Best Hotels in Playa Grande On The Beach
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Best-rated
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Beach access
Onda - Playa Grande - Adults Only
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Outdoor swimming pool
This Playa Grande hotel is within a 4-km distance of Diria Petit Casino and approximately a 10-minute drive from La Galeria Centro de Arte. The Onda - Playa Grande - Adults Only is also around a 15-minute ride from such natural sights as Tamarindo Beach Costa Rica.
You can easily find Auto Mercado 3.4 km from the accommodation.
The Onda - Playa Grande - Adults Only invites guests to take part in live performances to ensure a more exciting stay. On site, guests might enjoy yoga classes and spend time by a year-round outdoor pool with views of the garden.
Onda - Playa Grande - Adults Only
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Outdoor swimming pool
Onda - Playa Grande - Adults Only
This Playa Grande hotel is within a 4-km distance of Diria Petit Casino and approximately a 10-minute drive from La Galeria Centro de Arte. The Onda - Playa Grande - Adults Only is also around a 15-minute ride from such natural sights as Tamarindo Beach Costa Rica.
You can easily find Auto Mercado 3.4 km from the accommodation.
The Onda - Playa Grande - Adults Only invites guests to take part in live performances to ensure a more exciting stay. On site, guests might enjoy yoga classes and spend time by a year-round outdoor pool with views of the garden.
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Beach access
Playa Grande Surf Camp
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Outdoor swimming pool
Found 2.2 km from Marino Las Baulas National Park, the Playa Grande hostel is 2.1 km from worship locations like Tamarindo Church. Supermarket Los Malinches can be reached steps away from the Playa Grande accommodation.
Playa Grande Surf Camp
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Outdoor swimming pool
Playa Grande Surf Camp
Found 2.2 km from Marino Las Baulas National Park, the Playa Grande hostel is 2.1 km from worship locations like Tamarindo Church. Supermarket Los Malinches can be reached steps away from the Playa Grande accommodation.
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Beach access
El Reinas By Sugar'S Monkey
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Outdoor swimming pool
Kingpin Sportfishing is located 3.5 km from the hotel while Cosmic Sister Readings Shop is around 3 km away. Natural attractions in the area include Tamarindo Beach Costa Rica, about a 10-minute drive from the El Reinas Playa Grande, and a beach is nearly a 5-minute walk away.
The property will also take you to Tamarindo Church, which is 3.8 km away.
El Reinas By Sugar'S Monkey
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Outdoor swimming pool
El Reinas By Sugar'S Monkey
Kingpin Sportfishing is located 3.5 km from the hotel while Cosmic Sister Readings Shop is around 3 km away. Natural attractions in the area include Tamarindo Beach Costa Rica, about a 10-minute drive from the El Reinas Playa Grande, and a beach is nearly a 5-minute walk away.
The property will also take you to Tamarindo Church, which is 3.8 km away.
Playa Grande Hotels on the Beach with Balcony
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Private beach
Pipe House Playa Grande
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Sun terrace
Marino Las Baulas National Park is 10 minutes' drive from the comfortable hostel, while Tamarindo Church is a 25-minute stroll away. Also, Playa Tamarindo is 16 km away.
Pipe House Playa Grande
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Sun terrace
Pipe House Playa Grande
Marino Las Baulas National Park is 10 minutes' drive from the comfortable hostel, while Tamarindo Church is a 25-minute stroll away. Also, Playa Tamarindo is 16 km away.
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Guest favorite
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Private beach
Hotel El Manglar Y Cantarana
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Outdoor swimming pool
You'll need 35-minute drive to Tamarindo airport. The hotel is also approximately 5 minutes' walk from the surfing beach.
The Manglar Playa Grande is 2.2 km from Marino Las Baulas National Park.
You can also enjoy snorkelling, canoeing, and cycling, along with cars for rent. Guests are welcome to join horse riding tours arranged by the property.
Hotel El Manglar Y Cantarana
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Outdoor swimming pool
Hotel El Manglar Y Cantarana
You'll need 35-minute drive to Tamarindo airport. The hotel is also approximately 5 minutes' walk from the surfing beach.
The Manglar Playa Grande is 2.2 km from Marino Las Baulas National Park.
