Olas Verdes Hotel

What Olas Verdes Hotel does

Olas Verdes Hotel is a privately held, locally owned boutique eco-hotel operating in Playa Guiones, Nosara, Guanacaste, Costa Rica, adjacent to the Ostional-Nosara National Wildlife Refuge. The property opened in November 2015 and employs 9 staff. Its core offering is three accommodation products: Luxury Suites, Poolside Suites, and Beach Apartments (two-level units for up to 8 guests), all bundled with daily breakfast, Wi-Fi, bicycles, boogie boards, and laundry service; complimentary airport transfers are included for week-long stays. The hotel is designed as a sustainable building, achieving LEED Platinum certification from the USGBC through passive solar architecture, solar PV and hot water systems supplying over 35% of annual energy, 14,000 liters of rainwater storage, greywater recycling (producing water use at roughly one-third of comparable hotels), and native landscaping with 130+ plant species, with 90% of original trees preserved during construction.

The hotel runs the on-site El Manglar farm-to-table restaurant (open 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM, with OpenTable reservations, vegetarian/vegan/gluten-free/allergy-friendly menus, and craft cocktails) and curates a portfolio of paid and complimentary experiences, including naturalist-led birdwatching and night walks, a complimentary sustainability tour, surf lessons with partner Safari Surf School, yoga, ATV tours, horseback riding, snorkeling, fishing charters, on-site massage, the Nosara Day Camp for children, a turtle tour to Ostional, a visit to the Nosara Wildlife Rescue Center, and a coffee farm tour at Don Vidal Campos' Naranjal farm (a direct supply relationship since 2016). Airport shuttle services (Liberia at $165 one-way, San Jose at $335 one-way) are sold directly, with complimentary transfers from the nearby Nosara domestic airport.

Commercial operations are direct-to-consumer, with reservations processed through the hotel's website via Orbebooking and supplemented by third-party booking platforms, WhatsApp inquiries, and OpenTable for the restaurant. Marketing is content-led, executed through a company blog, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, email newsletter, and SEO, with editorial validation from National Geographic (2025) and a stack of sustainability credentials (CST, Stoke Certified, Esencial Costa Rica, WTTC SafeTravels). Revenue is not publicly disclosed; there is no parent company, no funding history, and no M&A activity.

Name

Olas Verdes Hotel

Legal name

Olas Verdes Hotel

Website

https://olasverdeshotel.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Olas Verdes Hotel is a privately held, LEED Platinum-certified boutique eco-hotel in Playa Guiones, Nosara, Costa Rica, offering three suite types, an on-site farm-to-table restaurant, and curated nature experiences for leisure, family, and remote-work travelers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Boutique Eco-Hotel

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Traveler Accommodation (7211)

SIC

Hotels & Motels (7011), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Eco-Resorts (Full-Service Sustainable Resorts in Natural Settings) (THAAAHAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Luxury Eco-Resorts (THAGACAK)

Keywords

• Boutique hotel accommodations
• Eco-tourism hospitality
• Sustainable lodging
• Nature-based experiences
• Farm-to-table dining

Headquarters

HQ city

Nosara

HQ country

Costa Rica

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Hotel Accommodations: Suite rentals including Luxury Suites, Poolside Suites, and Beach Apartments. Complimentary inclusions: daily breakfast, Wi-Fi, bicycles, boogie boards, and laundry service. Liberia airport transfers complimentary for stays of 7+ nights.
2. El Manglar Restaurant: On-site restaurant open daily 7AM-9PM for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Serves hotel guests and public. Offers vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and allergy-friendly dishes made to order with seasonal local ingredients. Includes cocktail bar with handcrafted drinks.
3. On-site Activities & Experiences: Revenue from activity bookings including birdwatching tours, night walks, ATV rentals, snorkeling tours, fishing charters, horseback riding, and massage services. Sustainability tour provided complimentary to guests.
4. Airport Transportation: Shuttle services from Liberia Airport ($165 one-way) and San Jose Airport ($335 one-way) to Nosara. Transportation from Nosara domestic airport provided complimentary.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Olas Verdes Hotel is a LEED Platinum certified boutique eco-hotel in Playa Guiones, Nosara, Costa Rica, offering three accommodation types (Luxury Suite, Poolside Suite, and Beach Apartment) with complimentary breakfast, Wi-Fi, bicycles, and laundry service. The property features the on-site farm-to-table El Manglar Restaurant and a portfolio of nature-based experiences including guided birdwatching, night walks, surf lessons, yoga, turtle tours, ATV rentals, snorkeling, fishing charters, horseback riding, massages, and a sustainability tour.

