Top 10 hotels in Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica

August 14, 2022 Terina Blouin

An increasingly upscale village, Playa Hermosa overlooks the Gulf of Papagayo and enjoys a pleasant, tropical climate and family-friendly beaches. Abundant water activities include sport fishing, sailing, scuba diving or snorkeling and leisurely sunset catamaran tours. You and your family will also want to visit the area’s national parks. Try a combination of popular local tours – a full day of horseback riding, swimming and lunch at the Volcan Miravalles National Park or an adventurous Canopy Tour to experience Costa Rica’s ecosystems. Just 10 minutes from Playa Hermosa, the lively village of Coco offers a delightful mix of entertainment and shopping. Bars and discos surround Coco’s central plaza. You might even visit a casino to try your hand at Blackjack or roulette. In Playa Hermosa, stop in for lunch at Laberinto on the beach, and you’ll enjoy an unusual meal at Ginger, an open-air tapas bar on stilts. The wild ginger grows beneath the bar, and the chefs create some very tasty and exotic meals. Try the Upper Deck Sports Bar and Restaurant for a colorful combination of televised sports, cold beer, good food and a pet orphan monkey!
Restaurants in Playa Hermosa

1. Hotel Bosque del Mar Playa Hermosa

Playa Hermosa 50303 Costa Rica
Excellent
61%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 799 reviews

Hotel Bosque del Mar Playa Hermosa

A unique beachfront property in Playa Hermosa, Guanacaste with a high-end boutique eco concept comes alive with Hotel Playa Hermosa Bosque del Mar.

Beautiful Hotel on the Beach

Reviewed By Jeff7520

The rooms are large suites with comfortable beds, large bathrooms, and balconies. The grounds are very well kept and full of tropical trees and plants. There is a restaurant and bar on the grounds with a good sunset view through the trees. It's right on the southern end of Playa Hermosa so you don't need your car to get to anything nearby (actually you can even walk to the main part of the town a couple blocks away). This hotel was a nice end of our trip with our family getting a bit exhausted and needing to rest and relax from our adventures. Also listen for the howler monkeys in the morning (I never saw them at the hotel but did see them many times on our trip).

2. Hotel & Villas Huetares

Segunda Entrada, Playa Hermosa 50503 Costa Rica
Excellent
57%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 262 reviews

Hotel & Villas Huetares

Relájese y disfrute en un lugar situado en una de las playas más hermosas de Costa Rica, Playa Hermosa ganadora de la Bandera Azul otorgada a playas con cualidades ecológicas excepcionales. Hotel & Villas Huetares atiende sus expectativas, nuestras villas y habitaciones se encuentran completamente equipadas, ofreciendo gran comodidad y servicio de primera clase. Además contamos con todas las medidas de seguridad ante la pandemia del COVID -19.

Economical option for one or two nights

Reviewed By Galina K

Economical option to stay one or two nights max. The standard room has a small fridge which was nice. Secure parking on site. Breakfast is in the restaurant next to the hotel. It was a little buffet with a few options, nothing special but was quite filling so no complaints. The Hermosa beach is walking distance 5 minutes, has calm waters but a bit boring to our liking to stay more than one hour. The location is good as it allowed us to explore other nearby beaches, such as Panama, Coco, Tamarindo, Flamingo. Disliked · Crowdy pool with way too many people most of time, we didn't want to use it. The Playa Heromosa village itself is very small with nothing much to do there. So we went for a dinner one night to the Coco beach and the next night to Tamarindo, The restaurant where breakfast was served had open windows and doors but it was inside. I would prefer an outside open air place for breakfast during covid times. Not effective communication by the reception during check in. They did not mention anything about breakfast even though our stay included breakfast. So I had to go there again and specifically ask, Apparently they give coupons for breakfast in the ajoining restaurante. They should have explained everything at once and provide all the coupons at once at the check in time. Also they had to provide the WIFI details at the checkin. Next time we will stay somewhere else.

3. Hotel Mangaby

Playa Hermosa Segunda Entrada, Playa Hermosa Costa Rica
Excellent
75%
Good
19%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 526 reviews

Hotel Mangaby

Hotel ManGaby is a modern two-story facility of the latest design. We have a total of 17 room accommodations distributed as follows:13 Standard Rooms including two Full sized beds.5 on the first floor made handicap accessible.8 on the second floor each with their own balcony overlooking the pool.2 Mini-Suites including one King sized bed, furnished living room, a small breakfast area and refrigerator.

