Hotel Punta Islita is part of Grupo Islita, an independent company that develops and manages luxury hotels and resorts in Costa Rica. Grupo Islita’s talented team of Costa Rican investors and professionals has consolidated a groundbreaking sustainability model that best showcases the country’s natural and cultural treasures. Grupo Islita’s luxury hotel properties include Hotel Punta Islita (a beach resort) and Isla Chiquita (island-glamping adventures). Both hotels fully integrate local communities, fostering environmental stewardship, human betterment, and cultural authenticity to differentiate and enrich the travel experience.
Grupo Islita
(Our parent company)
Grupo Islita is a leading destination hotel development company. Based in San José, Costa Rica it was founded upon the conviction that travel should be planet-friendly and people-positive.
Grupo Islita's hotels stand out for upscale facilities, premium services, impressive nature, and vibrant local culture. They showcase Costa Rica's unique and authentic landscapes and culture through engaging traveler experiences that are perfectly suited for off-the-beaten path explorers.
Grupo Islita's hotels stand out for upscale facilities, premium services, impressive nature, and vibrant local culture. They showcase Costa Rica's unique and authentic landscapes and culture through engaging traveler experiences that are perfectly suited for off-the-beaten path explorers.
Isla Chiquita
Blending the exhilaration of camping with the rich comforts and services of a beach hotel, Isla Chiquita was created to offer travelers and adventure seekers a deep connection to the land, ocean, cuisine and down-to-earth lifestyle of The Gulf of Nicoya, Costa Rica.
Isla Chiquita is a little island with a big promise. Surrounded by views of the peaceful Gulf of Nicoya and bathed in a cool ocean breeze, it provides an intense “back to nature” getaway. This is a truly special place, where visitors not only enjoy unforgettable activities and adventures, but depart feeling transformed by their experience. Our 15 premium tents invite guests to unwind and be transported to a state of unparalleled tranquility and bliss.
Isla Chiquita is a little island with a big promise. Surrounded by views of the peaceful Gulf of Nicoya and bathed in a cool ocean breeze, it provides an intense “back to nature” getaway. This is a truly special place, where visitors not only enjoy unforgettable activities and adventures, but depart feeling transformed by their experience. Our 15 premium tents invite guests to unwind and be transported to a state of unparalleled tranquility and bliss.
Partnerships & Memberships
Autograph Collection®
Autograph Collection® is an evolving ensemble of strikingly independent hotels. Each destination has been selected for its quality, bold originality, rich character and uncommon details. From near to far, iconic to historic, the result is an array of properties that is nothing less than unique, nothing short of collectively exceptional. For more information please visit: http://www.autograph-hotels.marriott.com/
Virtuoso
By-invitation-only luxury travel network specializing in connecting the world’s best travel professionals, travelers, and destinations.
Costa Rica’s Sustainable Tourism Certification
The Certification of Sustainable Tourism (CST) is a novel initiative led by the Costa Rican government to champion and encourage sustainability in the travel and tourism sector. Its holistic focus includes a periodic evaluation to asses a company’s commitment to human welfare and environmental health.
The Blue Flag Program
The Blue Flag Program is a joint venture of several Costa Rican authorities, including the Costa Rican Tourism Institute, MINAE (Ministry of Environment), National Water Service, Ministry of Public Health and CANATUR (National Tourism Chamber) along with the member community striving to achieve the Blue Flag. The Blue Flag Ecology Program was founded with the purpose of improving education and information regarding the environment.
Autograph Collection® is an evolving ensemble of strikingly independent hotels. Each destination has been selected for its quality, bold originality, rich character and uncommon details. From near to far, iconic to historic, the result is an array of properties that is nothing less than unique, nothing short of collectively exceptional. For more information please visit: http://www.autograph-hotels.marriott.com/
Virtuoso
By-invitation-only luxury travel network specializing in connecting the world’s best travel professionals, travelers, and destinations.
Costa Rica’s Sustainable Tourism Certification
The Certification of Sustainable Tourism (CST) is a novel initiative led by the Costa Rican government to champion and encourage sustainability in the travel and tourism sector. Its holistic focus includes a periodic evaluation to asses a company’s commitment to human welfare and environmental health.
The Blue Flag Program
The Blue Flag Program is a joint venture of several Costa Rican authorities, including the Costa Rican Tourism Institute, MINAE (Ministry of Environment), National Water Service, Ministry of Public Health and CANATUR (National Tourism Chamber) along with the member community striving to achieve the Blue Flag. The Blue Flag Ecology Program was founded with the purpose of improving education and information regarding the environment.