Product overview

Olas Verdes Hotel is a boutique eco-hotel in Playa Guiones, Nosara, Costa Rica, offering three accommodation types (Luxury Suite, Poolside Suite, and Beach Apartment) with amenities including complimentary breakfast, Wi-Fi, bicycles, and laundry service. The property features on-site dining at El Manglar Restaurant, a LEED Platinum certified sustainable operation, and a diverse portfolio of experiential add-ons including guided nature tours (birdwatching, night walks), surf lessons, yoga classes, spa services, adventure activities (ATV tours, horseback riding, snorkeling, fishing), and educational experiences (turtle tours, wildlife rescue visits, coffee farm tours, sustainability tours). The hotel borders the Ostional-Nosara National Wildlife Refuge and positions itself as a nature-immersive, sustainable travel destination.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• El Manglar Restaurant: On-site farm-to-table restaurant at Olas Verdes Hotel serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Features Costa Rican and fusion cuisine with seasonal local ingredients, cocktails, and outdoor dining overlooking the wildlife refuge and pool.

Products and services

• Luxury Suite

Quantifiable outcome

• Water consumption is one-third of other hotels of similar size and occupancy
• +3 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Don Vidal Campos (Naranjal Coffee Farm)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Local coffee farmer supplying farm-to-cup Costa Rica 95 coffee variety. Don Vidal processes, roasts, and personally delivers coffee monthly to the hotel since 2016. Located in the highlands of Naranjal near Nosara. Hotel offers tours to the farm for interested guests.
• Safari Surf SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPreferred surf school partner offering private, semi-private, and group surf lessons to hotel guests. ISA-certified surf coaches and lifeguards. Located within walking distance of the hotel at Playa Guiones. Lessons recommended in advance during high season.
• International Animal Rescue (Nosara Wildlife Rescue Center)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit organization operating the Nosara Wildlife Rescue Center, caring for injured and orphaned native wildlife. The hotel coordinates visits for guests to learn about local conservation efforts. Located a short drive from the hotel.
• Pack for a PurposeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerInitiative encouraging travelers to bring needed supplies for local community projects and schools. Hotel participates by informing guests about the program and facilitating donations.
• Costas VerdesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal reforestation project (Costas Verdes BarriGuiones) at Playa Guiones that the hotel supports through the reforestation project at the property and sharing native plant catalogs with new residents.
• SANSA AirlinesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDomestic airline offering daily flights between Nosara Airport and Liberia/San Jose airports. Hotel offers promotional rates for domestic flights and complimentary shuttle from Nosara Airport to the hotel.
• Paradise Medical CenterminorOthersPrivate medical clinic located 800 meters from the hotel, providing healthcare services and working with most U.S. and Costa Rican insurance providers.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Harmony Hotel: Long-running boutique nature-focused hotel in Nosara, Playa Guiones, with sustainability orientation and similar eco-conscious guest profile — directly comparable same-destination peer.
• MAYA Boutique Hotel & Restaurant Nosara: Small boutique hotel and restaurant in Nosara with similar independent, locally rooted positioning and direct-to-consumer booking — comparable micro-scale peer in the same town.
• Hotel Punta Islita: Independent luxury eco-resort in Guanacaste combining boutique accommodations, on-site activities, and a community/sustainability model — directly comparable business model in the same Costa Rican region.
• Lapa Rios Lodge: Private, award-winning eco-lodge on the Osa Peninsula in a private nature reserve with on-site naturalist guides and sustainability focus — directly comparable to Olas Verdes' refuge-adjacent eco-boutique model.
• Rancho Pacifico: Boutique wellness-oriented hotel in nearby Nosara/Playa Guiones offering suites, nature experiences, and yoga — the closest direct same-town competitor to Olas Verdes.
• Origins Lodge: Boutique nature-immersive lodge in Costa Rica focused on regenerative design, biodiversity, and curated nature experiences — directly comparable small eco-luxury operator.
• Belmar Luxury Apartments Nosara: Boutique accommodations in Playa Guiones/Nosara with sustainability orientation and proximity to surf and wildlife — directly comparable neighborhood peer for eco-conscious travelers.
• Nayara Resorts (Arenal): Collection of upscale boutique resorts in Costa Rica centered on natural hot springs, wildlife immersion, and sustainability storytelling — comparable eco-luxury positioning in the same country.

Broad incumbents

• Andaz Costa Rica Resort at Peninsula Papagayo: Hyatt-operated luxury resort in Guanacaste offering curated nature experiences and sustainability programming — broader incumbent competing for the same eco-conscious luxury guest in Costa Rica.
• Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo: Global luxury brand's flagship Guanacaste resort with sustainability credentials and curated nature programming — large incumbent competing for the upper-tier eco-conscious guest segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCIBg8PLARy04FvKFVsfJs1A
• Facebookfacebook.com/olasverdes
• Instagraminstagram.com/olasverdes
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/olas-verdes-hotel

Compliance5 records

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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