Our 8 night stay at Hotel ManGaby

Reviewed By wbdc53711

We loved this hotel! We will go back to the same place next time we visit Playa Hermosa. Alberto, the owner, and his wife Kelsey, were extremely responsive to every question we had, and were always pleasant. Alberto recommended some excellent tour companies and spent a lot of time making reservations for us. Our room was right across from the beautiful pool. It was so easy to slip into it for a morning or evening dip. We also appreciated the outdoor shower on our return from the sandy beach two blocks away. Oh, and breakfast! Every morning Kelsey would serve beautiful plates of papaya, watermelon, mango and pineapple. There was a limited choice of breakfast so we alternated. Alberto makes a terrific omelet which we highly recommend.

4. Hotel El Velero

#1 On the Beach, Playa Hermosa Costa Rica
Excellent
49%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
4%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 525 reviews

Hotel El Velero

Welcome to Hotel El Velero, a mediterranean-style, boutique beach hotel just paces from the Pacific blue waters of Costa Rica's pristine Playa Hermosa. Hear the waves crash and breathe the clean, salty air as you relax in our seaside tropical gardens.

Costa Rica 2022

Reviewed By Beth2855

I simply can't say enough great things about this place! You can't beat the location, approximately 20 mins from Liberia airport. This hotel is located footsteps from the ocean and within walking distance to several restaurants. The hotel offers a bar/grill as well. You can't beat the service; nightly specials (red snapper is amazing). Everything is very reasonably priced. Joshua, Louis and Gabby were all so accommodating. By the end of the trip, they seem like family. The rooms are well kept: clean, cold air conditioning and hot showers. Housekeeping is impeccable and performed daily. Depending on your view, you can see howler monkeys in the trees. I can't wait to return!!

5. La Gaviota Tropical

75 meters north of the second entrance of Playa Hermosa, Playa Hermosa 5019 Costa Rica
Excellent
91%
Good
9%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 208 reviews

La Gaviota Tropical

A beautifully appointed boutique guest house located on the beach. All rooms have ocean views. Only the Sol y Mar Suite is ocean front. Full breakfast included

A PLEASANT AND COMFORTABLE EXPERIENCE

Reviewed By CADaniel

I rate La Gaviota Tropical as "Excellent" based on the Sol y Mar Suite which was well appointed with a large ocean-front balcony. The hotel is only five rooms and offers a high level of service. Particularly appreciated Luis who is pictured in the photos. The restaurant on the ground floor (Roberto's) was convenient, but average. I was somewhat surprised that the did not offer orange juice with breakfast which was included in the price. The suite was spacious and comfortable offering a wide range of amenities.

6. Villas Sol Hotel & Beach Resort

Playa Hermosa 12169 1000 Costa Rica
Excellent
26%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
22%
Poor
11%
Terrible
11%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 1587 reviews

Villas Sol Hotel & Beach Resort

Villas Sol Hotel & Beach Resort is a development of 100% Costa Rican capital located on Playa Hermosa, Guanacaste on the northern Pacific Coast and managed by Promotora La Costa, a pioneer company in tourism development in Guanacaste. We are a 4-star resort, and have a Tourism Sustainability Certification (CST) of the Costa Rican Tourism Institute (ICT) and we are affiliated with Resort Condominium International RCI, being the only resort in Central America included in the Gold Crown category granted by this company. We work under an all-inclusive service in 54 deluxe hotel rooms and 109 fully equipped villas of 1, 2 and 3 bedrooms. With unbeatable view of Papagayo Gulf. Among many alternatives for entertainment and sports offered by Villas Sol Hotel & Beach Resort, you’ll find a wide variety of activities for all ages - water sports (motorized & non motorized), sport fishing, diving, kayak & jet ski as well as many one day tours that will take you to the many national parks and hide-away beaches in the area surrounding our resort. Our great location makes not only our resort a great destination but also offers a convenient closeness to all major tours and activities taking place in the Guanacaste area and surroundings. Villas Sol Hotel & Beach Resort is a place for all ages and types of vacationer. A great choice for families traveling with children, single travelers, honeymooners, people looking for a relaxing vacation or those looking for fun and excitement. Our friendly, helpful staff welcome all guests with a “PURA VIDA” and a smile & the best service.

Excellent Resort Property

Reviewed By aaroncR6380FN

I travel often and stayed at several different resorts. Villa Sol delivers on what they advertise. Our 2 Bedroom Villa spacious, clean, and very comfortable. The ambiance of the restaurant was perfect and the food was consistently good. The pool area was just ok and perhaps could use a little vision there but everything else was great. If I found myself traveling back to Costa Rica I would certainly stay at this resort again.

