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ONDA - Playa Grande - Adults Only
Hotel in Playa Grande
Situated in Playa Grande, 200 metres from Grande Beach, ONDA - Playa Grande - Adults Only features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.
Aiden
Costa Rica
We loved the food and drinks, the prices were very fair. Really nice location and people! Super comfortable rooms.
9.1
Scored 9.1
Superb
Rated superb
187 reviews
Price from€ 73.75per night
The Grateful Hotel
Hotel in Playa Grande
Located in Playa Grande, 200 metres from Grande Beach, The Grateful Hotel provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.
Williams
United Kingdom
Exceptional, situated in a tropical garden in the grounds of a private gated estate.
A short walk to a quiet beach perfect for swimming and surfing.
The in-house cuisine was excellent with fresh seafood and meat with the crunchiest freshest vegetables I’ve ever eaten. 10/10.
Each night they had live music which was a massive bonus. The music wasn’t loud and in your face, more a perfect in harmony with the environment and the guests.
One last thing is the guests, a really interesting eclectic mix of people with a really friendly and interesting outlook.
8.7
Scored 8.7
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
79 reviews
Price from€ 83.10per 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.
Stéphane
France
The room was amazing - open to the nature.
The hotel garden is beautiful, lot of plants, flowers, bee hives, even got the visit of animals like monkeys.
Peaceful swimming pool to relax.
Good breakfast.
Welcoming hosts.
9.4
Scored 9.4
Superb
Rated superb
319 reviews
Price from€ 83.10per night
Hotel Rip Jack Inn
Hotel in Playa Grande
Located in front of Playa Grande Beach and 2 km from Playa Ventanas Beach, the Hotel Rip Jack Inn features a sun terrace with swimming pool, a yoga terrace and free Wi-Fi throughout.
Doris Barth
Germany
The location of the hotel was ok, with direct access to the beach
8.5
Scored 8.5
Very good
Rated very good
377 reviews
Price from€ 94.47per 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.
Hannah
Netherlands
Nice area, Nice room, enough space. Clean. A place where you can cook, very complete. Near the beach. Georgia from the reception was kind!
8.3
Scored 8.3
Very good
Rated very good
949 reviews
Price from€ 81.33per night
Hotel Cantarana
Hotel in Playa Grande
Hotel Cantarana is 50 metres from Playa Grande Beach and 20 minutes’ drive from Tamarindo Local Airport. It features a swimming pool, sun terrace and free Wi-Fi.
marcia
Canada
Breakfast , food overall was good . Restaurant staff were great . Very comfy beds and pillows . Quiet due to small size
8.5
Scored 8.5
Very good
Rated very good
313 reviews
Price from€ 105.06per 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.
Amy from Canada
Canada
Great place -- cute, cheap, next to the beach!
8.2
Scored 8.2
Very good
Rated very good
366 reviews
Price from€ 44.87per 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.
Bas
Belgium
Our biggest regret this holiday was not staying longer in this location. I’m already back there, in my dreams…
8.8
Scored 8.8
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
288 reviews
Price from€ 51.94per 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 1.2 km from Marino Las Baulas National Park. Free WiFi is available throughout.
aashish
India
Best 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.
9.1
Scored 9.1
Superb
Rated superb
127 reviews
Price from€ 76.09per night
La Buena Vida Cabinas
Playa Grande
Offering a bar and pool view, La Buena Vida Cabinas is situated in Playa Grande, less than 1 km from Playa Ventanas and a 11-minute walk from Grande Beach.
Luis
Puerto Rico
The Guest House is very good location
8.3
Scored 8.3
Very good
Rated very good
85 reviews
Price from€ 59.99per night
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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 - 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 - 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
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- 9.8Scored 9.8ExceptionalRated exceptional· 43 reviewsI loved the ambiance of Villa Kalei; very peaceful. Wonderful after a morning of activity to nap by the pool or after taking dinner at one of the lovely nearby restaurants. Even though there were other guests, we rarely saw them. I loved the room too; very Zen vibe. Didn't want to leave! We also loved the outdoor kitchen; eating breakfast in the morning and looking for the monkeys in the trees. Geisha and Marcos are kind, gracious, and know a lot about the area and the country which was so helpful.
KarenUnited States - From € 83.10 per night9.4Scored 9.4SuperbRated superb· 319 reviewsIt was the first time experiencing a place like this, and it was a very nice experience! The location is very close to restaurants and Playa Grande, although it is true, the entrance is sandy so it is recommended to be careful. But the place was very quiet, the gampling comfortable and with what we needed. The breakfast is totally worth it. There was a cat, and we are a fan of them, so it was very nice to see. And it should be noted that we forgot a hat and Antoine reminded us, he was very kind.ThamaraCosta Rica
- From € 81.33 per night8.3Scored 8.3Very goodRated very good· 949 reviewsWe came back to Playa Grande after 12 years and were saw time didn't stand still over here; beautiful places to stay with respect for the surrounding nature. El Manglar was a perfect place to stop, we felt sorry we had to leave to keep in line with our travel plans. The staff was very (very!) helpful, the rooms were large and clean, the pool was just great. We ate just nextdoors and paid little money for great amounts of fresh fish.
