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Boutique Surf Hotel Rip Jack Inn
Boutique Surf Hotel Rip Jack Inn

Hotel

4921 ft to the city center
75 Metros Al Sur De La Oficina De Minae, Playa Grande, Costa Rica

Excellent

(189 reviews)

8.4

The 3-star smoke-free Boutique Surf Hotel Rip Jack Inn Playa Grande is situated nearly 5 minutes' walk from a long beach and features a swimming pool with a sun terrace. This family-friendly inn…

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US$ 223 per one night

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Pipe House Playa Grande
Pipe House Playa Grande

Hostel

3609 ft to the city center
Palm Beach Estates, Playa Grande, Costa Rica

Excellent

(101 reviews)

9

Featuring a sun terrace, a picnic area, and water sports facilities, Pipe House Playa Grande Hostel is set within 6 km of Canopy Vista Tamarindo.

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US$ 67 per one night

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Hotel Cantarana
Hotel Cantarana

Hotel

1640 ft to the city center
Palm Beach Estates, Playa Grande, Costa Rica

Excellent

(139 reviews)

8.2

Standing 200 metres from the Palm Beach Estates, the 3-star Hotel Cantarana Playa Grande offers a swimming pool. Boasting horse riding tours, the hotel is located 3.1 km from the Dreamsea Surf Camp…

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US$ 113 per one night

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Indra Inn
Indra Inn

Bed & Breakfast

1.4 mi to the city center
25 Meters After El Huerto, Playa Grande, Costa Rica

Excellent

(84 reviews)

8.8

Situated around a 5-minute stroll from Playa Grande, the 3-star smoke-free Indra Inn Playa Grande entices active guests with horse riding tours. Featuring a library and baggage storage, this Playa…

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US$ 65 per one night

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El Reinas By Sugar'S Monkey
El Reinas By Sugar'S Monkey

Hotel

4593 ft to the city center
Playa Grande, Playa Grande, Costa Rica

Excellent

(325 reviews)

8.2

Located 3.9 km from the Tamarindo Church, El Reinas By Sugar'S Monkey Hotel Playa Grande is 450 metres from Refundores. The hotel features an outdoor swimming pool and an à la carte restaurant…

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US$ 35 per one night

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Playa Grande Surf Camp
Playa Grande Surf Camp

Hostel

2297 ft to the city center
Palm Beach Estates, Playa Grande, Costa Rica

Excellent

(231 reviews)

9.2

Positioned only a 6-minute stroll from Playa Grande Surf Camp, Playa Grande Surf Camp Hostel features an outdoor pool area for guests to enjoy. Located within a 3-km distance of Marino Las Baulas…

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US$ 30 per one night

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Flor Y Bambu
Flor Y Bambu

Hotel

1.8 mi to the city center
Del Cafe Del Pueblo, Derecha, 300 Metros A La Izquierda, Playa Grande, Costa Rica

Excellent

(199 reviews)

9.2

Featuring a shared lounge and an outdoor swimming pool, the unique Glamping Hotel Flor Y Bambu Playa Grande lies 4.9 km from the Tamarindo Church. Active guests will enjoy bicycle usage arranged at…

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US$ 110 per one night

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Hotel El Manglar Y Cantarana
Hotel El Manglar Y Cantarana

Hotel

2297 ft to the city center
Palm Beach Estates, Playa Grande, Costa Rica

Excellent

(686 reviews)

8.4

The 3-star Hotel El Manglar Y Cantarana Playa Grande, located just 0.7 km from the Marino Las Baulas National Park and about a 25-minute walk from the Diria Petit Casino, features an outdoor swimming…

starts from

US$ 95 per one night

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Onda - Playa Grande - Adults Only
Onda - Playa Grande - Adults Only

Hotel

1 mi to the city center
Main Road, 250 To Northeast From Minae Provincia De Guanacaste, Playa Grande, Costa Rica

Excellent

(331 reviews)

