1 - GRANO de ORO                                                                     5 - CASA TURIRE
    San José                                                                             Turrialba

2 - CAPITAN SUIZO           2                                                        6 - PEACE LODGE
    Tamarindo Beach                     6                                                Vara Blanca
                                                    5
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3 - VILLA CALETAS               4                                                    7 - ARENAS Del MAR
                                    3
    Central Pacific Coast               7                                                Manuel Antonio
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4 - FLORBLANCA                                                                       8 -CUNA del ANGEL
    Santa Teresa Beach                                                                   Dominical Beach




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GRANO DE ORO                             CASA TURIRE
                             San José                                 Turrialba
                        Ph.: (506) 22 55 33 22                  Ph.: (506) 25 31 11 11
                        Fax: (506) 22 21 27 82                  Fax: (506) 25 31 10 75             CASA TURIRE
                                                                                                    HOTEL - RESTAURANTE


                       granoro@racsa.co.cr                    info@hotelcasaturire.com
                     www.hotelgranodeoro.com                  www.hotelcasaturire.com


                           CAPITAN SUIZO                            PEACE LODGE
                          Tamarindo Beach                            Vara Blanca
                        Ph.: (506) 26 53 00 75                  Ph.: (506) 24 82 21 00
                        Fax (506) 26 53 02 92                   Fax (506) 24 82 10 94
                     info@hotelcapitansuizo.com      peacelodgereservations@waterfallgardens.com
                     www.hotelcapitansuizo.com                www.waterfallgardens.com


                          VILLA CALETAS                           ARENAS DEL MAR
                        Central Pacific Coast                      Manuel Antonio
                         Ph.: (506) 26 30 30 00                  Ph.: (506) 27 77 27 77
HOTEL - RESTAURANT       Fax (506) 26 37 04 04                   Fax (506) 27 77 62 81
BAR - AMPHITHEATER
                     reservations@villacaletas.com             info@arenasdelmar.com
                        www.villacaletas.com                   www.arenasdelmar.com


                           FLORBLANCA                             CUNA DEL ANGEL
                         Santa Teresa Beach                       Dominical Beach
                        Ph.: (506) 26 40 02 32                  Ph.: (506) 27 87 80 12
                        Fax (506) 26 40 02 26                   Fax (506) 27 87 80 12
                         info@florblanca.com                   info@cunadelangel.com
                         www.florblanca.com                    www.cunadelangel.com
Grano de Oro                              www.hotelgranodeoro.com

San José
Rates: From $123 to $325

Number of rooms:
37 rooms and 3 suites.

General description: On a quiet
street in San Jose, Hotel Grano de
Oro is a true oasis, a sanctuary in
the heart of the city. Converted
from a Tropical Victorian mansion,
the hotel maintains the warmth
and comfort of a private home.
Hallways are lined with period
photographs, lush tropical flower
arrangements and luxurious
plants at every turn. The restaurant
Grano de Oro is one of San Jose’s
finest dining establishments,
frequented by locals and tourists
alike. Specialty cocktails, classically
presented dishes and delicious
desserts are served in the
charming ambiance of this
magnificent period home with an
elegant inner courtyard.

Facilities: Mini bars, in room
safes, cable tv, free wireless
internet, ceiling fans, room
service, gift shop, laundry and
dry cleaning service, currency
exchange, luggage storage,
tours and car rentals, 24 hour
secure parking.
Capitán Suizo                         www.hotelcapitansuizo.com

Tamarindo Beach
Rates: From $155 to $590

Number of Rooms:
22 spacious rooms, 7 bungalows,
one honeymoon bungalow and a
four bedroom suite.

General description: Located in a
privileged area outside of town, at
the end of the bay and DIRECTLY
on the beach of Tamarindo,
Capitán Suizo rests on one of the
most       beautiful     swimming
beaches of Costa Rica. Thanks to
a discreet elegance and a touch of
Swiss quality that blends with an
informal, joyful atmosphere, it is
the ideal oasis to relax and get
away from daily routines.
Some rooms have air conditioning,
other have ceiling fans; all have
balcony or terrace, telephone,
radio, refrigerator, coffee and tea
facilities, safe deposit box, hair
drier.

