Kura Boutique Hotel Member of the Cayuga Collection

Location: Uvita de Osa, Bahía Ballena, Costa Rica, Uvita, cr

Star Rating: 5 Stars

Property Type: Hotels

About this Property

Policies

Check-in: 02:00 PM - 08:00 PM

Check-out: 11:00 AM

Amenities & Facilities

• Health or beauty spa nearby
• Free beach shuttle
• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
• Parking
• Non-smoking rooms
• Air conditioning
• Swimming pool
• Restaurant
• Room service
• Terrace
• Express check-in/check-out
• Safety deposit box
• Fax/photocopying
• Tour desk
• Soundproof rooms
• Facilities for disabled guests
• Ironing service
• Car hire
• Massage services
• Packed lunches
• Currency exchange
• Non-smoking throughout
• Private check-in/check-out
• Shuttle service (additional charge)
• Concierge service
• Wheelchair accessible
• Allergy-free room
• Adult only
• Lower bathroom sink
• Salt-water pool
• Outdoor furniture
• Fruits
• Shallow end
• Spa/wellness center services
• Beauty Services
• Manicure
• Pedicure
• Staff adhere to local safety protocols
• Guest rooms disinfected between stays
• Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
• Physical distancing rules followed
• Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
• Cashless payment available
• Fire extinguishers
• First aid kit available
• Sanitized tableware & silverware
• Contactless check-in/check-out
• Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
• Smoke alarms
• Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
• Guest room sealed after cleaning
• Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
• Physical distancing in dining areas
• Key access
• Food delivered to guest room
• Process in place to check health of guests
• Access to health care professionals
• Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
• Face masks for guests available
• 24-hour security
• Delivered food - securely covered
• Thermometers for guests provided by property
• Mobile app for room service
• Happy hour
• Cooking class
• Express check-in
• Billiards or pool table
• Free wired internet
• Snack bar/deli
• Scuba diving on site
• Snorkeling on site
• Self parking (surcharge)
• Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
• Airport transportation - drop-off (surcharge)
• Free beach shuttle
• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Private beach nearby
• Internet access
• Housekeeping on request
• Private picnics
• Exercise/lap pool
• Japanese garden
• Secured parking
• Fishing nearby
• Health or beauty spa nearby
• Horse riding nearby
• Swimming nearby
• Beach club nearby (surcharge)
• Hosted evening meal (reserve)
• Bicycle-friendly property
• Beach toys
• Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
• Vegetarian menu options available
• Bulk dispenser for toiletries
• Accessible shuttle
• No accessible shuttle
• Accessible train station shuttle
• No accessible train station shuttle

Rooms Available

• Deluxe Room, Private Pool

  1 King Bed

  915-sq-foot soundproofed room, balcony with bay views

  
  

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Food & Drink - Espresso maker, minibar (fees may apply), and room service (limited hours)

  Sleep - Turndown service and bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a shower with a rainfall showerhead

  Practical - Safe

  Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Minibar
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ceiling fan
  • Espresso maker
  • Turndown service
  • Free WiFi
  • Private plunge pool
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Bedsheets provided

• Master Suite

  1 King Bed

  Balcony with ocean views

  
  

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Food & Drink - Espresso maker, minibar (fees may apply), and room service (limited hours)

  Sleep - Turndown service and bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a shower with a rainfall showerhead

  Practical - Safe

  Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Minibar
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ceiling fan
  • Espresso maker
  • Turndown service
  • Free WiFi
  • Private plunge pool
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Bedsheets provided

• Junior Suite

  Boasting a private entrance, this spacious suite also comes with 1 bedroom, a seating area and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The unit has air conditioning, sea views, a terrace and wine/champagne is available for guests. The unit has 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Minibar
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Dressing room
  • Slippers
  • Private entrance
  • Sofa
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Alarm clock
  • Dining area
  • Mosquito net
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • iPad
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Coffee machine
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Clothes rack
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Toilet paper
  • Salt water pool
  • Pool towels
  • Shallow end
  • Wine or champagne
  • Bottle of water
  • Fruits
  • Chocolate or cookies
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Shower cap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Adapter
  • Feather pillow
  • Hypoallergenic pillow
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access
  • Air purifiers
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Hand sanitiser

