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The Grateful Hotel
Hotel in Playa Grande
Located in Playa Grande, a 2-minute walk from Grande Beach, The Grateful Hotel provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.
Carly
United States of America
peaceful groovy place for deadheads and music fans close to beautiful beach!
8.7
Scored 8.7
Excellent
Rated excellent
78 reviews
Price from$80per night
Glamping Hotel Flor y Bambu
Hotel in Playa Grande
Glamping Hotel Flor y Bambu features free bikes, shared lounge, a garden and water sports facilities in Playa Grande.
Merkwan
United States of America
Everything was more than lovely. Best place to stay on the Guanacaste coast. So beautiful and refreshing. Very private huts with outdoor showers, clean stylish space, stunning landscape and monkeys in the trees. Sophie is very kind and has created a beautiful experience for her guests. 10/10.
9.4
Scored 9.4
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
316 reviews
Price from$64.80per night
Hotel El Manglar
Hotel in Playa Grande
Located inside Las Baulas National Marine Park, this bright hotel offers guests free Wi-Fi and an outdoor swimming pool. It is just a 2-minute walk from Playa Grande beach.
Bertha
Canada
Away from everything
8.3
Scored 8.3
Very Good
Rated very good
946 reviews
Price from$74.39per night
Hotel Cantarana
Hotel in Playa Grande
Hotel Cantarana is 164 feet from Playa Grande Beach and 20 minutes’ drive from Tamarindo Local Airport. It features a swimming pool, sun terrace and free Wi-Fi.
Jared A. Walker
Canada
The staff was truly the highlight of the trip. Gerson was absolutely incredible — sweet, endlessly helpful, and an amazing support. Both Andrea and Yorya, who we saw less of were also very helpful. Playa Grande beach is amazing, and the perfect place to learn to surf, if you're interested. Ask for Chico. He was a great teacher, as was the Pacific Ocean. Our stay was overall very good. The beach is also fairly private and relaxed. Not a ton of people, a few surfers, a few families. We felt absolutely fine leaving our stuff on the beach and walking the 400m into the water when the tide was out. And if you can take in the sunset or the stars on Playa Grande and not feel something, then you're not alive.
The food at the restaurant was solid, the nearby Mar Azul became our go-to for a meal away, and if you're looking for an interesting social experiment the Hotel Grateful is a short walk away. There's also a very helpful little minimart/bodega just up the road.
8.6
Scored 8.6
Excellent
Rated excellent
312 reviews
Price from$88.05per night
Playa Grande Surf Camp
Playa Grande
Located just steps from Playa Grande beach, Playa Grande Surf Camp offers an outdoor pool, BBQ area, full shared kitchen and lounging hammocks. Free WiFi access is available throughout.
Mike
United States of America
Breakfast and dinner were good.Lena and other guests were friendly.
8.8
Scored 8.8
Excellent
Rated excellent
287 reviews
Price from$50per night
Pipe House Playa Grande
Playa Grande
Offering a private beach area and a garden, Pipe House Playa Grande is located in Playa Grande beach and 0.7 mi from Marino Las Baulas National Park. Free WiFi is available throughout.
Hitchcock
United States of America
I didn't realize it was a tube we were staying in and the location was secluded, we actually found a different hotel in town where we had a blast
9.0
Scored 9.0
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
123 reviews
Price from$73.25per night
La Buena Vida Cabinas
Playa Grande
La Buena Vida Cabinas features a fitness room and air-conditioned accommodations in Playa Grande, a 10-minute walk from Playa Ventanas.
Theodosia
Nicaragua
The room was clean, comfortable and well thought out.
8.3
Scored 8.3
Very Good
Rated very good
87 reviews
Price from$57.75per night
Villas Kalei
Playa Grande
Providing inner courtyard views, Villas Kalei in Playa Grande offers accommodations, free bikes, and a garden. With garden views, this accommodation features a terrace and a swimming pool.
Karen
United States of America
I loved the ambiance of Villa Kalei; very peaceful. Wonderful after a morning of activity to nap by the pool or after taking dinner at one of the lovely nearby restaurants. Even though there were other guests, we rarely saw them. I loved the room too; very Zen vibe. Didn't want to leave! We also loved the outdoor kitchen; eating breakfast in the morning and looking for the monkeys in the trees. Geisha and Marcos are kind, gracious, and know a lot about the area and the country which was so helpful.
9.8
Scored 9.8
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
43 reviews
Price from$175per night
Indra Inn
Playa Grande
Offering free WiFi, Indra Inn is 2625 feet from Playa Grande beach and 20 minutes' drive from Tamarindo. Features also include a terrace with a garden view, communal kitchen, and a full bar.
Diane
United States of America
Indra Inn had a great vibe. People staying respectfully shared the well stocked kitchen and sometimes company. There is a full library and hammocks for lazy afternoons. The owners are attentive and kind. Within 10 minute walk from restaurants and beach and small markets.
8.8
Scored 8.8
Excellent
Rated excellent
169 reviews
Price from$55per night
Casa Chika Playa Grande
Playa Grande
A recently renovated apartment, Casa Chika Playa Grande offers accommodations in Playa Grande. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi.