NilsBelgium - From € 81.33 per night8.3Scored 8.3Very goodRated very good· 949 reviewsOur unit included a kitchen where we cooked for ourselves, but their "sister" lodging a couple of doors down the road has both a coffee shop and a restaurant. The pool is lovely, their private path to Playa Grande is right across the street, and the neighborhood is a quiet gated residential community. But if you're looking for nightlife, stay at the north end of the beach where Rip Jack is.AthenaUnited States
- 8.5Scored 8.5Very goodRated very good· 377 reviewsThe room was extremely clean, the beds are comfortable and the location is just perfect. 1 minute walk to a great beach with nice waves, you can see howler monkeys next to the hotel. The food at the restaurant is delicious and the cocktails are the best. Well maintained hotel area with two pools. 10/10, the best place we stayed in CR. Definately would come back again!
EdvardasLithuania - From € 54.85 per night8.2Scored 8.2Very goodRated very good· 366 reviewsEl Reinas has the friendliest, nicest staff ever. They were really happy to help us with anything we needed and were extremely nice, there is a dog called Dafne and she is so sweet. Also, the hotel has a great location with a 3 minutes walk to the beach.MarioCosta Rica
- 9.1Scored 9.1SuperbRated superb· 21 reviewsDan was friendly and helpful from the moment we arrived. The rooms were large and clean, and the restaurant, marker, and surf shop downstairs had everything we needed. Playa Grande, a large, quiet, pristine beach was a short walk awayAndreaUnited States
- From € 83.10 per night9.4Scored 9.4SuperbRated superb· 319 reviewsAmazing structure that made us feel like we were in a jungle. The personnel was really attentive and helped us out with any questions we had. Bike available to ride to Playa Grande, only 10-15 minutes walking from the camp.
LucaUnited Kingdom - From € 57.13 per night8.8Scored 8.8FabulousRated fabulous· 171 reviewsWe enjoyed walking to the Grande beach & restaurants nearby. It was located at a nice safe area with a parking space & great breakfast. The owners are very friendly & speak good English. We had an enjoyable stay there.TTsaimeiUnited States
- From € 105.06 per night8.5Scored 8.5Very goodRated very good· 313 reviewsIt’s small with a good pool and restaurant and located within easy walking distance to a fantastic and quiet beach. The beach is great to learn surfing or to run along and to watch great sunsets and pelicans fishing.NeilUnited Kingdom
- From € 51.94 per night8.8Scored 8.8FabulousRated fabulous· 288 reviewsPerfect location, very close to the beatiful beach. Excellent for surfing, waves for beginners. Also surfing equipment for rent available, good surfing lessons. We took a lesson and were very happy with it.Michael AugustinCzech Republic
- From € 51.94 per night8.8Scored 8.8FabulousRated fabulous· 288 reviewsAtmosphere is very chill (hammocks, pool), staff is very friendly, helpful and professional. I like the Playa Grande beach more than Tamarindo, more calm, amazing sunsetsMariannaUkraine
- 9.1Scored 9.1SuperbRated superb· 187 reviewsI liked the pool and the way the hotel is set up makes it great for socializing. The live music was super fun and the staff were so fun and cool.HannahUnited States
- From € 93.49 per night8.7Scored 8.7FabulousRated fabulous· 79 reviewsReally cool themed hotel. Food was good. The boat taxi to Tamarindo was pretty handy. 8 minutes versus the 40 minute drive.SteveCanada
- 9.1Scored 9.1SuperbRated superb· 21 reviewsSuper comfortable bed Clean Great pool area Great dinner spot Near the beachJaneUnited Kingdom
- 8.0Scored 8.0Very goodRated very good· 1 reviewThe nearby beach is fantastic and the biggest advantage of the propertyTomasCzech Republic
- 8.5Scored 8.5Very goodRated very good· 377 reviewsThe property is right across from the beach and located close to town.JulieUnited States
- From € 105.06 per night8.5Scored 8.5Very goodRated very good· 313 reviewsVery nice boutique hotel. The room was super private and quiet.JenniferCanada
- From € 54.85 per night8.2Scored 8.2Very goodRated very good· 366 reviewsWalking distance to an awesome beach (playa grande)
ChristianUnited States - From € 57.13 per night8.8Scored 8.8FabulousRated fabulous· 171 reviewsStandard hotel like in north america
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