L'acqua Viva Resort & Spa
Set in the sprawling Nosara Coastal Forest Preserve and fringed by the white sands of Playa Guiones, L'acqua Viva Resort & Spa offers a stylish gateway to the extraordinary Ostional National Wildlife Refuge, home to one of few nesting sites frequented by Olive Ridley, Leatherback and Pacific Green turtles.
The hotel’s striking appearance incorporates Balinese architectural styles to create a design that blends effectively with nature. A collection of 16 deluxe rooms, 10 individual suites, 6 master suites, 2 junior villas and 1 presidential villa are distributed throughout the resort in ornate gardens with spacious verandas accentuated by tranquil water features and thatched pavilions.
The décor of each unit is awash with bold earthy tones complemented by rich hardwood flooring. The intricate mix of wood and bamboo furnishings is interlaced with a selection of beautiful indigenous artisanal features. All suites comprise two levels offering a lounge area on the ground floor and a master bedroom with a spacious en-suite bathroom on the first floor. Villas present a similar floor plan to the suites, with the addition of a fully equipped kitchen and a furnished balcony area.
Fusion cuisine is served in a sophisticated restaurant setting beneath an enormous thatched roof. The fully stocked bar oozes contemporary style with a terrace of comfortable seating and ample space for socialising.
Guests can indulge in a range of invigorating massage therapies and spa treatments at Nosara Holistic Spa. L'acqua Viva also offers a Jacuzzi, swimming pool, and an aquarium which supports a living coral collection. Within easy walking distance of the resort are the white sandy beaches of Playa Pelada and Playa Guiones, famous with surfers for their consistent swells and breaks. L'acqua Viva also organises popular sports fishing trips, horse riding, mountain bikes, kayaking and bird watching tours.