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Swimming Pool, Ylang Ylang Beach Resort, Montezuma, Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica
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Ylang Ylang Beach Resort

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Ylang Ylang Beach Resort is located on a stunning stretch of coast at the southern tip of the Nicoya Peninsula and just a short walk along the beach from the small seafront town of Montezuma.

Flanked by rainforest and a white sandy beach, the 20 rustic guestrooms are simple but charming. Choose between a dome-shaped bungalow nestled in the jungle, a family beach suite or even a tented cabin.

Rooms overlook either the jungle or beach, some have balconies and all have either a ceiling fan or air conditioning. Snooze in a hammock on the beach, search for sloths in the nature reserve, surf the pacific waves or take a spa treatment to the sound of the ocean.

Why we like Ylang Ylang Beach Resort

Ylang Ylang is a laid back and low-key choice of beach accommodation, beautifully located with excellent service in a relatively undeveloped corner of Costa Rica.

Activities

A wide range of land and sea-based tours and activities can be booked with reception. These include zip lining, hiking, deep-sea fishing, birdwatching, horse-riding and kayaking. Just a 20-minute walk along trails leads to Long Beach, a great spot for boogie boarding and surfing. Also, well worth a visit is Tortuga Island for some excellent snorkelling and diving over sunken boats and volcanic pinnacles.

Facilities

  • Swimming pool
  • Spa
  • Yoga studio
  • Restaurant serving fresh local produce cooked in a variety of international styles

Nearby experiences

  • Birding
  • Activities
  • Horses
  • Kayaking

Price guide

£££££

Location

Located on the west coast of Costa Rica on the Nicoya Peninsula and reached via a 25-minute flight from San Jose into Tambor. A short drive to the town of Montezuma and a further 15 minutes along the beach leads to Ylang Ylang.

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