Most people picture Costa Rica the same way.
Long stretches of beach. Surf towns. Large oceanfront resorts where everything you need is only a few steps away.
Then there’s the South Pacific—what we like to call the “anti-Papagayo” experience. This corner of the country feels like it belongs to another world entirely.
Here, rainforest-covered mountains tumble straight into the Pacific. Waterfalls disappear into dense jungle. Scarlet macaws fly overhead. During certain months of the year, humpback whales pass along the coastline below.
And high above it all sits Kurà.
Perched on a jungle ridge overlooking Uvita and the famous Whale’s Tail sandbar, Kurà wasn’t designed to dominate the landscape. It was designed to disappear into it.
Forbes called Kurà “the most glamorous romantic resort in Costa Rica,” and it’s easy to understand why. With just eight suites, tropical-minimalist architecture, and uninterrupted Pacific views, it has become one of Costa Rica’s most distinctive adults-only retreats.
More than one guest has compared arriving at Kurà to discovering a secluded James Bond hideaway—not because of extravagance, but because it feels like you’ve stumbled upon somewhere very few people know exists.
Only Eight Suites. And That's the Point.
Luxury often gets measured by numbers.
More restaurants. More pools. More rooms.
We’ve always believed the opposite.
With only eight suites, there are moments when it feels as though the entire hillside belongs to you.
Some mornings you’ll have the infinity pool almost entirely to yourself. During whale season, you might even spot a humpback surfacing offshore before you’ve finished breakfast. As the morning mist lifts from the valley below, scarlet macaws glide across the canopy—a quiet reminder of where you are.
Privacy isn’t something we advertise. It’s simply what happens when there are only eight places to wake up each morning.
By your second breakfast, your coffee arrives exactly the way you like it. Hummingbirds dart between the tropical flowers just beyond your table while the rainforest slowly comes to life below. Whether you’re lingering over another cup of coffee or heading out to explore, the day unfolds naturally, without feeling scheduled.
Every Day Can Look Different
One of the pleasures of staying at Kurà is deciding how much, or how little, you want to do.
You could spend the entire day beside the saltwater infinity pool, watching clouds drift across the Pacific and listening to birds calling from the rainforest below.
Or you could wake before sunrise, hike to Nauyaca Falls, swim beneath cascading waterfalls, return for lunch overlooking the coastline, and still have time for a massage before dinner.
Perhaps the next day brings a boat ride through Marino Ballena National Park, where humpback whales arrive each year to raise their calves in warm Pacific waters. During migration season, guests sometimes spot whales from the hotel before ever stepping onto a boat.
Or maybe it’s a guided journey into Corcovado National Park—one of the most biodiverse places on Earth. Tapirs wander the trails. Scarlet macaws flash overhead. Monkeys announce your arrival long before you see them. By the time you return to Kurà in the late afternoon, the rhythm of the rainforest has quietly replaced the pace of everyday life.
The hardest decision left is where to watch the sunset.
Above It All
People often ask what makes Kurà different.
Certainly, the architecture leaves an impression. So does the setting. But what guests remember most is how naturally they settle into life here.
Plans begin to loosen. Breakfast lingers a little longer than expected. One drink at sunset turns into dinner under the stars. Before long, you’ve stopped checking the time—and stopped worrying about everything else you thought you needed to fit into the day.
That’s the luxury Kurà offers—not a longer list of amenities, but the space to experience Costa Rica on your own terms.
Availability is naturally limited throughout the year, especially during whale season and the dry months. If you’re planning a visit to Costa Rica’s South Pacific, we recommend reserving your stay early.