7. Club & Hotel Condovac La Costa

400 metros norte de la Iglesia Catolica, Playa Hermosa 50503 Costa Rica
Excellent
29%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
18%
Poor
6%
Terrible
7%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 848 reviews

Club & Hotel Condovac La Costa

Condovac la Costa is an excellent choice for travelers visiting Playa Hermosa, offering a family-friendly environment alongside many helpful amenities designed to enhance your stay. You’ll enjoy relaxing rooms that offer a flat screen TV, air conditioning, and a kitchenette, and you can stay connected during your stay as Condovac la Costa offers guests free internet access. The hotel features room service and a concierge. Plus, Condovac offers a pool and an on-site restaurant, providing a pleasant respite from your busy day. For guests with a vehicle, free parking is available. While in Playa Hermosa, you may want to check out some of the restaurants that are a short walk away from Condovac La Costa, including La Casita del Marisco (0.2 mi), Ginger (0.4 mi), and Colibri Restaurante (0.0 mi). Enjoy your stay in Playa Hermosa!

Playa Hermosa; Back to CondoVac La Costa

Reviewed By ELSALIN

My 3rd time in Costa Rica, brought my friend to share the marvelous place. We went on adventure tours with Costa Rica Unique Transfers and Tours, and had a blast! Our concierge, Randal Picado was very cool to work with. Randal helped us arrange our excursions, as well as transportation to the best local places to try, such as Coco Beach. His happy, easygoing, yet professional attitude made us feel very welcomed and confident from arrival to departure ??✌️??

8. Villa del Sueno

De la Primera Entrada 500 Mts al Oeste, Playa Hermosa 50101 Costa Rica
Excellent
52%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
5%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 389 reviews

Villa del Sueno

Location: A 25 minutes drive from Liberia International Airport. Playa Hermosa: A 1.2 km. sandy bay protected by volcanic rock formations on either end. Ideal for swimming, kayaking, snorkelling and diving enthusiasts. Hotel Description: 43 rooms set amidst tropical gardens, nestled in the heart of Playa Hermosa. 150 meters from beach. Mediterranean style buildings surround freshwater pools (2), thatched bar, open-air gourmet restaurant . Restaurant Villa del Sueno: Romantic open-air setting, restaurant or garden seating available. Features Mediterranean inspired gourmet cuisine. Noted for excellent service and live dinner music presentations. Serving breakfast and dinner.

Fun but outdated rooms.

Reviewed By boldgo

Great bar, restaurant and music. Clean rooms but faulty Wi-Fi. Friendly people but small outdated rooms. About a 1/2 mile hilly walk down to beach. Breakfast was decent and dinner and bar was good. Many other options that are closer to beach.

9. Villas Acacia Beach & Garden Hotel

Segunda Entrada 250 Metros Oeste, Playa Hermosa 51104 Costa Rica
Excellent
41%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
3%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 147 reviews

Villas Acacia Beach & Garden Hotel

Offering an extensive garden with endemic fauna, sun terrace, swimming pool and free Wi-Fi throughout, Villas Acacia Beach & Garden Hotel is located 70 metres from the beach. Guests at Villas Acacia Beach & Garden Hotel will enjoy breakfast that they can choose between an American breakfast and Costa-Rican food breakfast for an extra fee. They can also find a variety of restaurants within 2 minutes' walk. This property is 10 minutes' drive from Coco Beach and 20 minutes' drive from Daniel Oduber International Airport.

Lovely landscaping and rooms at a fair price

Reviewed By 906WilliamO

This hotel has beautiful grounds (with lots of birds and iguanas), a nice pool, and a restaurant with good pizza. Located about two blocks from the beach. The villas are great. All located at ground level with nice porches.

10. Hostal y Camping Congos

Segunda Entrada, Ultima Esquina Sureste Antes del Mar, Playa Hermosa 50503 Costa Rica
Excellent
63%
Good
19%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
4%
Terrible
8%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 48 reviews

Hostal y Camping Congos

Hostal with shared rooms in one of the most beautiful, safe and quiet beaches of Guanacaste.

Really lovely place with lovely owners

Reviewed By vctrbo

Stayed here for one night in a 4 bed mixed dorm but since there were four of us we filled the room. Really nice clean room, less than a five minute walk to the beach and really lovely, welcoming owners! Would definately recommend and stay again!

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