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House of Nomad - Adults only

Hotel in Tamarindo

Situated in Tamarindo, 500 metres from Tamarindo Beach, House of Nomad - Adults only features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

K
Kateřina
From
Czech Republic
Nice place, good vibe, the most comfortable king bed I´ve ever slept in, amazing pillows and blanket, huge shower and great kitchen. The room was really big, new and super clean. I loved swimming in the pool ❤️
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 318 reviews
Price from
US$59
1 night, 2 adults

Suitree Experience Hotel

Hotel in Guanacaste

Situated in Guanacaste, 33 km from Edgardo Baltodano Stadium, Suitree Experience Hotel features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

C
Claudia
From
Switzerland
The treetop suites are magical!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 164 reviews
Price from
US$265.50
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel Tabasco

Hotel in Playa Flamingo

Set in Playa Flamingo, 300 metres from Potrero Beach, Hotel Tabasco offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a casino.

A
Adele
From
Canada
This place is a gem. Excellent location, amenities. Hosts were superb and the breakfast they made every morning was excellent. Highly recommend.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 253 reviews
Price from
US$117
1 night, 2 adults

Beach Front Bahia

Hotel in Sámara

Set in Sámara and with Samara Beach reachable within a few steps, Beach Front Bahia offers concierge services, rooms, a terrace, free WiFi and a bar.

G
Gonçalo
From
Portugal
What a view: Right in front of the beach. The staff that welcomed us was so nice! We end up eating there and for the view, location, quality of the food and prices, more than worth it.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 937 reviews
Price from
US$97.75
1 night, 2 adults

LA QUEBRADA ECO LODGE Hotel Boutique

Hotel in Potrero

Located in Potrero, 1 km from Penca Beach, LA QUEBRADA ECO LODGE Hotel Boutique provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a private beach area.

V
Vera
From
France
Very exotic and unique look and feel Nice and authentic village and beautiful beach
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 364 reviews
Price from
US$84
1 night, 2 adults

Tuki Tuki Lodge

Hotel in Sámara

Situated in Sámara, 1 km from Samara Beach, Tuki Tuki Lodge offers accommodation with a terrace and free private parking. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk and room service for guests.

D
Diana
From
Poland
We loved absolutely everything about TUKI TUKI Lodge! Clean and spacious rooms, lovely garden and the pool area. The lodge is located just outside of Samara which makes it a perfect and quiet place to relax. I hope to go back there someday!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 144 reviews
Price from
US$106.06
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel Amira

Hotel in Carrillo

Offering free WiFi, Hotel Amira is situated in Carrillo. Each accommodation at the 3-star hotel has mountain views, and guests can enjoy access to an outdoor swimming pool.

M
Maria
From
Germany
Very nice small and cozy hotel, it was very clean, the stuff is very friendly and helpful, the pool is very clean, the room is super spacious, has an air conditioner and all needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 106 reviews
Price from
US$88.50
1 night, 2 adults

SoulShine

Hotel in Playa Avellana

Situated in Playa Avellana, 500 metres from Avellanas Beach, SoulShine features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. Guests can make use of a bar....

L
Lauren
From
United Kingdom
Beautiful accommodation and the food was absolutely phenomenal
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 163 reviews
Price from
US$161.69
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel Carlota Tamarindo

Hotel in Tamarindo

Located in Tamarindo, Hotel Carlota Tamarindo features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, terrace, and free WiFi. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen and luggage storage space for guests.

