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Hotel Good Life

Hotel in Coco

Located in Coco, within a 10-minute walk of Coco Beach and 23 miles of Edgardo Baltodano Briceño Stadium, Hotel Good Life provides accommodations with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as...

N
Nicole
From
United States
Family owned and operated. The family was so welcoming and showed us so much hospitality! They went out of their way to make us feel welcomed and special! Brand new everything! Rooms were beautiful! Pool was beautiful and price was unbeatable!! Hotel is walking distance/right in downtown. Each room has their own terrace / sitting area. Nicest hotel in the area!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 291 reviews
Price from
$140
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel Sol Sámara

Hotel in Sámara

Located in Sámara, a few steps from Samara Beach, Hotel Sol Sámara has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

C
Christian
From
United States
Hotel is secuded and Beautiful ..... Staff attentive and helpful I am coming back !
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 256 reviews
Price from
$89.10
1 night, 2 adults

House of Nomad - Adults only

Hotel in Tamarindo

Located in Tamarindo, a 6-minute walk from Tamarindo Beach, House of Nomad - Adults only has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

J
Johnson
From
United States
The room was very clean and spacious.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 317 reviews
Price from
$113
1 night, 2 adults

Suitree Experience Hotel

Hotel in Guanacaste

Located in Guanacaste, 20 miles from Edgardo Baltodano Briceño Stadium, Suitree Experience Hotel has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

K
Kei
From
United States
Amazing Mountain View. Luxury property. Tasty and beautiful restaurant. Very professional staff. Jorge was very helpful and attentive.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 150 reviews
Price from
$220.50
1 night, 2 adults

Beach Front Bahia

Hotel in Sámara

Located in Sámara, a few steps from Samara Beach, Beach Front Bahia provides air-conditioned rooms and a bar. Some units at the property feature a balcony with a garden view.

A
Amir
From
Israel
Clean rooms, great beach, walking distance to Samara center (but not thaaat close...), great staff, and the food in the restaurant is awesome - get the seafood pasta!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 936 reviews
Price from
$97.75
1 night, 2 adults

LA QUEBRADA ECO LODGE Hotel Boutique

Hotel in Potrero

Located in Potrero, a 12-minute walk from Penca Beach, LA QUEBRADA ECO LODGE Hotel Boutique provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a private beach...

S
Sarah
From
United States
Beautiful grounds and swimming pool, amazingly clean and welcoming. Several nice beaches nearby. All guests were quiet and considerate, within their accommodations and in public spaces, allowing everyone to enjoy the serenity of the lodge and natural sounds of birds, geckos, howler monkeys, cows, and waves crashing nearby. This said, if you don't care for "the all of nature" including an occasional gecko, lizard, or small insect in/around your accommodations, this may not be the place for you. :) The managers are wonderful to speak with and provided excellent recommendations - understandably proud of this beautiful eco lodge.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 363 reviews
Price from
$84
1 night, 2 adults

Tuki Tuki Lodge

Hotel in Sámara

Located in Sámara, 0.6 mi from Samara Beach, Tuki Tuki Lodge offers accommodations with a terrace and free private parking. The accommodations features a 24-hour front desk and room service for...

C
Cathleen
From
United States
JP went out of his way to make me feel welcome. He took time to show me around Samara and introduced me to people. He gave me useful tips on apps for music and the tide. Thanks for your hospitality!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 148 reviews
Price from
$106.06
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel Amira

Hotel in Carrillo

A 9-minute walk from Carrillo Beach, Hotel Amira is located in Carrillo and has free WiFi and a tour desk.

t
thomas
From
Costa Rica
Since we were on work we did not spent much time at the Hotel but customer service was very well managed and appointed Thanks to Lourdes and Staff to have made our Stay very pleasant A good loving care makes you feel like a true guest Breakfast good and all the facilities very functional Gracias por todo
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 106 reviews
Price from
$88.50
1 night, 2 adults

SoulShine

Hotel in Playa Avellana

Located in Playa Avellana, a 6-minute walk from Avellanas Beach, SoulShine has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. Guests can use a bar.

E
Eric
From
Canada
Good location if you have a car, with excellent restaurants within 5-15mins driving. Walk to beach pleasant across mangrove swamp on raised walkway. Owner and staff very pleasant, knowledgeable of area, and helpful. Restaurant area good place to relax during day with a beer or coffee. Not open for dinner although this may be changing. Accommodations very attractive, clean and well maintained although bathroom lighting in our unit at least was inadequate. Good size bathroom with lots of hot water for shower.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 165 reviews
Price from
$163.88
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel Carlota Tamarindo

Hotel in Tamarindo

Located in Tamarindo, Hotel Carlota Tamarindo provides a garden. There's a year-round outdoor pool and guests can use free WiFi and free private parking.

