resort, which additionally takes care of the natural and social environment, then Florblanca is the perfect place to stay.

Regarding sun, sand and relaxation, Costa Rica made up almost half of the reader`s choices in the TripAdvisor Awards. Then why not enjoy all of these in a five-star hotel, located on a beautiful mountain with amazing views, a private beach as well as a Greek-style amphitheatre from which to enjoy the most amazing sunsets? Hotel Villa Caletas offers it all.

Another beautiful beach hotel, located in the South of Costa Rica is Hotel Cuna del Angel. Translated as “cradle of an angel”, this hotel will sure take you to angelic realms with its unique ambience, beautiful surroundings authentically friendly service.

Of course one of Costa Rica´s most popular beaches, Tamarindo, is always a good choice. Hotel Capitan Suizo offers a charming and relaxed atmosphere with the high quality one can expect from a Swiss owner. Moreover the hotel is environmentally conscious enabling you to enjoy with a good conscience. 

For more information on these, as well as the other unique hotels we have to offer in Costa Rica, please visit the website of Small Distinctive Hotels.

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Costa Rica`s ranking in the TripAdvisor Traveler´s Choice Awards 2010:

Beach
1. Santa Teresa
3. Manuel Antonio
4. Puerto Viejo

Relaxation and Spa
1. Arenal
4. Manuel Antonio
6. Santa Teresa

For the complete results, visit:
http://www.tripadvisor.com/TCDestinations-cBeachSun-g13