Originally published April 3, 2015
Updated by The Homestead Guru Editor on November 8, 2026.
We retained the original tour photographs and videos, clarified that this is a hotel suite and removed the old nightly-rate range. Check the hotel directly for present details and availability.
A retired aircraft can begin a wonderfully unexpected second chapter. Hotel Costa Verde in Costa Rica turned a 1965 Boeing 727 fuselage into a distinctive two-bedroom hotel suite.
A hotel stay inside an aircraft
The hotel’s own 727 Fuselage Home page identifies the aircraft and accommodation. This is a hospitality conversion, not a typical private home or a complete guide to converting a plane yourself.
The original feature celebrates the warm wood interior and the deck beside the wing. The photographs offer a look at this particular project; they do not confirm the suite’s present condition or every current amenity.
Watch the archive tours
Enjoy the idea, then check current details
If you want to visit, ask the hotel about current rates, access, room layout and availability. The old $250-to-$750 nightly range has been removed because it is not a current quote.
For those simply collecting ideas, this is an invitation to see useful possibilities in unusual spaces. Homesteading and resourceful living can draw inspiration from many different kinds of shelter.
