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ONDA - Playa Grande - Adults Only, hotel in Playa Grande

Located in Playa Grande, a 1-minute walk from Grande Beach, ONDA - Playa Grande - Adults Only has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

Great customer service, clean and modern rooms, overall excellent place.
9.1
Scored 9.1
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
187 reviews
Price from£55.59per night
The Grateful Hotel, hotel in Playa Grande

Located in Playa Grande, a 2-minute walk from Grande Beach, The Grateful Hotel provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

The owner was the best and the staff where great can't wait to get back
8.7
Scored 8.7
Excellent
Rated excellent
79 reviews
Price from£62.63per 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.

Amazing!!!!Most spiritual hotel I’ve ever been! Such unique experience!
9.4
Scored 9.4
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
319 reviews
Price from£50.73per night
Hotel Rip Jack Inn, hotel in Playa Grande

Located in front of Playa Grande Beach and 1.2 mi from Playa Ventanas Beach, the Hotel Rip Jack Inn features a sun terrace with swimming pool, a yoga terrace and free Wi-Fi throughout.

The property is right across from the beach and located close to town.
8.5
Scored 8.5
Very Good
Rated very good
377 reviews
Price from£75.40per 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.

Away from everything
8.3
Scored 8.3
Very Good
Rated very good
949 reviews
Price from£58.24per night
Hotel Cantarana, hotel in Playa Grande

Hotel Cantarana is 164 feet from Playa Grande Beach and 20 minutes’ drive from Tamarindo Local Airport. It features a swimming pool, sun terrace and free Wi-Fi.

beach. restauarant and pool were very convenient. The beach was convenient for our child and pool was very nice and clean as well. Great little restaurants for breakfast in the area and the cafe was also very wonderful and convenient.
8.5
Scored 8.5
Very Good
Rated very good
313 reviews
Price from£68.94per 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.

Being near the beach at Playa Grande is a treat. Once all the building construction is finished around the property it will be fantastic. The breakfasts were very tasty. The workers were very friendly. Any request was granted by the staff.
8.2
Scored 8.2
Very Good
Rated very good
366 reviews
Price from£37.58per night
Playa Grande Surf Camp, hotel in 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.

Breakfast and dinner were good.Lena and other guests were friendly.
8.8
Scored 8.8
Excellent
Rated excellent
288 reviews
Price from£39.15per night
Pipe House Playa Grande, hotel in Playa Grande

Offering a private beach area and a garden, Pipe House Playa Grande is located in Playa Grande beach and 0.7 mi from Marino Las Baulas National Park. Free WiFi is available throughout.

one of the most favorite places we stayed, good place for meeting others, breakfast was made every morning for us by some lovely local ladies. Surf board rentals, beautiful location, would stay here again for sure.
9.1
Scored 9.1
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
127 reviews
Price from£57.35per night
La Buena Vida Cabinas, hotel in Playa Grande

La Buena Vida Cabinas features a fitness room and air-conditioned accommodations in Playa Grande, a 10-minute walk from Playa Ventanas.

The room was clean, comfortable and well thought out.
8.3
Scored 8.3
Very Good
Rated very good
85 reviews
Price from£45.21per night
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What Guests Said About Playa Grande:

  • 10
    Scored 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 McKay
    Canada
  • 6.0
    Scored 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.
    Saadia
    Puerto Rico
  • 10
    Scored 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.
    C
    Cecilia
    United States of America
  • 10
    Scored 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.
    Henry
    United States of America
  • 8.0
    Scored 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.
    Vern
    Canada
  • 8.0
    Scored 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!
    Florence
    United States of America

Explore guest reviews of hotels in Playa Grande

  • 9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 43 reviews
    I 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.
    Karen
    United States of America
  • From £70.78 per night
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 319 reviews
    It 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.
    Thamara
    Costa Rica
  • From £69.27 per night
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 949 reviews
    We 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.
    Nils
    Belgium
  • From £69.27 per night
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 949 reviews
    Our 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.
    Athena
    United States of America
  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 377 reviews
    The 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!
    Edvardas
    Lithuania
  • From £46.71 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 366 reviews
    El 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.
    Mario
    Costa Rica
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 21 reviews
    Dan 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 away
    Andrea
    United States of America
  • From £70.78 per night
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 319 reviews
    Amazing 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.
    Luca
    United Kingdom
  • From £48.66 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 171 reviews
    We 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.
    T
    Tsaimei
    United States of America
  • From £89.48 per night
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 313 reviews
    It’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.
    Neil
    United Kingdom
  • From £44.24 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 288 reviews
    Perfect 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 Augustin
    Czech Republic
  • From £44.24 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 288 reviews
    Atmosphere is very chill (hammocks, pool), staff is very friendly, helpful and professional. I like the Playa Grande beach more than Tamarindo, more calm, amazing sunsets
    Marianna
    Ukraine
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 187 reviews
    I 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.
    Hannah
    United States of America
  • From £79.62 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 79 reviews
    Really cool themed hotel. Food was good. The boat taxi to Tamarindo was pretty handy. 8 minutes versus the 40 minute drive.
    Steve
    Canada
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 21 reviews
    Super comfortable bed Clean Great pool area Great dinner spot Near the beach
    Jane
    United Kingdom
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1 review
    The nearby beach is fantastic and the biggest advantage of the property
    Tomas
    Czech Republic
  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 377 reviews
    The property is right across from the beach and located close to town.
    Julie
    United States of America
  • From £89.48 per night
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 313 reviews
    Very nice boutique hotel. The room was super private and quiet.
    Jennifer
    Canada
  • From £46.71 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 366 reviews
    Walking distance to an awesome beach (playa grande)
    Christian
    United States of America
  • From £48.66 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 171 reviews
    Standard hotel like in north america
    Astrit
    Cyprus