Hotel Alta Las PalomasvsCopa de Arbol Beach and Rainforest Resort
Both properties are endorsed by writers. Overall, Copa de Arbol Beach and Rainforest Resort scores significantly higher than Hotel Alta Las Palomas. Copa de Arbol Beach and Rainforest Resort has a TripExpert Score of 87 with approval from 4 sources like Travel + Leisure, Jetsetter and Lonely Planet.
Hotel Alta Las Palomas
Alto de las Palomas, Escazu, Costa Rica
From $140/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
The Telegraph
8.0
"Hotel Alta Las Palomas looks like something out of Provence with its terracotta roof tiles, arching doorways and sweeping vistas of grassy hillsides." Full review
Jetsetter
"City living meets mountainside retreat, with old-school style and drop-dead views of bustling San José." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The Spanish colonial buildings of the Alta Hotel cascade down a lush hillside above San José, coming to rest at the deck of a brilliant blue, glass-tiled oval pool." Full review
Fodor's
"The view from this hotel perched on a hillside above Santa Ana is impressive, but so is the building itself with its blend of colonial and modern style—think archways, hardwoods, and leather" Full review
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Guest rooms are spacious, with handcrafted furniture and bathrooms with hand-painted tiles; ask for one on the fourth or fifth floor to take advantage of the view.
Lonely Planet
"This graceful Mediterranean-style villa has 23 whitewashed rooms decked out in terracotta tiles, contemporary wood furnishings and expansive bathrooms equipped with hair dryers and robes" Full review
Copa de Arbol Beach and Rainforest Resort
Drake Bay 60101, Costa Rica
From $770/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"These 10 hillside cabinas are gorgeously outfitted inside – built with sustainably grown wood and recycled materials, and each with private terrace." Full review
Fodor's
"The newest kid on the beach block, Copa de Arbol is ultraluxurious, ultracool (comes with air-conditioning), ultraexpensive, and idyllically sited between crashing ocean surf and dense jungle." Full review
Jetsetter
"Remote beachfront rainforest resort near Costa Rica’s Drake Bay, with personalized service, a cascading infinity pool and a rustic, eco-friendly vibe." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"For more adventurous couples, there’s nothing hotter than a stay on the jungle beach of Drake Bay at the flashy new Copa de Arbol." Full review