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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.

R
Ruben
From
Costa Rica
As a solo traveler, the combination of location, access to basic services, super friendly and helpful staff made my trip to Guanacaste a piece of cake ! Looking forward already to come back
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 316 reviews
Price from
$88.40
1 night, 2 adults

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.

J
Josefina
From
Argentina
La cercanía con la playa y la comida del restaurante
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 315 reviews
Price from
$72
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel El Manglar y Cantarana

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.

K
Karr
From
Canada
It had a pool and lots of fun stuff to do! We loved it!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 810 reviews
Price from
$79.48
1 night, 2 adults

Boutique Surf Hotel Rip Jack Inn

Hotel in Playa Grande

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

M
Michelle
From
United States
Everything about the property was amazing. Every touch has been thought about. The front desk staff and the dining staff are amazing. The group fitness classes were great and a must take. Everything was amazing, all way down to the owner, and you can tell she cares about every single guests experience and is fully hands on with her staff. I can’t wait to return!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 283 reviews
Price from
$112.20
1 night, 2 adults

Pipe House Playa Grande

Playa Grande

Located in Playa Grande, a few steps from Grande Beach, Pipe House Playa Grande provides accommodations with a fitness center, free private parking, a garden and a private beach area.

K
Kristina
From
Canada
this property is astonishingly beautiful when you walk in! hearing about the sustainability aspect put into every aspect is a huge plus and very admirable by Felipe! him and his team are extremely welcoming without being too present like some places with shared accommodations. only a few steps away from what feels like a private beach. he also found us an amazing turtle watching tour during the nesting season 🥳
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 115 reviews
Price from
$73.25
1 night, 2 adults

Playa Grande Surf Camp

Playa Grande

Offering free WiFi throughout the property, a sun terrace with a swimming pool, garden and restaurant, Playa Grande Surf Camp is located in Playa Grande.

N
Natasha
From
United Kingdom
Had a fantastic stay in Playa Grande. The beach was amazing and it was much better than staying in town in tamarindo (more wildlife and more secluded, but still with plenty of restaurants and things to do). Dawn and her team were extremely welcoming, we also loved staying in the bungalow as it had its own balcony (which other rooms didn't). Although having a car is easier, it's completely fine to stay here without one, relying on a bus to tamarindo and a taxi / boat from there.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 260 reviews
Price from
$50
1 night, 2 adults

Indra Inn

Playa Grande

Indra Inn offers accommodations in Playa Grande, a 15-minute walk from Grande Beach. Featuring a garden, the 3-star bed and breakfast has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom.

G
George
From
United States
Great place. Amazing people. Matt is the best! So is his family.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 130 reviews
Price from
$100
1 night, 2 adults

Villas Kalei

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.

g
grace
From
Canada
The walk-in pool, awesome property owners and design/ surroundings
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 47 reviews
Price from
$195
1 night, 2 adults

CASA CHIKA, Playa Grande, Guanacaste

Playa Grande

CASA CHIKA, Playa Grande, Guanacaste is a recently renovated apartment in Playa Grande where guests can make the most of the outdoor swimming pool and garden.

C
Carlos
From
Costa Rica
The staff is very friendly and helpful.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 47 reviews
Price from
$50.40
1 night, 2 adults

La Buena Vida Cabinas

Playa Grande

La Buena Vida Cabinas features a fitness room and air-conditioned accommodations in Playa Grande, a 12-minute walk from Grande Beach.

E
Esaul
From
United States
The beach is a short, easy walk away, and the convenience of having a wood-fired pizza place and Pots & Bowls nearby is a huge plus.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.5
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 55 reviews
Price from
$120
1 night, 2 adults
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Hotels with airport shuttles in Playa Grande

Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 529 reviews
From $141.18 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 363 reviews
From $77 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 32 reviews
From $168.37 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 321 reviews
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 39 reviews
From $121.81 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 242 reviews
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 283 reviews
From $238.66 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 259 reviews
From $236.04 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 206 reviews
From $134.19 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 89 reviews
From $192.98 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 524 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,223 reviews

Hotels located in the center of Playa Grande

Featuring garden views, Villa PRAGA Beach House in Playa Grande offers accommodations, a private beach area, an infinity pool, a garden, and a shared lounge.

From $137.30 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.5
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 55 reviews

La Buena Vida Cabinas features a fitness room and air-conditioned accommodations in Playa Grande, a 12-minute walk from Grande Beach.

From $135.60 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 23 reviews

Palm Beach Inn features an outdoor swimming pool, fitness center, a garden and shared lounge in Playa Grande.

4 BD Tranquil Villa offers accommodations in Playa Grande, a 4-minute walk from Grande Beach. Both free Wifi and parking on-site are accessible at the villa free of charge.

Renovated Family Home BBQ - Pool offers accommodations in Playa Grande, a 4-minute walk from Grande Beach. Both free Wifi and parking on-site are accessible at the villa free of charge.

Guests can benefit from a balcony and a children's playground. Free Wifi is available throughout the property and Grande Beach is a 7-minute walk away.

Modern 4BR Villa with Pool offers accommodations in Playa Grande, a 6-minute walk from Grande Beach. Both free Wifi and parking on-site are accessible at the villa free of charge.

Providing an outdoor swimming pool, *Steps to Playa Grande *Surf Boards *Private Pool* features accommodations in Playa Grande.

Budget hotels in Playa Grande and nearby

The air-conditioned accommodation is a 7-minute walk from Grande Beach, and guests can benefit from on-site private parking and complimentary Wifi.

From $81.36 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 302 reviews

On Tamarindos Beach, Hotel Laguna del Cocodrilo has lush tropical gardens, a terrace and air-conditioned rooms with private bathrooms.

