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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
187 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$80per 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.
Julie
United States of America
The property is right across from the beach and located close to town.
8.5
Scored 8.5
Very Good
Rated very good
377 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.
Bertha
Canada
Away from everything
8.3
Scored 8.3
Very Good
Rated very good
949 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
314 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
366 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
126 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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8.3Scored 8.3Very GoodRated very good· 949 reviews
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9.1Scored 9.1WonderfulRated wonderful· 188 reviews
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9.4Scored 9.4WonderfulRated wonderful· 319 reviews
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8.2Scored 8.2Very GoodRated very good· 366 reviews
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8.5Scored 8.5Very GoodRated very good· 377 reviews
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8.5Scored 8.5Very GoodRated very good· 314 reviews
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8.7Scored 8.7ExcellentRated excellent· 79 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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- From $59.66 per night8.2Scored 8.2Very GoodRated very good· 366 reviewsEverything was exceptional, staff, scenery, pool, restaurant, rooms (pillows a bit stiff). It's definitely the best spot in the area. Unfortunately, when we were there, a lot of construction hindered our mornings/ day pool side experience. This is obviously not in the owners control, and the area as a whole is experiencing this. Still 100% prefer Playa Grande, especially El Reinas, to Tamarindo. Property definitely exceeded my expectations, pictures do not do it justice.IvankaCanada
- From $56.50 per night8.8Scored 8.8ExcellentRated excellent· 289 reviewsGorgeous place to chill out and relax. The pool is lovely and you can just relax in a hammock beside it and read, drink a beer etc. Everyone is really nice in the area, with great food nearby, in a lovely little community. It’s a surf area, very relaxed and full of ‘Pura Vida’. We really enjoyed it. We did go for NYE and had a wicked time at The Grateful down the road. If you want something more party/fun Tamarindo is maybe better though.BlakeUnited Kingdom
- From $56.50 per night8.8Scored 8.8ExcellentRated excellent· 289 reviews- Nicely designed hostel - Nice pool to cool off - Fully-equipped kitchen - Surf rentals - Direct surf access to Playa Grande (3 mins walk to the beach) - The staff - Dawn, Stacy and the whole crew are incredibly hospitable and helpful - Very strong internet in the common area - The attached restaurant (owned by hostel) is delicious and reasonably priced - Close to other restaurants and bars in the areaRobertoUnited 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· 126 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 $114.29 per night8.5Scored 8.5Very GoodRated very good· 314 reviewsHotel Cantarana was AMAZING! The place is fantastic, a bit far from Tamarindo center (but that's what we wanted! Calm and peace) The food was OUTSTANDING, we were incredibly impressed. My partner is French and I am Italian so we are fussy about food, this place definitely exceeded our expectations. Coffe machines in the room were the cherry on the cake😉
GaiaUnited Kingdom - From $62.15 per night8.8Scored 8.8ExcellentRated excellent· 171 reviewsThe owners Mathew and Natalie were so nice, they are helpful in every situation. Breakfast was tasty and fresh. You can easily reach the beach by a few minutes walk. Playa Grande is a fantastic beach. Waves are great. Room was very clean and and comfortable, with a kitchen to use, they offer a fast laundry service. Big Thanks to Mathew and Natalie
SarutisUnited Kingdom - From $114.29 per night8.5Scored 8.5Very GoodRated very good· 314 reviewsLocation of the hotel, the few rooms, and cozy ambiance was very good. I feel the relationship between price and service/hotel is excellent. Cleanliness of the room was very good and service from the staff was great. Wi-fi was good. I worked one day an the internet managed all basic calls with cameras and files downloads.Luis RodolfoCosta Rica
- 9.1Scored 9.1WonderfulRated wonderful· 188 reviewsONDA playa grande is a great location for any traveller! Staff and amenities were top notch. Family breakfasts create a sense of community for all guests, and food was delicious. All staff were friendly and amazing at what they do. If your stopping in playa grande ONDA is a must! 🤍
OliviaCanada - 8.5Scored 8.5Very GoodRated very good· 377 reviewsThe hotel is located right at the playa grande beach, meaning one can simply walk to the beach and just enjoy it. The hotel has a restaurant that serves all meals, which is pretty useful considering that there is not much else going on in the area.MarGermany
- From $59.66 per night8.2Scored 8.2Very GoodRated very good· 366 reviewsBeing 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.VirginiaUnited States of America
- From $82.77 per night9.1Scored 9.1WonderfulRated wonderful· 126 reviewsBest part was the location of the accommodation, right by the playa grande beach. so it was great to wake up and go for a walk.
aashishIndia - From $90.40 per night9.4Scored 9.4WonderfulRated wonderful· 319 reviewsWe loved the glamping experience of sleeping in a tent but with most of the amenities of a hotel. Cute design and decor.
Dana DenglerUnited States of America - 9.1Scored 9.1WonderfulRated wonderful· 188 reviewsReally nice place near Playa Grande! Friendly staff, shared kitchen, good mood, clean and new facilities.MartaGermany
- From $62.15 per night8.8Scored 8.8ExcellentRated excellent· 171 reviewsVery cute property close to Playa Grande! Friendly staff. Comfortable beds. Use of kitchen is good.BethanyUnited States of America
- From $88.48 per night8.3Scored 8.3Very GoodRated very good· 949 reviewsthe staff was very nice 😊 the location just in front of playa grande 🌴 the pool
fannyFrance - From $88.48 per night8.3Scored 8.3Very GoodRated very good· 949 reviewsbeautiful property, sunsets on the beach everyday. great surfing beach access.mikeUnited States of America
- From $101.70 per night8.7Scored 8.7ExcellentRated excellent· 79 reviewspeaceful groovy place for deadheads and music fans close to beautiful beach!CarlyUnited States of America
- 8.5Scored 8.5Very GoodRated very good· 377 reviewsnear the beach, friendly staff.SaidUnited States of America
- 9.1Scored 9.1WonderfulRated wonderful· 21 reviewsClean friendly near the beachDominiqueAustralia
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