• Infinity Suite

  Boasting a private entrance, this spacious suite also includes 1 bedroom, a seating area and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The unit has air conditioning, sea views, a terrace and wine/champagne is offered for guests. The unit has 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Dressing room
  • Slippers
  • Private entrance
  • Sofa
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Alarm clock
  • Dining area
  • Mosquito net
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • iPad
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Coffee machine
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Clothes rack
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Toilet paper
  • Adapted bath
  • Salt water pool
  • Pool towels
  • Shallow end
  • Wine or champagne
  • Bottle of water
  • Fruits
  • Chocolate or cookies
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Shower cap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Adapter
  • Feather pillow
  • Hypoallergenic pillow
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access
  • Air purifiers
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Hand sanitiser

• Master Suite (Private Pool)

  This double room provides a pool with a view. The spacious double room offers air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with sea views as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Dressing room
  • Slippers
  • Private entrance
  • Sofa
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Alarm clock
  • Dining area
  • Mosquito net
  • Private pool
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • iPad
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Coffee machine
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Clothes rack
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Toilet paper
  • Infinity pool
  • Salt water pool
  • Plunge pool
  • Pool towels
  • Shallow end
  • Wine or champagne
  • Bottle of water
  • Fruits
  • Chocolate or cookies
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Shower cap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Adapter
  • Feather pillow
  • Hypoallergenic pillow
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access
  • Air purifiers
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Hand sanitiser