P
Penny
From
Costa Rica
Location was close to grocery store but not beaches. Bonus to have coffee maker and fridge in room and access to ice.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 132 reviews
Price from
US$73.42
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel Laguna Arenal

Hotel in Unión

Located in Unión, 35 km from La Fortuna Waterfall, Hotel Laguna Arenal provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

Z
Zalina
From
Netherlands
Everything! Beautiful location, very hospitable owners and amazing rooms with unforgettable view. I will gladly come back.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 149 reviews
Price from
US$210
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 261 reviews

The Coast Beachfront Hotel is located on Tamarindo Beach. We offer 24-hour reception, security, private parking, concierge services and the hotel is a 5-minute walk downtown.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 687 reviews

This property is just a 3 minute walk from Tamarindo beach, and features an outdoor pool in a tropical setting. There is free WiFi throughout the property, and daily housekeeping.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 159 reviews

Boasting an outdoor swimming pool, Hotel Boutique Lagarta Lodge is set in Nosara and also provides a garden and a terrace. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers a concierge service.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 100 reviews

Set in Nosara, 600 metres from Guiones Beach, Olas Verdes Hotel offers accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
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Located in Puerto Humo, 46 km from Playa Hermosa, Rancho Humo Estancia features air-conditioned rooms and free private parking.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 261 reviews

Set in Tamarindo, Les Voiles Blanches - Luxury Lodge offers an outdoor swimming pool, garden and terrace. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and on-site free parking is provided.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 122 reviews

Situated in Puerto Coyote, 37 km from Montezuma Waterfal, Casa Caletas Boutique Hotel features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 496 reviews

Located in Nuevo Arenal, 36 km from La Fortuna Waterfall, Hotel La Mansion Inn Arenal provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

From US$192.10 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
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Cabinas El Colibri, Apart Hotel features a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Carrillo.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 240 reviews

Situated in Nuevo Arenal and with La Fortuna Waterfall reachable within 50 km, Agua Inn features concierge services, allergy-free rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi and a garden.

From US$101.70 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 28 reviews

Hotel Huacas features accommodation in Huacas. There is a year-round outdoor pool and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
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From US$101.70 per night
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From US$111.87 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
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Set in Liberia, 40 km from Parque Nacional Santa Rosa, Hotel Javy offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

From US$87.01 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
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Located 900 meters from route 1 in Liberia, in a private urbanization of Liberia, Hotel Villa Hermosa boasts air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi throughout the property.

From US$81.36 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 153 reviews

Situated in Liberia and with Parque Nacional Santa Rosa reachable within 39 km, Hotel Liberia features a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace.

From US$95.33 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 41 reviews

Cote Pacific Casitas in Huacas features 3-star accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, a garden and a terrace.

Casitas de la Paz

Hotel in Coco
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 142 reviews

Featuring a garden, Casitas de la Paz is set in Coco in the Guanacaste region, 1.8 km from Coco Beach and 35 km from Edgardo Baltodano Stadium.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
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Casa Todah B&B

Hotel in Liberia
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 18 reviews

Located in Liberia, within 39 km of Parque Nacional Santa Rosa and 300 metres of Edgardo Baltodano Stadium, Casa Todah B&B provides accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi throughout the property...

