Kura Design Villas

Kura, design & nature

Kura Design Villas is an ultra-romantic eco-retreat perched on a hill in Costa Rica's South Pacific Coast. Eight luxury suites with a resolutely modern design welcome guests seeking exclusivity and seclusion. Breathtaking views, a sumptuous infinity pool, jungle spa, fine dining... all the ingredients are brought together for a high-end experience in the heart of nature. Built at the top of an impressive hill near Uvita, Kura Design Villas is a magnificent property with minimalist architecture that opened its doors in January 2013. Its large, sleekly designed suites offer a clever blend of stone, wood and transparency overlooking the omnipresent jungle. The huge picture windows open onto a vast terrace overlooking lush nature with the Pacific Ocean as a backdrop. Kura is unquestionably the ideal haven from which to explore the region in search of whales and to observe the biodiversity of Corcovado National Park, but Kura can also be experienced as a peaceful interlude from which to soak up the natural elements. At Kura, there is no television and no alarm clock; the jungle birds take care of waking you gently...

STYLE

A minimalist style with a resolutely contemporary design, leaving the starring role to Mother Nature

SITUATION

3.5 hours' drive south-west of San Jose, on the coast at Uvita

CAPACITY

8 suites that dominate a landscape of breathtaking beauty

HIGHLIGHTS

The view is the undeniable asset of Kura, the hotel overlooks the emerald jungle in the foreground and beyond the azure Pacific Ocean

THE EXPERIENCES

  • Jungle Spa & Yoga
  • Whale watching
  • Diving and snorkelling in the Caño Island Reserve
  • Excursions in the Corcovado National Park and the Térraba-Sierpe mangroves
  • White-water rafting, zip-lining, kayaking, waterfall abseiling, surfing, quad biking, ...

THE EXTRAORDINARY

Kura Design Villas is the fusion of minimalist architecture, unique and personalised service, and a responsible commitment to environmental protection; all with a 180-degree view of nature and the ocean. This extraordinary boutique hotel is a paradise for lovers and enthusiasts of Costa Rican biodiversity!

ETHICS

Countless sustainable initiatives are carried out at Kura: solar panels, LED lights, low-energy air conditioning, water purification filters, rainwater harvesting, saltwater pool, compost, waste management, tree planting on the property, support offered to NGOs, employment of local staff, purchasing local products, …