Where Luxury and Nature Meet: Picture a resort that looks as if it grew naturally out of a sloping hillside, hidden below the treetops in a forest with a year-round kaleidoscope of flowering trees, golden hues and lush evergreens. That image clearly depicts Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica, blending seamlessly into the tropical dry forest surrounded by water on both sides.
The Resort’s unique architecture is inspired by natural flora and fauna – and carefully follows Costa Rica’s very stringent environmental standards to create a retreat that blends in with its surroundings. Sensitively integrated in the mountain, the Resort’s clay-colored structures blend seamlessly amid 45 acres of evergreens, deciduous trees and flowering plants. No building is taller than the treetops.
On the west slope, guest rooms are spread out in three low-level buildings near the water, while private villas and suites are perched above in separate units. Between the beaches lie the Resort’s lobby, restaurants, spa and meeting space, all on the east side.Colorful gardens and meandering walkways interconnect the property for pleasant strolls and easy access to all facilities. Generously sized guest rooms and suites are imaginatively crafted with indigenous woods and stone finishes.
Each room provides a spacious outdoor terrace or balcony living area, with either garden or water views, each within its own mesmerizing vista. Sliding, louvered doors between sleeping and living spaces maximize privacy and invite the flow of fresh sea breezes. Residential-style furnishings and décor draw their inspiration from the water and land.
Four Seasons signature beds are covered in luxurious Frette linens. Extra-spacious bathrooms are cool, airy and inviting, clad in marble and offering signature Four Seasons features: deep soaking tub, separate glass-enclosed shower, large double vanity and – in a separate alcove – WC with telephone.
Additional room amenities include: 24-hour In-Room Dining, 100 % cotton oversized bath towels, down pillows, duvets, hair dryer, In-room safe, thick terry bathrobes, twice-daily housekeeping service, High-speed Internet, International cable television and DVD player.
Sun and sea lovers can revel in the Resort’s facilities. They have a choice of two expansive beaches and an enticing roster of water sports, from world-class fishing, snorkeling and sea kayaking to sailing and surfing. There is a large, free-form infinity-edge swimming pool with outdoor whirlpool, as well as a children’s play pool. Guests may keep to their workout routine in the well-equipped fitness center, or enjoy some pampering at the 16,000-sq.ft. full-service spa.
The Resort also includes an Arnold Palmer-designed 18-hole golf course, tennis courts and Kids for All Seasons, a supervised activity program for children.