9.4

Onda - Playa Grande - Adults Only Hotel, located right near Centro de Operaciones Parque Marino Las Baulas, features guided snorkelling trips and horseback riding. The hotel lies 4.3 km from…

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US$ 76 per one night

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Villas Kalei
Villas Kalei

Aparthotel

1.8 mi to the city center
Del Restaurante Cafe Del Pueblo 200 Mts Norte Guanacaste, Playa Grande, Costa Rica

Excellent

(49 reviews)

9.8

Situated within 10 minutes' drive of the Kingpin Sportfishing, the 4-star Villas Kalei Playa Grande hotel features bicycles for rent. This Playa Grande aparthotel offers complimentary private parking…

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US$ 195 per one night

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The Grateful Hotel
The Grateful Hotel

Hotel

1312 ft to the city center
Palm Beach Estates, Playa Grande, Costa Rica

Excellent

(31 reviews)

8.2

The non-smoking The Grateful Hotel Playa Grande, located within a 2-km distance of Tamarindo Beach, offers a swimming pool and Wi-Fi in public areas. Located 5 km from Tamarindo airport, this Playa…

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US$ 141 per one night

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Boutique Surf Hotel Rip Jack Inn

Hotel

4921 ft to the city center

75 Metros Al Sur De La Oficina De Minae, Playa Grande, Costa Rica

Excellent

(189 reviews)

8.4

The 3-star smoke-free Boutique Surf Hotel Rip Jack Inn Playa Grande is situated nearly 5 minutes' walk from a long beach and features a swimming pool with a sun terrace. This family-friendly inn…

starts from

US$ 223 per one night

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Pipe House Playa Grande

Hostel

3609 ft to the city center

Palm Beach Estates, Playa Grande, Costa Rica

Excellent

(101 reviews)

Featuring a sun terrace, a picnic area, and water sports facilities, Pipe House Playa Grande Hostel is set within 6 km of Canopy Vista Tamarindo.

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US$ 67 per one night

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Hotel Cantarana

Hotel

1640 ft to the city center

Palm Beach Estates, Playa Grande, Costa Rica

Excellent

(139 reviews)

8.2

Standing 200 metres from the Palm Beach Estates, the 3-star Hotel Cantarana Playa Grande offers a swimming pool. Boasting horse riding tours, the hotel is located 3.1 km from the Dreamsea Surf Camp…

starts from

US$ 113 per one night

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Indra Inn

Bed & Breakfast

1.4 mi to the city center

25 Meters After El Huerto, Playa Grande, Costa Rica

Excellent

(84 reviews)

8.8

Situated around a 5-minute stroll from Playa Grande, the 3-star smoke-free Indra Inn Playa Grande entices active guests with horse riding tours. Featuring a library and baggage storage, this Playa…

starts from

US$ 65 per one night

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El Reinas By Sugar'S Monkey

Hotel

4593 ft to the city center

Playa Grande, Playa Grande, Costa Rica

Excellent

(325 reviews)

8.2

Located 3.9 km from the Tamarindo Church, El Reinas By Sugar'S Monkey Hotel Playa Grande is 450 metres from Refundores. The hotel features an outdoor swimming pool and an à la carte restaurant…

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US$ 35 per one night

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Playa Grande Surf Camp

Hostel

2297 ft to the city center

Palm Beach Estates, Playa Grande, Costa Rica

Excellent

(231 reviews)

9.2

Positioned only a 6-minute stroll from Playa Grande Surf Camp, Playa Grande Surf Camp Hostel features an outdoor pool area for guests to enjoy. Located within a 3-km distance of Marino Las Baulas…

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US$ 30 per one night

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Flor Y Bambu

Hotel

1.8 mi to the city center

Del Cafe Del Pueblo, Derecha, 300 Metros A La Izquierda, Playa Grande, Costa Rica

Excellent

(199 reviews)

