OLAS VERDES

• Enjoy the luxury of a private family suite in one of five eco-modules built by a local architect and named after different regions of Costa Rica.
• Olas Verdes was the first hotel in Costa Rica to be awarded platinum LEED status for its exceptional eco-friendly features from the architecture to everyday details.
• Great for families are the Luxury Suites sleeping 3-4 guests, with a queen-size bed and single bed in the main bedroom (some also have a sofa bed in the living room).
• For larger families, the 2-BR Beach Apartments sleep 4-7 guests, comprising of two luxury suites with an interconnecting hallway or staircase. These offer spacious accommodation with 2 living rooms, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a sofa bed in the downstairs living area.
• There are also Poolside Suites sleeping up to three guests.
• Each suite is spacious and self-contained, with luxury features including a living room, fridge, coffee maker, kitchen and dining area, microwave/ toaster, air conditioning and ceiling fans.
• Breakfast, bikes, refillable water bottles, laundry service and transfers to/from Nosara Airport, are included.

• Saltwater swimming pool and sun loungers surrounded by jungle foliage.
• Private yoga deck where you can find your Zen to the soundtrack of the jungle canopy.
• Massages and spa treatments available.
• Follow the private jungle track to the beach. Don’t miss the blazing sunsets.
• Onsite El Manglar restaurant and cocktail bar.
• Communal games room and TV lounge area.
• Onsite surf school and board hire.

• The onsite Safari Surf school (the world's first sustainable certified surf school) will take care of all your lessons and equipment hire.
• Private and group lessons are available.
• Video analysis and surf guiding also available.
• There are many surfboards to choose from according to your ability.
• It’s a couple of minutes’ walk along a private jungle track to the southern end of Playa Guiones – the most consistent surf break in Nosara, where you will also experience magical sunsets.
• You can surf Playa Guiones on almost all tides, but it’s best around mid tide.
• At low tide there are also rock pools to discover.
• Shuffle your feet when you enter and exit the water to avoid stingrays.

Other local beaches to explore include:

• Playa Garza A broad, tree-lined white-sand beach with a small fishing village.
• Playa Barrigona A more remote white-sand beach and an excellent break for more experienced surfers.
• Playa Pelada A sheltered bay with rocky outcrops, and a blowhole that forms a natural shower during the incoming tide.
• Playa Nosara A remote black sand beach backed by mangroves.
• Playa Ostional Part of the National Refuge where hundreds of thousands of sea turtles lay their eggs every year.
• Playa San Juanillo A stunning bay perfect for snorkeling and swimming.
• Marbella A wide beach with clear water, considered one of the area’s best surfing beaches.

• The onsite El Manglar Restaurant is a relaxed and stylish hangout serving a menu of local ingredients.
• The organic farm-to-table restaurant serves delicious Tico dishes using produce from their own garden and local farms.
• Sip freshly squeezed fruit smoothies or tropical cocktails beside the pool and wildlife refuge.
• Checkout other places we loved nearby in our Nosara Foodie Blog.

• Explore the mangroves and spot wildlife on a SUP adventure.
• Get up close to howler monkeys and other wildlife in the Nosara Refuge for Wildlife.
• Saddle up for a horse riding adventure along the beach or into the jungle.
• Zoom along the zip line on a canopy tour.
• Volunteer for a local community project.