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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.

8.5
Scored 8.5
Very Good
Rated very good
373 reviews
Price from$101.65per 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.

8.3
Scored 8.3
Very Good
Rated very good
935 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.

8.5
Scored 8.5
Very Good
Rated very good
310 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.

8.2
Scored 8.2
Very Good
Rated very good
339 reviews
Price from$48per night
Indra Inn, hotel in Playa Grande

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.

8.8
Scored 8.8
Excellent
Rated excellent
163 reviews
Price from$65per 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 0.7 mi from Marino Las Baulas National Park. Free WiFi is available throughout.

9.0
Scored 9.0
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
121 reviews
Price from$78.50per night
Villas Kalei, hotel in 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.

9.9
Scored 9.9
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
41 reviews
Price from$175per 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.

9.4
Scored 9.4
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
311 reviews
Price from$85.50per night
Playa Grande Surf Camp, hotel in 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.

8.7
Scored 8.7
Excellent
Rated excellent
277 reviews
Price from$50per night
Casa Chika Playa Grande, hotel in Playa Grande

A recently renovated apartment, Casa Chika Playa Grande offers accommodations in Playa Grande. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi.

7.3
Scored 7.3
Good
Rated good
36 reviews
Price from$76.50per 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 of America
  • 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 of America
  • 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 of America

Explore guest reviews of hotels in Playa Grande

  • From $163.84 per night
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 310 reviews
    This is a super nice place with only 4 rooms. It is super charming close to Playa Grande. The staff are super nice, and we had the best breakfast of our whole trip there with birds visiting us as we ate. There is a private walkway to the beach. The room is really nice with a balcony to enjoy the nature. There is a nice coffee machine in the room as well which is a big plus. There is a cafe attached to the place where you can have snacks and a coffee with beautiful views. Highly recommended.
    Ozge
    Spain
  • From $143.51 per night
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 373 reviews
    Just a few steps from the beautiful yet not so crowded playa grande beach, the hotel has an amazing restaurant with varied food and excellent drinks. The room was big, renovated and with AC. Overall nice facilities with a pool. Laundry service is also offered (paid separately). The hotel helped organize a surf class with a local instructor in English that we really enjoyed. Would definitely go back!
    Carolina
    Costa Rica
  • From $94.64 per night
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 121 reviews
    The location is very nice, a stone's throw from a deserted beach. Wonderful sunset. The girls who prepared breakfast for us were very nice and kind. To get to Tamarindo there are little boats that cross the river until 5 pm. Around noon we were able to walk across the river, while in the evening it is not possible because of the high tide.
    Luisa
    Switzerland
  • From $54.24 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 339 reviews
    El Reinas has the friendliest, nicest staff ever. They were really happy to help us with anything we needed and were extremely nice, there is a dog called Dafne and she is so sweet. Also, the hotel has a great location with a 3 minutes walk to the beach.
    Mario
    Costa Rica
  • From $104.10 per night
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 935 reviews
    Great hotel if you want to stay in the area. Staff is super nice and helpful, great common lounging area, steps to the beach. They also have a great yoga gazebo for use and run classes few times a week. Small but comfortable rooms. Very chill vibes.
    Malgosia
    Canada
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 21 reviews
    Dan was friendly and helpful from the moment we arrived. The rooms were large and clean, and the restaurant, marker, and surf shop downstairs had everything we needed. Playa Grande, a large, quiet, pristine beach was a short walk away
    Andrea
    United States of America
  • From $104.10 per night
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 935 reviews
    Very nice hotel with fun pool, clean and comfortable, coffee machine in the room. A minute from the beach. There is a restaurant next door with live music and good food. A bit noisy at evenings if you're not in the mood.
    Yotam Malkiel
    Israel
  • From $129.05 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 157 reviews
    Highly recommended, especially for solo travelling. Immediately made friends with all the staff and guests ans had a great time. Close to the beach, surfboards can be rented. Great mix between hotel and hostel.
    Fabian
    Austria
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 278 reviews
    Atmosphere is very chill (hammocks, pool), staff is very friendly, helpful and professional. I like the Playa Grande beach more than Tamarindo, more calm, amazing sunsets
    Marianna
    Ukraine
  • From $143.51 per night
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 373 reviews
    beds and linens super comfy and plush, a deluxe type of hotel resort w amenities like yoga class, hammocks, loungers, and the restaurant breakfast was super
    Walbrecht
    United States of America
  • From $54.24 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 339 reviews
    I liked the hotel rooms, the staff was exceptionally friendly, the closeness to the beach, the breakfast. Everything.
    Istvan
    Canada
  • From $144.90 per night
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 310 reviews
    From the outside the structure and the place looks amazing. Its is close to playa Grande and some nice restaurants
    Sandro
    Italy
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 278 reviews
    Facilities and the overall concept. Surfing at the beach in a facility focused on surfing n beach life.
    tom
    United Kingdom
  • From $163.84 per night
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 310 reviews
    Quiet location. Nice room with a small terrace. Great little pool and 5 minute walk to Playa Grande.
    Rick
    United States of America
  • From $73.45 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 163 reviews
    Very cute property close to Playa Grande! Friendly staff. Comfortable beds. Use of kitchen is good.
    Bethany
    United States of America
  • From $113 per night
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 74 reviews
    peaceful groovy place for deadheads and music fans close to beautiful beach!
    Carly
    United States of America
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 21 reviews
    Super comfortable bed Clean Great pool area Great dinner spot Near the beach
    Jane
    United Kingdom
  • 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 $129.05 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 157 reviews
    Excellent location, 6 minute walk to the beach with great Surfing.
    A
    Anonymous
    United States of America
  • From $73.45 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 163 reviews
    Standard hotel like in north america
    Astrit
    Cyprus