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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.

A
Anna Leena
From
Belgium
Everything! The staff, the food, the rooms, the pool, location to the beach, how clean it is, how nice everyone was!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 307 reviews
Location 9.5
Price from
US$67.29
1 night, 2 adults

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.

E
Esther
From
New Zealand
Super friendly staff, great shared facilities to hang out at the kitchen and pool. Beautiful gardens and howler monkeys. Free bikes to use. Great ambience and privacy at tent area.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 240 reviews
Location 9.0
Price from
US$80.64
1 night, 2 adults

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.

J
Jim
From
Netherlands
we thought this was by far the best accommodation of our trip in Costa Rica. beautiful room with a beautiful pool and lounge area. The restaurant was well organized and the owner and team are super friendly and helpful. they really make you feel good. The beach is a 2-minute walk and the waves are good for beginners and advanced! I would love to come back here in the future and wish them all the best for now :)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 316 reviews
Location 9.3
Price from
US$54.92
1 night, 2 adults

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.

T
Tobia
From
Italy
The place is extremely cozy and the room was comfortable. Giorgia at the reception has been extremely helpful to discover hidden gems in Costa Rica! Their restaurant "Cantanara" is a good place where to eat!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 830 reviews
Location 9.1
Price from
US$76.84
1 night, 2 adults

Boutique Surf Hotel Rip Jack Inn

Hotel in Playa Grande

Located in front of Playa Grande Beach and 2 km from Playa Ventanas Beach, the Boutique Surf Hotel Rip Jack Inn features a sun terrace with swimming pool, a yoga terrace and free Wi-Fi throughout.

b
bragoni
From
Germany
the hotel is really a good one. the rooms are nice and clean, the hotel is on the beach, but at the same time has 2x pools.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 298 reviews
Location 9.2
Price from
US$87.01
1 night, 2 adults

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.

P
Peter
From
Canada
The staff was great and super accommodating! Yorya helped us organize a turtle tour and a surfing class before we got there. Both activities were top notch, and it was our favorite surfing lesson so far in Costa Rica (ask for Allan). Easy to get to the beach. Room and bed were very comfortable. On site restaurant was a bit pricey (but on par with other places in the area) but had good quality food. We really liked the poke. Our room was upstairs, so nice and quiet. We'd love to come back here during our next trip.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 193 reviews
Location 9.1
Price from
US$98.88
1 night, 2 adults

Pipe House Playa Grande

Playa Grande

Set in Playa Grande, a few steps from Grande Beach, Pipe House Playa Grande offers accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a garden and a private beach area.

P
Paulina
From
Poland
Amazing vibe, comfortable in all aspects, great owner Felippe. Steps from a beautiful, secluded beach, 5 mins away from 2 good and cosy restauranrs. Bisits from Racoons and hummingbirds every day. Our kids absolutely loved it and so did we!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 115 reviews
Location 9.2
Price from
US$82.77
1 night, 2 adults

Playa Grande Surf Camp

Playa Grande

Offering free WiFi throughout the property, a sun terrace with a swimming pool, garden and restaurant, Playa Grande Surf Camp is set in Playa Grande.

B
Bas
From
Belgium
Our biggest regret this holiday was not staying longer in this location. I’m already back there, in my dreams…
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 261 reviews
Location 9.1
Price from
US$56.50
1 night, 2 adults

Indra Inn

Playa Grande

Situated 1.3 km from Grande Beach, Indra Inn offers accommodation with a patio. Featuring a garden, the 3-star bed and breakfast has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom.

G
Giacomo
From
Italy
I had great time, The owners, Matt and Natalia, make you feel like at home and they provided me a lot of incredibly useful suggestions who have made my experience in Playa Granda and in Costa Rica fantastic!!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 135 reviews
Location 8.8
Price from
US$63.28
1 night, 2 adults

Villas Kalei

Playa Grande

Located 2.4 km from Playa Ventanas, Villas Kalei offers air-conditioned accommodation with a patio. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking.

I
Ingrid
From
United Kingdom
Couldn’t recommend Villas Kalei more. It’s really well located but also tucked away from any noise, other than birds, monkeys and other nature. The rooms are so well thought out and private but build with and around nature. The couple who run it were so lovely and really helped us with everything we needed. Great value for money and would definitely look to stay with them again
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 47 reviews
Location 9.1
Price from
US$260.90
1 night, 2 adults
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Hotels located in the centre of Playa Grande

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.6
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 57 reviews

    Featuring a bar, La Buena Vida Cabinas features accommodation in Playa Grande. The property features pool and inner courtyard views, and is 1.1 km from Grande Beach.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 1 review

    Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, CASITA COCO is situated in Playa Grande. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi.

  • Tranquilo y relajante is located in Playa Grande. The air-conditioned accommodation is a few steps from Grande Beach, and guests can benefit from private parking available on site and free WiFi.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 23 reviews

    Palm Beach Inn features an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, a garden and shared lounge in Playa Grande.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 115 reviews

    Set in Playa Grande, a few steps from Grande Beach, Pipe House Playa Grande offers accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a garden and a private beach area.

  • Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, Renovated Family Home BBQ - Pool is set in Playa Grande. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are accessible at the villa free of charge.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 316 reviews

    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.

  • Boasting accommodation with a private pool, Casa Cadejo- Incredible Surf House In Playa Grande is situated in Playa Grande. Guests can benefit from a balcony and a children's playground.

