Swim-up Rooms & Private Pools in Las Catalinas

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | W Costa Rica – Reserva Conchal My wife and I chose the W Costa Rica – Reserva Conchal for our honeymoon and could not have picked better. Arrival & Service • Free valet made having a rental car simple. • We were welcomed with a bottle of champagne and an upgraded suite arranged by Ayeisha, the W Insider who looked after us all week. She also secured a special dinner reservation that turned into the highlight of one evening and sent us home with local gourmet coffee. • Housekeeper Monica kept the suite immaculate and surprised us with chocolates, balloons, and decorations. • Chef Andre built a three-course dinner around the lobsters we caught on a private fishing trip—easily the best lobster we’ve had. • Vladimir (restaurant), Rahul, Javier, Miguel (dining teams), Allan (front desk—quick ATM help), and Guillermo (pool deck) all greeted us by name and made each interaction easy. Suite Large living area, separate bedroom, generous balcony, and a private plunge pool—plenty of space to relax between beach and activities. Food Breakfast offered new regional and international options every morning. Every on-site meal outperformed anything we tried off-property. Beach & Extras The resort’s beach felt quiet and safe; we swam far into the bay and saw only tropical fish and clear water. Takeaway Personal touches—from Ayeisha’s planning to the kitchen turning our day’s catch into dinner—made this stay memorable. We will be back for an anniversary.

Gorgeous property with stunning pools, delightful drinks, friendly staff. The 7 course tasting was outstanding! I wish I could get the recipe for the Arenal pairing. Folks with kids and without kids agreed the family pool and adult pool should be swapped. We traveled with kids and met other sweet families. Many didn’t realize there was a Kids Club with activities. We walked to the pool and dinners from Tower 2. Easy to get shuttles, but the views of monkeys, birds, coatis, iguana and trees made the walk enjoyable. The monkeys woke us up at 5 am, but we were staying on EST anyway. We booked last minute and had 2 King bed rooms which were gorgeous with a fantastic view of the mountains from the shower and balcony. One room was on the corner and caught a great breeze. Only negatives - food and drink prices add up! The reasonable kids meals were generously plated and the red snapper was outstanding. I also wish they had a normal coffee maker in the room. Ours seemed to be more espresso style - which is too much for us. Many people hopped vans and headed into Tamarindo which a a fantastic, walkable town. The beach was beautiful and not crowded at all, but everyone stayed in the pool. Interesting fact - Russian oligarch’s yacht, the Pacific, was anchored off the coast.

We loved our stay at the W Costa Rica. My kids loved the buffet , especially in the mornjng. The food was great. The pools were also great although the kids/family pool is far away compared to the adult pool. We also liked the different restaurants available and the concierge to book excursions was very good. The area itself doesn’t have much and the beach while nice to be close wasn’t amazing. All that said , the kids loved it and that itself was enough. Also the service we received was fantastic!!

This resort was an absolute perfect getaway. The property is beautiful nestled into the hill along Playa Conchal. Both swimming areas (Wet Zone - adults only, larger pool with hot tub - and Zona Azul, the smaller but still spacious pool right next to the beach) are lovely to enjoy. Our room was in Tower 1 (closest to the Living Room) with an ocean view over the trees between our building and the beach. It was spacious and comfortable and I loved our balcony. The wildlife sightings for not even leaving the resort were great - lots of birds, iguanas of all sizes, howler monkeys, deer, small lizards... The service could not be beat. Everyone was very friendly and accommodating. Salud to everyone who took care of us especially Carlos & Carlos in the Living Room, Kevin who seemed to be everywhere, Franden (Frank) at Zona Azul, and everyone at the Wet bar. We look forward to coming back!

We absolutely loved our stay here. We travel a lot and it was probably one of our favourite experiences at a resort in a long time. From the beautiful, lush grounds with so many animals and birds, to the amazing food and cocktails, to the incredible staff (especially Guillermo who was our favourite at the adult pool bar as well as Carlos the bartender in the Living room, and Bernice at Zona Azul). We loved the more relaxed vibe here. The infinity pool at the beach bar Zona Azul was stunning. Just off the beach with trees, plants and flowers all around. There was a great little gym with good equipment. It was handy having a shuttle that you pay to head into Tamarindo. We would definitely return again.

