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Hotel Good Life

Hotel in Coco

Located in Coco, within less than 1 km of Coco Beach and 36 km of Edgardo Baltodano Stadium, Hotel Good Life provides accommodation with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free...

M
Mauricio
From
Costa Rica
This place is AMAZING!!!! I will be back for sure! Staff was SOOOOO helpful and nice!!! breakfast was delicious!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 323 reviews
Price from
US$140
1 night, 2 adults

House of Nomad - Adults only

Hotel in Tamarindo

Situated in Tamarindo, 500 metres from Tamarindo Beach, House of Nomad - Adults only features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

C
Ciara
From
Ireland
The location is great, 5 minute walk to lovely restaraunts and bars, about a 10 minute walk to the beach. Staff were so friendly and helpful. Room was amazing, so clean, modern and comfortable. Loved it here!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 321 reviews
Price from
US$87
1 night, 2 adults

Suitree Experience Hotel

Hotel in Guanacaste

Situated in Guanacaste, 33 km from Edgardo Baltodano Stadium, Suitree Experience Hotel features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

M
Michelle
From
Australia
Beautiful tree house with gorgeous views. Lovely staff.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 163 reviews
Price from
US$265.50
1 night, 2 adults

LA QUEBRADA ECO LODGE Hotel Boutique

Hotel in Potrero

Located in Potrero, 1 km from Penca Beach, LA QUEBRADA ECO LODGE Hotel Boutique provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a private beach area.

A
Anais
From
Germany
Beautiful location, in a quiet environment with a great pool. Very comfortable and well equipped room and outdoor kitchen. Warm and friendly welcome from the owners and lots of tips for things to do in the area.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 362 reviews
Price from
US$78.72
1 night, 2 adults

Tuki Tuki Lodge

Hotel in Sámara

Situated in Sámara, 1 km from Samara Beach, Tuki Tuki Lodge offers accommodation with a terrace and free private parking. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk and room service for guests.

J
Jon
From
Spain
Everything was perfect, seriously, go to this place if you are in Samara. Is close to everything but quiet, rooms are new and fully equipped, bed was really nice and even A/C, not pointing directly to the bed was perfect. JP is a perfect host
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 145 reviews
Price from
US$106.06
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel Amira

Hotel in Carrillo

Offering free WiFi, Hotel Amira is situated in Carrillo. Each accommodation at the 3-star hotel has mountain views, and guests can enjoy access to an outdoor swimming pool.

M
Maria
From
Germany
Very nice small and cozy hotel, it was very clean, the stuff is very friendly and helpful, the pool is very clean, the room is super spacious, has an air conditioner and all needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 105 reviews
Price from
US$88.50
1 night, 2 adults

SoulShine

Hotel in Playa Avellana

Situated in Playa Avellana, 500 metres from Avellanas Beach, SoulShine features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. Guests can make use of a bar....

A
AW
From
Netherlands
Very nice cabins, lots of privacy, good silent airco, great swimming pool with view of eagles and monkeys, love that there are only a small number of people on the property. Best food we ate in the area. Beautiful beach close by.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 164 reviews
Price from
US$161.69
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel Carlota Tamarindo

Hotel in Tamarindo

Located in Tamarindo, Hotel Carlota Tamarindo features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, terrace, and free WiFi. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen and luggage storage space for guests.

P
Penny
From
Costa Rica
Location was close to grocery store but not beaches. Bonus to have coffee maker and fridge in room and access to ice.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 133 reviews
Price from
US$73.24
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel Laguna Arenal

Hotel in Unión

Located in Unión, 35 km from La Fortuna Waterfall, Hotel Laguna Arenal provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