From US$65.57 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 127 reviews
This lodge is a treasure. Bungalows of different sizes and facilities are scattered throughout the forest. We stayed in the spacious centre bungalows with large panoramic windows overlooking the forest, a seating area and an outdoor shower. All furnished to a high standard, wonderful bed and bed linen. There is an (empty) fridge and daily small fresh bottles of water and air conditioning. We only met very friendly and helpful people. The whole atmosphere is very relaxed and the location above the gorge, the beautiful architecture and design do the rest. We stayed at the lodge at the beginning of December. At this time of year, the dry forest is full of leaves and particularly beautiful. You should know that this is not the case at the end of the dry season. The food was very good and the selection of dishes offers enough variety even if you are there for several days. From our point of view, the price-performance ratio is also good. The (cold and warm) pools and the thermal river where you can enjoy the warm water in a natural environment are wonderful. There are monkeys but unfortunately few other animals, especially few birds compared to other areas in Costa Rica. However, this is due to the dry forest ecosystem. Due to its proximity to the airport in Liberia, the lodge is a good place to end a trip to Costa Rica.
Guest review by
Markus
Germany
From US$183.05 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 964 reviews
Great start to our honeymoon! The hotel grounds are beautiful. The hotel is close to nearby shops and restaurants and easy to walk into town. A good first place to stop after flying into Liberia airport. Although the hotel is on the edge of the city by a busy road, it doesn't affect your stay at all - you can't even tell once you're sitting on the balcony looking through the lush vegetation at the pool, which gives a nice foretaste of what the rest of the country is like. The place has a very authentic feel to it. The staff very much appreciate you attempting to speak Spanish. We really enjoyed the food here, great gallo pinto. Would definitely recommend.
Guest review by
Carolyn
United Kingdom
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 159 reviews
It was amazing! We were so impressed of this outstanding place! Perfect breakfast, very nice and clean room (we had the Deluxe Room), with an impressing balcony including sea view, so friendly personnel, great pools and a huge selection of many activities. This place leaves nothing to be desired. Our future hotels will be struggle about keeping up with this one ;-)
Guest review by
Carolin
Germany
From US$618.11 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 382 reviews
The front desc team contacted me before my arrival on whats up. They organised well my transport, my excursions, they helped me during my stay daily. All staff is like a family and helping in everything. On the restaurant all waiters are kind and helpfull. Specially one of the Jose, who giving true and honest attention to all guest.
Guest review by
Hajnalka
Hungary
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 600 reviews
Breakfast buffet in the terrace is a fantastic experience with ocean views, healthy food, and kind service of personal;the pools and jacuzzis are excellent; the pool bartender is a friendly and good mix drink guymaking the best effort
Guest review by
Mauricio
Mexico
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 893 reviews
The property is beautiful and lots of things to do on the property. We only checked out 2 of them because the others requires a long hike and our kids don’t like to hike too long. Food was delicious
Guest review by
Connie
United States
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 842 reviews
Wow, the location was PERFECT! Everyone was able to walk to their activities / food / shopping. The property was also perfect@
Guest review by
Leslie
United States
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 265 reviews
Lovely rooms, great restaurant food, beautiful gardens, great service through out and stunning views- A perfect stay!
Guest review by
Sarah
United Kingdom
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 84 reviews
Completely furnished. The utilities and appliances were perfect. Amazing view on the grassy area and ocean.
Guest review by
Bruce
United States
From US$288.15 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 270 reviews
The food was really good staff was friendly and helpful everything was clean and nice well taken care of
Guest review by
JASON
United States
From US$90.40 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 168 reviews
Breakfast was excellent. The staff were friendly and helpful. The hotel was very central.
Guest review by
dennis
United States
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 117 reviews
This is a beautiful hotel and it is very well run. Always a pleasure to stay.
Guest review by
christopher
Spain
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 62 reviews
Excellent personalized service, massage outstanding, high standard.
Guest review by
GEERT
Mexico
From US$236.17 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 187 reviews
Friendly helpful staff. Quiet location. Lovely swimming pool.
Guest review by
Cheryl
Canada
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 302 reviews
Yummy breakfast and other meals. Entertainment etc
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Nancy
United States
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 224 reviews
Beautiful atmosphere and great location
Guest review by
Thomas
Canada
From US$1,479 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 527 reviews
Demasiado confortable y espectacular
Guest review by
Wber
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8.0

Tamarindo has everything you need.

Tamarindo has everything you need. Crazy expensive advice is to buy duty free at the airport. Stop outside of Tamarindo and buy water and snacks because you will pay double inside Tamarindo. We love Dragon fly bar and Grill!
Guest review by
Donna
United States
6.0

Liberia is a good jumping off spot for the northern half of...

Liberia is a good jumping off spot for the northern half of Costa Rica. It's worth spending a couple of nights there if you stay at Hotel Liberia which is downtown. Although Liberia itself doesn't offer much in the way of tourist attractions, it's a good central spot for some of the nearby parks.
Guest review by
Cordelia
United States
10

Great town great beach.

