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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.

Q
Qing
From
United States
Super quiet and spacious hotel, and still very close to downtown and the beach. Chilling by the pool was amazing. Staff were super friendly and helpful and made me feel welcome.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 324 reviews
Price from
US$82
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.

K
Kuffner
From
Germany
Amazing place, super nice staff, highly recommended!!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 161 reviews
Price from
US$220.50
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel Tabasco

Hotel in Playa Flamingo

Set in Playa Flamingo, 300 metres from Potrero Beach, Hotel Tabasco offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a casino.

D
Daniel
From
Costa Rica
Great service, breakfast is incredible. Excellent location, but definitely the most important is how friendly owners are, they were really nice and services was great
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 244 reviews
Price from
US$117
1 night, 2 adults

Beach Front Bahia

Hotel in Sámara

Set in Sámara and with Samara Beach reachable within a few steps, Beach Front Bahia offers concierge services, rooms, a terrace, free WiFi and a bar.

B
Balázs
From
Hungary
best location. right on the beach
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 931 reviews
Price from
US$97.75
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.

V
Vera
From
France
Very exotic and unique look and feel Nice and authentic village and beautiful beach
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 362 reviews
Price from
US$84
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.

M
Merve Gamze
From
Turkey
Almost everything. The owner is so kind and he helped us a lot. The hotel is very quiet. Since we had a car we didnt have any issue to go to beach and city center
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 147 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 9.2
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....

L
Lisa
From
Costa Rica
Soul Shine is the best accommodation choice in the Playa Avellanas area. The cabinas are spacious and clean with comfortable beds, good WiFi, air conditioning and a mini-fridge. The pool is a gorgeous place to relax and the grounds are laden with lush tropical flowers and vegetation. The location is amazing - Avellanas beach is a short walk away, and so are many great restaurants, including Barumis (burgers), Lola’s, La Parruja, and La Esquina, a community space with tacos, sushi, cocktails and other tasty food (visit the public market there on Friday nights for local vendors and live music). You can also walk next door and get some gelato! Owners Yael and Roee are the ultimate hosts and will ensure your stay is as perfect as possible. You really are part of the family when you’re here. And a Soul Shine review wouldn’t be complete without mentioning their delicious brunch! This place serves up some of the best food you’ll find in the area – even in all of Costa Rica. Authentic menu items such as shakshuka, Gypsy King, falafels and avocado toast are all served hot and fresh with crispy salad and yummy tapas on the side. The fresh bread is served warm and melts in your mouth! Soul Shine has everything you need for a perfect stay in the Playa Avellanas/Playa Negra area – comfortable rooms, attentive hosts, amazing food and close to the beach and restaurants. You won’t be disappointed if you stay at Soul Shine!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 164 reviews
Price from
US$163.88
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.

S
Sabrina
From
Switzerland
Muchas gracias to the owners from Hotel Casa Carlota. The Hotel is near from Tamarindo, but you may be need a car to go there. For us it was perfect far away from the trouble. But its close to a supermarket. The room was very clean and we had enough space. You also have a fridge and a coffeemachine. We used the kitchen outdoor in the cooking area for the breakfast. There‘s also a swimmingpool, which was cleaned everyday. The owners are very friendly and they also give us good suggestions. We would choose this place everytime again. muchas gracias para todo y hasta la proxima pura vida David and Sabrina
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 136 reviews
Price from
US$74.34
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.

K
Kim
From
United States
We loved Laguna Arenal the minute we arrived. Our accommodations were perfect, very clean, bathroom very spacious and updated. The view from our cabin was amazing!!! Breakfasts were incredible!!! A lot of variety with fresh ingredients. Wifi worked very well. Our host's: Milena & Bastiaan, were the best! Extremely accommodating, paid attention to details and also aimed to please.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 148 reviews
Price from
US$210
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 241 reviews

Situated in Nuevo Arenal and with La Fortuna Waterfall reachable within 50 km, Agua Inn features concierge services, allergy-free rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi and a garden.

From US$101.70 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 650 reviews

Borinquen Thermal Resort is located in Rincon de la Vieja. If features Spanish-rustic décor villas, bungalows and Junior Suites, each of them featuring a private balcony with garden views.

From US$296.63 per night

Bay Lodge

Hotel in La Cruz
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews

Set within less than 1 km of Cuajiniquil Beach and 16 km of Parque Nacional Santa Rosa, Bay Lodge offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in La Cruz.

From US$101.70 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 28 reviews

Set in Potrero, 400 metres from Potrero Beach, Parti Gras Hotel & Villas en Playa Potrero offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

From US$140 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 67 reviews

Set in Palmira, 26 km from Edgardo Baltodano Stadium, Narime Costa Rica offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

From US$197.75 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 93 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
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 55 reviews

Set in Naranjos Agrios, 35 km from Venado Caves, Mystica offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

From US$169.50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
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Set in Liberia, 50 km from Parque Nacional Santa Rosa, Hampton By Hilton Guanacaste Airport offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

From US$164.12 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 48 reviews

Set in Tilarán, 37 km from Treetopia Park, Hotel Naralit offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a restaurant.