Facilities: beach front restaurant
and bar, spacious swimming pool,
exuberant tropical gardens,
fitness equipment in the garden,
spa, tour desk, gift shop, Internet
service, laundry service, and
equipment for sports and water
sports.
Villa Caletas                          www.villacaletas.com

Central Pacific Coast
Rates: From $159 to $520

Number of rooms:
52 spacious rooms & suites.

General description: Villa Caletas
is located on a rainforest hilltop,
nestled 1150 feet above the
Pacific Ocean in the Central
Pacific coast. A luxury boutique
hotel inspired by Tropical Victorian
Architecture with a touch of Neo
Classical influence shining like a
jewel, prized not only for its
location, design and décor, but
also for its outstanding facilities,
first class service and sustainable
philosophy. All rooms have air
conditioning, hair dryer, ceiling
fans, direct dial telephones with
multilingual voice messaging,
cable TV, safety deposit box,
minibar, coffee maker, cotton
bathrobes (in Suites).

Facilities: Two Restaurants
(Mirador & Amphitheatre), SPA,
Private beach, Pelícano Beachfront
Snack Bar, Infinity Swimming
Pool, Jacuzzi, Laundry Service,
Gym, Yoga, Pilates and Reiki,
Concierge Desk, Internet Service,
Meeting Rooms, Boutique and Gift
Shop.
Florblanca Resort                        www.florblanca.com

Santa Teresa Beach
Rates: From $350 to $950


Number of rooms:
9 villas, 1 honeymoon house, and
1 surf house.


General description: Located on
the southern tips of the Nicoya
Peninsula, Florblanca sits one of
the most beautiful beaches in
Costa Rica, playa Santa Teresa.
Our accommodations offer complete
privacy and luxury surrounded by
beautiful gardens and views of the
Pacific Ocean. All villas are only
steps away from the surf, open-air
dining, our new Spa Bambu, and
other amenities.


Facilities: Ocean facing yoga and
Pilates studio, Spa Bambu, free
snorkel gear and surf boards,
mountain bikes, beach cruisers,
Fitness Center, full menu of local
tours, gift shop, wireless internet,
AC in all villas, safes in all villas,
mini-bars, Nectar Restaurant.
Casa Turire                            www.hotelcasaturire.com

Turrialba
Rates: From $120 to $350

Number of rooms:
12 Standard rooms and 3 Suites y
1 Master Suite.

General description: Casa Turire
recalls the gracious charm of a
colonial plantation home. This
beautiful estate is enfolded by the
Angostura Lake with the imposing
presence of the Turrialba
Mountains forming a dramatic
backdrop.
A myriad of tours, nature hikes
and excursions abound. World-class
whitewater river rafting and
kayaking are just at the doorstep
and horseback riding, mountain
biking, trekking, and bird watching
are also available.
Casa Turire offers a charming
restaurant, elegantly Appointed
and serving a varied menu of
Costa Rica and international fare
for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Facilities: All rooms have direct-
dial telephones, safe deposit boxes,
and private bathrooms with hot
water, hair dryers, Direct TV,
ceiling fans and private balconies.
All Suites, besides the above
facilities, have air conditioning
as well as hydro massage shower
and Jacuzzi. Ideal for honeymoons
& weddings.
Peace Lodge                             www.waterfallgardens.com

Vara Blanca
Rates: From $275 to $435

Number of rooms:
8 standard rooms, 8 deluxe rooms
and 1 villa.

General description: When you
think about Costa Rica, you
probably imagine lush tropical
rainforest, flowing white rivers,
spectacular waterfalls, birds,
butterflies and flowers. At the
Peace Lodge, you will experience
all of that and more. Lodging
includes unlimited access to La
Paz Waterfall Gardens Nature
Park. Guests will enjoy canopy
tours, whitewater rafting, bird
watching, Poás Volcano, coffee
plantation & horseback riding.