• Deluxe Double Room with Balcony and Sea View

  The unit has 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

Guest Reviews

• Seyma (1/5): I would not come again. - The sunset The female staff are very unfriendly as speacially on the reception.
• Matteo (10/5): -
• Haider (10/5): Beautiful and peaceful property - Beautiful and secluded property with great views. The staff were lovely and friendly and the food was delicious. The room was spacious and comfortable but would have preferred some more curtains in the room as lots of light comes through in the morning given the open concept. The free transfers to and from uvita and the beach was also very helpful. Loved the stay here and highly recommend it. It would be great if there was also a gym. If you are staying for a long time you may get bored of the menu, however the chef was able to make some changes for us on some days.
• Anna (10/5): - We had a fantastic stay! The rooms are amazing, pool area and view is awesome and stuff is super welcoming. The only thing you need to take in consideration is that the hotel is a bit isolated as the steep dirt road that leads to the hotel is 15-20 minutes each way, so you probably don't take this trip more than once a day. However, If you're looking for a few days of relaxation it's the perfect place!
• teresa (10/5): - Tudo! O mais bonito onde estive na Costa Rica
• Yael (10/5): -
• Hermann (7/5): -
• Vincenzo (10/5): -
• Laurence (10/5): -
• Terita (10/5): - This property was incredibly beautiful. This hotel is more for couples and my husband and I enjoyed it. The food was amazing. Everyone on the staff went over and beyond to assist you with whatever you need. The atmosphere was great as well. The perfect get away to relax, reflect and restore. My husband and I would like to thank specifically Curtis,Emmanuel, Ivan, Alfonso, Noel and Francisco. Thank you!
• Paul (8/5): Very good -
• Ben (10/5): - Ok so I literally never leave hotel reviews but that changed after staying at Kura! First, I must inform you that it’s a trek to get there driving wise (have them come pick you up) but once you get there OMG! The ambiance is insane and they undoubtedly have the best view in Uvita! Hands down! It doesn’t even matter which room you get. If you are lucky enough to get the room with the shower with the view of the ocean I promise you, you won’t want to leave! We didn’t either! The food was amazing! And the service was A1! This resort is the definition of a 5 star resort! I would highly recommend! The pool was amazing and the red lights in the room really set the mood! Overall me and my fiance agreed that this was the best resort we’ve ever stayed at and we’ve been to other 5 star resorts in the Almafi coast as well! You won’t be disappointed!
• Karina (10/5): Heaven on Earth - must stay if visiting Uvita - Staying at Kura absolutely exceeded all of our expectations and was one of the most memorable experiences of our lives! We have stayed at multiple luxury hotels - however Kura is the true example of what a five star hotel should really be. First off let me stay by saying that the property is high on a large hill however, do not let the road deter you, the property and views are one hundred percent worth it! The room was so incredibly comfortable, clean, and luxurious, designed with incredible attention to detail. The cleaning staff was the best we have ever encountered - they would clean our room when we were at breakfast or out on excursions - and we would return to an impeccable room. In addition, we took advantage of their wonderful complimentary laundry service twice during our three day stay, which really saved us during our week long stay in Costa Rica. The staff is absolutely wonderful - which special shout out to Emmanuel, Maureen, & Alonso who all went above and beyond to make our stay so truly special. The included breakfast was so beautiful and delicious. The dinner options were fantastic. The beach is only a short drive away, and they offer complementary shuttle service if you do not have a rental car. They were so prepared that when we told them we had an excursion to Corcovado, they had a beach bag ready with compact towels and filled aluminum water bottles for us! Never have I seen such incredible and wonderful service. The only problem with this stay is that once we moved to our hotel at the next destination, all we could talk about is how much we missed Kura and how nothing could compare! You must stay here - you will remember it for a lifetime :)
• David (9/5): A perfect and completely relaxing two night stay to end our stay in Costa Rica in the beautiful space created by Kura. - The pool, view and ambiance were phenomenal in every aspect. The wine menu felt like it could have done with a few tweaks. Given the price point a number of the wines available by the glass should have been excellent and they sometimes fell flat.
• Martin (9/5): Superb -
• Jones (10/5): Exceptional - The room, the view, the staff The pool was extremely cold..could have been warmer
• SABRINA (8/5): - Ras
• J (10/5): - Amazing views, great rooms, and relaxing
• J (10/5): - Amazing views, rooms, and property
• Heath (10/5): - For any couples looking to get away, the Kura Boutique Hotel is absolutely PHENOMENAL!!! The staff is very accommodating and go out of their way to ensure you enjoy your stay and want for NOTHING. Food is excellent! I have traveled many places around the world and have never had a place we enjoyed as much as Uvita, Costa Rica and the Kura Boutique Hotel!! A `10 STARS!!!!!! Will definitely return here in the future!