The studio has an amazing view and the small private pool makes a huge highlight. Full privacy and silence, perfect for a weekend getaway.

A friend and I stayed at this resort for one week and every aspect of our stay exceeded our expectations. From the minute we arrived, we were met with nothing short of impeccable service. Every employee at this resort went above the highest bar to ensure we had the best experience as first-time visitors of Costa Rica. The servers at the restaurant did an amazing job in making us feel welcomed during each visit and went out of their way to give us special experiences, such as preparing a table for us along their beachfront. Abi, the concierge, also went above and beyond to ensure all of our itinerary-related needs were taken care of and immediately addressed any concerns we had in the most efficient, professional matter. The conditions of the resort, the amenities (i.e, the pool at the top of the resort), and the views we had from our two-person villa were also amazing. Overall, I highly recommend BPV to anyone who wants to visit Costa Rica and know this will be my go-to place when I come back.

This is a lovely little resort. Clean, well maintained and super friendly staff. We stayed in villa 20 which was perfect for the two of us. Beautiful grassy area and nice little patio with a slight view of the ocean. Easy walk to the restaurant and beach although coming back is uphill. Pools were clean and the small bay was quiet. My only complaint ( if you can call it that) is the room amenities. No maid service, no coffee or any condiments needed to cook any food you may have brought. Not a huge deal but considering the restaurant does not open til noon, at least coffee should be provided. There are no ice machines or any typical amenities you might expect. For us, these were minor issues. We absolutely would stay here again!

Incredible place! It is off the beaten track which is what we wanted - no crowds- but once we arrived it was an oasis of beautiful homes tucked into a cove with its own private beach. We were often the only ones on the beach during the week of our stay. Plus an amazing restaurant right there, as well as pools, beachside massages, and a very welcoming and helpful staff. They made our stay so easy and enjoyable, and even arranged a sailing tour which picked us up right at the private beach! There is 24 hour security as well. Would recommend a car so you can also explore the area and get groceries etc. fantastic and lovely place, we plan return!!!

This is an outstanding value. Despite coming during March break, the resort was quiet and very relaxing. The unit we stayed in (24) was very clean, modern and in excellent condition. The beach is a sheltered alcove with black sand and pretty rocks to climb around and explore. The water was calm which is great for splashing, relaxing and swimming but not if you are expecting to play in pounding surf. The pool is well maintained with excellent views to the ocean. The food at Picante the restaurant was universally very good - especially the seafood and rice. We will return again.

We stayed here for one night on our way back to Liberia and we're so glad we did as it rounded our stay exceptionally well. This place is so peaceful and relaxing. We loved the pool area with the swim up bar. The rooms are clean and comfortable with a seating area outside where you can listen to the monkeys and the birds. Watching the sunset from the viewing area was a big highlight. Shout out to the staff particularly Brandon who were so friendly and welcoming. They are very accommodating with organising transport to and from the hotel. Would love to come back!

We stayed for a few nights at Suitree in Feb 2024 and returned for a quick stay in Feb 2025. This time we stayed in one of the ground level units and we loved it! Huge bathroom, very comfortable bed and bedding. The 3 secluded stone pools are great and the pool bar is wonderful for a drink. Great service and food in the restaurant. We will likely stay here again on another visit to Costa Rica. Note: We stayed in a tower room last year and a ground-level room this year. Though the views from the towers are worth the stay, we preferred the larger floor plan and bathroom of the ground level unit (Laurel) that we had this year. We are in our early 70's and not having to make the climb was better for us. The pools and restaurant are an easier access from the ground level units, the tower rooms are scattered as you proceed up the hillside.

Very new and interesting property; there were garden suites and treehouses. We stayed in a garden suite which was well appointed and close to the main pool and restaurant (maybe a little too close). The bed was great and the feather pillows a delight. The observation treehouse was fantastic, the secondary pool was very private and secluded. The restaurant was very good, with a varied menu and delicious meals and drinks. The reception desk was super helpful with our questions, and arranged for massages (also top notch). The property is a short distance to the beaches which is also nice if you want to go off for a day trip.

