Hotel Amor de Mar

We held our wedding at Hotel Amor de Mar, and our friends and family couldn’t stop talking about how beautiful it was. The hotel made our dream wedding come true, and I can’t imagine staying anywhere else when I’m in Montezuma. The local family who owns it knows everything about the area, and the people working there are lovely. The grounds are a sight to see, and the breakfast is incredible. You don’t need a pool when the ocean tide pools are right there. Wildlife feels close, too: monkeys, iguanas, and, in season, whales and dolphins. We woke with the sun and fell asleep to the sound of the waves. I wouldn’t hesitate to stay here.

I remember the grounds and the rocks and tidal pools most. Swimming around them felt like being in natural hot tubs. My room was lovely, with teak paneling and a balcony. This was a few years ago, when I was traveling alone. After some shady stuff happened in Santa Theresa, I booked a couple of nights on the spot, and I think the owner gave me a good deal. I was grateful and had a really nice stay. Those teak-paneled rooms with balconies seem like they’d be lovely for a special trip, maybe a honeymoon. 🙂😁❤️

The garden was the best I’ve seen at a hotel, clearly made and designed with a lot of love. The room was cozy, and the sunrises and sunsets were wonderful. I would’ve liked a proper bathroom door, though.

We only stayed three nights, and I really wished we’d had time for more. It was peaceful, the views were incredible, and the sky was so clear at night we could see Jupiter. Restaurants, souvenir shops, and grocery stores are just a short walk away. My partner proposed in the gardens by the water, his favorite spot so far in Costa Rica, which made the stay even more special. As a vegetarian, I thought the breakfast was the best I’d had yet, and the staff were lovely. Laundry is available cheaply next door at Hostel Lucy for 1000 per kg. I hope we can return someday.