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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.
Daniel
Austria
The location from the hotel is good, close to the beach. We moved to Cantarana Hotel, the room there was comfortable and nice. Breakfast was good, staff was very friendly.
8.3
Scored 8.3
Very good
Rated very good
943 reviews
Price from£71.16per night
El Reinas by Sugar's Monkey
Hotel in Playa Grande
Offering an outdoor swimming pool, El Reinas by Sugar's Monkey is located in Playa Grande. Free WiFi access is available. Each room here will provide you with air conditioning.
Christian
United States
Walking distance to an awesome beach (playa grande)
8.2
Scored 8.2
Very good
Rated very good
351 reviews
Price from£39.26per 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.
Stéphane
France
The room was amazing - open to the nature.
The hotel garden is beautiful, lot of plants, flowers, bee hives, even got the visit of animals like monkeys.
Peaceful swimming pool to relax.
Good breakfast.
Welcoming hosts.
9.4
Scored 9.4
Superb
Rated superb
316 reviews
Price from£72.96per night
Hotel Rip Jack Inn
Hotel in Playa Grande
Located in front of Playa Grande Beach and 2 km from Playa Ventanas Beach, the Hotel Rip Jack Inn features a sun terrace with swimming pool, a yoga terrace and free Wi-Fi throughout.
Doris Barth
Germany
The location of the hotel was ok, with direct access to the beach
8.5
Scored 8.5
Very good
Rated very good
374 reviews
Price from£169.95per night
Hotel Cantarana
Hotel in Playa Grande
Hotel Cantarana is 50 metres from Playa Grande Beach and 20 minutes’ drive from Tamarindo Local Airport. It features a swimming pool, sun terrace and free Wi-Fi.
marcia
Canada
Breakfast , food overall was good . Restaurant staff were great . Very comfy beds and pillows . Quiet due to small size
8.6
Scored 8.6
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
311 reviews
Price from£84.23per night
ONDA - Playa Grande - Adults Only
Hotel in Playa Grande
Situated in Playa Grande, 200 metres from Grande Beach, ONDA - Playa Grande - Adults Only features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.
Andrea
Czech Republic
We just loved it! The rooms are so nice, new and clean.
The staff is super friendly!
Also the location is great, close to the beach and they have restaurant downstairs, with great food for great price (with vegan options, which we loved).
9.0
Scored 9.0
Superb
Rated superb
173 reviews
Price from£70.34per night
The Grateful Hotel
Hotel in Playa Grande
Located in Playa Grande, 200 metres from Grande Beach, The Grateful Hotel provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.
Williams
United Kingdom
Exceptional, situated in a tropical garden in the grounds of a private gated estate.
A short walk to a quiet beach perfect for swimming and surfing.
The in-house cuisine was excellent with fresh seafood and meat with the crunchiest freshest vegetables I’ve ever eaten. 10/10.
Each night they had live music which was a massive bonus. The music wasn’t loud and in your face, more a perfect in harmony with the environment and the guests.
One last thing is the guests, a really interesting eclectic mix of people with a really friendly and interesting outlook.
8.7
Scored 8.7
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
75 reviews
Price from£72.71per 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.
Bas
Belgium
Our biggest regret this holiday was not staying longer in this location. I’m already back there, in my dreams…
8.8
Scored 8.8
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
285 reviews
Price from£45.44per night
Indra Inn
Playa Grande
Offering free WiFi, Indra Inn is 800 metres 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.
Ruud
Curaçao
Was simple habitat but enjoy it so much nice people excellent owner
8.8
Scored 8.8
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
168 reviews
Price from£59.07per 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 1.2 km from Marino Las Baulas National Park. Free WiFi is available throughout.
Laura
United States
Excellent breakfast. Comfortable hostel with fun rooms in pipes! Shared kitchen available. Walk to the beach.