Facilities: Waterfall Gardens
includes incredible waterfall
trails, butterfly observatory, bird
aviary, hummingbird garden,
serpentarium, ranarium, trout
lake, monkeys, wild cats, gift shop
and three restaurants. All hotel
rooms are equipped with two
Jacuzzis, private balconies, romantic
fireplaces, minibars, TVs, DVD
players and safes.
Arenas Del Mar                          www.arenasdelmar.com

Manuel Antonio
Rates: From $300 to $550

Number of rooms: 38.

General description: “Unique and
spectacular beach and nature
experiences combined with highest
levels of comfort and sustainability
in a local Costa Rican setting"
define the concept of Arenas Del
Mar. This Manuel Antonio resort
caters to tourists that are looking
for more than just another high
end resort experience.

Facilities: a luxurious spa located
below the main restaurant with
breathtaking views of Manuel
Antonio National Park and the
Pacific Ocean, a gift shop featuring
local art and souvenirs and a state
of the art business center near the
hotel lobby. All rooms are equipped
with ceiling fans, air conditioning,
cable television, high speed internet
access, mini-bar, safe deposit box,
coffee maker and irons. All guest
rooms offer spectacular views of
the Manuel Antonio National Park,
the Pacific Ocean and the tropical
rainforest.
Cuna del Angel                           www.cunadelangel.com

Dominical Beach
Rates: from $89 to $258

Number of rooms:
16 Angel Luxury Rooms & 9
Standard Jungle Rooms, 2 Villas.

General description: Cuna del
Angel (Cradle of Angel) with its
unique architecture is the result of
careful planning to create an
exclusive and cozy Boutique Hotel
in the midst of a lush tropical
forest with boosting wildlife right
in front of the hotel. Equipped with
A/C, ceiling fans, Sat TV and DVD,
safety box, minibar, coffeemaker,
hair dryer, telephone (Jungle
Rooms without DVD and Coffee-
maker).

Facilities: Our Gourmet Restaurant
“La Palapa”, the finest in the area,
and our luxury SPA, together with
Cuna’s Salon, are specialized in a
very personalized service to make
your stay a unique feeling home
experience.
Ideal for romantic weddings and
honeymoons and special for
adventurous guests: sport fishing
(2 own boats), diving, snorcheling,
horseback riding, canopy tours,
surfing, river rafting, quad tours,
climbing, wildlife and birdwatching...

