Punta Islita Hotel — Plaza Mayor, San Jose, Costa Rica
Punta Islita Hotel
Plaza Mayor, San Jose, Costa Rica
Style: Classic Luxury.
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Perched on a rugged mountain outpost and overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Hotel Punta Islita greets you with authentic Costa Rican charm, and aesthetics. Rustic-colonial elegance, a spectacular natural setting, and incomparable service details cater to a select clientele of travel enthusiasts. Hotel Punta Islita offers an enticing variety of environments and facilities. You will always find a perfect place, nook, or cove for fine dining, relaxation, adventure, sports, cultural exploration, and beach activities. Private outdoor Jacuzzis and Plunge Pools, fresh tropical flower sculptures, and cozy hammocks are a sample of the elements that distinguish Hotel Punta Islita both as a unique luxury destination for the perfect travel escape and an extraordinary setting for a vacation retreat home. From romantic honeymoon suites to charming casitas and private family villas, Punta Islita offers the most select options for your vacation. All our accommodations enjoy spectacular ocean vistas, impressive architecture, and a cozy sense of familiarity and privacy. Unique amenities will undoubtedly charm you. From the locally crafted canopy beds, to the exquisite tropical flower arrangements, you will enjoy details that make Hotel Punta Islita the preeminent luxury destination of Costa Rica. Embark on a culinary journey at Punta Islita's magnificent 1492 Restaurant, so named in reference to the year Christopher Columbus arrived in the Americas. The fifty-foot thatched palm ceiling is perhaps Hotel Punta Islita's most distinguishable landmark and pays tribute to the architectural style of the Chorotegas, the area's once predominant native culture. Movie buffs may recognize prop items featured in Gerard Depardieu's epic film "1492" , that chronicled Columbus' journey to the New Continent. 1492's menu includes delectable original dishes that fuse the best elements of Costa Rican and international cuisine. Locally grown herbs, spices, and vegetables are artfully combined to imbue signature dishes with an explosion of flavor, color, and variety. Don't miss out on the freshly caught seafood. An select wine list offers the perfect accompaniment to your own gastronomic expedition. A generously-sized fresh-water pool in tandem with the breaking Ocean is the centerpiece of the laid-back Borrancho Beach Club located on the first tier of the Hotel's property. Landscaped gardens offer a playful atmosphere ideal for sunbathing, reading, writing, and swimming. Enjoy a spirited game of table tennis or foosball, enjoy a scrumptious Mahi-Mahi Sandwich, or cool down in the swim-up bar while sipping a refreshing Mojito- Costa Rican style! Panoramic windows regale your workout with inspiring views of the surrounding mountains and beach cove. Fully air-conditioned, Punta Islita's Gym offers comfort and convenience for the fitness enthusiast. From the treadmill, stepper, and spinning bike to the Cybex multi-exercise station and free weights, our equipment can provide an intense and invigorating heart-pumping session. Punta Islita's Casa Spa is a unique sanctuary for relaxation and holistic well being. Enjoy the nourishing elements of traditional healing arts and exotic local ingredients that provide refuge from the stress of everyday life. Its signature line of beauty procedures and products channels the herbalist heritage and beauty rituals of the Indigenous Chorotegas and other ancient cultures through an array of modern techniques and treatments. Casa Spa's menu includes over thirty original offerings that include massage therapy, aqua therapy, Reiki, body scrubs, aromatherapy, facials, and healing stone therapy. Punta Islita's own Organic Garden supplies the key natural ingredients found in Casa Spa's products. Casa Spa's recent expansion of its locale and line of services provides a unique minimalist and rustic environment of relaxed simplicity that is conducive to the perfect harmonizing of mind, body, and soul. Beauty rituals and traditions are intrinsic to every culture. All of Casa Spa's treatments are based on the ancient healing arts of the region's native heritage. Its signature line of spa products are hand-made locally from the finest and most natural ingredients grown on the premises. Available for purchase, these will stir memories of times spent in our relaxing sanctuary. Hotel Punta Islita's awe-inspiring natural setting and proximity to unspoiled Costa Rican villages and towns provide ideal opportunities to relax by the pool or beach, explore idyllic landscapes, or engage in rugged adventure while capturing a glimpse of a lifestyle rooted in rich traditions and bucolic simplicity Our experienced bilingual guides will ensure the safety of your adventure and add to your experience through their first-hand knowledge of local idiosyncrasies and ecological conservation.