• victor (10/5): - I have no words to describe the experience I had at Kura boutique. Everything was top notch from location , hotel, staff, and overall quality!
• Daniele (10/5): Perfect. And the food...wow - Location, style, comfort, elegance, service, staff, peace, quiet, nature....but the greatest surprise was the chef and cuisine: THE MOST SPECTACULAR, FRESH, PERFECTLY PREPARED DINNERS one can dream of. (and we are picky foodies from ITALY!). We loved the 4x4 drive up to Kura, a lot of fun! Nothing
• Mickael (10/5): Exceptional - The location and the staff kindness
• John (9/5): Nice - Accommodations, view, most of the food Inconsistency with what’s included in breakfast. It seemed it was up the server.
• Devanshi (10/5): Most beautiful and peaceful hotel! - Everything! Our room had a beautiful view and was very spacious. The restaurant and poolside area is also very peaceful and stunning. The staff are super friendly and helpful and very knowledgeable of the area.
• Roger (10/5): We had an amazing time to relax and recover in this beautiful location! - Room was amazing and clean! The pool, pool bar and pool view a dream! Nice relaxing atmosphere with excellent background music to chill and enjoy pura vida! Personal was very nice and friendly Breakfast can be optimized with more healthy options.
• Bernadett (10/5): Exceptional -
• Tatiana (10/5): Fabulous - There are really no words to describe this hotel. The poolside and rooms are perfection. The view is one of the best views one can have in this world and the rooms are just insane. The road leading to the hotel is a challenge. They offer a pick-up service from below. The hours of the restaurant in the evening seemed a bit short (kitchen closed at 8:30pm).
• Thomas (9/5): Superb - All the facilities and the view are amazing. The IPad for communicating and their quick answers was perfect. That you have a shuttle to the beach was also really nice. Right next to the pool and the room, you can spot a lot of animals. We had no water for 4 hours, it wasn’t their fault though. But still was quite uncomfortable without toilet. Right now there are constructions near the pool villas, so booking the villas you have to consider the noice
• Wendy (10/5): Spectacular property catering to experienced travelers. - Fabulous escape in a beautiful site far from town. The Rum Tasting experience was fun one afternoon. The staff was great finding toucans & shuttling us to the local waterfall. Our spa time was wonderful. Nothing
• Dustin (10/5): amazing time -
• João (10/5): An unforgettable honeymoon - The team is kind and helpful, always trying to make an unforgettable experience. It was our honeymoon and all details were perfect! The room is wow and huge, at night the team prepared it to be cosy. The view is incredible and the pool is amazing. We did a massage and it was extremely good! The drivers were really nice and pick us up and drop us at the beach for the a morning. Desserts were delicious! The lack of vegetarian options for dinner as it was sold out
• Jean (1/5): rip off - rip off - most arrogant manager and they charged without asking. criminal organization !! rip off
• Lauren (10/5): - Our stay was wonderful!!!! The staff was EXCEPTIONAL!!! I can not say enough wonderful things on how we were accommodated the entire time. The views were fantastic, cocktails were amazing and the food was delicious!! I will be back!
• Aaliyah Janique (8/5): - Kura is a beautiful hotel! I went for a solo trip and it was amazing but I do feel like this stay is for couples. Only because the facility only has a pool for an activity. The hotel does have excursions which include transportation for $25 there and back. Heading to the hotel there is a very steep hill that you must pay to come up and down from so I do recommend driving unless you plan on staying at the hotel most of the time. The food was also a little pricey and not much of a selection. There are about 5 different entrees that do not change day to day. Overall my stay was beautiful peaceful and quiet but very disclosed from a lot of things so I recommend having someone even if you do like solo trips
• David (10/5): Very pleased with my over all experience. - The food was very good. Enjoyed every meal. The road was steep and unpaved getting to and from the Hotel.
• Giang (10/5): Exceptional -
• Piet (10/5): hotel with a celestial view and top comfort/service - Designer boutique hotel in a super location with combined ocean-mountain-jungle view infinity pool and , bar and dining area overlooking the Pacific very private and pleasant atmosphere the access road is for the bold drivers and only for 4x4, steep and rough BUT there is hotel pickup/dropoff service by the hotel if you want to avoid this ride
• Joshua (10/5): A rare gem of an experience. - The Kura Boutique Hotel was no less than incredible in every way. The staff went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable and loved well before we arrived. Each time that we arrived at the hotel we were greeted by the staff by name and with refreshments. All meals were superb. The view is unparalleled. I will repeat the that staff truly cared about every moment of our experience and did everything they could to improve our time in Uvita. Nothing was lacking.
• Parin (10/5): Exceptional - Location is mind-blowing and they had quite nice vegetarian food choices. i was able to see so many birds, animals, rainbows, epic sunset and thunder lightning from my room
