Welcome to Isla Chiquita Glamping Hotel
Enjoy our Glamping Experience in Costa Rica
Rejuvenate your mind, body and spirit as you forge a meaningful connection to nature at Isla Chiquita Glamping Hotel. Perched on the tiny island of Isla Jesusita in Costa Rica's picturesque Gulf of Nicoya, our hotel is the first and only destination of its kind in the country.
Celebrate the island’s artisanal fishing heritage with a delicious seafood meal at Donde Tía Nora Restaurant, or sip a drink at Harry’s Bar & Restaurant as you survey the beauty that envelops you. Embark on an adventure by land or sea; bioluminescence expeditions, birdwatching, forest bathing hikes, snorkeling excursions and island hopping are among the engaging experiences we offer. Upon returning to the hotel, relax in our tropical lounging gardens or soothe tired muscles with a massage on our wellness deck.
What is "Glamping"?
"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.

Family Tent Suite
Ideal for families seeking the perfect balance of shared moments and personal space, our Family Tent Suites consist of two separate units rented together.

Master Sunset Suite
The Master Sunset Suite is a breathtaking option for special occasions! It features a master bedroom with a king bed and two day beds, complemented by a private plunge pool and a spacious Palapa terrace with sweeping 360-degree views.

Tent Suite 2 Double Beds
Isla Chiquita’s Tent Suites are perfect for families, these tents offer two comfortable double beds.

Premium Tent Ocean View King Bed
Isla Chiquita’s island location makes the ocean the star of the show! And our two Premium View Tents put the spotlight on the Gulf of Nicoya with dazzling views.

Premium Tent Ocean View King Bed with A/C
Six of our Premium Ocean View Tents now feature AC, enhancing your enjoyment of our unique island-glamping hospitality.

Family Tent Suite
Ideal for families seeking the perfect balance of shared moments and personal space, our Family Tent Suites consist of two separate units rented together.

Master Sunset Suite
The Master Sunset Suite is a breathtaking option for special occasions! It features a master bedroom with a king bed and two day beds, complemented by a private plunge pool and a spacious Palapa terrace with sweeping 360-degree views.

Tent Suite 2 Double Beds
Isla Chiquita’s Tent Suites are perfect for families, these tents offer two comfortable double beds.

Premium Tent Ocean View King Bed
Isla Chiquita’s island location makes the ocean the star of the show! And our two Premium View Tents put the spotlight on the Gulf of Nicoya with dazzling views.

Premium Tent Ocean View King Bed with A/C
Six of our Premium Ocean View Tents now feature AC, enhancing your enjoyment of our unique island-glamping hospitality.

Family Tent Suite
Ideal for families seeking the perfect balance of shared moments and personal space, our Family Tent Suites consist of two separate units rented together.

Master Sunset Suite
The Master Sunset Suite is a breathtaking option for special occasions! It features a master bedroom with a king bed and two day beds, complemented by a private plunge pool and a spacious Palapa terrace with sweeping 360-degree views.
Digital Nomads Costa Rica
Escape to this tiny island for a work-fun adventure!
Isla Chiquita Glamping Hotel is Costa Rica’s best option for remote productivity and inspiration.
Surrounded by ocean, tropical forest, and Pura Vida hospitality, the setting is perfect for remote workers or digital nomads.
Enjoy our Exclusive Website Offer!
Book directly through our official website and enjoy the best available rate, plus exclusive perks: a guided walk tour, 10% off spa services, a signature welcome drink, and complimentary use of kayaks and paddleboards—all included in your stay!
Nationals and Residents Promotion
Enjoy our Pura Isla special rates for nationals and residents
Exclusive Promotion: Stay longer and save!
25% off on your stay of 3 or more nights + 25$ credit in our restaurant + 2x1 Bioluminiscensce Tour
* Restrictions might apply
Digital Nomads Costa Rica
Escape to this tiny island for a work-fun adventure!
Isla Chiquita Glamping Hotel is Costa Rica’s best option for remote productivity and inspiration.
Surrounded by ocean, tropical forest, and Pura Vida hospitality, the setting is perfect for remote workers or digital nomads.
Enjoy our Exclusive Website Offer!
Book directly through our official website and enjoy the best available rate, plus exclusive perks: a guided walk tour, 10% off spa services, a signature welcome drink, and complimentary use of kayaks and paddleboards—all included in your stay!
Nationals and Residents Promotion
Enjoy our Pura Isla special rates for nationals and residents
Exclusive Promotion: Stay longer and save!
25% off on your stay of 3 or more nights + 25$ credit in our restaurant + 2x1 Bioluminiscensce Tour
* Restrictions might apply
Digital Nomads Costa Rica
Escape to this tiny island for a work-fun adventure!
Isla Chiquita Glamping Hotel is Costa Rica’s best option for remote productivity and inspiration.
Surrounded by ocean, tropical forest, and Pura Vida hospitality, the setting is perfect for remote workers or digital nomads.
The Best of Costa Rica
Seasonal, local seafood, creative cocktails and unmatched views: all of this and more are yours to relish at Donde Tía Nora Restaurant and Harry’s Bar & Restaurant, our signature dining and drink destinations.
Unforgettable Adventures
Our thrilling experiences are designed to help you achieve mindful harmony with the world around you. Explore the bounty of the land or discover the wonders of the sea through our unique tours, excursions and adventures.
Discover our Nimbu Spa
Nimbu, the melodic Chorotega word for water, captures Isla Chiquita's feel-good essence. Embedded in a secluded bluff on the island’s high grounds, our wellness deck fosters a private wellness retreat. A backdrop of endless ocean complements a selection of massage therapies designed to relax the body, soothe the mind and uplift the spirit.
How to Reach Our Hotel
Isla Chiquita Glamping Hotel is separated from the mainland by a 10-minute boat ride from Paquera, Puntarenas. The hotel offers a floating dock for dry-foot arrivals by yacht or boat, as well as a clearing for helicopters. There is a complimentary round-trip water taxi that serves both our dry land facilities in Punta Cuchillos and the Paquera Ferry arrival platform.
Frequently Asked Questions
"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.
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.
See more about our experiences at the island
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.