9.2

Featuring a shared lounge and an outdoor swimming pool, the unique Glamping Hotel Flor Y Bambu Playa Grande lies 4.9 km from the Tamarindo Church. Active guests will enjoy bicycle usage arranged at…

starts from

US$ 110 per one night

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Hotel El Manglar Y Cantarana

Hotel

2297 ft to the city center

Palm Beach Estates, Playa Grande, Costa Rica

Excellent

(686 reviews)

8.4

The 3-star Hotel El Manglar Y Cantarana Playa Grande, located just 0.7 km from the Marino Las Baulas National Park and about a 25-minute walk from the Diria Petit Casino, features an outdoor swimming…

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US$ 95 per one night

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Onda - Playa Grande - Adults Only

Hotel

1 mi to the city center

Main Road, 250 To Northeast From Minae Provincia De Guanacaste, Playa Grande, Costa Rica

Excellent

(331 reviews)

9.4

Onda - Playa Grande - Adults Only Hotel, located right near Centro de Operaciones Parque Marino Las Baulas, features guided snorkelling trips and horseback riding. The hotel lies 4.3 km from…

starts from

US$ 76 per one night

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Villas Kalei

Aparthotel

1.8 mi to the city center

Del Restaurante Cafe Del Pueblo 200 Mts Norte Guanacaste, Playa Grande, Costa Rica

Excellent

(49 reviews)

9.8

Situated within 10 minutes' drive of the Kingpin Sportfishing, the 4-star Villas Kalei Playa Grande hotel features bicycles for rent. This Playa Grande aparthotel offers complimentary private parking…

starts from

US$ 195 per one night

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The Grateful Hotel

Hotel

1312 ft to the city center

Palm Beach Estates, Playa Grande, Costa Rica

Excellent

(31 reviews)

8.2

The non-smoking The Grateful Hotel Playa Grande, located within a 2-km distance of Tamarindo Beach, offers a swimming pool and Wi-Fi in public areas. Located 5 km from Tamarindo airport, this Playa…

starts from

US$ 141 per one night

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Boutique Surf Hotel Rip Jack Inn
Boutique Surf Hotel Rip Jack Inn

Hotel

4921 ft to the city center
75 Metros Al Sur De La Oficina De Minae, Playa Grande, Costa Rica

Excellent

(189 reviews)

8.4

The 3-star smoke-free Boutique Surf Hotel Rip Jack Inn Playa Grande is situated nearly 5 minutes' walk from a long beach and features a swimming pool with a sun terrace. This family-friendly inn…

starts from

US$ 223 per one night

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Pipe House Playa Grande
Pipe House Playa Grande

Hostel

3609 ft to the city center
Palm Beach Estates, Playa Grande, Costa Rica

Excellent

(101 reviews)

9

Featuring a sun terrace, a picnic area, and water sports facilities, Pipe House Playa Grande Hostel is set within 6 km of Canopy Vista Tamarindo.

starts from

US$ 67 per one night

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Hotel Cantarana
Hotel Cantarana

Hotel

1640 ft to the city center
Palm Beach Estates, Playa Grande, Costa Rica

Excellent

(139 reviews)

8.2

Standing 200 metres from the Palm Beach Estates, the 3-star Hotel Cantarana Playa Grande offers a swimming pool. Boasting horse riding tours, the hotel is located 3.1 km from the Dreamsea Surf Camp…

starts from

US$ 113 per one night

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Indra Inn
Indra Inn

Bed & Breakfast

1.4 mi to the city center
25 Meters After El Huerto, Playa Grande, Costa Rica

Excellent

(84 reviews)

8.8

Situated around a 5-minute stroll from Playa Grande, the 3-star smoke-free Indra Inn Playa Grande entices active guests with horse riding tours. Featuring a library and baggage storage, this Playa…

starts from

US$ 65 per one night

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El Reinas By Sugar'S Monkey
El Reinas By Sugar'S Monkey

Hotel

4593 ft to the city center
Playa Grande, Playa Grande, Costa Rica

Excellent

(325 reviews)

