Isla Chiquita, Santa TeresaIsla Chiquita in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica has a corrected score of 4.1 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 4 of 9 hotels we score in Santa Teresa. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.4 before correction: Booking.com 4.1, Tripadvisor 4.7. Rooms from about $247 a night (cached, not a live quote).Isla Chiquita is a four-star glamping resort situated on the small Isla Jesúsita within the Gulf of Nicoya, Costa Rica. The property features luxury tents equipped with high-quality bedding, while certain suites include private plunge pools and outdoor decks. Guests can use the swimming pool, floating dock, and the spa which overlooks the ocean. Activities on site include kayaking, diving, fishing, and bioluminescence tours. The resort is reached via a boat trip from Paquera or by driving from Tambor Airport. It suits travellers looking for an active coastal retreat, though the remote island location requires boat transport to access.What stands out

Luxury tent accommodations

On-site spa facilities

Includes kayaking and SUP

Bioluminescence tours

Watch out for

Requires boat access

Better-scored in Santa Teresa

Hacienda Barrigona, Santa Teresa: 4.2 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 1 of 4 platforms). Hacienda Barrigona is a four-star private retreat situated on the Nicoya Peninsula in Guanacaste.

Ocio Villas Mal Pais, Santa Teresa: 4.1 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms). Ocio Villas Mal Pais is a boutique estate comprising ten one-bedroom villas situated on a hillside in Mal País, Costa Rica.

Ocio Estates Mal Pais, Santa Teresa: 4.1 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), from $187 a night. Ocio Estates Mal Pais is a boutique hotel situated on a hillside in Mal País, overlooking the Nicoya Peninsula.