Amavi the New Hotel with its Own Reality show, Weekly Trivia night, and other Community Events
Hotel Amavi features a hip bar, many weekly activities, including trivia nights every Thursday.
Amavi, a boutique hotel where exquisite taste in architecture, nature, community, and fine cocktails blend seamlessly. This unique haven captures the attention of stylish people and has inspired an upcoming reality show. Luke Shantz and Steph Sitt always dreamed of moving south, and in 2021, they left Canada to embark on an adventure in a country entirely new to them: Costa Rica. With a wealth of experience in the hospitality industry, Steph always wanted to own her hotel, create a community space, and offer a venue that adapts to the seasons, being inclusive for both tourists and locals. Thanks to her vision and desire, life brought them to this part of Central America. They came, saw, and fell in love with the Pura Vida lifestyle, and under this mantra, Amavi was born.
An Asian Touch in Jacoฬ
Amavi emerges as a design sanctuary with its funky soul and casual luxury vibes, inspired by feng shui thanks to Steph Asian roots, โwe based our design on circular shapes, respecting flow and energy. The inspiration comes from retro and modern styles; we wanted to build something very much in the Costa Rican spirit, with abundant nature and lush greenery,หฎ says Steph, seated at the hotel bar surrounded by lush nature and just steps from the beach. The fusion of talents and styles from designer Monica Lopez and architect Marcos Villegas, both from Costa Rica, along with Steph’s Chinese heritage, ensures that every space at Amaviโprivate and shared rooms, tiny houses with bathtubs and kitchens, common areas, pool, and barโis a vibrant explosion of colors, forms, and elements that flow in perfect harmony, making it visually captivating. Since April 2024, this corner of Jacoฬ has transformed into a unique space in the area, growing into a community hub thanks to Luke and Steph’s creativity in organizing events and activities for locals and guests. Among the most popular activities are trivia Thursday nights, pool parties, Sunday fun days, women’s craft sessions, the silent book club, swapping shops, markets, surf lessons, a rooftop for private events -parties, weddings, yoga classes- retreats, a bikini store, souvenir shop, and being a community hub for local bands and singers. Their bar has become a city icon for cocktails, thanks to Oscar โthe best cocktail guy in townหฎ and Fofo, who have crafted perfect blends that capture the essence of Amavi in unique and delicious cocktails, accompanied by an exquisite snacks and brunch menu. This menu is expected to expand soon and become a food court during the high season.