8.2

Located 3.9 km from the Tamarindo Church, El Reinas By Sugar'S Monkey Hotel Playa Grande is 450 metres from Refundores. The hotel features an outdoor swimming pool and an à la carte restaurant…

starts from

US$ 35 per one night

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Playa Grande Surf Camp
Playa Grande Surf Camp

Hostel

2297 ft to the city center
Palm Beach Estates, Playa Grande, Costa Rica

Excellent

(231 reviews)

9.2

Positioned only a 6-minute stroll from Playa Grande Surf Camp, Playa Grande Surf Camp Hostel features an outdoor pool area for guests to enjoy. Located within a 3-km distance of Marino Las Baulas…

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US$ 30 per one night

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Flor Y Bambu
Flor Y Bambu

Hotel

1.8 mi to the city center
Del Cafe Del Pueblo, Derecha, 300 Metros A La Izquierda, Playa Grande, Costa Rica

Excellent

(199 reviews)

9.2

Featuring a shared lounge and an outdoor swimming pool, the unique Glamping Hotel Flor Y Bambu Playa Grande lies 4.9 km from the Tamarindo Church. Active guests will enjoy bicycle usage arranged at…

starts from

US$ 110 per one night

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Hotel El Manglar Y Cantarana
Hotel El Manglar Y Cantarana

Hotel

2297 ft to the city center
Palm Beach Estates, Playa Grande, Costa Rica

Excellent

(686 reviews)

8.4

The 3-star Hotel El Manglar Y Cantarana Playa Grande, located just 0.7 km from the Marino Las Baulas National Park and about a 25-minute walk from the Diria Petit Casino, features an outdoor swimming…

starts from

US$ 95 per one night

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Onda - Playa Grande - Adults Only
Onda - Playa Grande - Adults Only

Hotel

1 mi to the city center
Main Road, 250 To Northeast From Minae Provincia De Guanacaste, Playa Grande, Costa Rica

Excellent

(331 reviews)

9.4

Onda - Playa Grande - Adults Only Hotel, located right near Centro de Operaciones Parque Marino Las Baulas, features guided snorkelling trips and horseback riding. The hotel lies 4.3 km from…

starts from

US$ 76 per one night

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Villas Kalei
Villas Kalei

Aparthotel

1.8 mi to the city center
Del Restaurante Cafe Del Pueblo 200 Mts Norte Guanacaste, Playa Grande, Costa Rica

Excellent

(49 reviews)

9.8

Situated within 10 minutes' drive of the Kingpin Sportfishing, the 4-star Villas Kalei Playa Grande hotel features bicycles for rent. This Playa Grande aparthotel offers complimentary private parking…

starts from

US$ 195 per one night

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The Grateful Hotel
The Grateful Hotel

Hotel

1312 ft to the city center
Palm Beach Estates, Playa Grande, Costa Rica

Excellent

(31 reviews)

8.2

The non-smoking The Grateful Hotel Playa Grande, located within a 2-km distance of Tamarindo Beach, offers a swimming pool and Wi-Fi in public areas. Located 5 km from Tamarindo airport, this Playa…

starts from

US$ 141 per one night

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Choose from our list of carefully selected hotels to make your stay unforgettable!

Airport hotels 10 properties
Cheap and budget hotels 8 properties
Hotels with indoor pool 8 properties
Luxury accommodations 7 properties
Family Friendly hotels 7 properties
Beach hotels 6 properties
Beachfront hotels 5 properties
Central hotels 4 properties
Pet-friendly hotels 3 properties
Resorts 3 properties
Hostels 2 properties
Spa hotels 2 properties
Homestay 1 property
Bed & Breakfast 1 property
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Hotels in Playa Grande

Discover 39 diverse hotels in Playa Grande, catering to every traveler's taste from cozy beach inns to luxurious oceanfront resorts. Dominating accommodations include charming boutique hotels and spacious family lodgings, mainly found in the bustling Palm Beach Estates and Playa Ventanas districts. Enjoy average nightly rates of $120 for comfortable 3-star options or indulge in luxury with 5-star stays averaging $400. Newly opened properties boast modern amenities and eco-friendly designs, setting a new standard of comfort. Explore our platform to find your perfect getaway in Playa Grande and book with confidence.

