10 Top-Rated Hotels in Playa Grande, Province of Guanacaste

August 14, 2022 Franklyn Hardiman

Discover the best hotels in Playa Grande, Province of Guanacaste including Hotel El Manglar, Sugar's Monkey, The Grateful Hotel, Hotel Cantarana, Flor y Bambu Hotel Glamping, Indra Inn, Playa Grande Surf Camp, The Pipe House, Hotel RipJack Inn, Villas Kalei.
Restaurants in Playa Grande

1. Hotel El Manglar

Palm Beach Estates Lot 147, Playa Grande 50308 Costa Rica
Excellent
65%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
3%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 299 reviews

Hotel El Manglar

Hotel El Manglar is proudly managed by three costarican brothers and sister, that will make sure you have an enjoyable experience during your vacations. The hotel is suited with all you need to experience the beach life, enjoy nature and the beauty of life. We look forward to making your stay as unique, as comfortable and as memorable as possible. We’ll be delighted to share and show you all the beauty of our coast, enjoy surfing, our country and make sure that our favorite phrase is accomplished……all our friends always come back… PURA VIDA

100% recommend El Manglar!

Reviewed By alexannel2018

Great spot! Very quiet, just what we were looking for. Their other hotel the Cantarana has a GREAT restaurant. Would highly recommend staying at El Manglar; clean rooms, nice AC, pool's perfect and in the shade in the afternoon but mostly; your'e a 1 min walk from the beach. Javier and the staff were super helpful for tips on what to do and also to arrange transport for us! We'll be back xxxxx

2. Sugar's Monkey

250 Meters South of Minae, Cabo Velas, Playa Grande 50308 Costa Rica
Excellent
72%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 171 reviews

Sugar's Monkey

Tropical life style Sugars Monkey is a small hostel where you can breath ocean; 150 mt from miles white sandy beach, welcomes its guests with pool surrounded of tropical garden where you can eat fresh and healthy food from our restaurant open from breakfast time till dinner. Eight room with air conditioning, ambient fans, private bathroom, shower and hot water; Two room settings: doble room for two occupancy and large room for four occupancy. Community space, gym and pool table are free for guest, Be Water surf rental and tour will happy to take you into waterworld .......

Quiet little paradise

Reviewed By lory_goes

Was there on my first solo trip. I was very friendly welcomed from the whole staff and met fast new people. Everyone was gently always asking if I‘m fine or if I need something. The food and especially the smoothies were delicious! Can highly recommend the „Coco Loco“. The area was cleaned every day. It‘s a simple but very cute place to stay. It‘s just a short walk to the beach to surf or watch incredible sunsets. By night you can hear sounds of wild animals - you feel like beeing in the jungle. The hostel also offers bike rentals and surf lessions.

3. The Grateful Hotel

Palm beach Estates Playa Tamarindo, Playa Grande 50309 Costa Rica
Excellent
89%
Good
4%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
0%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 47 reviews

The Grateful Hotel

Set outside Tamarindo in the beach village and national park of Playa Grande. We offer the romantic, the surfer, and the active traveler a tropical oasis amid the tourist stops. Superior rooms with modern amenities compliment the elegant restaurant where exceptional seafood, steaks and local specialties are served. Friendly and attentive staff ensure your stay is a satisfying one.

Great vibez

Reviewed By MishaC133

We came for a few drinks in the evening. This place is so cool, lovely atmosphere, nice cocktails and the live band was epic. The location of Playa Grande is great, empty beaches in the day and the surf is spot on.