Fabian
Costa Rica
Nothing, it was a terrrible experience!!
7.2
Scored 7.2
Good
Rated good
40 reviews
Price from$76.50per night
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What Guests Said About Playa Grande:
- 10Scored 10
Playa grande was such a relaxing place.
Playa grande was such a relaxing place. The beach sunsets were amazing! Took an estuary tour with Luis right off the beach - private tour for 2 was only $70 and we saw crocodiles, monkeys and amazing birds. Tamarindo is a fun day trip (taking the water taxi, or asking to be dropped off there after the boat tour). There is a cool food truck court at the end and behind the beach that has an iguana walking about. Tamarindo was nice if you like lots of people and lots of bar and food choices but playa grande was so much more chill of a spot. Loved it and will be back! Cantarana cafe had the best coffee and almond croissants and dinner upstairs was really good. Servers for breakfast and dinner were fabulous! The Tortuga was a great spot - with the most delicious fish bites I’ve ever had! Cafe Mar Azul was so much fun- Sunday night entertainment needs a reservation. Such a good price for amazing fish dinners.
Jennifer McKayCanada - 6.0Scored 6.0
Playa Grande is perfect for running or walking on the beach,...
Playa Grande is perfect for running or walking on the beach, however not for swimming, snorkeling or floating. On the other side of Playa Grande (crossing the river) there is Tamarindo, a crazy town full of tourists with its own long beach. If you are looking for a laid back place, Tamarindo is NOT where you want to be. Lots of traffic and tons of people walking in the streets and hanging around. Can't imagine what is like in high season. Stores have beautiful clothes but they are pretty expensive. Definitely a surfing town, everyone walks with a board under their arm...lol.SaadiaPuerto Rico - 10Scored 10
Location, beautiful beach , facilities and great bed !
Location, beautiful beach , facilities and great bed ! Lovely responsive employees! Restaurant next door offered excellent food . Not sure why everything had to be paid in cash eg car rides, trips etc . That was inconvenient. One has to have cash on hand as most business was done that way. However we were told only in “ low” season. The location was small and intimate and easy to access by foot. A car wasn’t always needed.CCeciliaUnited States of America - 10Scored 10
Beautiful beach line. Great for surfing and boogie boarding.
Beautiful beach line. Great for surfing and boogie boarding. Trees at the beach provide plenty of shade. Long and picturesque shore line is excellent to walk in the morning or at dawn hours. Amazing sunsets.
HenryUnited States of America - 8.0Scored 8.0
Nice quiet area.
Nice quiet area. A limited but good selection of eating places nearby. the beach is great for walking, swimming or riding a bike. It does not have shade trees on the beach. Lots of different birds. Go to Hotel El Manglar to book mangrove estuary boat tour. it is very good. Playa Grande is much quieter than Tamarindo but it is about 40 minute drive if you want to go to Tamarindo.
VernCanada - 8.0Scored 8.0
I liked the area, which is a very long beach near the...
I liked the area, which is a very long beach near the national park. Note that access can be limited, as it is a very bumpy and unpaved road from the national park entrance to the villas at the end of the peninsula towards Tamarindo. Beach was fine enough to walk in - lots of shells and surfers. Water wasn't cold, but wasn't totally warm either, comfortable temperature to walk. If you walk down to the end of the peninsula, water taxis that are only $2 will take you over to Tamarindo, so in the end it's nice to be a bit secluded away from the action, yet still have access to shopping and entertainment if you need it. Just wave to the guys at the other end!FlorenceUnited States of America
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- From $80.23 per night9.0Scored 9.0WonderfulRated wonderful· 177 reviewsGreat vibe, staff is amazing, incredibly friendly and hard working. Kudos to Rene, Alonso and Esteban for their great service! Very comfortable rooms. We stayed in this same property long time ago, prior it becoming the ONDA, which was very deteriorated, so we were very pleased and surprised with how great and beautiful this place is now. The location is great to walk to the beach and besides the hotel's restaurant, there are a couple of other very close that offer a good variety of food options.
RebecaCosta Rica - From $100.80 per night9.4Scored 9.4WonderfulRated wonderful· 316 reviewsIt was the first time experiencing a place like this, and it was a very nice experience! The location is very close to restaurants and Playa Grande, although it is true, the entrance is sandy so it is recommended to be careful. But the place was very quiet, the gampling comfortable and with what we needed. The breakfast is totally worth it. There was a cat, and we are a fan of them, so it was very nice to see. And it should be noted that we forgot a hat and Antoine reminded us, he was very kind.ThamaraCosta Rica
- From $62.15 per night8.8Scored 8.8ExcellentRated excellent· 287 reviewsHad a fantastic stay in Playa Grande. The beach was amazing and it was much better than staying in town in tamarindo (more wildlife and more secluded, but still with plenty of restaurants and things to do). Dawn and her team were extremely welcoming, we also loved staying in the bungalow as it had its own balcony (which other rooms didn't). Although having a car is easier, it's completely fine to stay here without one, relying on a bus to tamarindo and a taxi / boat from there.NatashaUnited Kingdom
- From $80.23 per night9.0Scored 9.0WonderfulRated wonderful· 177 reviewsThe place is modern and new. The WiFi is really really fast and reliable, there was a desk in the room which allowed productive work and meetings. The room was clean. The staff was very nice and friendly. The food at the restaurant was good although a bit high price-wise (maybe have for hotel guests a discount or something so that I as a guest staying here have some motivation to consume here?).
