"Glamping" (a combination of the words “glamour” and camping”) blends the adventure and eco-friendly appeal of a camping holiday with the comforts and amenities of a traditional hotel. Isla Chiquita elevates the glamping experience with premium tent accommodations featuring plush bedding, organic bath products and lounging decks with gorgeous ocean or tropical forest views.

Yes. Isla Chiquita is set in Isla Jesusita, a tiny island located in Costa Rica’s Gulf of Nicoya. It sits right across the Paquera Ferry Arrival Deck.

We are the only glamping hotel in an island in Costa Rica!

Isla Chiquita Glamping Hotel is set in Isla Jesusita, a tiny island in Costa Rica’s Gulf of Nicoya. On-site arrival facilities include a floating dock that allows for dry landings by yacht or boat. We also have a clearing that may be used as a heliport.

You can arrive directly by boat or yacht from any marina along Costa Rica’s Pacific coast. If you drive from San José, you must head to Puntarenas to board a ferry to Paquera. If you drive from Liberia, you can head straight to Paquera. We provide complimentary water taxi service between Paquera and Isla Chiquita. Helicopter arrivals are also possible! Please contact us to determine your best arrival options.

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Of course! At Isla Chiquita Glamping Hotel, dining is about much more than just food. It’s an opportunity for us to gather together with friends and loved ones, savoring each other’s company and our beautiful beachfront surroundings as much as we savor what is on our plates and in our glasses. Sample the bounty of the ocean at Donde Tía Nora Restaurant, where we serve fresh-caught seafood complemented by seasonal, regional ingredients. Harry’s Bar offers light lunch, fun tropical cocktails and a great wine and beer selection. Both Donde Tía Nora and Harry’s feature al fresco seating; have a seat and admire stunning Gulf views as the breezes wash over you.

Our refreshing pool offers a perfect spot to enjoy a cooling dip while lounging in our palm-tree shaded gardens.  Its above-ground layout ensures a small environmental footprint in accordance to our low-impact design philosophy. And we have great news for you! Our new premium ocean view glamping tents feature a private plunge pool!

Bioluminscence experience! This one-of-a-kind evening boating adventure will seek this show in the area surrounding Isla Chiquita. Our planet offers privileged locations that feature a mesmerizing natural phenomenon called bioluminescence. The ocean lights up during very dark nights. Produced by high concentrations of light-emitting plankton, bioluminescence imbues the waters with a starry night effect.

There is no better way to get to know the wonders of our island surroundings than by participating in one of our enthralling eco-adventures.
Isla Chiquita Glamping Hotel offers a diverse selection of excursions – from self-guided kayak tours and stand-up paddle-boarding to forest-bathing hikes, bird watching, snorkeling and touring some of the fascinating local farms and biological reserves for which Costa Rica is known. Among these excursions is our spectacular bioluminescence tour – an unmissable adventure exploring bioluminescent algae as it lights up the sea under dark evening skies.

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You found the best place! Our Adventure Center specializes in Kayaking and SUP as a conduits to the Gulf of Nicoya’s unique magic. Refreshed by endless sea breeze, we will explore the tiny islands and rock formations that jut out of an emerald-green canvass. Pelicans and frigate birds will be our escorts as we enjoy Costa Rica’s wonders from a different perspective. See more information about kayaking and paddle board here.