F
Fares
From
France
Very friendly and welcoming family. Clean room and very confortable. All the needed is there. Beautiful pool and outdoor kitchen with a pergola.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 142 reviews
Price from
$76.12
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 149 reviews

Located in Unión, 22 miles from La Fortuna Waterfall, Hotel Laguna Arenal provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. This 3-star hotel offers a tour desk.

From $231.65 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 353 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.

From $504.21 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 261 reviews

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 $397.63 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 698 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 $129.95 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 150 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.

From $450.87 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 102 reviews

Located in Nosara, a 7-minute walk from Guiones Beach, Olas Verdes Hotel provides accommodations with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden.

From $435.05 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 113 reviews

Located in Puerto Humo, 29 mi from Playa Hermosa, Rancho Humo Estancia features air-conditioned rooms and free private parking.

From $226 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 103 reviews

Located a mere 164 feet 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 $339 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 142 reviews

Located in Tamarindo, Hotel Carlota Tamarindo provides a garden. There's a year-round outdoor pool and guests can use free WiFi and free private parking.

From $67.66 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 221 reviews

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

From $99.44 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
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Cabinas El Colibri, Apart Hotel features a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Carrillo.

From $79.10 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 387 reviews

Casa Buenavista is located in Carrillo, 984 feet from the beach. It offers air-conditioned rooms in a tropical garden.

From $101.70 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 845 reviews

Hotel Belvedere Playa Samara Costa Rica is located on the shores of Samara Bay and within walking distance of a bus stop.

From $124.30 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 24 reviews

Hotel Huacas has accommodations in Huacas. There's a year-round outdoor pool and guests can use free WiFi and free private parking. At the hotel, rooms contain a desk.

From $93.23 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews

Located within a 11-minute walk of Cuajiniquil Beach and 10 miles of Parque Nacional Santa Rosa, Bay Lodge provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in La Cruz.

From $101.70 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 39 reviews

Located in Huacas, Cote Pacific Casitas offers 3-star accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, a garden and a terrace.

From $121.81 per night

Hotels in Guanacaste you can book without a credit card

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 $169.59 per night

Casitas de la Paz

Hotel in Coco
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 130 reviews

Featuring a garden, Casitas de la Paz is located in Coco in the Guanacaste region, 1.1 miles from Coco Beach and 22 miles from Edgardo Baltodano Briceño Stadium.

From $37.29 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 202 reviews

Hotel Guanacaste Lodge is located 984 feet from Flamingos Beach and 4.3 mi from Conchal Beach. It features a swimming pool, sun terrace and an extensive garden. Wi-Fi is free in public areas.

From $121.81 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 14 reviews

Located in Playa Junquillal, a 8-minute walk from Junquillal Beach, Manta Ray Lodge provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

From $62.15 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 59 reviews

Located 30 miles from La Fortuna Waterfall, Tinajas Arenal Lakefront Lodge offers 3-star accommodations in Nuevo Arenal and features a garden, a terrace and a bar.

From $79.10 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 74 reviews

Located in Cañas, 29 miles from Palo Verde National Park, Hotel Caña Brava Inn has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. This 3-star hotel offers free WiFi.

From $114.80 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 77 reviews

Located in Playa Avellana, 1.2 miles from Avellanas Beach, Finca Avellanas has accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

From $81.36 per night

CasaLuz Tamarindo is a 4-star property located in Santa Cruz. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a terrace.