Brochure - Small Distinctive Hotels 2010

  • 1.
    1 - GRANOde ORO 5 - CASA TURIRE San José Turrialba 2 - CAPITAN SUIZO 2 6 - PEACE LODGE Tamarindo Beach 6 Vara Blanca 5 1 3 - VILLA CALETAS 4 7 - ARENAS Del MAR 3 Central Pacific Coast 7 Manuel Antonio 8 4 - FLORBLANCA 8 -CUNA del ANGEL Santa Teresa Beach Dominical Beach © Design CARACTER S.A. Ph. +(506) 88 27 18 56 - caracterdesign@gmail.com - 03/2010 Information Office: Ph.: (506) 22 58 01 50 Fax: (506) 22 58 01 53 Info@distinctivehotels.com www.distinctivehotels.com Printed On Recycled Paper: Elementary chlorine free - Acid free - Long life ISO 9706 - Neutral pH.
  • 2.
    GRANO DE ORO CASA TURIRE San José Turrialba Ph.: (506) 22 55 33 22 Ph.: (506) 25 31 11 11 Fax: (506) 22 21 27 82 Fax: (506) 25 31 10 75 CASA TURIRE HOTEL - RESTAURANTE granoro@racsa.co.cr info@hotelcasaturire.com www.hotelgranodeoro.com www.hotelcasaturire.com CAPITAN SUIZO PEACE LODGE Tamarindo Beach Vara Blanca Ph.: (506) 26 53 00 75 Ph.: (506) 24 82 21 00 Fax (506) 26 53 02 92 Fax (506) 24 82 10 94 info@hotelcapitansuizo.com peacelodgereservations@waterfallgardens.com www.hotelcapitansuizo.com www.waterfallgardens.com VILLA CALETAS ARENAS DEL MAR Central Pacific Coast Manuel Antonio Ph.: (506) 26 30 30 00 Ph.: (506) 27 77 27 77 HOTEL - RESTAURANT Fax (506) 26 37 04 04 Fax (506) 27 77 62 81 BAR - AMPHITHEATER reservations@villacaletas.com info@arenasdelmar.com www.villacaletas.com www.arenasdelmar.com FLORBLANCA CUNA DEL ANGEL Santa Teresa Beach Dominical Beach Ph.: (506) 26 40 02 32 Ph.: (506) 27 87 80 12 Fax (506) 26 40 02 26 Fax (506) 27 87 80 12 info@florblanca.com info@cunadelangel.com www.florblanca.com www.cunadelangel.com
  • 3.
    Grano de Oro www.hotelgranodeoro.com San José Rates: From $123 to $325 Number of rooms: 37 rooms and 3 suites. General description: On a quiet street in San Jose, Hotel Grano de Oro is a true oasis, a sanctuary in the heart of the city. Converted from a Tropical Victorian mansion, the hotel maintains the warmth and comfort of a private home. Hallways are lined with period photographs, lush tropical flower arrangements and luxurious plants at every turn. The restaurant Grano de Oro is one of San Jose’s finest dining establishments, frequented by locals and tourists alike. Specialty cocktails, classically presented dishes and delicious desserts are served in the charming ambiance of this magnificent period home with an elegant inner courtyard. Facilities: Mini bars, in room safes, cable tv, free wireless internet, ceiling fans, room service, gift shop, laundry and dry cleaning service, currency exchange, luggage storage, tours and car rentals, 24 hour secure parking.
  • 4.
    Capitán Suizo www.hotelcapitansuizo.com Tamarindo Beach Rates: From $155 to $590 Number of Rooms: 22 spacious rooms, 7 bungalows, one honeymoon bungalow and a four bedroom suite. General description: Located in a privileged area outside of town, at the end of the bay and DIRECTLY on the beach of Tamarindo, Capitán Suizo rests on one of the most beautiful swimming beaches of Costa Rica. Thanks to a discreet elegance and a touch of Swiss quality that blends with an informal, joyful atmosphere, it is the ideal oasis to relax and get away from daily routines. Some rooms have air conditioning, other have ceiling fans; all have balcony or terrace, telephone, radio, refrigerator, coffee and tea facilities, safe deposit box, hair drier. Facilities: beach front restaurant and bar, spacious swimming pool, exuberant tropical gardens, fitness equipment in the garden, spa, tour desk, gift shop, Internet service, laundry service, and equipment for sports and water sports.
  • 5.
    Villa Caletas www.villacaletas.com Central Pacific Coast Rates: From $159 to $520 Number of rooms: 52 spacious rooms & suites. General description: Villa Caletas is located on a rainforest hilltop, nestled 1150 feet above the Pacific Ocean in the Central Pacific coast. A luxury boutique hotel inspired by Tropical Victorian Architecture with a touch of Neo Classical influence shining like a jewel, prized not only for its location, design and décor, but also for its outstanding facilities, first class service and sustainable philosophy. All rooms have air conditioning, hair dryer, ceiling fans, direct dial telephones with multilingual voice messaging, cable TV, safety deposit box, minibar, coffee maker, cotton bathrobes (in Suites). Facilities: Two Restaurants (Mirador & Amphitheatre), SPA, Private beach, Pelícano Beachfront Snack Bar, Infinity Swimming Pool, Jacuzzi, Laundry Service, Gym, Yoga, Pilates and Reiki, Concierge Desk, Internet Service, Meeting Rooms, Boutique and Gift Shop.
  • 6.
