Kura Design Villas

When the concepts of ultimate luxury and astonishing design met with environmental awareness and sustainability, Kura Design Villas was born. From the extraordinary, breath-taking views to the custom-built glass, double-rain shower in each seductive villa, every detail at Kura has been crafted to bring guests the most exclusive and unique experience possible.

Featuring 180° views across the Rainforest to the ocean beyond. Open-floor design. Iconic glass showers. Kura welcomes guests into an authentic experience free of distraction. Each of the 8 spacious Suites, sleeping up to 16, are equipped with an iPad and complimentary Wi-Fi. Televisions are not available.

The hotel wants to give guests sustainable, environmentally friendly luxury and so the food you will be served at Kura Design Villas focusses on pure, organic and responsibly-sourced ingredients. With a focus on local produce, the hotel even grow their own greens. Enjoy delightful food from the catch of the day to exquisite meat dishes with this colourful, diverse and distinctive menu. They cater for all food requirements with delicious Vegetarian, Vegan & Gluten Free Options.

From peaceful romantic hikes, to adventurous white-water rafting, Kura has something for every traveller. The guest can choose from a variety of activities such as: discovering the Nauyaca Waterfalls on a horseback riding tour, hikes, waterfall rappelling, canopy tour, go on a sport fishing tour, take private surfing lessons, experience white-water rafting, take a whale and dolphin watching tour, stand-up paddle boarding and kayaking or snorkel in Marino Ballena National Park. Kura was perfectly situated in a village of waterfalls, wildlife, and slow sustainable living, Uvita offers you an authentic slice of the real Costa Rica. From understated eateries and farmers markets to whale-watching, there’s plenty to explore and experience for you and your partner.

Kura is committed to preserving our planet and all of its natural beauty. The seductive, luxurious hotel design seamlessly incorporates a system of sustainability. Energy conservation, sustainable development, water, and waste management operate in the most natural and environmentally safe way. Enjoy the hotel’s five-star amenities while preserving the beautiful nature that surrounds you.

The Hotel has collaborated with the non-profit Earth Equilibrium who share their vision of improving environmental education. The children of Uvita live in a biodiverse and fragile ecosystem, so learning to be stewards of their land and water is key for development of a sustainable community.

“At Kura, we believe the concept of “local” is key to sustainable hospitality. That’s why we hire local and buy local, and make sure that our community and natural surroundings are well taken care of. We hire exclusively Costa Rican staff from the local area. Many come from humble beginnings and we invest heavily in their training and professional development. Many hotels in the area lay off a high percentage of their staff during low season. But we provide ours with year round employment and plenty of opportunities for growth. That’s why we also make sure every member of staff at Kura has access to a company doctor in Uvita. For a nominal fee of just US$1.5 per month, all healthcare consultations are free of charge for them and their children.

Most things in the hotel, from the spa to the food enjoyed in the Kura Restaurant are sourced from close to the hotel. Much of the restaurant food comes from just around the corner and room minibars are stocked with local drinks and snacks. On site their is also an Organic Garden Greenhouse with a Japanese Takakura composting system. Here the vegetables and herbs used in the restaurant are grown. There are no pesticides involved either.

In addition to this, 100% spa products and bathroom amenities are Costa Rican as well as the Bourca masks decorating the hotel which come from a local tribe. Continuing to maintain their philosophy Teak wood is used throughout the hotel due to it’s fast growing nature and that it is considered a sustainable building material. It doesn’t require wood finishers or any harsh chemicals.

Kura will give you a complimentary tour of how they keep the hotel sustainable, from their;

• Organic cleaning products- No dangerous chemicals and 100% biodegradable.
• Green gardening- The hotel put wastewater to good use by purifying it onsite through a special biological system. Due to the climate of Costa Rice a few months of the year the rainforest becomes completely dry. In order to ease the demand on fresh water they use this waste water.
• Salt water pool- Unlike most hotel pools Kura provides a special chemical and filter system that uses salt to keep the waters clean. Kind for the skin as you won’t be exposed to harsh chemicals.
• Solar Panels- Solar technology heats water for the guest suites and staff rooms, keeping carbon emissions as low as possible.
• Banished all single use plastic- Kura encourage guests to use the reusable bottles available at the hotel. They have also replaced single-use plastic straws with locally-made bamboo stalks. They’re compostable which helps reduce the amount of non-recyclable waste produced the hotel.

Kura’s surrounding areas are blessed with beautiful beaches. So nature conservation is a key part of Kura’s sustainable philosophy. They believe we have a duty towards our surroundings and environment. The shores of the Marino Ballena National Park are some of the cleanest in all of southern Costa Rica. They’ve been awarded the national Ecological Blue Flag award in recognition. The hotel support the local groups that have been set up to make sure the beaches hold onto this title. They create presentations around town and in local schools, teaching the community how to keep our ecosystems healthy.