Olas Verdes Hotel

Surrounded by tropical nature, just steps from the beach.

Olas Verdes offers an easy balance of beach access, comfort and environmental responsibility in Nosara, Costa Rica.

Sitting beside the Ostional Wildlife Refuge, the hotel blends into its surroundings. Monkeys move through the trees overhead, birds mark the morning and the walk to the ocean becomes part of your everyday.

Whether you are here for surf, yoga, long beach walks or simply slower mornings in nature, this is a stay that connects you to Nosara beyond the shoreline.

Nature first
Olas Verdes sits at the edge of protected land, within walking distance of Playa Guiones’ white sand beach.

Most of the trees on the property were preserved during construction and the buildings were carefully positioned to maintain wildlife corridors. Native plants were selected for habitat value, creating space for birds and animals to thrive alongside guests.

Connected to Nosara

The hotel is deeply tied to the local community. The team is local and supports a range of initiatives, from the local food bank and wildlife rescue organisations to reforestation projects, the Nosara Recycling Center and public schools.

From the Ostional Wildlife Refuge to grassroots education programs, the hotel sees itself as part of a larger living system that includes forest, beach, wildlife and the people who call Nosara home.

Sustainability built in

Before Olas Verdes was built, this land had already been cleared decades ago for cattle ranching. The forest you see today is the result of community reforestation efforts across Nosara.

Energy, water and waste systems were designed with long term impact in mind, creating a model of tourism that supports conservation in Costa Rica.

Story behind Olas Verdes
The name means Green Waves. Jungle behind you. Ocean a short walk ahead.

Olas Verdes was built after much of this land had already been restored, with one clear intention: build within the forest instead of dominating the landscape.

Today, it feels like part of Nosara rather than apart from it, showing that your beachside stay can grow alongside nature instead of at its expense.