    Florblanca Resort www.florblanca.com Santa Teresa Beach Rates: From $350 to $950 Number of rooms: 9 villas, 1 honeymoon house, and 1 surf house. General description: Located on the southern tips of the Nicoya Peninsula, Florblanca sits one of the most beautiful beaches in Costa Rica, playa Santa Teresa. Our accommodations offer complete privacy and luxury surrounded by beautiful gardens and views of the Pacific Ocean. All villas are only steps away from the surf, open-air dining, our new Spa Bambu, and other amenities. Facilities: Ocean facing yoga and Pilates studio, Spa Bambu, free snorkel gear and surf boards, mountain bikes, beach cruisers, Fitness Center, full menu of local tours, gift shop, wireless internet, AC in all villas, safes in all villas, mini-bars, Nectar Restaurant.
  • 7.
    Casa Turire www.hotelcasaturire.com Turrialba Rates: From $120 to $350 Number of rooms: 12 Standard rooms and 3 Suites y 1 Master Suite. General description: Casa Turire recalls the gracious charm of a colonial plantation home. This beautiful estate is enfolded by the Angostura Lake with the imposing presence of the Turrialba Mountains forming a dramatic backdrop. A myriad of tours, nature hikes and excursions abound. World-class whitewater river rafting and kayaking are just at the doorstep and horseback riding, mountain biking, trekking, and bird watching are also available. Casa Turire offers a charming restaurant, elegantly Appointed and serving a varied menu of Costa Rica and international fare for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Facilities: All rooms have direct- dial telephones, safe deposit boxes, and private bathrooms with hot water, hair dryers, Direct TV, ceiling fans and private balconies. All Suites, besides the above facilities, have air conditioning as well as hydro massage shower and Jacuzzi. Ideal for honeymoons & weddings.
  • 8.
    Peace Lodge www.waterfallgardens.com Vara Blanca Rates: From $275 to $435 Number of rooms: 8 standard rooms, 8 deluxe rooms and 1 villa. General description: When you think about Costa Rica, you probably imagine lush tropical rainforest, flowing white rivers, spectacular waterfalls, birds, butterflies and flowers. At the Peace Lodge, you will experience all of that and more. Lodging includes unlimited access to La Paz Waterfall Gardens Nature Park. Guests will enjoy canopy tours, whitewater rafting, bird watching, Poás Volcano, coffee plantation & horseback riding. Facilities: Waterfall Gardens includes incredible waterfall trails, butterfly observatory, bird aviary, hummingbird garden, serpentarium, ranarium, trout lake, monkeys, wild cats, gift shop and three restaurants. All hotel rooms are equipped with two Jacuzzis, private balconies, romantic fireplaces, minibars, TVs, DVD players and safes.
  • 9.
    Arenas Del Mar www.arenasdelmar.com Manuel Antonio Rates: From $300 to $550 Number of rooms: 38. General description: “Unique and spectacular beach and nature experiences combined with highest levels of comfort and sustainability in a local Costa Rican setting" define the concept of Arenas Del Mar. This Manuel Antonio resort caters to tourists that are looking for more than just another high end resort experience. Facilities: a luxurious spa located below the main restaurant with breathtaking views of Manuel Antonio National Park and the Pacific Ocean, a gift shop featuring local art and souvenirs and a state of the art business center near the hotel lobby. All rooms are equipped with ceiling fans, air conditioning, cable television, high speed internet access, mini-bar, safe deposit box, coffee maker and irons. All guest rooms offer spectacular views of the Manuel Antonio National Park, the Pacific Ocean and the tropical rainforest.
  • 10.
    Cuna del Angel www.cunadelangel.com Dominical Beach Rates: from $89 to $258 Number of rooms: 16 Angel Luxury Rooms & 9 Standard Jungle Rooms, 2 Villas. General description: Cuna del Angel (Cradle of Angel) with its unique architecture is the result of careful planning to create an exclusive and cozy Boutique Hotel in the midst of a lush tropical forest with boosting wildlife right in front of the hotel. Equipped with A/C, ceiling fans, Sat TV and DVD, safety box, minibar, coffeemaker, hair dryer, telephone (Jungle Rooms without DVD and Coffee- maker). Facilities: Our Gourmet Restaurant “La Palapa”, the finest in the area, and our luxury SPA, together with Cuna’s Salon, are specialized in a very personalized service to make your stay a unique feeling home experience. Ideal for romantic weddings and honeymoons and special for adventurous guests: sport fishing (2 own boats), diving, snorcheling, horseback riding, canopy tours, surfing, river rafting, quad tours, climbing, wildlife and birdwatching...