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Boutique Luxury Hotel on the Caribbean Coast of Costa Rica!

Hotel Aguas Claras is a new 5-star luxury boutique hotel located in Puerto Viejo on Costa Rica’s Caribbean Coast. The hotel’s design puts an artistic vibe on the classic Victorian-Caribbean aesthetic. Spread across six luxury bungalows, and six themed suites, the resort has a beautiful on-site sustainable restaurant and bar!

Travelers looking for a taste of Costa Rica’s untouched Caribbean Coast with all its character and color will love the resort. You can find it just a hop and a skip from the turquoise waters and waves of Playa Chiquita in Puerto Viejo.

The Hotel

Hotel Aguas Claras is a luxury, sustainable, plastic-free, artistic beach boutique hotel located in Puerto Viejo, on Costa Rica’s Caribbean Coast. The region is known for its Afro-Caribbean influence and down-to-earth vibe.

The hotel has direct beach access to Playa Chiquita via a private gate and path! The resort features a relaxing outdoor swimming pool, yoga shala, massage room, and lush tropical gardens throughout the property. Complimentary beach cruisers, bicycles, and snorkeling equipment are available at the hotel for guests’ use.

With the aim of creating a calm and private ambiance, the resort does not accommodate children under 12 years old.

Waves at Hotel Aguas Claras

Puerto Viejo is a small surf town on Costa Rica’s Caribbean Coastline, known for black sand beaches, crystal clear waters, reggae music, and a laid-back vibe. The surf season in Puerto Viejo goes only from December to March, with another short season from June to August.

The right-hander reef break of Salsa Brava, aka the Costa Rican Backdoor, is the most powerful surf spot in the area, and it is known as a world-class barreling wave for experienced surfers only. A short distance from Salsa Brava you will find Playa Cocles, a beach break that offers both right and left waves, suitable for all skill levels. Another popular surfing spot is Punta Uva, a fun right-hander reef break on clear waters surrounded by gorgeous scenery.

Surf Lessons for beginners can be arranged with the hotel’s partner surf school.

Why We Love Hotel Aguas Claras

Fun waves right at your doorstep with direct beach access to Playa Chiquita.

The laid-back Afro-Caribbean vibes, music, and food!

The sustainable blueprint of the hotel includes the ban of single-use plastics, upcycled furniture, artwork, and locally sourced products!

Ready to surf in Costa Rica?

Accommodation

Hotel Aguas Claras believes in true environmental awareness, a focus on sustainability, and the positive impact of creativity. Art is present in every corner, establishing a magical mix of Caribbean ethnic culture and local handicrafts through the creative work of artists.

The restored Victorian house located near the pool and restaurant contains 6 Themed Deluxe Rooms, the Pavlova Suites, with a spectacular outdoor covered shower made of mosaics as part of a private semi-open terrace designed in a Moroccan style. Set upon wooden stilts, bungalows at Aguas Claras are modernized Caribbean-Victorian-style houses, each one furnished with curated, upcycled objects and surrounded by lush vegetation.
For bigger groups, Casa Floralia is a private 2-story Caribbean House with 5 rooms accommodating up to 10 guests.

The Cuisine

With indoor-outdoor space, smooth beats, live local music, and reggae and theme nights, at DaLime Beach Club, you’ll enjoy lunch right on the beach at one of the nicest spots on the whole Caribbean Coast. Hidden by wild jungle and just steps from the sandy beach. At DaLime Beach Club, you’ll find both healthy and indulgent options, easy beach eats, and Afro-Caribbean flavors. Every dish is inspired by its surroundings and is made with fresh, local ingredients.

Papaya Restaurant is a boho hideaway for poolside lounging and leisure. The colors, textures, and aesthetic details mix with a culinary experience influenced by the tropical surroundings and international tastes. The Restaurant also hosts intimate DJ sets, theme nights, and acoustic gatherings.

Activities

At Hotel Aguas Claras you can enjoy the many activities on offer in the area including snorkeling the coral reefs, hiking the rainforests of Cahuita National Park and Gandoca-Manzanillo Refuge, bike and kayak tours, waterfall excursions, aerial yoga classes, Latin American rhythmic dance classes, learning the art of chocolate making from Watsi indigenous community!

Wellness

At Hotel Aguas Claras you’ll find curated sustainable wellness experiences provided by a collection of the best holistic international and local therapists. From relaxing, deep Tissue, and ayurvedic massages to energy healing treatments. For yoga enthusiasts, you’ll discover hidden, private spaces and platforms to develop your practice, surrounded by lush palms and native plants.

