Hotel Aguas Claras Member of the Cayuga Collection

We spent the best 4 night stay at Hotel Aguas Claras! When we decided to book our trip to Costa Rica, we looked for a place that could provide a low-key, no rush, natural/scenic surrounding while still getting great comfort, food and service. Aguas Claras provided just that and definitely much more! The service was impeccable but yet friendly and casual! The grounds and our room were clean and very well tended to - housekeeping and the ground keepers do a fabulous job. We had all of our breakfasts (Gallo Pinto is delicious) and dinners at Papaya and the food was just excellent all around. We especially enjoyed the barbecue on Friday night... sooo good. The whole restaurant area is very welcoming with couches and sitting areas everywhere. You could easily spend the whole day there sipping a cocktail or a coconut water and reading a book poolside losing track of time. We also enjoyed the Dalime bar by the beach, so convenient and a very short walk from the hotel. The lunch menu at Dalime is great too - we really enjoyed the ceviche! **** Our stay would NOT have been the same without the big smiles and friendliness of the wait staff - Especially Frayman, Arriett, and Michael!! It was great seeing your smiles every day! Danya was awesome too and introduced us to the Chiliguaro on our last night!!! You guys are the absolute best and you TRULY made our stay in Costa Rica extra special. **** We rarely visit the same location twice (there is so much to see in the world)... but we might very well make an exception for this one :)

Just spent the most enjoyable few days at the beautiful Aquas Claras in Puerto Viejo. The town is great fun and the hotel is a perfect spot to get to know the area from. The rooms are so well appointed and incredibly comfortable. There are so many beautiful handmade, artisanal features that lend the hotel a genuinely unique and authentic feel. The staff are super friendly. Couldn’t have spent a better holiday.

We spent our first two nights in Costa Rica here. The hotel is beautiful and the garden is very beautiful and very well taken care of. There are monkeys in the trees. Location is great. It’s very near to all the activities, but still very peaceful and quiet. Breakfast was very nice. You can use bikes from the hotel, but unfortunately they were not available when we got there.

Beautiful setting in a lush jungle garden visited my all the wild animals of the area (howler monkeys, sloths, agoutis, raccoons, birds, hummingbirds, iguanas, frogs… right on your doorsteps). The one-room bungalows feature a roomy bedroom with A/C and outdoor kitchenette, sitting area and bathroom. It was fun to take our shower outside with the sound of nature all around us. Access to the beach is super easy and secluded. My son had fun playing in the waves which are usually mild but can become stronger depending on the weather. The main restaurant and the beach restaurant offer good quality local food and the staff is absolutely amazing. Dania, Jefferson and Michael, in particular, went out of their way to make sure we were always comfortable and not wanting for anything. There are plenty of coconuts to order « agua de coco » everyday, which is very refreshing. The Ghandi pavilion is a nice touch with complimentary yoga some mornings that left me refreshed and energized. It is fairly easy to go in town by the bikes offered at the reception or by calling a Tuk Tuk. The Jaguar Rescue Center is within walking distance, so are some bakeries, utility stores and restaurants. We loved our stay at Aguas Claras and were very sad to leave.

Really outstanding in every way. From the shabby chic plantation style rooms and reception to the boho styled pool area. The staff are warm and friendly, yet attentive. No tip chasing here. The beach club area is a sheltered glove, it’s curated but not noticeably contrived. The swimming in the sea is safe with a reef providing protection. I also really liked the hotel restaurant papaya. Felt like a private villa.