T
Tom Lippens
From
Belgium
Wonderful, clean and modern looking cabins with a beautiful view overlooking Arenal Lake. big and comfortable bed, large and well functioning shower and very good and optimal use of space in the cabin. We were greeted every morning by some birds on top of our cabin, and could see and hear all kinds of wildlife from the deck overlooking the lake. Special mention for the lovely cats running around the property and coming to greet us! The hotel staff provided special vegan options for breakfast every morning, which were absolutely lovely and tasty, and which was well above our expectations. Also a big thank you for allowing us to check in at a very late time at night and staying up late especially to accomodate us, very much appreciated! Driving distance from La Fortuna and many surrounding activities and touristic locations, the cabins are located outside of the touristic area in a beautiful and quiet place.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 148 reviews
Price from
US$210
1 night, 2 adults

Nosara Beach Hotel

Hotel in Nosara

Situated in Nosara, a few steps from Pelada Beach, Nosara Beach Hotel features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

S
Solar So
From
Canada
Breakfast is excellent; Nice Pool; Fantastic beach access; Room ocean view
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 139 reviews
Price from
US$315.90
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 139 reviews

Situated in Nosara, a few steps from Pelada Beach, Nosara Beach Hotel features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

From US$528.84 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 341 reviews

The Nomadic Hotel is centrally located in Playa Guiones, Nosara, Costa Rica within a 5 minute walk to the surf point and beach. Enjoy complimentary breakfast every morning.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 687 reviews

This property is just a 3 minute walk from Tamarindo beach, and features an outdoor pool in a tropical setting. There is free WiFi throughout the property, and daily housekeeping.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 160 reviews

Boasting an outdoor swimming pool, Hotel Boutique Lagarta Lodge is set in Nosara and also provides a garden and a terrace. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers a concierge service.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 224 reviews

Set in Tamarindo, 1.1 km from Tamarindo Beach, Hotel Casa Leona offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking and a garden.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 100 reviews

Set in Nosara, 600 metres from Guiones Beach, Olas Verdes Hotel offers accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
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Located in Puerto Humo, 46 km from Playa Hermosa, Rancho Humo Estancia features air-conditioned rooms and free private parking.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 105 reviews

Located a mere 50 metres from Guiones’s main break, in Nosara, Costa Rica, The Sunset Shack features a year-round outdoor pool and guests can also enjoy the on-site restaurant.

From US$339 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 215 reviews

Situated in Sámara, Samara Palm Lodge has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 148 reviews

Set in Playa Sámara, 35 km from Nicoya, Villas Verdes boasts air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi throughout the property. Free private parking is available on site.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 278 reviews

El Pequeño Gecko Verde is a Boutique Hotel located 1.5km from Samara center.

From US$169.50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
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From US$101.70 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
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Hotel Huacas features accommodation in Huacas. There is a year-round outdoor pool and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 94 reviews

Located in Nuevo Arenal, 35 km from La Fortuna Waterfall, Toucan Lane provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

From US$111.87 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 96 reviews

Situated in Tamarindo, a few steps from Tamarindo Beach, Perla de la Playa Beachfront Hotel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a bar.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
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Casitas de la Paz

Hotel in Coco
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 141 reviews

Featuring a garden, Casitas de la Paz is set in Coco in the Guanacaste region, 1.8 km from Coco Beach and 35 km from Edgardo Baltodano Stadium.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
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Located 49 km from La Fortuna Waterfall, Tinajas Arenal Lakefront Lodge offers 3-star accommodation in Nuevo Arenal and features a garden, a terrace and a bar.

From US$146.90 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
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Situated in Playa Avellana, 2 km from Avellanas Beach, Finca Avellanas features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

Hotel El Paraje is offering accommodation in Santa Cruz. Featuring a garden, the 2-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The hotel features family rooms.

From US$75.15 per night

Located in Nuevo Arenal, 48 km from La Fortuna Waterfall, Little Paradise provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

From US$45.20 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
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Cabinas Marylu Antigua Cabinas Permont is set in Santa Cruz. The 2-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom and free WiFi.