Where to stay in Playa Grande - a guide to the best areas and neighborhoods

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Hotel El Manglar

* The neighborhood offers a safe and friendly environment with lots of green spaces.

* Hotels like Hotel El Manglar provide family-friendly accommodations and amenities.

* Proximity to Las Baulas National Marine Park offers educational tours and activities for children.

Families will find Palm Beach Estates to be a welcoming area in Playa Grande.

Hotel Rip Jack Inn

* The area features accommodations with business facilities like Hotel Rip Jack Inn.

* It's close to major roads, making it easy to travel for meetings or conferences.

* The serene setting is perfect for unwinding after a day of business.

Business travelers can consider Playa Ventanas for a convenient stay.

El Reinas By Sugar'S Monkey

* This district is buzzing with surf shops and lessons perfect for solo adventurers.

* El Reinas By Sugar'S Monkey offers a social, lively atmosphere for meeting fellow travelers.

* The proximity to beaches and local hangout spots ensures an exciting solo trip.

Solo travelers will find Playa Ventanas ideal for exploration and adventure.

Hotel Cantarana

* The area is known for its intimate boutique hotels like Hotel Cantarana offering romantic packages.

* Scenic views at sunset make it a beautiful spot for evening strolls.

* Private beachfront access in some locations ensures a serene and intimate experience.

Couples on a romantic getaway should consider Palm Beach Estates.

Pipe House Playa Grande

* Budget-friendly accommodations like Pipe House Playa Grande provide a great value.

* The area is home to local eateries offering affordable, authentic Costa Rican cuisine.

* Nearby public beaches provide ample free recreational activities.

Budget travelers will find affordable options in the Playa Ventanas district.

Playa Grande Tips You Must Know

* Book your stay from May to November for the best deals, as low tourist activity during the rainy season often means reduced rates.

* Be aware that December to March is the peak tourist season, characterized by higher prices and fuller hotels due to holidays and the Las Baulas National Marine Park nesting season.

* The nearest major transit hub is Tamarindo Airport, and local taxis or shuttles from there to Playa Grande typically cost around $20-$30 USD.

* Save money by dining at local sodas (restaurants) offering delicious, authentic Costa Rican meals, and take advantage of off-peak activity rates.

* While generally safe, exercise caution and avoid isolated areas, particularly at night, to ensure a worry-free stay.

Frequently asked question

How easy is beach access from hotels in Playa Grande?

Many hotels, like Playa Grande Park Hotel and Palm Beach Estates Beach House, offer direct access to the stunning Playa Grande Beach, perfect for a seaside getaway.

Which hotels offer the best ocean views?

Hotel Rip Jack Inn and Hotel Bula Bula are praised for their exceptional ocean views, combining comfort with scenic beauty.

What are the closest attractions to hotels in Playa Grande?

Hotels like Hotel El Manglar are just minutes from Las Baulas National Marine Park, ideal for both educational visits and natural beauty.

Are there any hotels offering adventure sports or activities?

Playa Grande Surf Camp is renowned for its top-notch surfing lessons and adventure activities, making it a hit among thrill-seekers.

When is the best time to visit Playa Grande to enjoy a quieter experience?

Visiting April through November can offer quieter stays at hotels, such as La Buena Vida Cabinas, as this period falls outside the peak season.

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Where to stay in Playa Grande - a guide to the best areas and neighborhoods

Playa Grande Tips You Must Know

Frequently asked question

How easy is beach access from hotels in Playa Grande?

Which hotels offer the best ocean views?

What are the closest attractions to hotels in Playa Grande?

Are there any hotels offering adventure sports or activities?

When is the best time to visit Playa Grande to enjoy a quieter experience?