You can also enjoy snorkelling, canoeing, and cycling, along with cars for rent. Guests are welcome to join horse riding tours arranged by the property.
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Top location
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Private beach
Hotel Cantarana
- In-room breakfast
- Shuttle service
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Outdoor swimming pool
This Playa Grande hotel is merely 200 metres from Palm Beach Estates, while Diria Petit Casino is about a 25-minute walk away. The Cantarana Playa Grande gives access to a private beach, which is approximately a 5-minute stroll away.
The location will allow you to be 2.1 km from Con Mucho Gusto.
If you like an active lifestyle, snorkelling, boating, and hiking are available on site. Guests are welcome to participate in horse riding tours.
Hotel Cantarana
- In-room breakfast
- Shuttle service
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Outdoor swimming pool
Hotel Cantarana
This Playa Grande hotel is merely 200 metres from Palm Beach Estates, while Diria Petit Casino is about a 25-minute walk away. The Cantarana Playa Grande gives access to a private beach, which is approximately a 5-minute stroll away.
The location will allow you to be 2.1 km from Con Mucho Gusto.
If you like an active lifestyle, snorkelling, boating, and hiking are available on site. Guests are welcome to participate in horse riding tours.
Cheap Hotels in Playa Grande On The Beach
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Beach access
Villas Kalei
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Tennis court
- Infinity pool
You'll need 25-minute drive to Tamarindo airport. The Villas Kalei gives access to Kingpin Sportfishing, which is 10 minutes away by car.
This hotel stands 4.9 km from Tamarindo Church, popular with pilgrims and tourists alike.
Villas Kalei
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Tennis court
- Infinity pool
Villas Kalei
You'll need 25-minute drive to Tamarindo airport. The Villas Kalei gives access to Kingpin Sportfishing, which is 10 minutes away by car.
This hotel stands 4.9 km from Tamarindo Church, popular with pilgrims and tourists alike.
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Beach access
Boutique Surf Hotel Rip Jack Inn
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Outdoor swimming pool
Refundores is a mere 350 metres from this Playa Grande inn, and Tamarindo Church is 3.9 km away. Marino Las Baulas National Park is also around 5 minutes' walk away.
Centro de Operaciones Parque Marino Las Baulas lies just near the Rip Jack.
Guests can make different arrangements at this accommodation, including snorkelling, diving, and fishing or rent cars to explore Playa Grande. You can try hiking at the smoke-free hotel.
Boutique Surf Hotel Rip Jack Inn
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Outdoor swimming pool
Boutique Surf Hotel Rip Jack Inn
Refundores is a mere 350 metres from this Playa Grande inn, and Tamarindo Church is 3.9 km away. Marino Las Baulas National Park is also around 5 minutes' walk away.
Centro de Operaciones Parque Marino Las Baulas lies just near the Rip Jack.
Guests can make different arrangements at this accommodation, including snorkelling, diving, and fishing or rent cars to explore Playa Grande. You can try hiking at the smoke-free hotel.
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Beach access
Palm Beach Inn
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Express check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Pool with view
The hotel offers a prime location right near Supermarket Los Malinches. Tamarindo Bay is reachable an 18-minute walk away.
Standing 2.1 km away, Tamarindo Church is a hard-to-miss divine tourist destination.
This accommodation offers entertainment spaces such as a games room.
Palm Beach Inn
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Express check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Pool with view
Palm Beach Inn
The hotel offers a prime location right near Supermarket Los Malinches. Tamarindo Bay is reachable an 18-minute walk away.
Standing 2.1 km away, Tamarindo Church is a hard-to-miss divine tourist destination.
This accommodation offers entertainment spaces such as a games room.
Pet Friendly Hotels in Playa Grande on The Beach
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Private beach
Casa Ola Ini Studio Playa Grande
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Laundry
- Outdoor swimming pool
Cabo Velas is in the vicinity of the 80 m² apartment and Marino Las Baulas National Park is located just 1.1 km away. Tamarindo Church is about a 10-minute drive from the property.
Offering a terrace, this apartment also has an outdoor swimming pool.
Casa Ola Ini Studio Playa Grande
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Laundry
- Outdoor swimming pool
Casa Ola Ini Studio Playa Grande
Cabo Velas is in the vicinity of the 80 m² apartment and Marino Las Baulas National Park is located just 1.1 km away. Tamarindo Church is about a 10-minute drive from the property.