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From US$183.05 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 968 reviews
Great start to our honeymoon! The hotel grounds are beautiful. The hotel is close to nearby shops and restaurants and easy to walk into town. A good first place to stop after flying into Liberia airport. Although the hotel is on the edge of the city by a busy road, it doesn't affect your stay at all - you can't even tell once you're sitting on the balcony looking through the lush vegetation at the pool, which gives a nice foretaste of what the rest of the country is like. The place has a very authentic feel to it. The staff very much appreciate you attempting to speak Spanish. We really enjoyed the food here, great gallo pinto. Would definitely recommend.
Guest review by
Carolyn
United Kingdom
From US$558.22 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 383 reviews
The front desc team contacted me before my arrival on whats up. They organised well my transport, my excursions, they helped me during my stay daily. All staff is like a family and helping in everything. On the restaurant all waiters are kind and helpfull. Specially one of the Jose, who giving true and honest attention to all guest.
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Hajnalka
Hungary
From US$722.48 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 842 reviews
We had a nice room on the 1st floor with garden acces, we loved it. Great service, nice team is working here, kind people. We will definetely stay again at this wonderful hotel weath beach access. The vibe here is awesome.
Guest review by
aleksandr
Russia
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 263 reviews
Lovely rooms, great restaurant food, beautiful gardens, great service through out and stunning views- A perfect stay!
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Sarah
United Kingdom
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 84 reviews
Completely furnished. The utilities and appliances were perfect. Amazing view on the grassy area and ocean.
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Bruce
United States
From US$265.55 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 271 reviews
The food was really good staff was friendly and helpful everything was clean and nice well taken care of
Guest review by
JASON
United States
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 62 reviews
The location is miraculous. A beautiful hotel perched on the top of an oceanic peninsula.
Guest review by
Noah
United States
From US$90.40 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 169 reviews
Breakfast was excellent. The staff were friendly and helpful. The hotel was very central.
Guest review by
dennis
United States
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 117 reviews
Everything was kept so clean and the staff were so friendly. Breakfast was amazing!
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Lucy
United Kingdom
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 890 reviews
Amazing property with lots of included options (waterfalls, hot pools) for the day!
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Flora
Switzerland
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 129 reviews
In the middle of nature. Excellent staff, service and facilities. One of a kind!
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Boris
Netherlands
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 160 reviews
Everything! We are so glad we didn’t book a hotel down by the beach - no breeze!
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Nicole
Switzerland
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 601 reviews
Incredible views, the room view was amazing, bed wow. Everything was incredible
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Ali
United Kingdom
From US$236.17 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 188 reviews
Friendly helpful staff. Quiet location. Lovely swimming pool.
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Cheryl
Canada
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 226 reviews
The beach is steps away from the property. Calm, quiet oasis.
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Antonio
United States
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 305 reviews
Yummy breakfast and other meals. Entertainment etc
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Nancy
United States
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 528 reviews
Demasiado confortable y espectacular
Guest review by
Wber
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8.0

Tamarindo has everything you need.

Tamarindo has everything you need. Crazy expensive advice is to buy duty free at the airport. Stop outside of Tamarindo and buy water and snacks because you will pay double inside Tamarindo. We love Dragon fly bar and Grill!
Guest review by
Donna
United States
10

We planned organized day trips for our 5 days in Liberia and...

We planned organized day trips for our 5 days in Liberia and it was perfect. The various day trips pick up people from the coast and then pass through Liberia on their way to places like Arsenal volcano area, to see the sloths or other attractions and also for the single day trips to Nicaragua. By staying in Liberia we were the last to be picked up and the first to be dropped off, saving us 3 to 4 hours of extra travel in the van. Some off the people we met on our day trips were picked up at 4 am, we got picked up at 6 or 6:30 am, and then dropped off at 5 or 6 pm while the others drove back their coastal resort 1.5 to 2 hours further away from Liberia.
Guest review by
Ricoman2020
Canada
10

Great town great beach.