4. Hotel Cantarana

Palm Beach Estates Cabo Velas, Playa Grande 50308 Costa Rica
Excellent
81%
Good
13%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 348 reviews

Hotel Cantarana

Our small Boutique Hotel is situated in the Northwest of Guanacaste on a peninsula bordering directly on Marino Las Baulas National Park. We are 100m from the almost deserted endless beach of Playa Grande. In our beautiful double rooms & tropical garden you will find tranquility & relaxation in soothing seclusion. Our atmospheric Bistro invites you to tasty culinary excursions for your eyes and taste. Our experienced team looks after you with great care, doing their very best to make your holiday a pleasantly unforgettable one. Our extremely accommodating staff will always be more than happy to help you with anything you need from tour booking to make Cantarana a home away from home. Surfing is only one minute away from our front door and perfect for all level of surfers. We offer surf lessons and board rentals. Thank you for choosing us Cantarana Team

Super cool little place

Reviewed By U2504ILneilg

We loved the Hotel Cantarana! Small, quiet and unassuming with great hosts and staff. Great little restaurant on site with great food and service. We stayed twice at the beginning and end of our tour around the Nicola Peninsula and we felt very much at home coming back to Cantarana after visiting Nosara, Santa Teresa and Palo Verde. Great way to start and end a trip! Playa Grande is a great beach with consistent surf - great surf shop at Friholes Loco. Very un crowded and away from the crowded beach and throngs of Tamarindo. If you need a beach town fix just pick up the boat shuttle from the Grateful Hotel just a short walk from Cantarana. Get your fix and then head back to the laid back vibe of Playa Grande. If we come to this area again we will stay here without question! Thanks to Gabriella and all the staff for making it a great visit!

5. Flor y Bambu Hotel Glamping

at Cafe del Pueblo, turn right 300 meters on the left, Playa Grande 50308 Costa Rica
Excellent
94%
Good
4%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 95 reviews

Flor y Bambu Hotel Glamping

Incredible setting with fab hosts

Reviewed By Pen0811

My friend and I really enjoyed our stay here, the bungalow was great, it had a massive bed and loads of space. The outside patio was great with a comfy sofa and nice bathroom area. The shower is outside in the garden which is great. you are given a choice of breakfast, traditional or yoghurt with granola. Both are good and set you up nicely for the day ahead. Sophie our host was very helpful when we organised transfers to our next hotel and made us coffee and tea when we wanted. I had read on other reviews doubts about security but we found the place to be very safe. There is a safe in the room and also a security man on duty all night. We did t have a car which made things more difficult (going out to eat) but used the free bikes in the day to cycle to the beach. would highly recommend

6. Indra Inn

100m Norte De Kike's Place, Playa Grande 50309 Costa Rica
Excellent
90%
Good
8%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 142 reviews

Indra Inn

Indra Inn is a Playa Grande hotel with comfortable private rooms and spacious private bathrooms. Hospitality is our intention. We are walking distance to the beach, which has extremely consistent surf. We offer a full breakfast included in the price. The rooms have brand new feathertop mattresses, state of the art air conditioners, and great water pressure. The whole hotel has free Wi-Fi. There are a variety of tours including snorkeling or diving, supernal mountain hiking, and leatherback nesting tours. Come connect with the elements at Indra Inn!

LOVE

Reviewed By Alannahohagan

We booked through Airbnb but I wanted to leave a review here too since we had such a great stay. Matthew and Natalia are so welcoming! This place has a community vibe like a hostel but the accommodations are much nicer and we had the privacy of our own room. If you’re there on a Wednesday night be sure to check out the market down the street at the brewery, it was one of my favorite parts of our stay. Such a great town!

7. Playa Grande Surf Camp

Palm Beach Estates, Playa Grande 011 Costa Rica
Excellent
74%
Good
17%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
2%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 121 reviews

Playa Grande Surf Camp

Playa Grande Surf Camp is located only footsteps from one of the best beach breaks in all of Costa Rica. This beautiful beach is perfect for surfers of all levels and all types of boards. We offer private cabinas with AC and pilotis without AC with shared bathrooms in the Hostel style at budget prices. As well as a 2 Bedroom Apartment with private bathroom for a little more privacy. Surf packages and surf lessons are available. Amenities include a pool, kitchen, and BBQ, PGSC offers the perfect mix of relaxation and fun.

