We just spent the weekend at L'Acqua Viva and had a really great experience. We almost didn't book the trip because of a number of bad reviews on tripadvisor. Upon closer inspection I saw that the bad reviews were from 2011 and the most recent reviews are all good. I can only suspect that there were some changes made in... More

I was in Nosara a couple of times last year and I was really impressed by the hotel design when I passed by. It was not only different but attractive somehow. During my third visit to Nosara—and since it was my birthday and I wanted something special—I stopped by, made the reservation for dinner and waited for the time. The... More

I’m glad we made the decision to stay at L’Acqua Viva over the other options in the Nosara-Playa Guiones area. Starting with our reservation online, Randy was helpful and inviting throughout the entire process even after our stay ended (I will explain later). This is a very nice hotel that has attempted to provide a resort feel to a rustic... More

I was booked here for 2 nights before moving to a spot closer to the beach for surf lessons (which was the goal of my Nosara visit). L'Acqua Viva is beautifully designed, and in my experience spotlessly clean. All the staff that I encountered were very welcoming and professional in a friendly Tico way. I had a huge single room... More

i had come to this hotel after a disapointing stay at the Luna Azul rip of hotel. the place is indonesian styled and very luxurious whilst not incredibly pricey. service is good, you are a small distance away from the beaches and the guests are a happy mix of young easy on the eye pleasant people, not the stodgy middlle... More

L'Acqua Viva was extremely breathtaking! Tucked away in the hillside of Nosara, Costa Rica, this hotel was the perfect place for our vacation! Just a short drive to the beach, L'Acqua Viva had all of the amenities that one could ask for! They are the only "secured" location that I know of in Nosara and you certainly get what you... More

Upon our arrival, we found that the signs leading us to the front desk reception area were not very well marked. The hotel also seemed eerily abandoned. The employees at the front desk were not expecting us, as our reservations had not been processed properly, but they quickly found us a room. We paid for the least expensive option, and... More

I decided to ignore the bad reviews given the stunning architecture of this hotel but shame on me. Indeed, this is a very confusing hotel-- beautiful design but constructed poorly (cracks everywhere, paint peeling, dust filled), waiters speak little english, the manager seems rude and apathy is dripping from the staff. The worst is the shuttle service which is absurd--... More

I have been going to Nosara for many times a year, year after year. When I saw the construction of L'Acqua Viva I have to admit I thought this was going to be a big deal. I was not disappointed when I arrived for dinner one night as the place was beautiful, well done and original. And it went right... More