Offering a terrace, this apartment also has an outdoor swimming pool.
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Beach access
Playa Grande, Las Baulas National Park Bnb
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
Marino Las Baulas National Park is only 1 km from the premises, while Tamarindo Bay is 2.6 km away. Tamarindo Beach Costa Rica is about 10 minutes' drive from this apartment.
The apartment provides a separate balcony.
Playa Grande, Las Baulas National Park Bnb
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
Playa Grande, Las Baulas National Park Bnb
Marino Las Baulas National Park is only 1 km from the premises, while Tamarindo Bay is 2.6 km away. Tamarindo Beach Costa Rica is about 10 minutes' drive from this apartment.
The apartment provides a separate balcony.
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Private beach
Casa El Coco
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Entertainment
- Sun terrace
Palm Beach Estates is 350 metres from the holiday home, while Marino Las Baulas National Park is 2.3 km away.
Shopping enthusiasts will enjoy a location 30 minutes' walk from Lydia Beech Art Boutique Gift Shop.
Casa El Coco
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Entertainment
- Sun terrace
Casa El Coco
Palm Beach Estates is 350 metres from the holiday home, while Marino Las Baulas National Park is 2.3 km away.
Shopping enthusiasts will enjoy a location 30 minutes' walk from Lydia Beech Art Boutique Gift Shop.
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Private beach
Villa Praga Beach House
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Free parking
- Security
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Infinity pool
This Playa Grande villa offers a convenient location, a mere 450 metres from Supermarket Los Malinches. Playa Grande Surf Camp is just 6 minutes' walk away and Tamarindo airport is 5 km from Villa Praga Beach House.
Situated 2.1 km from Tamarindo Church, the Playa Grande property is popular destination for both worshippers and tourists.
Villa Praga Beach House
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Free parking
- Security
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Infinity pool
Villa Praga Beach House
This Playa Grande villa offers a convenient location, a mere 450 metres from Supermarket Los Malinches. Playa Grande Surf Camp is just 6 minutes' walk away and Tamarindo airport is 5 km from Villa Praga Beach House.
Situated 2.1 km from Tamarindo Church, the Playa Grande property is popular destination for both worshippers and tourists.
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Great deal
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Beach access
5 Lofts En La Paraiso
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Garden area
Lydia Beech Art Boutique Gift Shop is about a 10-minute drive away, while Kike's Place is a stone's throw from the apartment. Auto Mercado is located approximately 4 km away and Tamarindo airport is located 5 km from the 5-room 5 Lofts En La Paraiso apartment.
The apartment opens onto a patio.
5 Lofts En La Paraiso
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Garden area
5 Lofts En La Paraiso
Lydia Beech Art Boutique Gift Shop is about a 10-minute drive away, while Kike's Place is a stone's throw from the apartment. Auto Mercado is located approximately 4 km away and Tamarindo airport is located 5 km from the 5-room 5 Lofts En La Paraiso apartment.
The apartment opens onto a patio.
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Beach access
Waterfall Pool, Kids' Paradise, Quiet Beaches
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
The villa is 4.4 km from Lydia Beech Art Boutique Gift Shop, while Tamarindo Beach Costa Rica is located about 4 km away. Waterfall Pool, Kids' Paradise, Quiet Beaches villa is around 10 minutes' drive from places of worship such as Tamarindo Church.
This Playa Grande accommodation is 4.2 km from Diria Petit Casino.
Waterfall Pool, Kids' Paradise, Quiet Beaches
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
Waterfall Pool, Kids' Paradise, Quiet Beaches
The villa is 4.4 km from Lydia Beech Art Boutique Gift Shop, while Tamarindo Beach Costa Rica is located about 4 km away. Waterfall Pool, Kids' Paradise, Quiet Beaches villa is around 10 minutes' drive from places of worship such as Tamarindo Church.
This Playa Grande accommodation is 4.2 km from Diria Petit Casino.
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Private beach
La Buena Vida Cabina 1
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Terrace
The 1-bedroom apartment offers a prime location just around the corner from Kike's Place. The city centre is just 3 km away and Tamarindo airport is 5 km from La Buena Vida Cabina 1 apartment.