Note Bene
The Hotel has designated over 250 acres of its own land as a private biological reserve.
Pool, Outdoor
Fresh water and tandem with the ocean
Beach
Private beaches are perfect for surfing lessons
Boating
Boat tours also available
Ecological Tourism
New river kayaking and eco safaris
Windsurfing
More surfing than wind surfing
Hotel Amenities
- - Fine Dining on Site
- - Fine Dining Nearby
- - Fitness Center
- - Pool, Outdoor
- - Spa Facility
- - Tennis Courts on Site
Available Activities
- - Beach
- - Boating
- - Ecological Tourism
- - Golf Driving Range
- - Hiking
- - Horseback Riding
- - Tennis Courts Nearby
Hotel Address
Location Summary
Perched on a rugged mountain outpost and overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
Directions to Hotel
Direction To The Property From East - 4-wheel Drive Vehicle Suggested.approx.5 Hrs Drive From San Jose. Route From May To November. You Will Take The Highway North Towards Puntarenas And Liberia -route No.1-. You Will Pass Puntarenas After 1 And A Half To 2 Hours Of Driving. Continue Driving Straight Ahead Until You Reach -el Puente De La Amistad- To Your Left. This Is A Bridge Over The Tempisque River. There Used To Be A Ferry Some Time Ago Instead Of The Bridge. Turn To Your Left Passing The Bridge -route No.18-. Keep On Driving Straight Ahead Until You Have The Chance To Turn To The Left Again To A Place Called Nandayure, Then Carmona.some Of The Towns You Will Pass Are : Pueblo Nuevo, Pilas, Corozalito And Finally Islita Just Where Hotel Punta Islita Is Located. From December To April Take The Same Route But Turn To Your Right After Passing The Tempisque River. That Is The Route That Goes To Nicoya, Samara, Carrillo And Islita. You Have To Cross A River With The Car -rio Ora- But That Depends On The Tides And Rain That Has Fell. Contact The Reservations Department To 0011 506 231-6122 If You Need Further Information. Map Available Upon Request. Direction To The Property From North - 4-wheel Drive Vehicle Suggested.approx.5 Hrs Drive From San Jose. Route From May To November. You Will Take The Highway North Towards Puntarenas And Liberia -route No.1-. You Will Pass Puntarenas After 1 And A Half To 2 Hours Of Driving. Continue Driving Straight Ahead Until You Reach -el Puente De La Amistad- To Your Left. This Is A Bridge Over The Tempisque River. There Used To Be A Ferry Some Time Ago Instead Of The Bridge. Turn To Your Left Passing The Bridge -route No.18-. Keep On Driving Straight Ahead Until You Have The Chance To Turn To The Left Again To A Place Called Nandayure, Then Carmona.some Of The Towns You Will Pass Are : Pueblo Nuevo, Pilas, Corozalito And Finally Islita Just Where Hotel Punta Islita Is Located. From December To April Take The Same Route But Turn To Your Right After Passing The Tempisque River. That Is The Route That Goes To Nicoya, Samara, Carrillo And Islita. You Have To Cross A River With The Car -rio Ora- But That Depends On The Tides And Rain That Has Fell. Contact The Reservations Department To 0011 506 231-6122 If You Need Further Information. Map Available Upon Request. Direction To The Property From South - 4-wheel Drive Vehicle Suggested.approx.5 Hrs Drive From San Jose. Route From May To November. You Will Take The Highway North Towards Puntarenas And Liberia -route No.1-. You Will Pass Puntarenas After 1 And A Half To 2 Hours Of Driving. Continue Driving Straight Ahead Until You Reach -el Puente De La Amistad- To Your Left. This Is A Bridge Over The Tempisque River. There Used To Be A Ferry Some Time Ago Instead Of The Bridge. Turn To Your Left Passing The Bridge -route No.18-. Keep On Driving Straight Ahead Until You Have The Chance To Turn To The Left Again To A Place Called Nandayure, Then Carmona.some Of The Towns You Will Pass Are : Pueblo Nuevo, Pilas, Corozalito And Finally Islita Just Where Hotel Punta Islita Is Located. From December To April Take The Same Route But Turn To Your Right After Passing The Tempisque River. That Is The Route That Goes To Nicoya, Samara, Carrillo And Islita. You Have To Cross A River With The Car -rio Ora- But That Depends On The Tides And Rain That Has Fell. Contact The
- Punta Islita Hotel
- P O Box 242-1225
- Plaza Mayor , San Jose
- Costa Rica
Location Summary
Perched on a rugged mountain outpost and overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
