Silvestre Nosara Hotel & Residences
Contemporary tropical minimalism by Salagnac Arquitectos and Cola Blanca Studio — travertine bathrooms, teak millwork, natural stone surfaces, egg-shaped hanging swing chairs on every balcony, driftwood coffee tables, artisanally crafted pieces throughout. High design without formality. Staff know your name by day two.
Book the Tropical Garden Grand Residence for the private sauna and cold plunge — it's the most complete wellness experience in the building
Why It Matters
Michelin Key awarded. TIME's World's Greatest Places 2024. Travel + Leisure IT List Top 100. An independent nine-room hotel that landed on all three in its first year of operation. The concept of hotel-service-meets-residential-scale is rare at this level, and the surf access is genuinely world-class — 330+ rideable days a year, 30 seconds from the front door.
Nine apartment-scale residences right on the edge of Playa Guiones, one of the world's most consistent surf breaks. Silvestre opened in 2024 and immediately landed on TIME's World's Greatest Places, Travel + Leisure's IT List, and earned a Michelin Key. The concept — full hotel service wrapped around villa-size spaces with fully equipped kitchens — fills a genuine gap: you get a stocked fridge, a washer/dryer, and 1,000 square feet of travertine-and-teak design, but also complimentary breakfast, a surf concierge, and a rooftop infinity pool with bar service. It's in Nosara, one of the world's five Blue Zones. That's not just a marketing line — the honey at breakfast comes from local firefighters' beehives, the rooftop kitchen sources from 25+ local producers, and the pace of the town backs up everything the property promises.
Where You'll Stay
5 room types available
Family Double Residence
The highest-capacity standard unit at 1,000 square feet. Primary bedroom has two queen beds; secondary has one queen plus a floating twin bunk. Maximum sleeping capacity in this layout — sleeps up to 6. Private balcony, full kitchen, same design quality throughout.
2 Queens (primary) + 1 Queen + 1 Twin Bunk (secondary) · 93 sqmFamily Residence
Identical footprint to the Grand Residence at 1,000 square feet, but the secondary bedroom is configured for families: one queen bed plus a floating twin bunk bed designed specifically for kids. Sleeps 5 comfortably. Private balcony, full kitchen, all the same design and amenity touches. Balconies on upper-floor units may pick up some street noise.
1 King (primary) + 1 Queen + 1 Twin Bunk (secondary) · 93 sqmGrand Residence
The standard category, though 'standard' is relative at 1,000 square feet. Two bedrooms, two bathrooms with travertine finishes, full kitchen with Smeg/Bosch appliances, dedicated dining area, lounge, and a private balcony. Sleeps 4. Each unit is loaded with artisanally crafted furniture, a Marshall Bluetooth speaker, Le Labo bath products, motion-sensor lighting, and a wall-mounted Jim Banks surfboard. Fridge is stocked with groceries on arrival.
1 King (primary) + 1 Queen (secondary) · 93 sqmPenthouse Grand Residence
The top-floor showpiece at 2,000 square feet — double the standard units. Four bedrooms, four bathrooms, a chef's kitchen with a massive wooden dining table that seats up to 10, and a hand-crafted marble infinity bathtub. Private bar, skylight over the living room, and wall-mounted surfboards as décor. Sleeps 8. The only unit at Silvestre that genuinely works for a large group or extended family. Originally listed for sale at $2.5M when the property launched.
4 bedrooms (configuration varies) · 186 sqmTropical Garden Grand Residence
The most coveted booking in the building. Same 1,000-square-foot two-bedroom, two-bath layout as the Grand Residence, but on the ground floor with a private garden patio that includes a barrel sauna, Renu Therapy cold plunge tank, outdoor rain shower, Green Egg BBQ, dining table, and hanging hammock chairs. Primary bedroom has a king, secondary has a queen. The best pick for wellness-focused guests or anyone who wants a more private outdoor experience.
1 King (primary) + 1 Queen (secondary) · 93 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
1 venue on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Year-round sightings not guaranteed. Minimum 4 guests required. Approximately 3 hours.
Trail through jungle to a natural freshwater swimming spot. Approximately 2 hours.
Guided visit to a protected olive ridley turtle nesting reserve. Seasonal activity — primarily July through December. Wildlife sightings not guaranteed. Approximately 2 hours.
Half-day to full-day options. All equipment and refreshments included. Your catch can be prepared by a private chef in your residence that evening, on request.
Every guest gets a custom Jim Banks performance surfboard for unlimited use throughout their stay. Boards are included — no rental fee.
Trip to a tidal island with blush-colored sand and clear water for snorkeling. Whale sightings and coastline views en route. Approximately 2.5 hours.
ISA-certified coaches, all levels including children's lessons. Kids get complimentary custom-sized Jim Banks boards with flotation support. Private coaching available with video analysis. Playa Guiones is one of the most consistent surf breaks on the planet — 330+ rideable days per year.
Beach and mountain trails. Sunset rides recommended. Approximately 1.5 hours.
Scenic mountain trail rides to either a working coffee farm or a hidden waterfall. Includes a traditional Costa Rican lunch. Approximately 3.5 hours.
Nine cables and two rappel lines through jungle and ocean-view landscapes. Approximately 3–5 hours.
Hotel-hosted movie nights for children including pizza, hot dogs, and popcorn. Part of the family programming.
Silvestre has a partnership with local kids' club Nosara Day Camp for adventure-filled programming for children aged 5 to 14.
Tailored multi-course menus using locally sourced ingredients. Italian, sushi, or Costa Rican cuisine. Available in-residence or at the rooftop BBQ.
Daily schedule in the custom-built open-air studio covering yoga, yoga sculpt, sound healing, meditation, and Muay Thai. One class per day included with the optional $65 resort fee.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Beach towels and umbrellas available for guests. Playa Guiones is a 2-minute walk.
Smart lock entry means late arrivals can check in without staff assistance. Instructions sent via email 24 hours prior to arrival.
Dedicated surf concierge handles board selection, lesson booking, and all surf-related logistics. Jim Banks performance surfboards are provided to every guest for unlimited use.
Fast WiFi throughout the property and in every residence.
Served daily on the rooftop terrace. Continental, American, vegetarian, and vegan options. Sourced from 25+ local producers.
On-site jungle gym for younger guests.
Optional daily resort fee of $65 + tax covers: gym access, one daily studio class (yoga/Muay Thai/meditation/sound healing), Jim Banks surfboard use, and fitness classes. Can opt out, but individual services will be charged separately.
Custom-built studio offering daily classes in yoga, Muay Thai, meditation, and sound healing. One daily class included with the $65 resort fee.
Le Labo toiletries provided in all residences, with refillable dispensers to reduce packaging waste.
Each residence arrives stocked: eggs, milk, Prosecco, local honey, large avocados, bananas, banana chips, pineapple, bread. Coffee, oils, and spices in the kitchen.
Full-size washer and tumble dryer in every residence.
Marshall speaker in every residence. A nod to the founder's obsession with music — he saved up dishwashing money as a teenager to buy his first Marshall amp.
Free on-site parking available. Can be tight — check with front desk on arrival.
Pets welcome — dogs stay free in all rooms.
Unheated infinity pool on the rooftop, fringed by jungle-canopy foliage. Sun loungers, adjacent bar service. Exclusive to hotel guests.
Transfers arranged from all three nearby airports: Nosara Airport (15 min), Guanacaste/Liberia (LIR, ~2.5 hrs), and San José (SJO, ~5 hrs).
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