Environmental sustainability is of the utmost importance to all of us at Isla Chiquita Glamping Hotel. We’re committed to protecting and preserving the beauty of our surroundings, with a host of green-friendly initiatives a…
The stay in Isla Chiquita was a great choice since I did it in my last days in the country and it was perfect to spend a few days relaxing in paradise.
The tent had all the amenities: minibar, coffee maker, bathroom amenities, safe and even mats for yoga in the morning! And the jacuzzi on the terrace overlooking the sea was a dream
Locatotravel, July 20242024-08-16
La tente très bien équipée surplombe la mer sur une île paradisiaque avec des singes qui vous réveillent. Le restaurant, que ce soit pour le petit déjeuner, le déjeuner ou le dîner, est très bon. Les excursions sont étonnantes (bioluminescence et observation des baleines notamment) pour des prix très raisonnables par rapport à ce que nous avons vu ailleurs.
Matthieu, Août 20242024-05-06
Our stay at this property was great. We were well cared for and had the perfect mix of fun and relaxation during our stay. The staff were very attentive and friendly
We were able to use the kayaks to go around the island during the day and go on the bioluminescence tour at night.
We stayed for two nights with our two sons (8 and 12) and it was just the right amount of time to enjoy the island's flora and fauna, hotel amenities, and relax.
The highlights of our trip were the Howler Monkeys right outside our Glamping tent, the amazing staff, and seeing lightning, bioluminescence, jumping fish, and fireflies all at the same time. All that is to say we highly recommend this hotel. :)
Vanessa, July 20242024-05-06
¡Un deleite de atención!
La atención desde que uno llega hasta que termina la estancia, es una fabulosa experiencia que ofrecen todos los colaboradores del hotel, quienes se esmeran por brindar un servicio nítido y delicioso, haciéndolo sentir a uno en su propio.Ramón L, Julio 20242024-05-06
¡Un lugar mágico para ir con tu pareja!
Las instalaciones muy lindas, las habitaciones hermosas, la amabilidad del personal increible y la comida muy muy rica. Todo el personal fue muy amable. Disfrutamos mucho de la estadio. La actividad de bioluminiscia fue lo más chévere, una experienciaAnymas , Julio 20242024-05-06
Las instalaciones muy lindas, las habitaciones hermosas, la amabilidad del personal increíble y la comida muy muy rica. Todo el personal fue muy amable. Disfrutamos mucho de la estadio. La actividad de bioluminiscia fue lo más chévere, una experiencia inolvidable
Andrés Hdz, Julio 20242024-08-16
The stay in Isla Chiquita was a great choice since I did it in my last days in the country and it was perfect to spend a few days relaxing in paradise.
The tent had all the amenities: minibar, coffee maker, bathroom amenities, safe and even mats for yoga in the morning! And the jacuzzi on the terrace overlooking the sea was a dream
Locatotravel, July 20242024-08-16
La tente très bien équipée surplombe la mer sur une île paradisiaque avec des singes qui vous réveillent. Le restaurant, que ce soit pour le petit déjeuner, le déjeuner ou le dîner, est très bon. Les excursions sont étonnantes (bioluminescence et observation des baleines notamment) pour des prix très raisonnables par rapport à ce que nous avons vu ailleurs.
Matthieu, Août 20242024-05-06
Our stay at this property was great. We were well cared for and had the perfect mix of fun and relaxation during our stay. The staff were very attentive and friendly
We were able to use the kayaks to go around the island during the day and go on the bioluminescence tour at night.
We stayed for two nights with our two sons (8 and 12) and it was just the right amount of time to enjoy the island's flora and fauna, hotel amenities, and relax.
The highlights of our trip were the Howler Monkeys right outside our Glamping tent, the amazing staff, and seeing lightning, bioluminescence, jumping fish, and fireflies all at the same time. All that is to say we highly recommend this hotel. :)
Vanessa, July 20242024-05-06
¡Un deleite de atención!
La atención desde que uno llega hasta que termina la estancia, es una fabulosa experiencia que ofrecen todos los colaboradores del hotel, quienes se esmeran por brindar un servicio nítido y delicioso, haciéndolo sentir a uno en su propio.Ramón L, Julio 20242024-05-06
¡Un lugar mágico para ir con tu pareja!
Las instalaciones muy lindas, las habitaciones hermosas, la amabilidad del personal increible y la comida muy muy rica. Todo el personal fue muy amable. Disfrutamos mucho de la estadio. La actividad de bioluminiscia fue lo más chévere, una experienciaAnymas , Julio 20242024-05-06
Las instalaciones muy lindas, las habitaciones hermosas, la amabilidad del personal increíble y la comida muy muy rica. Todo el personal fue muy amable. Disfrutamos mucho de la estadio. La actividad de bioluminiscia fue lo más chévere, una experiencia inolvidable
Andrés Hdz, Julio 20242024-08-16
The stay in Isla Chiquita was a great choice since I did it in my last days in the country and it was perfect to spend a few days relaxing in paradise.
The tent had all the amenities: minibar, coffee maker, bathroom amenities, safe and even mats for yoga in the morning! And the jacuzzi on the terrace overlooking the sea was a dream
Locatotravel, July 20242024-08-16