Directions to Hotel
Direction To The Property From East - 4-wheel Drive Vehicle Suggested.approx.5 Hrs Drive From San Jose. Route From May To November. You Will Take The Highway North Towards Puntarenas And Liberia -route No.1-. You Will Pass Puntarenas After 1 And A Half To 2 Hours Of Driving. Continue Driving Straight Ahead Until You Reach -el Puente De La Amistad- To Your Left. This Is A Bridge Over The Tempisque River. There Used To Be A Ferry Some Time Ago Instead Of The Bridge. Turn To Your Left Passing The Bridge -route No.18-. Keep On Driving Straight Ahead Until You Have The Chance To Turn To The Left Again To A Place Called Nandayure, Then Carmona.some Of The Towns You Will Pass Are : Pueblo Nuevo, Pilas, Corozalito And Finally Islita Just Where Hotel Punta Islita Is Located. From December To April Take The Same Route But Turn To Your Right After Passing The Tempisque River. That Is The Route That Goes To Nicoya, Samara, Carrillo And Islita. You Have To Cross A River With The Car -rio Ora- But That Depends On The Tides And Rain That Has Fell. Contact The Reservations Department To 0011 506 231-6122 If You Need Further Information. Map Available Upon Request. Direction To The Property From North - 4-wheel Drive Vehicle Suggested.approx.5 Hrs Drive From San Jose. Route From May To November. You Will Take The Highway North Towards Puntarenas And Liberia -route No.1-. You Will Pass Puntarenas After 1 And A Half To 2 Hours Of Driving. Continue Driving Straight Ahead Until You Reach -el Puente De La Amistad- To Your Left. This Is A Bridge Over The Tempisque River. There Used To Be A Ferry Some Time Ago Instead Of The Bridge. Turn To Your Left Passing The Bridge -route No.18-. Keep On Driving Straight Ahead Until You Have The Chance To Turn To The Left Again To A Place Called Nandayure, Then Carmona.some Of The Towns You Will Pass Are : Pueblo Nuevo, Pilas, Corozalito And Finally Islita Just Where Hotel Punta Islita Is Located. From December To April Take The Same Route But Turn To Your Right After Passing The Tempisque River. That Is The Route That Goes To Nicoya, Samara, Carrillo And Islita. You Have To Cross A River With The Car -rio Ora- But That Depends On The Tides And Rain That Has Fell. Contact The Reservations Department To 0011 506 231-6122 If You Need Further Information. Map Available Upon Request. Direction To The Property From South - 4-wheel Drive Vehicle Suggested.approx.5 Hrs Drive From San Jose. Route From May To November. You Will Take The Highway North Towards Puntarenas And Liberia -route No.1-. You Will Pass Puntarenas After 1 And A Half To 2 Hours Of Driving. Continue Driving Straight Ahead Until You Reach -el Puente De La Amistad- To Your Left. This Is A Bridge Over The Tempisque River. There Used To Be A Ferry Some Time Ago Instead Of The Bridge. Turn To Your Left Passing The Bridge -route No.18-. Keep On Driving Straight Ahead Until You Have The Chance To Turn To The Left Again To A Place Called Nandayure, Then Carmona.some Of The Towns You Will Pass Are : Pueblo Nuevo, Pilas, Corozalito And Finally Islita Just Where Hotel Punta Islita Is Located. From December To April Take The Same Route But Turn To Your Right After Passing The Tempisque River. That Is The Route That Goes To Nicoya, Samara, Carrillo And Islita. You Have To Cross A River With The Car -rio Ora- But That Depends On The Tides And Rain That Has Fell. Contact The
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crib, though there may be an extra fee. Such fees will not be included in the quoted
rate.
If you are ready to book, our advice is to first make your reservation. Our agents will then be able to more effectively assist you with details regarding your children.
If you require further information before making a reservation, please contact us with the hotel name, your dates, and the number and age of the children. Thank you.
If you are ready to book, our advice is to first make your reservation. Our agents will then be able to more effectively assist you with details regarding your children.
If you require further information before making a reservation, please contact us with the hotel name, your dates, and the number and age of the children. Thank you.
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