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The 10 Best Budget Hotels in Playa Grande, Costa Rica

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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. Boasting a concierge service, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. The air-conditioned rooms provide a garden view and come with a wardrobe and free WiFi.

Amazing location, beautiful amenities and the friendliest staff ever. Loved the free breakfast option and the family dinner they offered for such a reasonable price.

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9
Wonderful
172 reviews
Price from
$40.60
per night

Glamping Hotel Flor y Bambu features free bikes, shared lounge, a garden and water sports facilities in Playa Grande. Among the various facilities are a tennis court, massage services, as well as barbecue facilities. The hotel offers an outdoor swimming pool and luggage storage space and free WiFi.

Everything was perfect, the staff is very kind and helpful.

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9.4
Wonderful
315 reviews
Price from
$80
per night

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.

An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including cycling, fishing and hiking. The property offers free parking.

Staying at Pipe House was an great experience for my family and I. Kids we're enjoyed the little pipe house. Time spent at the beach and warm atmosphere. I was fascinated about the adventure of sleeping in a pipe. For 2 days is pretty sufficient. I was impressed about the staff. Very receptive and close to clients. Ready to serve and to help with any kind of questions/problems. We enjoyed at the maximum. The location is very closet to the Playa Grande/ Tamarindo. The beach is very clean, warm and gives you a variety of activities to do it. I enjoyed capturing very nice pictures/ personal and with drone. I highly recommend it. Pura Vida.

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9
Wonderful
123 reviews
Price from
$68.25
per night

Palm Beach Inn features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Playa Grande. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a shared kitchen and a concierge service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation offers airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available.

The property was perfectly located in a neighborhood area that is close to everything. In addition, everything you could need for a comfortable stay is in-site or offered as a service on-site. Lastly, management and staff are great!

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9.1
Wonderful
21 reviews
Price from
$174
per night

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. Private bathroom also comes with a shower. Extras include bed linen.

Amazing location. Good vibes! Cute restaurant. Everyone nice.

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8.2
Very Good
350 reviews
Price from
$36
per night

Located just steps from Playa Grande beach, Playa Grande Surf Camp offers an outdoor pool, BBQ area, full shared kitchen and lounging hammocks. Free WiFi access is available throughout.

Shuttle service from any part of the country or airport can be arranged. The property also features free parking.

This place is incredibly cool! Super clean, very very functional, close to the beach and a friendly staff! I loved Dawn’s daily tips to know what to do every day. Also, the cafe azul next door is just excellent and make your life so easy :) I highly recommend this beautiful place

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8.8
Excellent
285 reviews
Price from
$30
per night

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.

It features spacious, tropical-style villas that come equipped with a kitchen and a seating area. Guests can also rent a double room with a private bathroom.

Location directly across from private beach access

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8.3
Very Good
942 reviews
Price from
$78.30
per night

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 rooms offer tropical décor, thatched roofs and wooden furniture. All are equipped with air conditioning, a fan, seating area and a private bathroom with shower.

amazing amazing amazing In every aspect

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8.5
Very Good
374 reviews
Price from
$127
per night

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.

The rooms with rustic décor offer wooden furnishing, air conditioning, ceiling fan, wardrobe and washing machine. All of them feature safety box, a terrace and private entrance. The bathrooms include free toiletries, and also there is a shared kitchen.

Breakfast was always awesome. Hosts were the best of the best.

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8.8
Excellent
168 reviews
Price from
$65
per night

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.

The rooms offer tropical décor, air conditioning, ceiling fan, desk, fridge, cable TV and a balcony with garden views. The bathrooms are private and come with shower and free toiletries.

incredible value for money. the property was clean, beautiful - felt like a mini resort oasis with only 5 rooms. cute cafe and restaurant on site, access to yoga classes and beach right down the street. couldn’t ask for anything better

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8.6
Excellent
311 reviews
Price from
$92.68
per night

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For those trying to save, these fun, budget hotels still have lots to offer, from WiFi to convenient locations. Popular with backpackers, many properties are set in central areas and include comfortable rooms with private or shared bathrooms. You’ll also find loads of options that feature 24-hour front desks and luggage storage.
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  • The Grateful Hotel
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 75 reviews

    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.

    The music was GREAT and The breakfast was AWESOME!

  • Pipe House Playa Grande
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 123 reviews

    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.

    Amazing host, unique environment, friendly atmosphere, close to beach.

