Oxygen Jungle Villas
Balinese bungalows
Thick jungle, sparkling sea
Tree-shrouded Balinese-style villas perch above the sparkling Pacific waters at Oxygen Jungle Villas in Uvita, a fine base for visiting the marine preserve that is a haven for humpback whales seven months of the year. The minimalist estate is set on a large plot of protected rainforest, with plenty of nooks where guests can soak up Costa Rica’s natural splendour.
Facilities
Номера
12 villas.
Checkout
Noon. Earliest check-in, 3pm.
Больше сведений
Rates include a full breakfast of homemade bread and marmalade, seasonal fruit, coffee and orange juice.
Also
The hotel looks down on the Whale’s Tail, a long sandbar that indeed looks like a tail. At low tide, the bar is an ideal spot for swimming, snorkelling and spotting marine life.
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At the Hotel
Spa, yoga pavilion, free WiFi in the Clubhouse. In rooms: iPod dock, minibar.
Our Favourite Rooms
Villa 3 is close to the main clubhouse, but set apart with a stunning panorama of the Pacific Ocean and thick vegetation that lures brightly coloured toucans. The remote Villa 12 is the most private,close to the yoga pavilion and the path that leads to the property’s small waterfall.
Poolside
Surrounded by teak decking, rattan sunloungers and a few large Buddha statues, the unheated, stone-lined infinity pool faces the Pacific.
Packing Tips
Binoculars will help you catch a glimpse of the humpback whales that mate in the coves below. Surf wax and a rash shirt are essential for conquering the world-famous waves at nearby Dominical. The bathrooms have minimal bath products, so bring your own stash.
Дети
Oxygen is an adults-only retreat.
Галерея
Food & Drink
Top Table
Take a table near to the mountain in the mornings for shade. At dinner, tables by the pool have the best ambience.
Дресс-код
Sundresses, shorts and sandals. The sun is strong by mid-morning, so wear swimsuits underneath your breakfast attire, for a post-breakfast dip in the pool.
Hotel Restaurant
O2 Restaurant serves a five-course surprise menu each night in its an open-air dining room, overlooking the pool. Those who have tired of Costa Rica’s fruit- and vegetable-rich cuisine will appreciate the break: the kitchen focuses on more international-style dishes with a focus on local produce. There's a simple breakfast included, but it's worth splashing out for some top local day-starters, such as pulled-pork pupusas, strawberry pancakes with spiced butter or house banana bread with loquat jelly.
Hotel Bar
You'll find the bar staff happliy mixing tropical cocktails at the breezy poolside bar with fine views over the Pacific. The welcome drink, a blended papaya cocktail, is not to be missed.
Last Orders
Dinner is served until 9pm.
Planes
Palmar Sur, a 30-minute drive, is the nearest airport. Sansa (www.flysansa.com) operates a flight from San Jose International Airport. Nature Air (www.natureair.com) flies from San Jose Municipal Airport.
Automobiles
Confident drivers can navigate the roads, though a 4x4 is mandatory. The scenic drive from San Jose takes about four hours – once you're in Uvita, take the road past the BCR Bank in town and follow the signs saying 'O2.' Palmar Sur airport has rental cars available, and there’s parking at the hotel.
Worth Getting Out of Bed For
Hike 10 minutes down the trail to the local waterfall, which is also a natural swimming hole. Dominical is a renowned surfing spot; pick up boards from South Wave Surf Shop (+506 2787 0260; www.southwave-surfshop.com); they’re available for multiday rental, then surf the robust swells. Newer surfers can enroll in classes through Domincal Surf Adventures (+506 2787 0431; www.dominicalsurfadventures.com). The nearby Rancho la Merced Wildlife Refuge (www.rancholamerced.com) offers horseback riding, birdwatching tours and ‘cowboy for a day’ excursions, where visitors learn ranching skills, including roping cattle.
Earn or Redeem Points with World of Hyatt
This Mr & Mrs Smith hotel participates in the World of Hyatt loyalty program. As a member, you can earn and redeem points and enjoy exclusive benefits for qualifying nights. .