Incredible Hostel

Reviewed By J3100ILelib

Such a welcoming, homely hostel. Staying at the Playa Grande Surf Camp was such a fab experience. Clean; helpful staff; good coffee; comfy bunk room; and great surf boards! Had an amazing time staying here. I will return!

8. The Pipe House

Palm Beach Estates, Playa Grande 50308 Costa Rica
Excellent
100%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 17 reviews

The Pipe House

The Secret you don't want to share

Reviewed By Detail_Devil_666

Having found this "quirky" hotel on the internet t was either going to be terrible or amazing and luckily it turned out to be one of the best places we have ever stayed in. What made it so good was it's honesty. If you want hot and cold running Staff doing everything for you, please don't go. This is the place where you feel like a member of the family who can come and go as you please. Highlight for me was to lay on the beach in the evening and look up at the myriad of stars

9. Hotel RipJack Inn

100m south of oficna de Minae, Playa Grande Costa Rica
Excellent
72%
Good
19%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 547 reviews

Hotel RipJack Inn

RipJack Inn is a quaint 21 room owner operated hotel located only 75 yards from the ocean. Our rooms are each individually decorated and come equipped with air conditioning, ceiling fans, coffee makers, in room safes and outdoor patios. With the exception of our standard rooms each room also has cable TV and mini-fridge. Rooms can all accommodate a minimum of three or five guests depend the type of the room. RipJack inn offers a full service restaurant with some of the best food in the country with a heavy emphasis on fresh local seafood. During your stay take advantage of our on-site yoga, massage and surf lessons. RipJack Inn can also help you arrange all of your activiites including sailing, golfing, diving, sport fishin and much more.We are located just one hour from the Liberia International Airport (LIR) or 20 minutes from the Tamarindo Airport (domestic). Playa Grande is a laid back quiet beach town that is also part of the National Park created to protect the endangered Leatherback turtles. Nesting season is between October and February.

Best dinner

Reviewed By 630kelliev

Best dinner, best service, go with friends and family for great food and pleasant environment. Ask for Joshua as your waiter! I ordered the steak and it was cooked perfectly! I will be back again next time I visit Costa Rica.

10. Villas Kalei

Del Cafe del Pueblo Restaurant, 200 meters North, Playa Grande 50308 Costa Rica
Excellent
100%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 35 reviews

Villas Kalei

Villas Kalei is a Private Boutique Hotel with four modern eco-friendly villas located in Playa Grande, Guanacaste, Costa Rica manage by its owners. Each villa has been carefully design and constructed using materials as polished concrete, local hardwood and glass with outdoor terrace and beautiful gardens for you to relax and enjoy nature sounds. At Villas Kalei we believe in contributing to preserve the environment, supporting our community, nature and wildlife. Villas Kalei is committed to minimizing our impact on the Planet, we do it by using environmentally-friendly products, organic soap, shampoo and conditioner hand made in Costa Rica, non-toxic cleaning supplies, and we promote water, power conservation and recycling. To Book entire property please send us an email or give us a call for quote. Property consists in 4 separate Villas that sleeps 4 persons per Villa with private bathroom each Villa (sleep total 16), community kitchen, pool, 2 minutes away from Playa Grande Beach. Great place for family reunions and friends gatherings !!

Can't wait to come back!

Reviewed By jahend0

This place is an oasis in paradise. Beautiful villas with super cool showers and window walls that slide completely open to your private courtyard. This great property has a great shared open kitchen area with a beautiful pool area. Great to share it with all the birds, monkeys, iguana's and beautiful foliage. Feels like Marcos & Jeisha are now family from the time we spent there with them. And this place is so convenient to many great beaches within a short drive. The only downside was that we did eventually had to leave! Can't wait to get back and see these guys as soon as possible. We miss you!

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