Punta Islita, Autograph Collection

Celebrating our 10-year anniversary in Costa Rica was an unforgettable blessing, and staying at Hotel Punta Islita made it truly magical. From the moment we arrived, we were greeted with warm smiles, “Pura Vida,” and an incredible level of care. The entire staff treats every guest with love and attention, going above and beyond to ensure your stay is comfortable and memorable. You even get the chance to meet the hotel manager and chef, who, like everyone else, are friendly and focused on making sure you have the best time possible. The hotel offers transportation to and from the airport, making travel stress-free, and a shuttle to the beach and the charming town of Islita ensures you can explore with ease. The beach is clean, stunning, and perfect for relaxation or adventure. Whether you want to sit back and enjoy a delicious drink while listening to the waves or dive into a wide range of activities, there’s something for everyone. The hotel provides incredible cultural experiences and fun activities, including ATV rides, turtle-watching, and more. You’ll be completely immersed in the beauty of Costa Rica’s nature. For relaxation, the spa is fantastic, with skilled massage therapists who will leave you feeling refreshed and pampered. Every aspect of this place feels safe and welcoming, from the lush surroundings to the friendly staff. And the food? Absolutely incredible! Every meal is fresh, authentic, and mouthwatering—worth every bite (even if it means gaining a few pounds). Whether you want an adventure-filled trip or a peaceful retreat by the beach, Hotel Punta Islita has it all. I highly recommend booking a trip to Costa Rica and staying here. It’s an experience you’ll never forget, and I’m already counting down the days until I can go back!

I stayed here and was so disappointed on how they do not respect the environment around them, its clear how all they care about is profit and not the well being of the guanacaste community, if you want to be a responsible tourist do not come here!!! also the roads are terrible. Also i just saw on the news that they sued an influencer for taking about their irrrsponsable ways of maintaining this hotel. how shameful

Forest loss and legal pressure on those protecting it-some stories don't make it to the brochure. Look deeper before you book.

Awful installations, service and location, the place and business promotes a fake compromise with the environment while actually destroying and disrespecting it. Fake advertising and high prices for what is actually offered. Lack of values and morality reflected on the location of the hotel and its management.

This hotel is destroying Costa Rica’s natural ecosystem to build luxury villas that benefit no one but tourists. It fuels gentrification, disrespects local communities, and erases the country’s true essence. On top of that, the service is terrible — slow, disorganized, and unwelcoming. Nothing about this place reflects “pura vida.” Avoid it.

Punta Islita is a beautiful hotel perched up on large hill overlooking the ocean. There’s a lot of activities offered by the hotel which makes up for being in a secluded area. Unfortunately we didn’t see the wildlife we expected which were monkeys, the place was still teeming with many birds. The hotel did end up reversing a suite upgrade last minute on us and didn’t really make up for it in anyway which is disappointing and hardly acknowledged the problem. Also the rooms need a refresh as they are outdated for this price class of a hotel.