From $87.01 per night

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From $146.88 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 974 reviews
Everything was great, we loved how fresh the hotel is, from the combination of trees throughout the property, the pool in the middle of the courtyard and the layout of the hotel creating a noticeable drop in temperature from the heat in Liberia in this time of the year. It was a great place to get away for the week, and there are great restaurants around, we highly recommend eating at Sabor Porteño for dinner, the food was amazing and fairly priced for the quality of food you receive. The following morning we had the included breakfast which was great as well. For lunch we ate at Foodnication, another great find. The value of this hotel is amazing, a great place to stop at if you're in Costa Rica, or if you're just looking to get away for a weekend and you're already down here. Looking forward to coming back.
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James
Costa Rica
From $812.75 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 120 reviews
wow, stay here! it’s beautiful and clean, the staff are wonderful and go above and beyond. they offer some 5 star service perks while still keeping the vibe laid back and relaxed. the pool is big enough that you can relax quietly on a sun lounger ever when it’s busy. the restaurant is good and the rooms are soundproof. as a solo female I felt very safe and comfortable. Will absolutely be staying here again, can’t say enough good things.
Guest review by
Magnus
Canada
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 896 reviews
It has a couple of places to have dinner, for which the staff reserves you a table in a minute through WhatsApp. Many birds in the garden. Spacious resort, where you cannot feel there are other tourists. The room and the bathroom are much bigger than needed. Many activities around. The garden is just perfectly maintained. We felt safe everywhere. Each place we could go outside the resort had staff - absolutely fantastic! Thanks!
Guest review by
Bernadett
Hungary
From $526.58 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 225 reviews
rooms where nice and clean, the beach beautiful!!! the hotel structure was very pretty. i love the bar up on the 2nd floor beachfront view:) sunsets were amazing!!!
Guest review by
villela
Costa Rica
From $328.83 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 409 reviews
Beautiful setting above the beach at Playa Carrillo. Great staff, and truly a gem! Honeymoon room overlooking the property and the beach, room 407, is the best!
Guest review by
Dan
United States
From $735.63 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 132 reviews
Amazing property and private bungalows. Staff was exceptional and food incredible! Many thermal hot springs to swim in and we saw monkeys!
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Nicolette
United States
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 90 reviews
The house was really comfortable, people were very friendly except the girls in the reception. They had no clue about anythign we asked.
Guest review by
Magdalena
Uruguay
From $90.40 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 171 reviews
A wonderfully comfortable mattress, hot water, quiet location all contributed to a most satisfying visit after traveling all day.
Guest review by
Graham
Canada
From $202.27 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 313 reviews
- Beautiful, almost private, beach - Clean room - Delicious Italian restaurant - Tasty breakfast - Cozy hotel
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Larysa
United States
From $201.71 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 838 reviews
Pristine beach views, excellent pools, food and facilities. Staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful!
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Maria
Switzerland
From $152.55 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 267 reviews
the gardens are beautiful, the staff is helpful and the hot springs and natural sauna are relaxing
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Mayra
Costa Rica
From $1,211.55 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 65 reviews
Amazing staff and location! Pictures simply do not do this resort justice. Opt for the Sunset Villa
Guest review by
henry
United States
From $134.47 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 623 reviews
The views, food and location were perfect. The pool on the hotel was nice
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Fiorella Arce
Costa Rica
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 261 reviews
I loved the food, location and staff, also everything was clean
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Marleni
Guatemala
From $384 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 528 reviews
Very clean. Rooms are exquisite. Excellent room service
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LINDA
United States
From $450.87 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 150 reviews
It was everything the pictures and reviews said it was!!!
Guest review by
Mike
United States
From $116.39 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.5
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 194 reviews
It was near where we needed to go.
Guest review by
Jennifer
United States

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8.0

Town is just big enough that there are lots of shops,...

Town is just big enough that there are lots of shops, restaurants, and things to do. Gorgeous beach also. But small enough that you can walk everywhere. It's a good base for the northwest area but doing a day trip to a volcano or other sights is hours each way.
Guest review by
Madeline
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
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
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

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
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 is an awesome destination, with a Marina,...

Playa Flamingo is an awesome destination, with a Marina, convenient nearby restaurants, grocery stores, beaches that will blow your mind. The people are friendly and love their country and culture. They are very proud of who they are and their culture which is family oriented. The food is the best and you have a varied selection of restaurants from beach side to the top of the mountain with scenic view you will never forget. What a wonderful county I would live there. We visited in May the beginning of the rainy season, however I believe it was the best time. The country comes alive, green and lush. The beached, restaurants are not overcrowded, if you have a rain shower it's gentle and mostly in the evening. My wife & I will definitely return. We met several Americans that have visited Playa Flamingo several times, then decided to live there. I'm telling you, go there, you will not regret a moment. We stayed at Splendor 360, which is I believe the highest accommodations in the area. Splendor 360's condos are amazing with views as they say, 360 degrees from the marina to the beaches. Thank you, Costa Rica, for one of the vacations we have experienced. Les & Linda Harris
Guest review by
LESLIE
United States
10

I stayed in the area only a part of my stay and moved on.

I stayed in the area only a part of my stay and moved on. The beach here is superior to other areas for sure. And this is defiantly a stay in your resort opportunity. near by resultants are best for dining options don't eat on property.
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Anonymous
8.0

Santa Cruz has a lot to offer for shoppers of all ages.

Santa Cruz has a lot to offer for shoppers of all ages. Everything you require is within walking distance. Lots of Soda's Y restaurants and bars. Seems to be a safe town. I did not feel unsafe walking at night
Guest review by
Skip
Canada