9.0
Scored 9.0
Superb
Rated superb
123 reviews
Price from£66.57per 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 - 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 - 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
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- From £71.16 per night8.3Scored 8.3Very goodRated very good· 943 reviewsthis hotel is located a bit out of the way within a "community" near the town of Tamarindo. Tamarindo is within walking distance of the beach with a ferry boat service for 1000 colon per person. By car it takes about 40 minutes to reach Tamarindo. The room was small but clean and had a TV with Netflix, a refrigerator and air conditioning. Nice was the pool in the middle of the complex. Only 5min walk to the "grande" beach which is really nice and empty.Ralf PhilipGermany
- From £84.23 per night8.6Scored 8.6FabulousRated fabulous· 312 reviewsI want to give a bad review because I do not want anyone to find our hideaway. But Playa Grande, Hotel Cantarana, and the locals there were so wonderful. We had the place and the beach mostly to ourselves being the down season but the Hotel and Staff were perfect. It was a laid back, relaxing atmosphere, super friendly staff, wonderful food. No complaints at all.MelodyUnited States
- From £81.07 per night9.4Scored 9.4SuperbRated superb· 316 reviewsSophie is so nice and kind to give me suggestions on local tour, help me to arrange my transportation to the airport. I’m so enjoyed for my stay in her hotel! It is like a beautiful garden with more than a thousand of plants! Amazing effort spent for many years leads to current lovely hotel environment. definitely deserving to stay more time!PinghaiChina
- From £66.57 per night9.0Scored 9.0SuperbRated superb· 123 reviewsThe location is very nice, a stone's throw from a deserted beach. Wonderful sunset. The girls who prepared breakfast for us were very nice and kind. To get to Tamarindo there are little boats that cross the river until 5 pm. Around noon we were able to walk across the river, while in the evening it is not possible because of the high tide.
LuisaSwitzerland - From £71.16 per night8.3Scored 8.3Very goodRated very good· 943 reviewsThe staff was super friendly and helpful. It was very close to the beach just across the street. There were many restaurants nearby and a market with groceries within walking distance. The relaxing hammocks, access to a kitchen, and lovely pool area were nice places to unwind after a day of fun! Every meal we had was very good.
NancyUnited States - 8.8Scored 8.8FabulousRated fabulous· 168 reviewsIndra 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.
DianeUnited States - From £45.44 per night8.8Scored 8.8FabulousRated fabulous· 285 reviewsBed was comfortable Location was good. The main break and village of playa grande is 20 minutes walking away but there is a good, uncrowded wave right in front and it is closeby the rivercross to Tamarindo Onsite restaurant was really good Clean Air-conditioning was niceGunnarNetherlands
- From £35.99 per night8.2Scored 8.2Very goodRated very good· 352 reviewsits our second time staying in 2 years, and will come back next time in Playa Grande. Great location, rooms are clean, very cool outside area to hang out in with plenty of shade and pretty. Thanks to Enrico and his family for welcoming ours!KatherineSwitzerland
- 9.1Scored 9.1SuperbRated superb· 21 reviewsDan was friendly and helpful from the moment we arrived. The rooms were large and clean, and the restaurant, marker, and surf shop downstairs had everything we needed. Playa Grande, a large, quiet, pristine beach was a short walk awayAndreaUnited States
- From £35.99 per night8.2Scored 8.2Very goodRated very good· 352 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
- From £64.53 per night9.0Scored 9.0SuperbRated superb· 173 reviewsVery clean. Friendly stuff. Nice and clean room with AC. The common areas were great: pool table, bar, restaurant.... The place has a great vibe and is very close to Playa grande. But a car is required.
TheresiaGermany - From £72.71 per night8.7Scored 8.7FabulousRated fabulous· 75 reviewsIf you love The Grateful Dead this is the hotel for you. The owner has created this themed hotel and passionate about the group. Great entertainment in the evening. Breakfast included.MarleneUnited Kingdom
- From £45.44 per night8.8Scored 8.8FabulousRated fabulous· 285 reviewsExcellent for meeting others..staff ‘unbelievably helpful’ planning anything. & the food at the hotel, had the best Mahi, mahi at good prices..& good music tooRichardCanada
- From £115.42 per night8.5Scored 8.5Very goodRated very good· 374 reviewsbeds and linens super comfy and plush, a deluxe type of hotel resort w amenities like yoga class, hammocks, loungers, and the restaurant breakfast was superWalbrechtUnited States
- From £66.57 per night9.0Scored 9.0SuperbRated superb· 123 reviewsThe best host and location in Playa Grande. Felipe made my stay in Playa Grande epic. I will definitely go back. Pipe House is warmly recommended.
Payam FaalzadehDenmark - From £84.23 per night8.6Scored 8.6FabulousRated fabulous· 312 reviewsbeutiful place, very close to the wild beach, almost no people. overall hotel was nice except small things.
DeividasLithuania - 8.8Scored 8.8FabulousRated fabulous· 168 reviewsVery friendly staff and easy to find. Car parking direct in front of the hotel.SophieGermany
- From £72.71 per night8.7Scored 8.7FabulousRated fabulous· 75 reviewspeaceful groovy place for deadheads and music fans close to beautiful beach!CarlyUnited States
- 8.0Scored 8.0Very goodRated very good· 1 reviewThe nearby beach is fantastic and the biggest advantage of the propertyTomasCzech Republic
- From £52.49 per night8.3Scored 8.3Very goodRated very good· 87 reviewsGreat location within Playa Grande,ThomasSwitzerland
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