From $93.79 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 53 reviews

Located in Tamarindo, Hotel Tamarindo INN - 1 mi to Tamarindo Beach offers a garden.

From $84.75 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 825 reviews

Cabinas Marielos is set in Tamarindo, 7.5 mi from Playa Conchal. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and free private parking is available on site.

From $79.10 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 615 reviews

Villas Macondo is just 500 ft from Tamarindo Beach, and features an outdoor pool, tropical gardens and free Wi-Fi. Each air-conditioned room has a terrace with a hammock and garden views.

From $87.01 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 38 reviews

Providing free WiFi throughout the property, a sun terrace with a swimming pool, garden and bar, Pupa House - Capsule Hotel - Adults Only is located in Tamarindo. Guests can enjoy garden views.

From $111.87 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 20 reviews

Nomad Containers - Adults only is located in Tamarindo, a 6-minute walk from Tamarindo Beach. At the capsule hotel, all rooms are equipped with a balcony with a pool view.

From $56.50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 104 reviews

Refugio Surf Lodge in Tamarindo provides adults-only accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, a garden, and a bar.

Best hotels with breakfast in Playa Grande and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 89 reviews

Located in Tamarindo, a few steps from Tamarindo Beach, Perla de la Playa Beachfront Hotel has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a bar.

From $192.98 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 838 reviews

Featuring three outdoor swimming pools overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Tamarindo Diria Beach Resort has a beautiful setting on Tamarindo Beach.

From $201.71 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 213 reviews

Located directly on the sands of Tamarindo Beach, Ocho Artisan Bungalows offers a unique and intimate boutique stay with handcrafted design, luxurious comfort, and unbeatable beachfront access.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,441 reviews

Offering an outdoor pool and sun terrace,Wyndham Tamarindo is set in Tamarindo in the Guanacaste Region, 12 mi from Playa Conchal. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar and pool bar.

From $145.54 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 298 reviews

Hotel la palapa offers accommodations in Tamarindo. Guests can enjoy breakfast on the on-site beachfront restaurant. Free private parking is available on site.

From $124.30 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 696 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.

From $118.65 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 524 reviews

The Hotel Pasatiempo is 4 minutes' walk from Tamarindo Beach features an outdoor pool, lush tropical gardens and air-conditioned rooms with private terraces.

From $145.77 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 68 reviews

Casa Tropical Playa Grande in Cuajiniquil provides accommodations with a garden and a terrace. With garden views, this accommodation features a swimming pool.

From $85.88 per night

FAQs about hotels in Playa Grande

What Guests Said About Playa Grande:

8.0

Nice quiet beach town, with just enough to do.

Nice quiet beach town, with just enough to do. Good surf but inconsistant small waves in Palm Beach near our hotel when we were there. Crowded near the main town and surf break 1 mile away where waves are definately bigger. It's a strong beach break, so not great for beginners and quality was not always so consistant. Can be dangerous, no lifeguards.
Guest review by
Thomas
United States
8.0

Playa Grande is gorgeous wide and long sandy beach, very...

Playa Grande is gorgeous wide and long sandy beach, very natural. There are spots for beginner and advanced surfers and is suitable also for families with kids. There is only one bar or buffet on the beach, but a beach club and few hotel restaurant are near by.
Guest review by
Martina
Slovakia
10

I stayed at El Reinas in Playa Grande for 5 weeks and loved...

I stayed at El Reinas in Playa Grande for 5 weeks and loved every minute. I didn't rent a car or golf cart. I walked 15 min. to soda and veggie stand once a week for essentials. I went to Tamarindo via walking south on the beach for 40 minutes and taking water taxi. If you aren't able to walk either rent a car or plan to call taxi. Taxi from PG to Tamarindo is $15usd.
Guest review by
Donna
United States
10

We wanted a quiet place to celebrate our anniversary and...

We wanted a quiet place to celebrate our anniversary and Hotel Cantarana was just that! At times, we felt like we were the only ones staying there. We loved that it was so close to an amazing beach that we walked every day for sunrise and again for sunset. At times, we felt we were the only ones. We had the pool all to ourselves. There is a restaurant on site and a couple others close by that are AMAZING! The beach is incredible . . . soft, white sand! Andy, at the front desk, was the best! She greeted us with a warm smile and was so helpful. She helped us to arrange a sunset cruise which was spectacular! We surely will be back!
Guest review by
DAWN
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.
Guest review by
Jennifer McKay
Canada
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.
Guest review by
Saadia
Puerto Rico

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 240 reviews
Sophie the French owner created a beautiful garden with lovely cabanas. It was peaceful and idyllic. Breakfast was very nice. Pool was lovely. She upgraded us which was very kind. The outdoor bathroom was very romantic. The most beautiful beach Playa Grande was 5 mins by car. We also loved playa conchal in the morning 20.mins away. Lolas cafe was great too about 1 hour away. She gave us good advice. We saw monkeys play by the pool up on the trees which was magical. Loved it.
Guest review by
veronique
United Kingdom
From $120.68 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 810 reviews
Excellent location. The beach is private, clean and pretty - shared only by the community in the area. It's free of crowds, vendors boats etc. The vista is clear open to the horizon. The hotel is clean and staff courteous and helpful.
Guest review by
Harkishan
Canada
From $82.77 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 115 reviews
Small, quite and original place to stay. Only a few rooms in a beautiful garden. Family owned and right at the beautiful beach of Playa Grande. Lovely breakfast served in the shared kitchen. Super friendly staff.
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Vivian
Switzerland
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 194 reviews
Absolutely wonderful. Beautiful garden and pool. Calm and cosy. Very nice staff. Stunning beach nearby.
Guest review by
Bart
Belgium
From $88.14 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 315 reviews
Walking distance to an awesome beach (playa grande)
Guest review by
Christian
United States