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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.
Priscilla
Costa Rica
Great customer service, clean and modern rooms, overall excellent place.
9.1
Scored 9.1
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
189 reviews
Price from$71per 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.
Nancy
United States of America
The owner was the best and the staff where great can't wait to get back
8.7
Scored 8.7
Excellent
Rated excellent
79 reviews
Price from$85per 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.
WANG
Costa Rica
Amazing!!!!Most spiritual hotel I’ve ever been! Such unique experience!
9.4
Scored 9.4
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
319 reviews
Price from$64.80per 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.
Joseph
United States of America
Clean and the tropical gardens
The staff was outstanding
Beautiful access to the beach
8.5
Scored 8.5
Very Good
Rated very good
376 reviews
Price from$96.30per 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.
Heather
United States of America
The location is perfect for surfing. Staff were very friendly. Pool is great.
8.3
Scored 8.3
Very Good
Rated very good
952 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.
Sara
United States of America
beach. restauarant and pool were very convenient. The beach was convenient for our child and pool was very nice and clean as well. Great little restaurants for breakfast in the area and the cafe was also very wonderful and convenient.
8.5
Scored 8.5
Very Good
Rated very good
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.
Virginia
United States of America
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
367 reviews
Price from$48per night
Playa Grande Surf Camp
Playa Grande
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.
Mike
United States of America
Breakfast and dinner were good.Lena and other guests were friendly.
8.8
Scored 8.8
Excellent
Rated excellent
289 reviews
Price from$50per night
Pipe House Playa Grande
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.
Jocylyne
United States of America
The uniqueness of the property.
9.1
Scored 9.1
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
127 reviews
Price from$73.25per night
La Buena Vida Cabinas
Playa Grande
La Buena Vida Cabinas features a fitness room and air-conditioned accommodations in Playa Grande, a 10-minute walk from Playa Ventanas.
Theodosia
Nicaragua
The room was clean, comfortable and well thought out.
8.3
Scored 8.3
Very Good
Rated very good
85 reviews
Price from$57.75per night
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9.1Scored 9.1WonderfulRated wonderful· 189 reviews
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9.4Scored 9.4WonderfulRated wonderful· 319 reviews
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8.2Scored 8.2Very GoodRated very good· 367 reviews
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8.5Scored 8.5Very GoodRated very good· 376 reviews
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What Guests Said About Playa Grande:
- 10Scored 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 McKayCanada - 6.0Scored 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.SaadiaPuerto Rico - 10Scored 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.CCeciliaUnited States of America - 10Scored 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.
HenryUnited States of America - 8.0Scored 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.VernCanada - 8.0Scored 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!FlorenceUnited States of America
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- 9.8Scored 9.8ExceptionalRated exceptional· 43 reviewsI 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.
KarenUnited States of America - From $90.40 per night9.4Scored 9.4WonderfulRated wonderful· 319 reviewsThe Glamping is situated away from the very touristic places. It is very quiet and has an extremely nice garden - like a paradise oasis. Our cabin was large and very comfortable, with lots of open space - but all hidden behind exotic trees and plants. The shower under open sky was great! A wide beach (Playa Grande) can be reached by car in 5 minutes. It's huge and great for surfing with almost no people.
Hans-PeterSwitzerland - From $82.77 per night9.1Scored 9.1WonderfulRated wonderful· 127 reviewsWe had such an awesome time, wish we had stayed for more than 1 night! Felipe was a great host and was incredibly helpful and welcoming. Pipe House was beautiful. The beds were comfortable and the AC was great to have. Facilities were always clean and so were the common areas. Breakfast was delicious! The beach was less than 1 minute walk away and had few people walking/surfing.ShilpaUnited States of America
- From $90.40 per night9.4Scored 9.4WonderfulRated wonderful· 319 reviewsSophie 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!PinghaiChina
- 9.4Scored 9.4WonderfulRated wonderful· 51 reviewsThis 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.
TatianaUnited States of America - From $88.48 per night8.3Scored 8.3Very GoodRated very good· 952 reviewsThe beach access is amazing! Playa grande is our favorite beach in our month in Costa Rica. The resturants around the property are great and good value. You can hear howler monkeys, see green parrots. There is an estuary located within this gated property. Our next trip to Costa will include this area!AngelaCanada
- From $73.45 per night8.8Scored 8.8ExcellentRated excellent· 171 reviewsIndra 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.
DianeUnited States of America - From $74.58 per night8.2Scored 8.2Very GoodRated very good· 367 reviewsWe really enjoyed our stay! A relaxed yet stylish place a few minutes’ walk to the beach and to some restaurants. We loved Playa Grande which is still off the radar of mass tourism, so beautiful and chill. Amazing sunsets!Lily ParisFrance
- From $139.26 per night8.5Scored 8.5Very GoodRated very good· 313 reviewsRoom was wet because of the 99% of humidity INSIDE the room. Absolut lack of staff (no one in there) this is tween hotel from another at 100 meters away. So they manage both hotels with just a few employees.
Randall CamachoCosta Rica - From $82.04 per night9.1Scored 9.1WonderfulRated wonderful· 189 reviewsVery clean. Friendly stuff. Nice and clean room with AC. The common areas were great: pool table, bar, restaurant.... The place has a great vibe and is very close to Playa grande. But a car is required.TheresiaGermany
- From $88.48 per night8.3Scored 8.3Very GoodRated very good· 952 reviewsLocation 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!
GaryUnited States of America - From $113 per night8.7Scored 8.7ExcellentRated excellent· 79 reviewsIf 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.MarleneUnited Kingdom
- From $143.51 per night8.5Scored 8.5Very GoodRated very good· 376 reviewsThe food is great, the rooms are comfortable and clean and the location is unbeatable, almost right on the beach. Highly recommended place to stay in Playa Grande.
MasonCosta Rica - From $62.15 per night8.8Scored 8.8ExcellentRated excellent· 289 reviewsMy 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.
LaurenceEcuador - From $143.51 per night8.5Scored 8.5Very GoodRated very good· 376 reviewsAmazing location right next to the beach, staff really friendly and lovely big and comfortable room, we felt like we were in paradise.(avoid tamarindo)
AmandaUnited Kingdom - From $82.77 per night9.1Scored 9.1WonderfulRated wonderful· 127 reviewsThe 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 FaalzadehDenmark - 9.4Scored 9.4WonderfulRated wonderful· 51 reviewsThis hotel is good, and comfortable, peaceful, and the people who manage, was very kind. The location is good, near to other beaches
RebecaCosta Rica - From $62.15 per night8.8Scored 8.8ExcellentRated excellent· 289 reviewsgreat location, great staff! chilled vibe ideal beach for surfing
CallumUnited Kingdom - From $98.48 per night8.3Scored 8.3Very GoodRated very good· 85 reviewsGreat location within Playa Grande,ThomasSwitzerland
- From $74.58 per night8.2Scored 8.2Very GoodRated very good· 367 reviewsProximity to beachRONALDUnited States of America
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