Best hotels with breakfast in Playa Grande and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,217 reviews

    Overlooking Tamarindo Bay, these family-oriented villas are a 5-minute walk from the beach. The property features an outdoor pool, on-site restaurant, and cabana-style rooms with balconies.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 49 reviews

    Set in Tamarindo, Hotel Tamarindo INN - 1 mi to Tamarindo Beach offers a garden.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 513 reviews

    Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Casa Aura offers accommodation in Tamarindo Beach. The rooms have wooden decor and a private stone bathroom equipped with a shower.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.4
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 429 reviews

    Boasting a terrace, bar and views of sea, Surf Ranch Tamarindo is set in Tamarindo, a few steps from Tamarindo Beach.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 83 reviews

    Situated in Tamarindo, a few steps from Tamarindo Beach, Perla de la Playa Beachfront Hotel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a bar.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 839 reviews

    Featuring three outdoor swimming pools overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Tamarindo Diria Beach Resort has a beautiful setting on Tamarindo Beach.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 289 reviews

    This adults-only boutique hotel offers stylish accommodations with ocean views and tropical gardens. Jardin del Eden also features a private beach garden located in the middle of Tamarindo beach.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,391 reviews

    Offering an outdoor pool and sun terrace,Wyndham Tamarindo is set in Tamarindo in the Guanacaste Region, 20 km from Playa Conchal. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar and pool bar.

Budget hotels in Playa Grande and nearby

  • Located in Refundores in the Guanacaste region with Grande Beach nearby, Cabinas Playa Grande provides accommodation with free private parking.

  • Located in Refundores, 300 metres from Grande Beach, BP surf hotel provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a private beach area and a shared lounge.

  • Cabinas Playa Grande is situated in Refundores. The air-conditioned accommodation is 600 metres from Grande Beach, and guests can benefit from private parking available on site and free WiFi.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 306 reviews

    Located in Tamarindo, 100 metres from Tamarindo Beach, Tsunami Hostel provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 314 reviews

    Set right on Tamarindos Beach, Hotel Laguna del Cocodrilo offers lush tropical gardens, a sun terrace and air-conditioned rooms with private bathrooms.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 833 reviews

    Cabinas Marielos is set in Tamarindo, 12 km from Playa Conchal. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and free private parking is available on site.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 4.0
    Disappointing - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

    Located in Tamarindo in the Guanacaste region, Casa Nella provides accommodation with free private parking.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 174 reviews

    Set in Tamarindo, Las Naveiras features free WiFi and units equipped with a kitchen, balcony and seating area. With garden views, this accommodation offers a patio and a swimming pool.

FAQs about hotels in Playa Grande

What guests said about Playa Grande:

  • 8.0

    Nice quiet beach town, with just enough to do.

    Nice quiet beach town, with just enough to do. Good surf but inconsistant small waves in Palm Beach near our hotel when we were there. Crowded near the main town and surf break 1 mile away where waves are definately bigger. It's a strong beach break, so not great for beginners and quality was not always so consistant. Can be dangerous, no lifeguards.
    Guest review by
    Thomas
    United States
  • 8.0

    Playa Grande is gorgeous wide and long sandy beach, very...

    Playa Grande is gorgeous wide and long sandy beach, very natural. There are spots for beginner and advanced surfers and is suitable also for families with kids. There is only one bar or buffet on the beach, but a beach club and few hotel restaurant are near by.
    Guest review by
    Martina
    Slovakia
  • 10.0

    I stayed at El Reinas in Playa Grande for 5 weeks and loved...

    I stayed at El Reinas in Playa Grande for 5 weeks and loved every minute. I didn't rent a car or golf cart. I walked 15 min. to soda and veggie stand once a week for essentials. I went to Tamarindo via walking south on the beach for 40 minutes and taking water taxi. If you aren't able to walk either rent a car or plan to call taxi. Taxi from PG to Tamarindo is $15usd.
    Guest review by
    Donna
    United States
  • 10.0

    We wanted a quiet place to celebrate our anniversary and...

    We wanted a quiet place to celebrate our anniversary and Hotel Cantarana was just that! At times, we felt like we were the only ones staying there. We loved that it was so close to an amazing beach that we walked every day for sunrise and again for sunset. At times, we felt we were the only ones. We had the pool all to ourselves. There is a restaurant on site and a couple others close by that are AMAZING! The beach is incredible . . . soft, white sand! Andy, at the front desk, was the best! She greeted us with a warm smile and was so helpful. She helped us to arrange a sunset cruise which was spectacular! We surely will be back!
    Guest review by
    DAWN
  • 10.0

    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.
    Guest review by
    Jennifer McKay
    Canada
  • 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.
    Guest review by
    Saadia
    Puerto Rico

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  • From US$123.59 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 193 reviews
    This is a super nice place with only 4 rooms. It is super charming close to Playa Grande. The staff are super nice, and we had the best breakfast of our whole trip there with birds visiting us as we ate. There is a private walkway to the beach. The room is really nice with a balcony to enjoy the nature. There is a nice coffee machine in the room as well which is a big plus. There is a cafe attached to the place where you can have snacks and a coffee with beautiful views. Highly recommended.
    Guest review by
    Ozge
    Spain
  • From US$67.29 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 307 reviews
    Very comfortable and clean rooms. Great facilities, very welcoming! The staff went out of their way to help me when I lost my phone on the beach. Shout out to Emman who works behind the bar for going the extra mile and helping me.
    Guest review by
    Elizabeth
    United Kingdom
  • From US$94.13 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 830 reviews
    It’s a beautiful Hotel and Location where you can really enjoy some quality time. The staff is always friendly and happy to help.
    Guest review by
    Vanessa
    Germany
  • From US$67.80 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 316 reviews
    location close to beach, good for wave surfing, expensive offers for rental, tours and transportation, generally reliable WiFi
    Guest review by
    Alan
    Switzerland
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 75 reviews
    Really cool themed hotel. Food was good. The boat taxi to Tamarindo was pretty handy. 8 minutes versus the 40 minute drive.
    Guest review by
    Steve
    Canada