Golden Pineapple Villas-Adults Only

This amazing rainforest sanctuary retreat above the little town of Uvita was just remarkable. We’ve stayed at many special places all around the globe and this is our number one favorite to-date. We read earlier reviews about people who stayed and didn’t venture out from their villa, which we couldn’t understand until we got there. We did explore CR each day and found this quiet location to be perfectly located near all the adventures we were seeking: waterfalls, snorkeling, hiking, beaches, national parks, and more. The service at Golden Pineapple is astounding —- welcoming, gracious and authentic. We felt genuinely cared for, and each morning at breakfast, staff helped us curate our experiences for the day - we learned about many places we wouldn’t have found on our own. The restaurant is top notch - unexpected for us foodies, given the relatively small number of guests. We had breakfast and dinner here nearly every one of our 5-day stay, and the poolside vibe is just perfection. Vegan? They got you covered with a dedicated menu. We felt spoiled! Housekeeping was immaculate and invisible. Amenities were great! We are nespresso ******* at home and we’re very pleasantly surprised by the expresso machines in the room. Lots of options for snacks/drinks to purchase in the room, also super convenient. We took a dip in our private plunge pool every early evening and relaxed for what we called “the 5pm show” of birds - toucans, macaws, and so many more that we couldn’t identify. The coatis also made a few appearances in the tree just outside our bedroom, foraging for breakfast. I’m sure they’re the CR equivalent of squirrels but we just loved them. One of the reasons we chose CR was for the promise of wildlife, and couldn’t believe how much of it we saw right outside our bedroom window. Sunsets are world class, views of the ocean also stunning. Can’t give high enough praise for the culture that’s been created at this very special place. You do have to work hard to make it up and down “the mountain” and it’s worth every 4x4 moment. If it’s not already, this will be one of those places that books up for many months in advance, it’s that amazing.

We just left the Golden Pineapple and were blown away by the beauty and service we received. The trip up to the mountain doesn’t prepare you for the beauty of the views when you arrive. The location takes your breath away and the rooms are so modern,clean and fully stocked with everything we needed. The complimentary breakfast was delicious and dinners were even better. The chef does an amazing job. Shout out to the best team of Paolo, Leo, and Merlin who met every one of our needs as well as kept us entertained with their friendliness and kindness. This place exceeded our expectations and would recommend for anyone who wants to relax and enjoy this beautiful country. The main pool and restaurant area was great and our private plunge pool was awesome! I don’t have any negative comments or suggestions to make this stay better. Thank you Golden Pineapple team!!

Easily one of the best places I've ever stayed. The staff were amazing, the property is beautiful, the food is fantastic, and the rooms are clean and secure. The views from the property are phenomenal. The town nearby is small and quite, but has plenty of options for light shopping, good dining and drinks as well.