NuferoniSwitzerland - From $40.68 per night8.2Scored 8.2Very GoodRated very good· 357 reviewsThe room was clean and spacious. The food in the restaurant was fantastic. They make the best pizzas. There are some really nice seating areas and a great pool! Great location literally 2 minutes from the beach. The staff were friendly and accommodating and a big shout out to Luis who helped me with my excursions! Great hotel for surfers who want to ride the waves on the pacific coastJoanneUnited Kingdom
- From $114.29 per night8.6Scored 8.6ExcellentRated excellent· 312 reviewsLocation of the hotel, the few rooms, and cozy ambiance was very good. I feel the relationship between price and service/hotel is excellent. Cleanliness of the room was very good and service from the staff was great. Wi-fi was good. I worked one day an the internet managed all basic calls with cameras and files downloads.Luis RodolfoCosta Rica
- From $99.55 per night8.3Scored 8.3Very GoodRated very good· 946 reviewsSuper helpful and friendly staff, amazing location, great beach nearby, good shower but facilities such as a.c. unit leaking and small ants all over the table in the room without anything being left out let it down. For the price paid it was a little bit disappointing.VishalUnited Kingdom
- 8.8Scored 8.8ExcellentRated excellent· 169 reviewsWe enjoyed the property location (close to 5 beaches) , security, views, breakfast (coffee was AWESOME). Natalia was very nice and always willing to help. The AC at the room was awesome. Property’s location is near Parque Nacional Marino Las Baulas.
GeorhannyCosta Rica - 8.8Scored 8.8ExcellentRated excellent· 169 reviewsMat and his wife Natalia are very nice, they were very helpful and we will come back for sure. Excellent accommodation in an idyllic location close to Playa Grande beach. Parking slots in front of hotel. Nice breakfast with coffee served fresh.Jan a BáraCzech Republic
- From $114.29 per night8.6Scored 8.6ExcellentRated excellent· 312 reviewsgorgeous big bed, clean bathroom, AC. great cafe on site and very close to Playa Grande. I took a very long bus from San Jose so arrived at midnight and checked out at 10:00, so wasn’t there long enough to give an insightful review!
ZoeUnited Kingdom - From $40.68 per night8.2Scored 8.2Very GoodRated very good· 357 reviewsThis is a rare find! It has so much charm and Costa Rican authenticity! It had everything I wanted...pool, very close beach access, boogie boards, bikes, restaurant with yummy food, and a gym. Very lovely!NancyUnited States of America
- From $249.50 per night9.8Scored 9.8ExceptionalRated exceptional· 43 reviewsNice, quiet, nice design, friendly, good to have part of a common kitchen, nice area and small beach village nearby, nice little warm pool, friendly owners. Perfect 4 days for us.HansBelgium
- From $62.15 per night8.8Scored 8.8ExcellentRated excellent· 287 reviewswe stayed in one of the hats with shared bathrooms. It was ok for one night and it was near the beach. You can rent surfboards, there is a big selection of themClaudiaAustria
- From $135.60 per night10Scored 10ExceptionalRated exceptional· 1 reviewgreat spot with beach access ( 200ft away) little sanctuary , peaceful and quite. restaurant located right next door. Highly recommend for peace of mind.RyanUnited States of America
- From $143.51 per night8.5Scored 8.5Very GoodRated very good· 374 reviewsAmazing location right next to the beach, staff really friendly and lovely big and comfortable room, we felt like we were in paradise.(avoid tamarindo)
AmandaUnited Kingdom - From $82.77 per night9.0Scored 9.0WonderfulRated wonderful· 123 reviewsI didn't realize it was a tube we were staying in and the location was secluded, we actually found a different hotel in town where we had a blastHitchcockUnited States of America
- From $99.55 per night8.3Scored 8.3Very GoodRated very good· 946 reviewsThe ubication is perfect, in front of the hotel there's is an beautiful beach. Also you can hear the ocean's waves from the room.
Gonzalo RodriguezUnited States of America - From $90.40 per night8.7Scored 8.7ExcellentRated excellent· 78 reviewsReally cool themed hotel. Food was good. The boat taxi to Tamarindo was pretty handy. 8 minutes versus the 40 minute drive.
SteveCanada - From $100.80 per night9.4Scored 9.4WonderfulRated wonderful· 316 reviewsFrom the outside the structure and the place looks amazing. Its is close to playa Grande and some nice restaurantsSandroItaly
- From $143.51 per night8.5Scored 8.5Very GoodRated very good· 374 reviewsclose to the beach and really clean boutique hotel
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