Absolutely beautiful elevated suites with highly original wooden design and decor. The six suites are built into a steep sided hillside, reached via block paved track with a series of hairpins, negotiated on foot or by golf buggy. We stayed in the lowest suite at eye level with the surrounding trees. Superb for birding and reptiles. Breakfast is bespoke a la carte and high quality. The triple stone pools are beautiful for cooling off but too small to swim properly. We spent a morning here by ourselves, our own pool.

Amazing location and rooms were immaculately presented. Great pool areas and food was fantastic and beverages in pool swimming was fun.

Personal pool and big pool and private beach area, big nice and well-cooled place. Nice kitchen, just a really nice place overall.

Views, bird sightings, main pool area and beach

Beautiful, clean property and villa. Nice private beach and great, kid-friendly pool. Really loved how spacious the villa was, and how exceptionally clean it was in arrival.

Beauty of the property beach, pools and great restaurant.

The villa was wonderful, very comfortable and well equiped. Great access to the private-ish beach and pools. AC everywhere in the house, outdoors patio set very nice with a BBQ.

Casa Melosa was our tropical heaven for my family's Christmas vacation. Everything about it was awesome. The house was big enough to accommodate our family of 10 with plenty of room to spare for our personal space. Maryanne, the owner, was always available and Ricardo was able to handle any problem that came up. Sonia was amazing and always kept the house pristine. We all enjoyed the pool and the proximity to the beach. The house was perfect and contributed to an unforgettable Christmas vacation. I highly recommend it.

I’m a mental health clinician and sound bath healer, and I visit Costa Rica quarterly for self-care. I’ve stayed on different properties, but my two-week stay at Casa Melosa exceeded my expectations from my previous experiences. Casa Melosa has restored and rejuvenated my soul. God revealed more of my life purpose and direction for my future. The compound is beautiful, with many plants, trees, wildlife, privacy, and hideaways to meditate, pray, or relax. CM is very tranquil and just minutes away from the beach. If you come in April/May as we did, you’ll see mangoes everywhere on the ground, and like locals, I pick them up and start eating. Most importantly, the Owner, Mary Anne, Staff, Sandra, Adrian, Ricardo, etc., epitomized professionalism, attentiveness, cheerfulness, and caring. Lastly, the on-site security was an added benefit. Thank you, Casa Melosa, for protecting, loving, and replenishing my mind, body, and spirit these past two weeks. I will see you soon.

This place was very relaxing. Great location on the beach. Nice pool for dunking. It’s mot a huge pool, but makes for a good transition between pool and ocean. It’s on a very quiet beach. Only a couple of restaurants in walking distance, but that’s exactly what we were looking for. If you are looking for a club scene, you will want to try another beach.

Right on the beach with recently renovated rooms, a pool with an ocean view, great staff and a convenient restaurant. Lots of comfortable seating area options on an upstairs deck and on the beach, restaurant area and pool.

Excellent location on a fabulous beach. Quiet relaxing spot on the beach. The staff goes above and beyond to give whatever you need. Our friends caught fish right off the beach as well as on a boat that they booked through the hotel and the chef cooked up their fish for them on multiple days serving it with sides for them for about $8/plate. They are friendly, helpful and super accomodating. Excellent food but a bit pricey. The chef grills seafood 2 nights a week right by the pool. We had the fresh Red Snapper and Mahi Mahi for $22/person and it was excellent. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Good size room with lots of storage space. Safe in the closet for storing valuables. There is a balcony area above the pool overlooking the ocean where you can relax and hangout out with friends and family. Very casual and inviting hotel. I will come back because the staff was so amazing and the location was perfect.

Wonderful beach front location, perfect for swimming, sunsets and sipping a drink delivered to your beach lounger or hammock. Charming property with exceptional staff even for a destination brimming with warm welcomes. Rooms are lovely, we upgraded to an ocean view room but a suspect all rooms are very nice. A/C and WiFi worked perfectly. I didn’t expect to use the pool but it turned out to be a lovely , shady respite during the hot hours of midday. We rarely eat at hotels and then not more than once but I absolutely loved the view and food at the restaurant!