Great town great beach. Good supermarkets and friendly people in general. We met some locals through some friends and we were made to feel at home quite quickly. Nice place. Go to the Burger Window, (Google it) its in an open bar which has a few other eating stalls as well. A great curry shack too. But the burgers at Burger Window really are SUPERB. The service is quite non committal. There are few smiles and you can get put off by that. But listen, the burgers are worth the grief. Also try the crepes both savory and sweet at the little Ahora Si shop and then try the big Ahora Si restaurant further up the street. Both owned by the same family. Both very good choices. Ask for Antonio at the little Ahora Si crepe place
Guest review by
Neal
New Zealand
6.0

It is a good place to find a restaurant and nightlife.

It is a good place to find a restaurant and nightlife. There are much nicer beaches close by if you are looking to enjoy the water and a nice sunset. Unfortunately the rising costs in Costa Rica are making it less desirable to visit. It is getting run down in many areas and the costs are climbing dramatically.
Guest review by
Richard
Canada
10

A nice beach town which has most conveniences but is not too...

A nice beach town which has most conveniences but is not too big. We had visited in 1988 so the development since then was breathtaking. We visited during the off-season (October) so it was very rainy but had clear periods each day. The advantage to visiting this time of year is hotel prices are generally lower, but many businesses are closed so for example a restaurant you wanted to visit may not be open and I had more difficulty renting a good surfboard than I thought I would. As mentioned before, the rain can be a problem during the off-season but I understand the period from December to April is mostly rain free. I would imagine the town is much more crowded in season which could affect the experience.
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Anonymous
10

We stayed at Hotel Velero right off the beach in Playa...

We stayed at Hotel Velero right off the beach in Playa Hermosa. It was relatively quiet (in the best way!) compared to the neighboring Playa del Coco. The beach was clean, the sand was soft, and the temperature was great. We saw dolphins and great sea birds from breakfast at Hotel Velero. We also had dinner at Roberto's and La Casita del Marisco. I would highly recommend Playa Hermosa to everyone and would love to return!
Guest review by
Jennie
United States
10

Playa Flamingo was one of our favorite stops on our 10-day...

Playa Flamingo was one of our favorite stops on our 10-day trip. It's scenic, relaxed, and incredibly fun to explore. Driving along the coast was a highlight in itself, with beautiful ocean views and plenty of little spots to pull over and enjoy. Getting around was super easy with a car or motorcycle, though you do have to watch out for the many potholes and speed bumps. Where we ate: Coco Loco- Incredible food right on the beach, and the piña coladas were honestly some of the best we’ve ever had. Gracia La Vid- Amazing pizzas in a casual, open-air setting. Fun vibe, great for dinner after a day in the sun. Playa Flamingo is perfect for groups of friends looking for a mix of adventure and relaxation. We enjoyed a sunset catamaran tour, horseback riding, ATV tours, and jet ski rentals. All are easy to book and great ways to experience the coast. If you’re looking for beautiful beaches, great food, and plenty of activities, Playa Flamingo is definitely worth a visit.
Guest review by
B Camacho
United States
4.0

The resort was nice, pool was refreshing.

The resort was nice, pool was refreshing. No premium drinks, a bottle of Crown was $90, and only 1 brand of beer. The food at the buffet wasn't the greatest. Fish was dry, salad dressings were odd or just oil and vinegar. One day I had a poached egg and the yolk was hard and the whites were runny. French toast was hard and tough on the outside and soggy on the middle. You could only eat in the specialty restaurants once for every 3 days of stay.
Guest review by
Carol
8.0

It’s not for families or people wanting hustler and bustle...

It’s not for families or people wanting hustler and bustle and night life (besides the monkeys across the street)! There’s no shops besides a couple of Mercados. This is the type of rest we needed though.. Definitely wouldn’t stay in Samara , too busy for us.
Guest review by
Karen
United States
10

We did not originally plan to do the beach this trip, it was...

We did not originally plan to do the beach this trip, it was a cloud forest and volcano trip, we decided last minute to go the beach and chose Conchal beach as the place to go. Patagonia restaurant is a great Place for dinner.
Guest review by
Erhardt