• Helen (10/5): a perfect few days relaxing - everything! this hotel is stunning. the second you get out of the car you see the most amazing view towards the Pacific and the famous whale tail sand bar. it was difficult to take our eyes away from that view. the hotel is very quiet because there are only a few rooms, this means that hotel guests say hello all the time which was great - everyone was so friendly. the staff knew everyone by name. the pool is incredible and the whole place is backed by rainforest. we saw toucans 2 of the 3 nights we stayed. the spa is very special. the massages are incredible! we were very sad to leave this tropical paradise.
• Ashok (10/5): - The most incredible hotel stay we have ever had. Kindness thoughtfulness by staff taking care of our every need. Beautiful views beautiful rooms quiet peaceful and just stunning !!! Can’t recommend this place enough
• Tomas (10/5): Exceptional -
• Sabrina (10/5): A memorable stay in Uvita. Amazing experience in Costa Rica! - Thé room, the pool and the view were stunning. staff was very nice and helpful. x
• Kristian (10/5): Incredible! -
• Nicola (10/5): Exceptional -
• Jules (8/5): Luxury in the rainforest on top of the world - We stayed for 5 nights. We had initially booked for 4 but as the rainy season was in full swing we left a remote lodge a day early in favour of an extra night of luxury at KURA. The views, the food and the friendly staff and the spa treatments were all excellent. We found the quality of the food and the choice available was the best of our entire two weeks in Costa Rica. It’s not practical to leave the hotel for dinner as it’s a long way from anywhere and that’s actually a positive. We found the quality of the food in comparison to everywhere we had travelled previously was excellent and the price was also reasonable. As Brits we really appreciated the pricing structure that already included tips and taxes. The menu options were varied and delicious. Special mention should go to Adrian who went above and beyond and pointed out wild life that we may not have otherwise noticed and to the team who repaired a puncture on our 4x4. You really need a 4x4 for flexible independent access as the road to the property is an 18 minute off road trip, up very steep hills. The price you have to pay for spectacular views and an infinity pool to die for! The hotel staff are super accommodating and with just 8 rooms it feels like a very personal private experience. If you don’t have a 4x4 you can take the Kura 4x4 shuttle down to Uvita with just 15 mins notice. We left with fond memories and a package of warm homemade banana bread- what more could we ask! It rained for the majority of the time we were there Nov 7 to 11) and it was difficult to dry wet clothing. A drying area in the wet season for guest clothes and boots would be a real bonus!
• Liron (10/5): Exceptional - Very unique hotel Everything was excellent
• Alejandro (10/5): - Estacionamiento en el hotel cercano También ofrecen dejar el auto en Uvita en un parqueo. El personal de Kurà lo recogen ahí
• Verified traveler (10/5): - Fabulous Hotel. Service feels like paradise. Perfect location with an unparalleled view of the Pacific Ocean an the sunsets that come with it.
• Verified traveler (10/5): - Für uns eines der besten Hotels in Costa Rica. Mit sehr hochwertiger Ausstattung und äußerst freundlichen Personal. Wunderschöner Blick auf die gesamte Bay daher hoch in den Bergen gelegen und nur mit Allrad erreichbar. Einen ticken raffinierter könnte die Küche sein. Etwas Schade wenn man die Suite 2 bekommt da diese von der Lage zu nahe am Restaurant liegt. Für uns überwiegt jedoch das Positive und es war ein sehr schöner Abschluss unserer Reise.
• C (10/5): Paradise - Kura is amazing. It was exactly what I was hoping for, great setting, wonderful staff, great food and drink.
• Verified traveler (10/5): Wonderful hotel - Our stay at Kura was absolutely fantastic. The service was incredible, and the hotel itself if really beautiful. We will certainly be back.
• Lavante (10/5): - This place was Amazing Wonderful Beautiful I brought my wife here for our 10 Year Anniversary and my wifes birthday and she Absolutely loved this place hands down this was the best vacation I ever had definitely will be coming back!!!!!!!!!
• Frederick (10/5): - Just needs warmer pool water and maybe a hot tub. But those are not very eco friendly. The rest and staff were amazing. Driving up and down the dirt road makes the adventure.
• Verified traveler (10/5): First Solo Trip. - This was an amazing experience. Waking up to natural light, nature the whole experience was just beautiful. I went solo, but this will be a wonderful experience for couples for sure!!
• Adelina (10/5): - I can not say enough great things about Kura! Sindy, Sergio, Jay, Lalu, and the others were so amazing! They made sure our every need was taken care of. They anticipated any thing we might need and were beyond friendly. We had the infinity pool villa and oh my gosh it was beyond breathtaking! The view was amazing and we woke up every day to toucans playing in the trees right outside our room. The Kura stuff went out of their way to make our stay amazing! They drove us to any excursions we wanted to take and the drinks were amazing every time we arrived. The food is impeccable and you will not be disappointed. We were celebrating our 10 year anniversary and they made me room so romantic with fresh fruit and a custom dinner menu.
• Verified traveler (10/5): Amazing hotel - Amazing hotel, the place is beautiful but it’s the service that makes it one of the best hotel I have stayed at
