Hotel Punta Islita gazes upon a secluded beach cove along Guanacaste's open-ocean coastline surrounded by exuberant tropical forest and colorful communities, in a land of spellbinding beauty. This is a place where nature thrives, time stops, and the mind, body and spirit are freed.

Upscale travelers will find a premium vacation destination resort to enjoy cultural authenticity, fun eco-adventures, sustainable luxury, and Costa Rica's signature friendship and peaceful hospitality.

Condé Nast Traveler Magazine
Readers’ Choice (2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006)
Gold List (2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006)
Travel+Leisure Magazine
Best 100 Hotels in the World (2008)
Best 500 Hotels in the World (2010, 2009, 2007)
Trip Advisor Reader’s Choice: Best Luxury- Central & South America (2009)
Costa Rican Tourism Ministry's Certification of Sustainable Tourism (CST)
Five-Leaf Maximum Sustainability Rating (2011)
HSMAI/National Geographic Traveler Gold Adrian Award Leader in Sustainable Tourism (2011)
Virgin Holidays Responsible Tourism Awards
Best Accommodation for Local Communities (2010)
Costa Rican-American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham)
Grand Award Best Contribution to the Community (2010)
Mexican Philanthropy Institute (CEMEFI)
Best Practice Corporate Social Responsibility in Latin America (2009)
Condé Nast Johansens
Most Excellent Eco Resort (2009)
World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC)
Investor in People- Tourism for Tomorrow Awards (2006)
Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH)
Caring Luxury Award (2005)
Costa Rican Government's Ombudsman Quality of Life Award (2005)

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