This property is located 4.8 km from Lydia Beech Art Boutique Gift Shop.
La Buena Vida Cabina 1
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Terrace
La Buena Vida Cabina 1
The 1-bedroom apartment offers a prime location just around the corner from Kike's Place. The city centre is just 3 km away and Tamarindo airport is 5 km from La Buena Vida Cabina 1 apartment.
This property is located 4.8 km from Lydia Beech Art Boutique Gift Shop.
Are you in a hurry?
Here is a quick list of Beach Hotels in Playa Grande, selected based on their rating
| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| Onda - Playa Grande - Adults Only |
9.4 / 10 (343 Reviews) |
From 32$ | |
| Playa Grande Surf Camp |
9.1 / 10 (229 Reviews) |
From 57$ | |
| El Reinas By Sugar'S Monkey |
8.1 / 10 (318 Reviews) |
From 35$ | |
| Pipe House Playa Grande |
9.2 / 10 (104 Reviews) |
From 67$ | |
| Hotel El Manglar Y Cantarana |
8.5 / 10 (587 Reviews) |
From 75$ |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which beach hotels in Playa Grande offer easy access to local wildlife?
Hotel Cantarana and Hotel El Manglar Y Cantarana are both near Las Baulas National Marine Park, an area rich in wildlife. Guests can witness sea turtles nesting on the beach from October to March.
Plan your visit during the nesting season to experience guided night tours - it's the best time for turtle watching.
What boutique hotels in Playa Grande are ideal for families?
Boutique Surf Hotel Rip Jack Inn and Hotel El Manglar Y Cantarana offer rooms and spacious areas for families. They provide amenities like kitchen facilities and a family-friendly atmosphere.
Choose accommodations with kitchenettes to prepare meals and save on restaurant costs while enjoying family time.
Which Playa Grande beach hotels focus on wellness activities?
Boutique Surf Hotel Rip Jack Inn provides yoga sessions in scenic areas, enhancing guests' wellness experience. Similarly, Hotel Cantarana offers yoga by the beach.
Participate in morning yoga sessions at beachfront hotels to start your day feeling refreshed and energized.
Are there eco-friendly hotels near Playa Grande's beaches?
Both Hotel Cantarana and Villas Kalei prioritize eco-friendly practices in their operations. They offer natural surroundings and sustainable experiences for guests.
Ask about local eco-tours during your stay to engage directly with nature while supporting conservation efforts.
What are the best Playa Grande beach hotels for surfing enthusiasts?
Playa Grande Surf Camp and Boutique Surf Hotel Rip Jack Inn are both close to top surfing spots. They provide lessons and rental equipment for all skill levels.
Book a surf lesson early in the morning when waves are calmer to improve your skills and enjoy less crowded beaches.
Which hotels in Playa Grande offer local dining options?
Hotel Cantarana and Boutique Surf Hotel Rip Jack Inn feature on-site restaurants with menus that highlight local cuisine, perfect for adventurous eaters.
Try dishes made with fresh fish and seasonal produce during your stay - local restaurants offer delightful flavors unique to the region.
Which Playa Grande hotels offer pet-friendly accommodations?
Hotel El Manglar Y Cantarana welcomes pets and provides specific areas for them to relax. This makes it easier for you to enjoy your stay without leaving your pet behind.
Confirm pet policies before booking and inquire about nearby pet-friendly parks for outdoor play.
What unique experiences can I have while staying in Playa Grande?
Playa Grande offers guided turtle-watching tours and surfing lessons, making it perfect for adventurous travelers. Las Baulas National Marine Park is a must-see for nature enthusiasts.
Book a turtle-watching tour in advance for the best chance to see nesting activities along the beach.
How do I get from Liberia Airport to Playa Grande?
The easiest way is to take a shuttle service or rent a car, as public transport options are limited. The drive takes about an hour and offers scenic views.
Consider pre-booking your shuttle service to avoid any delays upon arrival, especially if you're traveling during peak hours.
Are there seasonal events to look forward to in Playa Grande?
From late September to early December, the Surfing Festival takes place, attracting surfers from around the world. It includes competitions and fun activities for visitors.
Visit during November for the best chances to participate in activities or watch local surfing competitions at Playa Grande.