Get There

To get to Puerto Viejo you can fly from SJO to Limon (35mins). From there you would have a 1hr transfer to Playa Chiquita, where the hotel is located.
If you prefer to drive, the hotel is approx. 5 hrs and a half by car from San Jose. The hotel offers also the possibility of chartering a helicopter from SJO (60mins), the most exclusive option for ultimate speed and privacy.

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Boutique Luxury Hotel on the Caribbean Coast of Costa Rica!

Hotel Aguas Claras is a new 5-star luxury boutique hotel located in Puerto Viejo on Costa Rica’s Caribbean Coast. The hotel’s design puts an artistic vibe on the classic Victorian-Caribbean aesthetic. Spread across six luxury bungalows, and six themed suites, the resort has a beautiful on-site sustainable restaurant and bar!

Travelers looking for a taste of Costa Rica’s untouched Caribbean Coast with all its character and color will love the resort. You can find it just a hop and a skip from the turquoise waters and waves of Playa Chiquita in Puerto Viejo.

The Hotel

Hotel Aguas Claras is a luxury, sustainable, plastic-free, artistic beach boutique hotel located in Puerto Viejo, on Costa Rica’s Caribbean Coast. The region is known for its Afro-Caribbean influence and down-to-earth vibe.

The hotel has direct beach access to Playa Chiquita via a private gate and path! The resort features a relaxing outdoor swimming pool, yoga shala, massage room, and lush tropical gardens throughout the property. Complimentary beach cruisers, bicycles, and snorkeling equipment are available at the hotel for guests’ use.

With the aim of creating a calm and private ambiance, the resort does not accommodate children under 12 years old.

Waves at Hotel Aguas Claras

Puerto Viejo is a small surf town on Costa Rica’s Caribbean Coastline, known for black sand beaches, crystal clear waters, reggae music, and a laid-back vibe. The surf season in Puerto Viejo goes only from December to March, with another short season from June to August.

The right-hander reef break of Salsa Brava, aka the Costa Rican Backdoor, is the most powerful surf spot in the area, and it is known as a world-class barreling wave for experienced surfers only. A short distance from Salsa Brava you will find Playa Cocles, a beach break that offers both right and left waves, suitable for all skill levels. Another popular surfing spot is Punta Uva, a fun right-hander reef break on clear waters surrounded by gorgeous scenery.

Surf Lessons for beginners can be arranged with the hotel’s partner surf school.

Why We Love Hotel Aguas Claras

Fun waves right at your doorstep with direct beach access to Playa Chiquita.

The laid-back Afro-Caribbean vibes, music, and food!

The sustainable blueprint of the hotel includes the ban of single-use plastics, upcycled furniture, artwork, and locally sourced products!

Ready to surf in Costa Rica?

Accommodation

Hotel Aguas Claras believes in true environmental awareness, a focus on sustainability, and the positive impact of creativity. Art is present in every corner, establishing a magical mix of Caribbean ethnic culture and local handicrafts through the creative work of artists.

The restored Victorian house located near the pool and restaurant contains 6 Themed Deluxe Rooms, the Pavlova Suites, with a spectacular outdoor covered shower made of mosaics as part of a private semi-open terrace designed in a Moroccan style. Set upon wooden stilts, bungalows at Aguas Claras are modernized Caribbean-Victorian-style houses, each one furnished with curated, upcycled objects and surrounded by lush vegetation.
For bigger groups, Casa Floralia is a private 2-story Caribbean House with 5 rooms accommodating up to 10 guests.

The Cuisine

With indoor-outdoor space, smooth beats, live local music, and reggae and theme nights, at DaLime Beach Club, you’ll enjoy lunch right on the beach at one of the nicest spots on the whole Caribbean Coast. Hidden by wild jungle and just steps from the sandy beach. At DaLime Beach Club, you’ll find both healthy and indulgent options, easy beach eats, and Afro-Caribbean flavors. Every dish is inspired by its surroundings and is made with fresh, local ingredients.

Papaya Restaurant is a boho hideaway for poolside lounging and leisure. The colors, textures, and aesthetic details mix with a culinary experience influenced by the tropical surroundings and international tastes. The Restaurant also hosts intimate DJ sets, theme nights, and acoustic gatherings.

Activities

At Hotel Aguas Claras you can enjoy the many activities on offer in the area including snorkeling the coral reefs, hiking the rainforests of Cahuita National Park and Gandoca-Manzanillo Refuge, bike and kayak tours, waterfall excursions, aerial yoga classes, Latin American rhythmic dance classes, learning the art of chocolate making from Watsi indigenous community!

