Welcome to CentralAmerica.Com’s Gold Section. Over the last several years more and more luxury accommodations and services have become available to those visiting Costa Rica. In this section we pull together all the higher end elements available for those who are looking for luxury. We have listed some of the fancier accommodations both large resorts and small boutique hotels, some transportation options and some custom packages making use of both. There are an abundance of mid-range well run hotels available on our regular hotel menu. This listing has some of the higher end resorts and in a few cases particular room categories in other hotels.

LUXURY ACCOMMODATIONS

San Jose and Surrounding Area
Finca Rosa Blanca	2005 Grand Award - Andrew Harper's Hideaway Report. Situated above the beautiful Central Valley the Inn offers spectacular views of volcanoes, cloud forests and coffee plantations.		Peace Lodge	Located on the grounds of La Paz Waterfall Gardens the rooms are beautiful and overlook the rainforest. On the grounds are waterfalls, a butterfly enclosure, and an orchid garden.
Marriott	Conveniently located near the airport, the Costa Rica Marriott features a colonial hacienda set on a 30 acre coffee plantation, decorated with antiques for an elegant and relaxed atmosphere.		Xandari Resort & Spa	Xandari’s Spa Village is inspired by the vision of healing, beauty & inner peace. Our way is to guide, as well as to treat.
Volcan Arenal Area
Tabacón Resort & Spa	A three-time World Travel Awards recipient and three-leaf Sustainable Tourism Certificate holder, the 114-room property offers luxurious accommodations and friendly service in a quaint tropical environment.		Arenal Kioro	The hotel is located on a knoll very close to the base of the volcano. The rooms offer a specular view when the volcano is showing off.
North Pacific Coast
Paradisus Playa Conchal	This is the only all inclusive resort in our Gold Selection. It is a large destination resort and is very popular with visitors to our regular web site. In this section we offer the "Royal Service Suites".		Florblanca Resort	Hotel Florblanca was designed for low impact, privacy and exclusivity... 10 extravagant villas on 6 acres of white sand beach.
Hotel Punta Islita	Hotel Punta Islita is an intimate property with only 45 air-conditioned rooms and three villas. The spacious Junior Suites have an inspiring ocean view and every Casita Suite has a private plunge pool.		Four Seasons	Four Seasons creates an ambience of simple luxury in this pristine natural setting. With two unspoiled beaches, an indigenous spa, championship golf and the magic of the tropical dry forest.
Central Pacific Coast - Jacó Area
Caleta's Zephyr Palace	Overlooking the Pacific Ocean from a 1200 foot cliff, this is a new high-end addition to the famous Hotel Villa Caletas.		Los Sueños Marriott	Los Sueños Marriott Ocean and Golf Resort has been designed and built to the highest international standards. It features an 18-hole championship Golf Course, designed by Ted Robinson
Macaw’s Ocean Club	A 24 unit beach front development in Jaco Beach		Los Sueños Resort Community	These beautiful condos and private homes are located next to the Marriott Hotel and are a good option for small groups or families. They are also perfect for golfers and sport fishermen.
Central Pacific Coast - Manuel Antonio Area
Buena Vista Villas	Located in Manuel Antonio these 1 and 2 bedroom villas feature spectacular ocean views.		Hotel & Reserve Gaia	A member of "Small Luxury Hotels of the World", this luxury resort hotel is chic and imaginative. A unique property for the Manuel Antonio area.
Issimo Suites & Spa	Nestled in a pristine snorkeling cove, this Manuel Antonio hotel invites you to enjoy the beautiful scenery of Costa Rica's Pacific Coast, with world class accommodations and the highest quality service.		La Mansion Inn	La Mansion Inn is a small boutique hotel that satisfies the most discriminating taste. The Inn offers spacious, yet intimate areas for dining and relaxing.
Arenas del Mar	Unique and spectacular beach and nature experiences combined with highest levels of comfort and sustainability in a local Costa Rican setting
South Pacific Coast - Osa Peninsula Area
Lapa Rios	Overlooks the pristine point where the Golfo Dulce meets the wild Pacific Ocean, making it the destination that matches every one's idea of paradise.
LUXURY TRANSPORTATION
Car Rental	We feature two of the best model rent-a-cars in Costa Rica. Pick-up and drop-off service is avaailable in San Jose and around the country		Private Transfers	Relax and travel in style and comfort with professional private transfers. A great way to see some of our beautiful countryside without doing the driving.
Airplane Charters	Don't want to drive and domestic flight schedules don't fit your travel plans. Reasonably priced charter flights could be the answer.		Helicopter Charters	Two to six passengers can travel in style to destinations around Costa Rica.
LUXURY TOURS
5 Star VIP Tour	A first class tour starting and ending at the beautiful Peace Lodge and including Arenal Volcano and a Pacific Beach stay.		Pacific Double	Includes stays in San Jose, and at two different beach resorts, one in Manuel Antonio and the other at Playa Conchal. Transfers between locations are on charter air flights. Day tours are included in each area.