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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.

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, 322 reviews
Price from
US$101
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, 162 reviews
Price from
US$265.50
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
Diana
From
United States
The room was modern, beautifully decorated, and equipped with a great espresso machine that made mornings even better. Flamingo Beach is only a 5 min walk. The hotel owners were extremely friendly and went out of their way to make our stay comfortable, providing beach towels, chairs, surfboards for the kids, and even a cooling box for days out. Breakfast was absolutely amazing! Delicious fresh fruits, a wonderful selection of homemade breads and pastries, and everything beautifully presented. The room also came with all the necessary toiletries, which was a thoughtful touch. Overall, a fantastic experience that I would highly recommend.
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.

V
Verena
From
Germany
If you would like to forget about everyday life close to the beach, listening to the sound of the waves, then Bahia Beachfront is the perfect place to stay. The owners together with one of the most caring team of staff that we have ever seen created a unique atmosphere where you will feel both on vacation and at home at the same time. The food is generally amazing! We loved the rich and tasty breakfast and the lovely staff was always accomodating my husband's vegan lifestyle. Waking up in front of the sea every morning was one of the most amazing experiences. The both vibrating and relaxing town of Sámara is just a 5-10 minutes walk away at the beach, where you can play beach volleyball, go surfing, have a nice smoothie or delicious meal. At night you can also enjoy the beautiful terrace and tasty drinks and food at the hotel's restaurant. We were sad to leave this truly unique pearl at the beach and will surely be back in the future!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 932 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.

T
Tim
From
Switzerland
This was our last stop on our three week trip through Costa Rica and ended up being our favorite place. La quebrada lodge is just beautiful and the huge pool in the middle is awesome. Everyone is so welcoming and rooms are large and super clean. We ended up ordering breakfast from Maria every morning which was very tasty and plentiful.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 361 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.

C
Confer
From
United States
The host, JP, made our stay feel like we were welcome and like family. He is integrated in the local community and is helpful in providing local knowledge.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 146 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.

D
Dora
From
Ireland
We only stayed 1 night and enjoyed the experience. Room was bigger than any other we stayed in, in CR. Breakfast was good and staff were too.
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.

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, 136 reviews
Price from
US$74.67
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.

M
Milena
From
Czech Republic
The location above the lake with views changing with the time of the day. Only a few separate studios with terraces facing the laguna. Large wall-to-wall and flloor-to-ceiling windows. Stunning modern design. All of this set on a maticuosly kept property and interestingly modelled terrain, with lawns greener than the English lawn. The welcome from the owner Ana was more than warm! Her breakfasts and dinners super delicious, served on a roofed terrase with THE view. Our thanks go also to Ana’s staff, nice willing ladies. Thanks a lot!
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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The Coast Beachfront Hotel is located on Tamarindo Beach. We offer 24-hour reception, security, private parking, concierge services and the hotel is a 5-minute walk downtown.

From US$425.54 per night
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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.

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FAQs about hotels in Guanacaste

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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
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
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
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