• Javier (10/5): - Increíble hotel, excelente servicio y muy buena atención personalizada.
• Alejandro (10/5): Hotel espectacular de montaña naturaleza y playa - El hotel es una joya de la arquitectura moderna y de casas en vidrio, las decoraciones, los muebles, los acabados son de altísima elegancia y sobriedad. Las duchas geniales, la distribución de la habitación sencillamente espectacular. La vista a la cola de Ballena es única, y la habitación está estratégicamente ubicada para que en todo momento se admire esa belleza de la naturaleza. En las mañanas los pájaros lo despiertan con los cantos y el esplendor de los árboles y las plantas le dan el resto del contraste de fuera naturaleza. La piscina de agua salada es con vista a la bahía con una profundidad segura y con una distancia para hacer natación en forma de relax. Se puede estar acostado en la piscina y en sus alrededores El comedor y las comidas, hechas con amor y dedicación, productos orgánicos y hasta cultivados ahí mismo. La atención desde el dueño hasta el jardinero 100% educados y super profesionales.
• roli (10/5): Top of the world - 5 + star all the way , this is top of the world !
• Marie (10/5): Best vacation we've ever taken!! - We came here on our honeymoon and were completely blown away. After a long day of traveling, we were immediately greeted by a friendly staff with hot towels, and our stresses immediately dissolved. The staff here is the most accommodating and loving group of people I could ever imagine - they went out of their way with various surprises (room upgrade, a night in the spa to ourselves with a hot bath and dessert, a bottle of champagne in our room, breakfast on the roof overlooking the oceans and being amongst the birds) to make our trip very special. We spent about half the days by the pool, where the staff members would make us their favorite drinks, and we loved just chatting with them all, learning about the local culture, and hearing all of their stories. The other half of the trip, we went snorkeling, hiking, and horseback riding - three fabulous excursions! I cannot say enough great things about this place but we're already psyched to come back for another trip to Kura! HIGHLY recommended.
• Verified traveler (10/5): Eco tourism as it should be done - Kurà and its people are remarkable. It is difficult to be brief; we had a very rich experience. Room/Architecture: The ocean view is indeed the paramount feature of all six rooms, and the wildlife—mostly beautiful birds—is right there outside your balcony. Beautiful design and architecture as well. Food: Delicious. As a vegetarian, I wanted more days to try all the options, and my carnivore husband was equally well served. Staff: Exceptionally skilled, wonderful people. All efforts to provide privacy were invested, when we wanted privacy, and all efforts to provide cultural context and information were also invested, when we wanted those. Sustainable practices: Comfort and luxury are not at odds with sustainable practices at Kurà. Solar energy, on-site greenhouse and local fare all power and provide for the place.The owners and staff clearly take pride in their efforts, yet there’s no “preachy” atmosphere (as I have experienced in other places). Because of the beauty of the natural and human-made environments and the warmth of the people, few places beckon you back like Kurà. Go as soon as you can and be prepared to miss it afterwards.
• Verified traveler (10/5): Just stunning - It's rare that any place is more beautiful than the pictures but kura certainly is. Resting atop a mountain, kura offers 360 degrees of stunning views and that's just the beginning. Inside the villas is nothing short of spectacular. Somehow they've achieved their mission of providing eco friendly sustainable residents without sacrificing even the smallest luxuries. Also, the attentive staff and food just put this place and the experience over the top. Truly unforgettable. Worth every penny.
• Marco (10/5): Espectacular!! - Uno de los mejores y mas bonitos hoteles en los que hemos estado, la piscina de agua salada es espectacular y muy limpia, el trato del personal es excepcional, todos te llaman por tu nombre, la comida es buena en especial el desayuno sin embargo un poco cara (en la zona hay muy buenos restaurantes y mas baratos), la habitación con terraza privada rodeada de tanta naturaleza y una vista espectacular, de verdad que vale la pena ir a Kurá aunque sea una sola vez en la vida!!
• Georges (10/5): Un rêve éveillé à durée limitée - Terminez nos vacances par 2 nuits au Kura nous a permis de donner un sens à l'expression "terminer en beauté"! Le lieu est magnifique, la vue est à couper le souffle, la chambre est, à elle seule, un lieu de relaxation et de repos dans lequel on aime passer du temps de part sa décoration, son confort et sa vue. N'oublions pas le personnel accueillant et disponible. Cela restera un souvenir inoubliable! Nous sommes ravis d'y avoir séjourner 2 nuits mais malheureusement nous n'aurions pas apprécié y rester plus longtemps. Le lieu a beau être idyllique, vous êtes "prisonniers" de la montagne... l'accès à l'hôtel se fait par 15/20min de route impraticable donc à part la piscine de l'hotel et votre chambre, il n'y a plus beaucoup d'activités même si l'hotel met à votre disposition un voiturier qui vous descend à la plage et revient vous chercher, la route coupe toutes envies d'excursions et cela est vraiment dommage. Deux nuits c'est parfait! juste le temps de vivre un rêve éveillé.