  • Palm Beach Inn
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 21 reviews

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

    Balcón Piscina Cocina completa Habitación muy bonita

  • Indra Inn
    Breakfast options
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 168 reviews

    Offering free WiFi, Indra Inn is 2625 feet 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.

    A Nice atmosphere with very Nice and helpful hosts.

  • Colibri 1 Votre séjour chez Stéphanie et David
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1 review

    Colibri 1 Votre séjour chez Stéphanie et David offers accommodations in Playa Grande, 1.1 miles from Grande Beach and 1.2 miles from Playa Ventanas.

  • La Casa Tico Tango
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 2 reviews

    This vacation home provides air-conditioned accommodations with a patio and free Wifi.

  • Palacio Zaguate
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 2 reviews

    Providing a garden, Palacio Zaguate offers accommodations in Playa Grande. With mountain views, this accommodation provides a patio.

  • Mini Casa Cozy and Peaceful Beach Apartment
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 4 reviews

    Just 1.1 miles from Grande Beach and 1.1 miles from Playa Ventanas, Mini Casa Cozy and Peaceful Beach Apartment features accommodations in Playa Grande with a garden.

Great access to the city center! Check these cheap hotels in Playa Grande

  • Glamping Hotel Flor y Bambu
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 315 reviews

    Glamping Hotel Flor y Bambu features free bikes, shared lounge, a garden and water sports facilities in Playa Grande.

    A lovely location has around a little bit of glamping luxury

  • ONDA - Playa Grande - Adults Only
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 172 reviews

    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.

    Personable staff, clean facilities, close to beach.

  • Playa Grande Surf Camp
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 285 reviews

    Located just steps from Playa Grande beach, Playa Grande Surf Camp offers an outdoor pool, BBQ area, full shared kitchen and lounging hammocks. Free WiFi access is available throughout.

    I love the place. I always feel very comfortable there!

  • Hotel Cantarana
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 311 reviews

    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.

    Amazing location and staff!!! Will return for sure.

  • Hotel Rip Jack Inn
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 374 reviews

    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.

    very good location, just in front of an amazing beach.

  • Hotel El Manglar
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 942 reviews

    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 staff were amazing and the surroundings were beautiful!

  • La Buena Vida Cabinas
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 87 reviews

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

    Really nice and calm place 5 min away from the beach!

  • El Reinas by Sugar's Monkey
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 350 reviews

    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.

    Loved the location and quick walk to beach. Amazing beach.

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  • Avg. price/night: $143.51
    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
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $56.50
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 285 reviews
    Our biggest regret this holiday was not staying longer in this location. I’m already back there, in my dreams…
    Bas
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: $40.68
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 350 reviews
    We can barely believe this amazing spot exists! For an affordable price, we had a comfortable and stylish stay in a beautiful location literally a minute's walk from the beach. Playa Grande itself was an ideal alternative to Tamarindo, where you can have the beach practically to yourself for the morning and hear the crickets chirping as you enjoy the hotel pool in the evening. We also had wonderful service and conversation with all the staff. We highly recommend it!
    Jackie
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $143.51
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 374 reviews
    Location was ideal. Friendly staff. Clean rooms. Very good restaurant.
    H
    Heath
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: $82.77
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 123 reviews
    Beautiful low-key hostel with a great “remote”’location. Very clean, very comfortable!
    Lisa
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $82.77
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 123 reviews
    Close to the beach, unique setup for us. A few nice locations for eating out - great food and vibes. The host was very friendly and helpful; yard cleaning was happening daily, so the place was very clean - that made our stay better. We got to see howler monkeys, bats & lizards - all in the property's space.
    Cosmin
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $56.50
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 285 reviews
    great location, great staff! chilled vibe ideal beach for surfing
    Callum
    Solo traveler
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 52 reviews
    We have travelled to Tamarindo & Costa Rica for many years , and we can HIGHLY recommend this place , absolutely faultless!!! The most reasonable prices , ideal location , great sun set view point , super clean , wicked swimming pool and bar area , the showers water pressure is like nowhere else in Costa Rica , and an amazing restaurant bottom of the hill (pinto) , mi casa su casa vibes… Brian & Peggy the owners are the nicest , most helpful & caring hosts you could ask for , La familia. 10/10 - you won’t be disappointed
    C
    Charlotte
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $88.48
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 942 reviews
    Very comfortable bed. Very clean. Good location
    GREGORY
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $88.48
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 942 reviews
    good Location, Pet friendly, very clean, always fresh towels, coffee maker!
    Leonie
    Family with young children