Costa Rica
Central America · Costa Rica
Best Months
Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
Rec. Nights
7 nights
Airports
LIR (Daniel Oduber Quiros International), SJO (Juan Santamaria International)
Avg. Cash
$99 - $2,728/night
Best Value
2.6¢via Hyatt
Overview
Costa Rica fits active volcanoes, cloud forests, Pacific surf breaks, and Caribbean beaches into a single destination. The Guanacaste coast offers dry-season sunshine while the Osa Peninsula delivers raw nature experiences.
The Andaz Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo is one of the most celebrated Hyatt redemptions in the Americas. The JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort is a top-tier Marriott option.
Even the most high-end resorts pride themselves on sustainable practices — you might spot howler monkeys from your infinity pool or watch sea turtles nest near your cabana.
Cash vs Points
Hotels in Costa Rica range from $99 to $2728 per night. Points redemptions offer 2.62+ cents per point value.
Points Hotel Recommendations
13 properties in Costa Rica bookable with points, sorted by value
| Hotel | Program | Check-in | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Hyatt Place San Jose/Pinares | Hyatt | 5,060 | $132 | 2.6¢ | ||
Andaz Peninsula Papagayo Resort, Costa Rica | Hyatt | 43,701 | $733 | 1.7¢ | ||
Secrets Papagayo Costa Rica | Hyatt | 53,414 | $884 | 1.6¢ | ||
Residence Inn by Marriott San Jose Escazu | Marriott | 26,894 | $253 | 0.9¢ | ||
Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Escazu | Marriott | 16,560 | $149 | 0.9¢ | ||
Residence Inn by Marriott San Jose Alajuela el Coyol | Marriott | 20,328 | $179 | 0.9¢ | ||
Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique | Hilton | 128,633 | $1,003 | 0.8¢ | ||
Wyndham Garden San Jose Escazu | Wyndham | 15,000 | $116 | 0.8¢ | ||
Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center | Wyndham | 15,000 | $102 | 0.7¢ | ||
Los Altos Resort, an SLH Hotel | Hilton | 144,011 | $783 | 0.5¢ | ||
Holiday Inn San Jose La Sabana | IHG | 30,605 | $161 | 0.5¢ | ||
Crowne Plaza San Jose La Sabana | IHG | 30,719 | $155 | 0.5¢ | ||
Hilton Garden Inn Guanacaste Airport | Hilton | 35,000 | $143 | 0.4¢ |
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Transfer Points Strategy
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Best Value
If you have Points:
Hyatt Place San Jose/Pinares
Cost5,060 pts/night × 7n = 35,420 Hyatt
Value$924 ÷ 35,420 pts= 2.6¢
Transfer time: Instant
If you have Marriott Bonvoy Points:
Residence Inn by Marriott San Jose Escazu
Cost26,894 pts/night × 7n = 188,258 Marriott
Value$1,771 ÷ 188,258 pts= 0.9¢
Transfer time: Instant
If you have Hilton Honors Points:
Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique
Cost128,633 pts/night × 7n = 900,431 Hilton
Value$7,021 ÷ 900,431 pts= 0.8¢
Transfer time: Instant
If you have Points:
Wyndham Garden San Jose Escazu
Cost15,000 pts/night × 7n = 105,000 Wyndham
Value$812 ÷ 105,000 pts= 0.8¢
Transfer time: Instant
If you have IHG One Rewards Points:
Holiday Inn San Jose La Sabana
Cost30,605 pts/night × 7n = 214,235 IHG
Value$1,127 ÷ 214,235 pts= 0.5¢
Transfer time: Instant
Travel Tips
Best Time to Visit
Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
Getting There
LIR (Daniel Oduber Quiros International), SJO (Juan Santamaria International)
Visa & Entry
Check your country's requirements
Budget
From $99/night
Packing Essentials
Pack for the climate
Cultural Tips
Respect local customs
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