Isla Chiquita Glamping Hotel - Paquera

4-star island glamping hotel on the Gulf of Nicoya with private plunge pools and water taxi access

Accommodations

Isla Chiquita Glamping Hotel offers 18 premium tent accommodations, each with a private bathroom, safety deposit box, and coffee machine. Select tent suites include a private plunge pool and a large deck with ocean views. The Master Suite provides a wrap-around porch and extra living space for families or couples seeking more room.

Dining

In-house dining at Donde Tía Nora and Harry's Bar serves local and international cuisine with an à la carte breakfast included. The restaurant uses locally caught seafood and ingredients from nearby farms, such as oysters from the oyster farm across the bay. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options are available on request.

Activities & Excursions

A complimentary round-trip water taxi transports guests from the mainland to Isla Chiquita. On-site water sports include kayaking, paddleboarding, and snorkeling around the island. The hotel offers a bioluminescence night tour, bird-watching boat trips, and excursions to Tortuga Island and Curú Biological Reserve.

Wellness & Spa

Nimbu Spa at Isla Chiquita Glamping Resort provides massage therapies including hot stone, lomi-lomi, and couple's massage, all with ocean views. The spa features a relaxation area, outdoor swimming pool with a pool bar, and sun loungers. Guests can also book yoga sessions and guided walking tours on the island.

Sustainability & Community

The hotel operates with a commitment to environmental sustainability, using solar energy and local suppliers to reduce its carbon footprint. Staff are mostly hired from nearby communities, and the property supports local farmers and fishermen. Water dispensers in reusable containers replace single-use plastics throughout Isla Chiquita.

• Location: Private island on the Gulf of Nicoya, 5 min by water taxi from Paquera
• Rooms: 18 luxury glamping tents with en-suite bathrooms and private plunge pools
• Dining: On-site restaurant Donde Tía Nora and Harry's Bar using local ingredients
• Activities: Bioluminescence tour, kayaking, paddleboarding, Tortuga Island excursion
• Wellness: Nimbu Spa with ocean-view massages and outdoor pool with pool bar
• Eco-Focus: Solar-powered operations, zero-single-use plastics, local hiring