Awesome location. Easy access from airport and direct access to the beach. We loves the fruit plates in the morning with an incredible view. Ocean is calm over there really perfect for kids. The pool is small but i could see many kids loved it. Staff very helpful, at the restaurant and even the security guy. Room was better as expected. Shower is really large and great.

We liked that the hotel has added a nice little pool since we last stayed, and the rooms are still comfy and clean. The hotel is right off the hi-way into town, so access is good, but some noise in the evenings and mornings are a bit of a bother, also, the strange policy of a "double " room requiring payment for an extra person seems odd to me, at least. All the staff, and the American owner, are very pleasant and helpful. Overnight security guard is nice peace of mind as well. Location, even with a bit of traffic noise, is very close to the centre and all the restaurants,bars and stores. Also, it is easy to get a bus right out front on the road if you want to do a local excursion. The big bonus is that you are only a 15 minute walk to the gorgeous Playa Conchal beach, with opportunities for a meal or cold beverage on the way! The hotel attracts tourists and locals alike, with business travellers as well, so you may meet people from all walks of life around the pool and communal outdoor kitchen/picnic area. There is also a book exchange for people who can read. I don't know how long Brasilito will be so "low key", while towns nearby are so busy and growing, but I love this little place! Keep up the good work, I hope to see you all again!

We spent our last couple of days in Costa Rica staying at this little hotel near the beach. We wish we had started here. The beaches are beautiful. Brasilito has a quaint mixture of local with just enough for the tourists to keep us happy. We had lots of options to spend time on the ocean, in the jungle, or on the beach. I think we could have spent our whole vacation here and gotten a taste of a little bit of everything. The hotel was great. The price is at budget prices but with lots of extras. We had coffee and coffee maker in our room, a fridge, air-conditioning, a hot shower, screened windows, an outdoor kitchen with a grill, and pool and more. There was a loverly market just a couple minutes walk and Brasilito was about 5 minute stroll away. The hotel is on the only paved road so the traffic can be noisy at times but it doesn't take long to stop noticing it. The room was clean. The owner, Jodee, and her staff were always available and ready to assist us. Jodee's recommendations were perfect for what we wanted and we spent our last few days effortlessly relaxing. Wish we had started here.

The owner was very helpful as well. She arranged surfing lessons for us( Real Experiences Costa Rica with Brayan and Danielle) and gave recommendations on what do do around there. We walked a few times to the beaches from the hotel and it took only about 10 minutes. The pool was just perfect for our kids. I would go back to the Cabinas Diversion Tropical next time I visit Costa Rica!

We dicided to take a road trip in April 2018 to Playa Conchal. We landed upon Cabinas Diversion Tropical. The room was bright, clean and inviting. The atmosphere was peaceful, the pool was refreshing. We were even surprised by the bakery truck who delivered fresh goods for breakfast, we enjoyed eating at our dining table on the balcony. Can't wait to go back!

Welcoming and friendly staff - thank you to Jodi, the owner, for checking in with us and answering our questions about the hotel and neighborhood! Enjoyed the tasty breakfast each morning. Glad to have lots of different outdoor spaces to relax and hang out (table and chairs outside each room, picnic tables at the breakfast area, and pool seating areas).

Pool, comfortable beds, excellent breakfast, great seating areas

Marly was wonderful. She greeted us and showed us the room, which she had ensured we had a private bathroom despite us only requesting shared (no extra cost). Even though I had a payment problem she facilitated a solution. The room was small but comfortable and had excellent air conditioning and a fridge. The shared kitchen was well equipped and the shared dining area was beautiful and airy, despite the hot day.

It’s close to the main town but far enough to be able to sleep without hearing the music from the bars. It was clean and quiet. They have wifi and a nice common area to talk, play or eat.

Very lovely owner, kind enough to upgrade us to a private bathroom as we are staying for 5 days. Great sized rooms, private kitchen was a huge perk. Great location. Perfect stay!

The location was great. 2 minute walk to the beach and the street with all the restaurants. But still quiet during evening and night. Nice, clean and comfortable room and bed.