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Esh Hotel and Spa

Property class: 4.5

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
$277 nightly
The current price is $305 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 6 - Nov 7

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Provincia de Guanacaste, Nosara, Guanacaste, 50206
  • Place, Safari Surf School
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Frog Pad
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Guiones Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Tamarindo (TNO)
    ‪121 min drive‬

Room options

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A modern bedroom with a large bed, a green throw blanket, and a black abstract painting on the wall.

Suite (Canopy)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Villa, 1 Bedroom (Private Plunge Pool)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A bedroom with a large window, a bed, and a view of greenery outside.

Suite (Selva)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A modern living room with a sofa, a dining table, and a kitchen area.

Villa, 1 Bedroom (Exterior Bathtub)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Nosara

When you stay at Esh Hotel and Spa in Nosara, you'll be in the mountains, within a 5-minute drive of Frog Pad and Safari Surf School. .This luxury hotel is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Guiones Beach and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Playa Pelada.

What's nearby

  • Safari Surf School - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Frog Pad - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Guiones Beach - 16 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Nosara Spanish Institute - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Playa Pelada - 8 min drive - 2.9 miles

Getting around

  • Nosara (NOB) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Olga's Bar & Restaurante - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sunrise Coffee - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪La Luna - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Posada Margherita - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Orgánico Bakery - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Esh Hotel and Spa

Esh Hotel and Spa offers 29 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and espresso makers. Accommodations offer separate dining areas and include dining tables. Tempur-Pedic beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. This Nosara hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices).

Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. In-room massages, hypo-allergenic bedding, and irons/ironing boards can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

3 outdoor swimming pools are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.
Make yourself at home in one of the 29 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and espresso makers. Your Tempur-Pedic bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms have hair dryers and bathrobes.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or enjoy recreation amenities such as cooking classes. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a picnic area. Getting to the surf and sand is a breeze with the complimentary beach shuttle.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers room service (during limited hours). Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include multilingual staff, luggage storage, and coffee/tea in a common area. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Esh Hotel and Spa has a restaurant on site.
Late night fare is available from room service (during limited hours).

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free area shuttle up to 2 km
  • Free beach shuttle
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Cooking classes
  • Surf lessons
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Dining table
  • Free area shuttle
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in public areas

More

  • 10 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2024
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dining table
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Late-night room service
  • Meal delivery service
  • Minibar
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from October 4 2026 to October 15 2026 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet (varies based on length of stay), plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 50
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 407 per vehicle (roundtrip, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet (varies based on length of stay) plus USD 50 one-time cleaning fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Esh Hotel Spa
Esh Hotel Hotel
Esh Hotel Nosara
Esh Hotel Adults Only
Esh Hotel Hotel Nosara
Esh Hotel Spa Adults Only

Esh Hotel and Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 87 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 87 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 87 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 87 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 87 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing property, very clean, great staff
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Our stay at Esh was nothing short of amazing! Not only was the hotel beautiful and serene, the staff were very attentive, friendly and helpful. Their exceptional service and hospitality made our stay unforgettable.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful quiet hotel.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The property is breathtaking and very serene. There are so many great options in Nosara, however Esh is the perfect home base. Away from the beach hussle, but still very accessible. The complimentary yoga in the morning is a perfect to start the day. The restaurant is delicious and caters to all. The rooms are gorgeous and the beds are so so comfortable. Esh is a very special place, I highly recommend it.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Pool and staff are amazing!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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6/10 Okay

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This is a great hotel to stay in if you just want to lie around in the sun but not eat
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

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Breakfast was fresh, coffee great, staff friendly and efficient
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nicest place I've ever stayed
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing!!! Lovely setting, staff was great, food was wonderful. Breakfast and yoga included. Romantic getaway
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Highly friendly staff, very beautiful and well-maintained facilities, delicious food as well as yoga in the morning — all in all, a wonderful stay. Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff are exquisite and very helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful and peaceful
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Perfect service! Food is delicious. Highly recommend this place.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent! Beautiful premises. Loved the pool and dining areas. The staff may have been the most accommodating staff I have encountered, no joke. Big shout out to Leia as well for her help making my Live Stream happen. Wow!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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For the money, ESH is a great deal. Very upscale, quiet, and the entire staff will accommodate every need or request at all times. It’s not on the coast, but rather up the hill about 5 minutes from town and the beach. Town is a happening place whereas ESH is simply peaceful. Best of both worlds.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Perfection! The pools, rooms , breakfast staff!! 5 star all the way
Entrance
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Loved our time at Esh! The staff was very attentive and kind. 10/10 recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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A must stay in Costa Rica! One of the most tranquil, romantic, and beautiful places we’ve ever stayed! The personal and small touches made all the difference! This is a boutique hotel where the staff all truly care for guests and one another. Valery, Fiorella, Issabella, and all the ESH staff were so lovely and welcoming. Danny, Francisco, Froylan, and all the staff at Almar were amazing, and the food and cocktails were terrific! The rooms are all private and have amazing amenities. It is close to Guiones and they offer shuttle service to all the local locations. Further, they provided many food and activity recommendations off site. Overall, it was the highlight of our trip, and will be recommending ESH to anyone who plans to travel to Costa Rica! Pure Vida!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This is arguably THE nicest place I have ever stayed! Beautiful rooms, premises, pool - completely POSH! The staff was amazing- catering to every need! By far THE best place to stay when exploring Nosara!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Loved this place. Wish them much success!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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I really enjoyed my stay here. The rooms and property are absolutely beautiful. The amenities are top notch and the staff are very friendly and helpful. The breakfast is very good highly suggest the typical Costa Rican breakfast. My only note would be that I wouldn’t eat dinner there. It was overpriced for what you got. The tuna was poorly cooked and the octopus was chewy. I really enjoyed the burger, poke bowl, and mocktails they had. Overall it has a Michelin key for a reason and you will reach a level of relaxation you only hope to achieve at other hotels.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

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Room was really beautifully designed. When you walked in it had the most amazing smell. The bed was huge, with super soft and crisp white sheets, ac was quiet. We had the best sleep of our lives here! Staff was super welcoming. The grounds were lush green and the overall vibe here was relaxing, which is what we were looking for.
The room had some really great features, like a big window and a balcony
Cute lights that cast a really cool design onto the ceiling when lit and put in motion
Breakfasts were on the smaller side, but after a few days I realized the portions were actually ok. I wished I knew I could order 2 items from the menu from the start
If I would improve anything, it would be the size of the bread - it was cut beautifully into smaller rectangles leaving me wanting the rest of it. Every morning, I would be like… where is tge rest of this delicious bread slice? !
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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We extended our stay by a few days because we absolutely love the vibrant culture and atmosphere here! We started our day with a wonderful yoga session, followed by exceptional service at the restaurant. We will definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great hotel, amazing staff and management, really good and groundling energy that match to the hotel name. Definitely will go back next trip to Nosara. They recognize you by the name and very warm hospitality.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Esh was a really lovely place to spend my time in Nosara. The staff were beyond friendly and courteous, making me feel super welcome and taken care of. The rooms and design of the resort are beautiful, and the way they preserved the jungle and built around it creates a really beautiful and peaceful space. I will definitely be back again. Thank you so much to everyone at Esh for making my stay so lovely.
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2025