• Emily (10/5): You want to stay here! - What a magnificent place with an incredible view. The staff was WONDERFUL! They made me feel like I was staying in the home of the most hospital person I have ever met. Everything has been thought through. When we wanted to go exploring the beaches, they stocked our car with towels, beach chairs, an umbrella, a cooler with water, and directions to their private beach. When I got up early one morning for a swim, they brought coffee and beautiful fruit plate to my pool chair. This is the perfect place to watch the sunset! I could go on and on. You want to stay here!
• John (10/5): Heaven on earth - Na moeizame auto rit, aankomst met adembenemende uitzicht. Alles tot in de puntjes verzorcht. Prachtige bouw en inrichting met natuurlijke materialen. Personeel zeer vriendelijk en behulpzaam. Ook het eten is een aanrader. Kortom fantastisch. PS. Zorg dat je een 4 x 4 auto hebt of dat je door hotel op parkeerterrein wordt opgehaald.
• R (10/5): First Class in Costa Rica - This is a beautiful property and is first class. The villa we stayed in was beautiful with Toucans outside our room every morning. The staff is exceptional and took care of everything from arranging transportation, day trips, reservations, etc.Exclusive and restful. Would be nice to have more to do on property. We were there for 7 nights and would recommend a stay of 4-5 days unless you really are looking to veg out, read a book and enjoy an incredible property and view
• Harry (10/5): Exquisite other-worldly experience - One of the greatest hotel experiences we've ever had anywhere in the world (and we've stayed at places large and small in over 40 countries). The stunning modern design somehow blends perfectly with the incredible greens of the natural surroundings. The staff could not be more friendly, attentive, and accommodating, with several surprises that I won't spoil by revealing. The extremely bumpy 3km. drive up to Kura from the main highway only magnifies the sense of being in another world above it all. Let them do the driving - if you have a rental, park it at the bottom and they will gladly pick you up. There are only six guestrooms each with a private terrace: two infinity suites in the main building under the infinity pool (the largest rooms and terraces), and two junior suites on the ground floor and two suites on the upper floor of the two neighboring buildings. The junior suites are slightly smaller than the others but being on the ground floor puts you that much closer to nature. Each room has a rain shower with a glass wall to the outside that opens. The fourth building houses a small but beautiful spa. They plan on adding two more guestrooms in 2016. The dining area is covered but open on one side to the infinity pool and amazing unobstructed view of the coastline and on the other to the mist-shrouded mountains. All our meals were excellent, with abundant fresh fruit and fish the highlights. It takes some getting to, but once you're there, you won't want to leave.
• Verified traveler (10/5): Fantastic hotel ,great view, staff is wonderfull - Unbelievable pool,jungle view from room. Spotted toucans,colorfull frogs,gras hoppers and several colorfull butterflies Grounds are full of tropical flowers
• BEATRIZ E (10/5): Increibleee - Excelente atencion, increible lugar
• Verified traveler (10/5): Spectacular hotel - secluded, romantic and amazing - Absolutely fantastic! The best small hotel I've ever stayed at. The rooms are huge, beautifully designed, have large private balconies, and are extremely comfortable. The hotel is very isolated, far up the mountains from the beach and is only accessible by 4WD, but absolutely worth it for the views and the place itself. Excellent food and service as well.
• Verified traveler (10/5): Amazing - Simply the most amazing hotel we have ever been too. The views from this hotel cannot be beat. Amazing staff and hotel. Very private and with only 6 villas it is a very very very relaxed atmosphere. Consider this a must if you are in Costa Rica without kids.
• Lainey (10/5): AMAZING!!!!! - Amazing; breathtaking; words cannot explain the beauty! Heaven must be like this!!!
• Lainey (10/5): AMAZING!!!!! - Amazing; breathtaking; words cannot explain the beauty! Heaven must be like this!!!
• Verified traveler (10/5): Traumhotel - Man fühlt sich wie in seinem eigenen Privathaus mit Personal ! Perfekt!
• Ben (10/5): Incredible stay - Incredible hotel. Incredible service. Incredible views.
• Pareja (10/5): Gente cariñosa, diseño, y vistas. - Maravillosa
• Verified traveler (10/5): PERFECT - Amazing stay .. incredible people ... love to all the staff .. if you are thinking about it just DO IT! Uvita is the most chill relaxing and special place in CR and Kura is eco-luxury at it's finest !!!!!!
• Martin Braun (10/5): Traumhotel - Wer moderne Architektur, grandiose Natur und eine überwältigende Meersicht geniessen möchte, der wird sich im Kura Hotel sehr wohl fühlen. Das Personal ist sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit ohne aufdringlich zu wirken. Wenn wir wieder nach Costa Rica fahren, werden wir ganz sicher nochmals an diesen Ort kommen.
• Ella (10/5): Einfach wow! - Wunderschöne Aussicht und geschmackvolles Design. Wirklich so wie auf den Fotos, wenn nicht noch schöner.
• Verified traveler (10/5): Highly recommended - The hotel is wonderfull. Staff attitude couldnt be better. They will do what ever they can do to address your needs. Beautifull hotel in a wonderfull place

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