Wellness

At Hotel Aguas Claras you’ll find curated sustainable wellness experiences provided by a collection of the best holistic international and local therapists. From relaxing, deep Tissue, and ayurvedic massages to energy healing treatments. For yoga enthusiasts, you’ll discover hidden, private spaces and platforms to develop your practice, surrounded by lush palms and native plants.

Get There

To get to Puerto Viejo you can fly from SJO to Limon (35mins). From there you would have a 1hr transfer to Playa Chiquita, where the hotel is located.
If you prefer to drive, the hotel is approx. 5 hrs and a half by car from San Jose. The hotel offers also the possibility of chartering a helicopter from SJO (60mins), the most exclusive option for ultimate speed and privacy.

Interested in Luxury Surfing?

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Customer Reviews

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Customer Reviews

Cobus and Jackie Van Aswegen 10/19/23

Google
awesome last minute trip which was well communicated, friendly crew and great surf guide! waves were not the best but we realised at the time of booking that it was end of season. crew could not be more friendly and willing to help all the time - chef prepared a wide variety of food and never any complaints on that front - thanks!!!... we will be back for more!

Steve 10/07/23

TrustPilot
I've used Awave twice ... so far. This is the second time I've used Awave for a trip to the maldives. Stayed in 2 different resorts this time. They've always been incredibly prompt at replying and handled everything for us, making sure the 2 Resorts were in touch to get us transfered half way through our trip. At one of the resorts I even bumped into Giulia and Delia who were out there surfing at the time. There's no doubt in my mind that I'll use awave again if I'm booking a surf trip

Donald Ayres 11/06/23

TrustPilot
Indonesia Surf Trip/ Java/Bali/Sumba - James Colston was my representative from AWAVE - I’m an older solo surfer and James was attentive, respectful, extremely responsive from the initial planning stages all the way through the booking. And he was so patient with all my crazy questions along the way. I couldn’t have been more pleased with James’s level of service. Thank you James

Alex Daish 12/28/23

TrustPilot
Giulia was an amazing person to book with. I was overwhelmed with choices initially, but AWAVE knew their stuff and helped me with my options and even suggested delaying my trip so I could go to a certain hotel which ended up being the best decision I made all year.

Mickey 01/24/24

TrustPilot
Giulia and James were always on line to answer any question or to give an advice. The Ayada resort is perfect both for families or for couples. We did not have waves as the season goes from April to September, but there are plenty options to have fun and good times. Highly recommended both Awave and Ayada.

James 01/30/24

TrustPilot
The AWAVE team are knowledgable and helpful. Giulia is a very helpful and patient person to deal with, and do not worry, you can trust her. I had to delay my trip to Morocco due to unforeseen circumstances and Giulia was very understanding. I have just returned from having a fantastic week at Amouage in Taghazout. Thanks AWAVE!

Omar AlJammaz 03/07/23

TrustPilot
Great travel options, great customer support, simplifying planing process.
Looking forward for my next trip.

Nina Ross 03/08/23

TrustPilot
Awesome holiday to Hudhuranfushi. Giulia was very helpful and quick to respond and overall we were very impressed with Awave Travel.
Lohi's is a private, on site, awesome left hander that just kept giving. Also had options of 2 daily surf boat trips that went to other local breaks such as Sultans, Ninja's, Cokes, Jails. The surf team are amazing and we scored great waves the whole time we were there.
Stayed in a Sunset family beach villa which was perfect for a family of 4, then upgraded for the last 3 nights to Ocean Villas, both great for different reasons!
Island staff are so helpful and welcoming, and there's a good variety of food options available. Lots of other things to do such as paddleboarding, jet ski-ing, spa treatments, yoga and amazing snorkelling - with sharks, turtles and rays! We also hired bikes to get around and do morning surf checks!
An amazing trip, thank you Awave and Hudhuranfushi!

Seb Speck 25/06/23

TrustPilot
We had an amazing time on the Mentawai islands booked through Awave Travel.
Giulia was very helpful and available at all times during the booking process. And we had the best time on the Mentawais on the Maki Boat. The staff were amazing. Raul the surf guide was very helpful, friendly and coached us on the waves. Kaique the photographer produced top quality pictures and videos from the water, boat and drone.
Overall very happy and would highly recommend it.

Tom Ward 18/06/23

TrustPilot
We charted Seafarer for a 10 day trip in the Maldives. We booked with AWAVE about 12 months before. James was super helpful, really responsive and just easy to deal with. We even made a very last minute change to go to the central atolls which he arranged pretty much straight away. The trip itself was unreal, great surf, amazing wildlife and scenery. If you’re thinking about a surf charter, do it and book through these guys!
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