From US$73.45 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
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From US$87.01 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
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From US$81.36 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
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Situated in Liberia and with Parque Nacional Santa Rosa reachable within 39 km, Hotel Liberia features a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
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Situated in Santa Cruz, 34 km from Barra Honda National Park, Hotel y Restaurante El Marino features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

From US$66 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
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From US$76.57 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 201 reviews

Hotel El Cerro is located in Liberia, within 39 km of Parque Nacional Santa Rosa and 500 metres of Edgardo Baltodano Stadium.

From US$105 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 227 reviews

Located in Nuevo Arenal, 25 km from Venado Caves, Hotel La Rana de Arenal provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

From US$56.50 per night

Hotels in Guanacaste that you can book without a credit card

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
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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.

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From US$81.93 per night

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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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El Sabanero Eco Lodge features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a terrace and restaurant in San Francisco. Featuring a bar, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom.

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Casa Marañon

Hotel in Caimital
No credit card needed

Situated in Caimital, 24 km from Barra Honda National Park, Casa Marañon features accommodation with a terrace, free private parking and a spa and wellness centre.

Hotel Good Life

Hotel in Coco
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 319 reviews

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...

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From US$226 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 272 reviews
The gardens, the hot and cold pools, and the thermal waters are just BEAUTIFUL. Love that you can stay in the pools til 10pm, it's so atmospheric sitting in them at night, with subtle lighting and the sounds of the night forest and gentle music around. Beautiful, large rooms, fantastic bathroom and ample space for hanging clothes. Lots of towels too. Totally recommend this wonderful place.
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Yasmin
New Zealand
From US$830.55 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 130 reviews
One of the nicest resorts I've ever had the pleasure of visiting. Absolutely phenomenal facilities with incredibly friendly and professional staff. This was the highlight of our 2 week stay in Costa Rica...already trying to find room in the calendar to come back ASAP! If you're considering booking in here, just do it. You will not regret it.
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Corey
Canada
From US$143.74 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 614 reviews
Breakfast buffet in the terrace is a fantastic experience with ocean views, healthy food, and kind service of personal;the pools and jacuzzis are excellent; the pool bartender is a friendly and good mix drink guymaking the best effort
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Mauricio
Mexico
From US$458.78 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 157 reviews
Great hotel, very clean, spacious and beautiful rooms, friendly staff, very good breakfast and the restaurant in general is excellent. They upgraded our room for free, we really enjoyed our stay there.
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Ariel
Israel
From US$293.07 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 846 reviews
Really nice facilities with numerous swimming pools, beautiful and private garden away from the bustle outside, good bars and very convenient breakfast location. Great breakfast
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Wayne
United Kingdom
From US$1,752.75 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 63 reviews
best bed have ever slept in, pillows exceptional.... what were they ie brand or filling ? every member of staff was attentive without being intrusive. room was beautiful
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Susan
United Kingdom
From US$526.58 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 226 reviews
We arrived at Bosque del Mar directly from Liberia. The setting is amazing, the pool is great for kids and the room was very good as well.
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Mathias
Switzerland
From US$302.57 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 260 reviews
Lovely rooms, great restaurant food, beautiful gardens, great service through out and stunning views- A perfect stay!
Guest review by
Sarah
United Kingdom
From US$156.74 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 971 reviews
The breakfast was great, service excellent, very clean, nice hot wster and good water pressure, pool area beautiful.
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Holly
United States
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 88 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$90.40 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 167 reviews
Breakfast was excellent. The staff were friendly and helpful. The hotel was very central.
Guest review by
dennis
United States
From US$1,113.98 per night
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!
Guest review by
Lucy
United Kingdom
From US$135.60 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.6
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 191 reviews
Friendly helpful staff. Quiet location. Lovely swimming pool.
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Cheryl
Canada
From US$316.05 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 891 reviews
Breakfast was very good, and the staff were wonderful.
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Claire
Costa Rica
From US$287.02 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 307 reviews
Yummy breakfast and other meals. Entertainment etc
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Nancy
United States
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 393 reviews
This is paradise…the Beach is fantastic
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Jürgen
Germany
From US$592 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 535 reviews
Demasiado confortable y espectacular
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Wber
Costa Rica

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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
2.0

I would hope this helps people avoid Costa Rica, third world...

I would hope this helps people avoid Costa Rica, third world country, third world service, third word food and prices double almost every first world country, the airport and hotels charge 10 dollars for a 50 cent bottle of water
Guest review by
wayne
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.
Guest review by
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
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
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
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
10

The scenery in Nuevo Arenal is amazing.

The scenery in Nuevo Arenal is amazing. Both the volcano and the lake offer many chances for impressive photographs. The town has the necessities that a visitor might need. Restaurants serve good food at good prices.
Guest review by
ian
Canada
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