Several luxury hotels and resorts in Costa Rica cater to golfers of all skill levels with world-class championship golf courses, golf lessons and relaxation activities after a long day of play. Costa Rica golf resorts offer travelers a chance to play in a lush, tropical setting and enjoy views of the ocean and scenic landscapes across Guanacaste, Jaco, Playa Herradura and San Jose amongst others. From the Four Seasons to the Tango Mar Beach Resort, here are some luxury golf resorts to stay in and play a few rounds during your Costa Rica vacation:
Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo
The Four Seasons Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo is a luxury propery located next to two unspoiled beaches and nestled within a tropical forest. The hotel is located on the coastal hillside of the Papagayo Peninsula and the championship golf course offers views of the ocean and cliffs along the coast. The 18-hole, 72-par championship course is accessible to golfers at all levels. A Pro Shop is open year round, and golf instruction is available. Call 506-2696-0000 for more information.
Los Suenos Marriott Ocean and Golf Resort
Travel + Leisure Magazine readers have named the Los Suenos Marriott Ocean and Golf Resort one of the “World’s Best” and the luxury golf resort is located between a tropical rainforest and the Pacific ocean in Playa Herradura. The venue is home to La Iguana Championship Golf Course and offers amenities including spa services at the Sibo Rainforest Spa and Retreat, rooms with views of the ocean, mountain or garden, and a free-form swimming pool surrounded by palm trees. Call (888) 236-2427 for more information.
Tango Mar Beach, Spa and Golf Resort
Tango Mar Beach, Spa and Golf Resort features a 9-hole par 3 and 4 Executive golf course with palm-tree lined fairways and a tropical setting that attracts exotic birds and wildlife. The 150-acre private beachfront reserve is a luxury resort that caters to golfers and vacationers looking for a relaxing getaway in the middle of a peaceful sanctuary. The venue features twelve hilltop “Tropical Suites”, tropical gardens that are within walking distance from the beach, and is situated on a bluff overlooking the Pacific. Call (800) 297-4420 for more information.
Tamarindo Diria Beach and Golf Resort
Tamarindo Diria Beach and Golf Resort features two world-class golf courses located between a natural dry tropical forest and the Pacific Ocean. Golfer can play on the Hacienda Pinilla with its 6,800-meter Audubon Sanctuary, and the Paradisus Playa Conchal, an18-hole par-71 golf course. The resort offers club and cart rentals, and also features a private driving range for golfers that don’t want to play the full 18 holes. Golfers can enjoy deluxe amenities in three styles of rooms with views of the ocean and white sandy beaches, including international movie and sports channels, wireless Internet in public areas and an in-room mini bar. Call (866) 603-4742 for more information.
Reserva Conchal
Reserva Conchal is a five-star property that overlooks the Catalina Islands in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. The resort is home to an 18-hole championship golf course and offers poolside activities, and offers golfers and vacationers easy access to area hiking trails and boating docks. The 71-par golf course includes lakes and ravines and promises an eco-golf experience in the middle of Bermuda-grass greens and a wooded setting. Other activities include free billiards on site, beach volleyball and spa services at the Ahuia spa on site. Call (800) 298-6723 for more information.
