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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.

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
317 reviews
Price from$64.80per night
ONDA - Playa Grande - Adults Only, hotel in Playa Grande

Located in Playa Grande, a 1-minute walk from Grande Beach, ONDA - Playa Grande - Adults Only has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

ONDA is the best hostel I’ve been to around the world! In terms of location, food, amenities, cleanliness, privacy, and fun atmosphere. It’s so close to the beach (5 min walk) and passes by two other places with food and board rentals on the way (ONDA also has these). There is a huge window for natural sunlight (at least in the all-female 4-bed) with not one but TWO different full-window shades - one to fully block out the light to sleep in and one translucent to let in light without letting people outside see in. You also get TWO comfy pillows and the beds are super comfy! The AC and fan work perfectly with no glitches and are adjustable. The pool is lovely for a relaxing chill time. Cold/hot drinking water dispenser is centrally located and there is a lovely eating area private to the hostel on top of the outdoor eating area by the kitchen and bar in the biergarten! Plenty of vegan options and delicious meaty food as well as Costa Rican and U.S. classics. Also a pool table. Music playing outdoors and it’s lively but chill and ends early enough for sleep (10pm-ish) and doesn’t even really reach the rooms. They also give you THREE towels and a little individual rug which is especially great when you get back from the beach or pool. And the staff was AMAZING - so friendly and helpful and available and just cool, interesting people! Also the room key is a braided bracelet - hard to lose! And just super clean everywhere. All in all, a wonderful experience and would absolutely stay here again.
9.0
Scored 9.0
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
174 reviews
Price from$77.40per night
Hotel Rip Jack Inn, hotel in Playa Grande

Located in front of Playa Grande Beach and 1.2 mi from Playa Ventanas Beach, the Hotel Rip Jack Inn features a sun terrace with swimming pool, a yoga terrace and free Wi-Fi throughout.

Close to the beach and staff were very helpful
8.5
Scored 8.5
Very Good
Rated very good
374 reviews
Price from$101.65per 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.

Short access to the beach, which was nearly empty. Fantastic Sun sets.
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.

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
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.

Being near the beach at Playa Grande is a treat. Once all the building construction is finished around the property it will be fantastic. The breakfasts were very tasty. The workers were very friendly. Any request was granted by the staff.
8.2
Scored 8.2
Very Good
Rated very good
355 reviews
Price from$48per night
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.

peaceful groovy place for deadheads and music fans close to beautiful beach!
8.7
Scored 8.7
Excellent
Rated excellent
77 reviews
Price from$80per night
La Buena Vida Cabinas, hotel in Playa Grande

La Buena Vida Cabinas features a fitness room and air-conditioned accommodations in Playa Grande, a 10-minute walk from Playa Ventanas.

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, hotel in 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.

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
Pipe House Playa Grande, hotel in 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.

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
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What Guests Said About Playa Grande:

  • 10
    Scored 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 McKay
    Canada
  • 6.0
    Scored 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.
    Saadia
    Puerto Rico
  • 10
    Scored 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.
    C
    Cecilia
    United States of America
  • 10
    Scored 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.
    Henry
    United States of America
  • 8.0
    Scored 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.
    Vern
    Canada
  • 8.0
    Scored 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!
    Florence
    United States of America

Explore guest reviews of hotels in Playa Grande

  • From $88.48 per night
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 946 reviews
    Great hotel with a really beautiful pool and private entrance to the beach. We booked this hotel as we were hoping to see turtles hatching or laying eggs. Andrea helped us with booking a tour and we saw both a baby turtle and a mother turtle digging in the sand so that was awesome! The staff is very kind, the hotelroom was clean and the bed was comfortable. The beach was beautiful, we loved how easy accessible it was. Best thing about this place is the pool though, we really loved it!!
    Esther
    Netherlands
  • From $143.51 per night
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 374 reviews
    The food at the hotel's restaurant was very delicious and there was a good variety of items on the menu. The hotel staff at both the restaurant and the hotel office were wonderful. They were all very pleasant, courteous, and extremely helpful. Jose and Irene in the restaurant, and Angie and David in the office were particularly exceptional in the personal service and assistance they provided us. We really enjoyed interacting with the hotel staff.
    Michael
    United States of America
  • From $56.50 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 285 reviews
    Just a short walk to the gorgeous beach. Watched a spectacular sunset. Great on-site restaurant. Staff was VERY nice and helpful! Outdoor kitchen area with refrigerator and plenty of seating and even have several hammocks for relaxing. Utensils and plates available for use with stove, coffee, microwave, etc. Surfing lessons and trips across estuary to Tamarindo Beach by boat are available.
    Barbara
    United States of America
  • From $56.50 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 285 reviews
    I had an amazing stay at Playa Grande Surf Camp for two weeks. It's the perfect place to chill, rest and meeting new people. Nice vibes, such a quiet place and easy to work/study online at the same time. Personal staff is so kind and helpful. The beach is so close and it's a great place to improve your surfing skills. I would definitely recommend this place.
    Laurel-Lee
    Switzerland
  • From $100.80 per night
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 317 reviews
    Sophie 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!
    Pinghai
    China
  • From $82.77 per night
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 123 reviews
    The 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.
    Luisa
    Switzerland
  • From $80.23 per night
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 174 reviews
    Great place to stay in Playa Grande. Located a couple mins walk from the beach. The hotel was very clean and the pool was great. It’s a social hotel and easy to meet other travelers. The free breakfast is delicious and brings everyone together in the morning.
    Allie
    United States of America
  • From $143.51 per night
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 374 reviews
    The hotel is located right at the playa grande beach, meaning one can simply walk to the beach and just enjoy it. The hotel has a restaurant that serves all meals, which is pretty useful considering that there is not much else going on in the area.
    Mar
    Germany
  • From $88.48 per night
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 946 reviews
    Location was great, but the staff is what made the stay exceptional. They were so nice. The proximity to the beach and good restaurants was nice too. We would stay here again for sure!
    Gary
    United States of America
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 77 reviews
    If 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.
    Marlene
    United Kingdom
  • From $249.50 per night
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 43 reviews
    Nice, 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.
    Hans
    Belgium
  • From $44.75 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 355 reviews
    It was a nice quiet place close to the beach. The staff and owners were very nice and polite helped out with anything you needed. The food was delicious. I will go back again.
    Tor
    Austria
  • From $135.60 per night
    10
    Scored 10
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1 review
    great spot with beach access ( 200ft away) little sanctuary , peaceful and quite. restaurant located right next door. Highly recommend for peace of mind.
    Ryan
    United States of America
  • From $82.77 per night
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 123 reviews
    The 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 Faalzadeh
    Denmark
  • From $44.75 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 355 reviews
    I liked the hotel rooms, the staff was exceptionally friendly, the closeness to the beach, the breakfast. Everything.
    Istvan
    Canada
  • From $100.80 per night
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 317 reviews
    From the outside the structure and the place looks amazing. Its is close to playa Grande and some nice restaurants
    Sandro
    Italy
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 168 reviews
    Very cute property close to Playa Grande! Friendly staff. Comfortable beds. Use of kitchen is good.
    Bethany
    United States of America
  • From $104.73 per night
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 312 reviews
    The remote location close to the beach and the little cafe at the hotel.
    Emilie
    United States of America
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 168 reviews
    Standard hotel like in north america
    Astrit
    Cyprus
  • From $104.73 per night
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 312 reviews
    pool, room, beach
    Kathleen
    United States of America