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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.

The location from the hotel is good, close to the beach. We moved to Cantarana Hotel, the room there was comfortable and nice. Breakfast was good, staff was very friendly.
8.3
Scored 8.3
Very good
Rated very good
945 reviews
Price from£71per night
ONDA - Playa Grande - Adults Only, hotel in Playa Grande

Situated in Playa Grande, 200 metres from Grande Beach, ONDA - Playa Grande - Adults Only features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

We just loved it! The rooms are so nice, new and clean. The staff is super friendly! Also the location is great, close to the beach and they have restaurant downstairs, with great food for great price (with vegan options, which we loved).
9.0
Scored 9.0
Superb
Rated superb
173 reviews
Price from£70.19per night
The Grateful Hotel, hotel in Playa Grande

Located in Playa Grande, 200 metres from Grande Beach, The Grateful Hotel provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

Exceptional, situated in a tropical garden in the grounds of a private gated estate. A short walk to a quiet beach perfect for swimming and surfing. The in-house cuisine was excellent with fresh seafood and meat with the crunchiest freshest vegetables I’ve ever eaten. 10/10. Each night they had live music which was a massive bonus. The music wasn’t loud and in your face, more a perfect in harmony with the environment and the guests. One last thing is the guests, a really interesting eclectic mix of people with a really friendly and interesting outlook.
8.7
Scored 8.7
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
77 reviews
Price from£72.54per night
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.

The room was amazing - open to the nature. The hotel garden is beautiful, lot of plants, flowers, bee hives, even got the visit of animals like monkeys. Peaceful swimming pool to relax. Good breakfast. Welcoming hosts.
9.4
Scored 9.4
Superb
Rated superb
317 reviews
Price from£72.80per night
Hotel Rip Jack Inn, hotel in Playa Grande

Located in front of Playa Grande Beach and 2 km from Playa Ventanas Beach, the Hotel Rip Jack Inn features a sun terrace with swimming pool, a yoga terrace and free Wi-Fi throughout.

The location of the hotel was ok, with direct access to the beach
8.5
Scored 8.5
Very good
Rated very good
374 reviews
Price from£82.47per night
Hotel Cantarana, hotel in Playa Grande

Hotel Cantarana is 50 metres from Playa Grande Beach and 20 minutes’ drive from Tamarindo Local Airport. It features a swimming pool, sun terrace and free Wi-Fi.

Breakfast , food overall was good . Restaurant staff were great . Very comfy beds and pillows . Quiet due to small size
8.6
Scored 8.6
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
312 reviews
Price from£84.04per 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.

Walking distance to an awesome beach (playa grande)
8.2
Scored 8.2
Very good
Rated very good
353 reviews
Price from£39.17per 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 1.2 km from Marino Las Baulas National Park. Free WiFi is available throughout.

Excellent breakfast. Comfortable hostel with fun rooms in pipes! Shared kitchen available. Walk to the beach.
9.0
Scored 9.0
Superb
Rated superb
123 reviews
Price from£66.42per night
Villas Kalei, hotel in Playa Grande

Located within 2.2 km of Grande Beach and 2.4 km of Playa Ventanas, Villas Kalei provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Playa Grande.

The design was perfect. The owners are very nice people, really had a good time with them. Gardens are great. It was soooo clean we could not believe it. Super relaxing time even though we were working it seemed like a vacation.
9.8
Scored 9.8
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
43 reviews
Price from£200.22per night
Indra Inn, hotel in Playa Grande

Offering free WiFi, Indra Inn is 800 metres from Playa Grande beach and 20 minutes' drive from Tamarindo. Features also include a terrace with a garden view, communal kitchen, and a full bar.

Was simple habitat but enjoy it so much nice people excellent owner
8.8
Scored 8.8
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
168 reviews
Price from£49.87per 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
  • 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
  • 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

Explore guest reviews of hotels in Playa Grande

  • From £80.89 per night
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 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
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 168 reviews
    We were here to work so did not spend much time at the hotel. The communication leading up to the stay was excellent. The staff were very friendly. The breakfast is simple but good. eggs, pineapple or yogurt with granola. They also offered orange juice or coffee. The room was clean and the ac worked. It was quiet at night.
    Karen
    Costa Rica
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 52 reviews
    This hotel is like a little Oasis! The customer service is awesome and although you need a car to move around, you are right at the perfect location close to beautiful beaches…a short drive to Tamarindo and other beaches. The room was very comfortable and the pool super refreshing after a long day under the sun.
    Tatiana
    United States
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 168 reviews
    Indra Inn had a great vibe. People staying respectfully shared the well stocked kitchen and sometimes company. There is a full library and hammocks for lazy afternoons. The owners are attentive and kind. Within 10 minute walk from restaurants and beach and small markets.
    Diane
    United States
  • From £35.91 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 354 reviews
    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.
    Virginia
    United States
  • From £80.89 per night
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 317 reviews
    beautiful spot where you can unwind. There is a fridge in the tent which is really helpful. I loved everything about this place. It’s a quick 15 mins drive to Tamarindo city center. The beach is very close by.
    Alicia
    Malta
  • From £71 per night
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 945 reviews
    safe ,cool spot in Playa Grande. nice to be so close to Tamarindo but also quiet and secluded feel. kitchen is nice for having a cheap dinner in house and cutting up fruit we got from roadside stand.
    Bradley
    United States
  • From £115.16 per night
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 374 reviews
    Beautiful hotel and grounds. Not crowded. Staff were very friendly, always helpful, and courteous. Food in the restaurant was very good. Great location, close to beach.
    Jana
    United States
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 77 reviews
    the location is amazing because you can enjoy the private beach of Playa Grande but if you want you can take a boat and you’ll be in Tamarindo in less than 5 minutes.
    Tatiana
    Costa Rica
  • From £45.34 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 285 reviews
    My stay here was great. I love playa grande. The place is very close to the beach, have a good choice of boards, good restaurant and the staff is great.
    Laurence
    Ecuador
  • From £66.42 per night
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 123 reviews
    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
    Hitchcock
    United States
  • From £71 per night
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 945 reviews
    Great location away from the busy parts of tamarindo, with an amazing beach. Perfectly clean with nice laid back design.
    Lara
    Germany
  • From £35.91 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 354 reviews
    I liked the hotel rooms, the staff was exceptionally friendly, the closeness to the beach, the breakfast. Everything.
    Istvan
    Canada
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 21 reviews
    Super comfortable bed Clean Great pool area Great dinner spot Near the beach
    Jane
    United Kingdom
  • From £84.04 per night
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 312 reviews
    Beautiful quaint hotel. peaceful and welcoming. The staff were wonderful.
    Pam
    United States
  • From £84.04 per night
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 312 reviews
    The remote location close to the beach and the little cafe at the hotel.
    Emilie
    United States
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1 review
    The nearby beach is fantastic and the biggest advantage of the property
    Tomas
    Czech Republic
  • From £64.38 per night
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 173 reviews
    Excellent location, 6 minute walk to the beach with great Surfing.
    A
    Anonymous
    United States
  • From £115.16 per night
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 374 reviews
    The location of the hotel was ok, with direct access to the beach
    Doris Barth
    Germany
  • From £52.37 per night
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 87 reviews
    Great location within Playa Grande,
    Thomas
    Switzerland

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