Great town great beach. Good supermarkets and friendly people in general. We met some locals through some friends and we were made to feel at home quite quickly. Nice place. Go to the Burger Window, (Google it) its in an open bar which has a few other eating stalls as well. A great curry shack too. But the burgers at Burger Window really are SUPERB. The service is quite non committal. There are few smiles and you can get put off by that. But listen, the burgers are worth the grief. Also try the crepes both savory and sweet at the little Ahora Si shop and then try the big Ahora Si restaurant further up the street. Both owned by the same family. Both very good choices. Ask for Antonio at the little Ahora Si crepe place
Guest review by
Neal
New Zealand
6.0

It is a good place to find a restaurant and nightlife.

It is a good place to find a restaurant and nightlife. There are much nicer beaches close by if you are looking to enjoy the water and a nice sunset. Unfortunately the rising costs in Costa Rica are making it less desirable to visit. It is getting run down in many areas and the costs are climbing dramatically.
Guest review by
Richard
Canada
10

A nice beach town which has most conveniences but is not too...

A nice beach town which has most conveniences but is not too big. We had visited in 1988 so the development since then was breathtaking. We visited during the off-season (October) so it was very rainy but had clear periods each day. The advantage to visiting this time of year is hotel prices are generally lower, but many businesses are closed so for example a restaurant you wanted to visit may not be open and I had more difficulty renting a good surfboard than I thought I would. As mentioned before, the rain can be a problem during the off-season but I understand the period from December to April is mostly rain free. I would imagine the town is much more crowded in season which could affect the experience.
Guest review by
Anonymous
10

We stayed at Hotel Velero right off the beach in Playa...

We stayed at Hotel Velero right off the beach in Playa Hermosa. It was relatively quiet (in the best way!) compared to the neighboring Playa del Coco. The beach was clean, the sand was soft, and the temperature was great. We saw dolphins and great sea birds from breakfast at Hotel Velero. We also had dinner at Roberto's and La Casita del Marisco. I would highly recommend Playa Hermosa to everyone and would love to return!
Guest review by
Jennie
United States
10

Playa Flamingo was one of our favorite stops on our 10-day...

Playa Flamingo was one of our favorite stops on our 10-day trip. It's scenic, relaxed, and incredibly fun to explore. Driving along the coast was a highlight in itself, with beautiful ocean views and plenty of little spots to pull over and enjoy. Getting around was super easy with a car or motorcycle, though you do have to watch out for the many potholes and speed bumps. Where we ate: Coco Loco- Incredible food right on the beach, and the piña coladas were honestly some of the best we’ve ever had. Gracia La Vid- Amazing pizzas in a casual, open-air setting. Fun vibe, great for dinner after a day in the sun. Playa Flamingo is perfect for groups of friends looking for a mix of adventure and relaxation. We enjoyed a sunset catamaran tour, horseback riding, ATV tours, and jet ski rentals. All are easy to book and great ways to experience the coast. If you’re looking for beautiful beaches, great food, and plenty of activities, Playa Flamingo is definitely worth a visit.
Guest review by
B Camacho
United States
4.0

The resort was nice, pool was refreshing.

The resort was nice, pool was refreshing. No premium drinks, a bottle of Crown was $90, and only 1 brand of beer. The food at the buffet wasn't the greatest. Fish was dry, salad dressings were odd or just oil and vinegar. One day I had a poached egg and the yolk was hard and the whites were runny. French toast was hard and tough on the outside and soggy on the middle. You could only eat in the specialty restaurants once for every 3 days of stay.
Guest review by
Carol
8.0

It’s not for families or people wanting hustler and bustle...

It’s not for families or people wanting hustler and bustle and night life (besides the monkeys across the street)! There’s no shops besides a couple of Mercados. This is the type of rest we needed though.. Definitely wouldn’t stay in Samara , too busy for us.
Guest review by
Karen
United States
8.0

I was in Potrero for 3 nights alone on business.

I was in Potrero for 3 nights alone on business. The location is quite and off the tourist map. There are a few local restaurants and bars, but not a lot going on. Its a great place to get away and relax, but pretty remote from all of the major destinations. There are other even more remote beaches just north of here that are worth visiting, so a few days here can be worth it.
Guest review by
keith
United States