Where Costa Rica’s Blue Zone Comes to Life

Words Vidula KotianDate 26 November 2025

Born in the Blue Zone jungle of Nosara, our first Costa Rican member hotel, Esh Hotel & Spa, is a living expression of the country’s rhythm—untamed, intentional, and deeply alive. 

This small surf town, surrounded by ancient trees and endless coastline, is a place where time moves differently—where the rhythm of waves, wildlife, and community creates a harmony that feels both grounding and transcendent.

Set along Playa Guiones, the hotel invites teens and adults alike to immerse themselves in the tranquil spirit of its surroundings, where architecture dissolves the boundary between indoors and out, and guests dwell among the hum of howler monkeys and the flutter of hummingbirds. Crafted from local materials and guided by wabi-sabi and brutalist sensibilities, the interiors celebrate imperfection as beauty and simplicity as art. Texture becomes storytelling here—from hand-shaped pieces by local artisans to original works by Costa Rican painter Mael Victory, whose brushstrokes mirror Nosara’s raw energy and contemplative calm.

As part of one of the world’s five Blue Zones, life in Nosara is defined by vitality, purpose, and connection. At Esh, this philosophy extends into every experience—whether through sunrise surf sessions with local instructors, nourishing cuisine at Almar, or wellness rituals at Vitalis Spa, where guests are invited to restore balance through yoga, breathwork, and holistic therapies.

Community lies at the heart of Esh. The hotel partners with local NGOs, including Costas Verdes, which leads reforestation projects along Costa Rica’s beaches and rivers. Guests are invited to plant a tree and leave their mark on Guiones Beach—a living contribution to the landscape that sustains them.

In a world that moves too fast, Esh offers something quietly radical: a return to simplicity, to rhythm, to belonging. It is a place to remember what it feels like to live well—in balance with nature, with others, and with oneself.