"Amazing views of the sunset from the balcony of the room, pool and restaurant. Stayed here before our flight the following day. Easy walk to the beach and quick to get to the airport. Great breakfast buffet."
"Amazing views of the sunset from the balcony of the room, pool and restaurant. Stayed here before our flight the following day. Easy walk to the beach and quick to get to the airport. Great breakfast buffet."
"Excellent location right on the beach! Also within walking distance to many great restaurants. The onsite restaurant was fantastic with a great view of the ocean."
"Excellent location right on the beach! Also within walking distance to many great restaurants. The onsite restaurant was fantastic with a great view of the ocean."
"Beautiful relaxing place to stay! Buffet food wasn't the best but other then that I enjoyed everything about my stay! The staff are very kind and helpful! I felt extremely safe here!"
"Beautiful relaxing place to stay! Buffet food wasn't the best but other then that I enjoyed everything about my stay! The staff are very kind and helpful! I felt extremely safe here!"
"The property was amazing, for the landscaping to the wildlife. What a great place. The staff was very accommodating and friendly, everyone knew your name and went out of their way to make your stay wonderful."
"The property was amazing, for the landscaping to the wildlife. What a great place. The staff was very accommodating and friendly, everyone knew your name and went out of their way to make your stay wonderful."
"Very friendly and helpful staff members elevated the experience. Food was excellent withe the four restaurants. Entire property was amazing and well maintained. Highly recommended!"
"Very friendly and helpful staff members elevated the experience. Food was excellent withe the four restaurants. Entire property was amazing and well maintained. Highly recommended!"
"Beautiful property full of extra touches to make it super special. Wonderful excursion options for all levels of adventure. Traveled with 2 young kids and they had a blast. 10/10 would come back."
"Beautiful property full of extra touches to make it super special. Wonderful excursion options for all levels of adventure. Traveled with 2 young kids and they had a blast. 10/10 would come back."
"What an amazing property this is our second tome there and it keeps getting better. the staff is unbelievable, the food is amazing, the rooms are huge and modern & the spa treatments are to die for. Eddy the head Consierge is always attentive to anything we needed."
"What an amazing property this is our second tome there and it keeps getting better. the staff is unbelievable, the food is amazing, the rooms are huge and modern & the spa treatments are to die for. Eddy the head Consierge is always attentive to anything we needed."
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"We had a great stay overall at the RIU Costa Rica and would definitely recommend it. The buffet was one of the highlights of the trip, especially breakfast and dinner. There was a great variety of fresh food every day, and we looked forward to every meal. The pools were beautiful, centrally located, and just a short walk from our room. We also appreciated that the gym and spa were nearby. My fiancée enjoyed both her spa treatment and getting her hair braided, and both experiences exceeded our expectations.
Another standout was the Destination Services team located at the resort. They helped us book two incredible excursions that included zip lining, a mud bath, seeing sloths, a lazy river, and several other amazing experiences. Everything was well organized, and it made exploring Costa Rica incredibly easy.
The staff was friendly, welcoming, and helpful throughout almost our entire stay. The only area that could be improved was the check-in experience. We felt a little rushed, weren’t given a resort map, and the mobile app wasn’t properly connected to our room credentials, so it wasn’t very useful at first. Fortunately, the staff quickly helped us resolve the app and Wi-Fi issues, and everything went smoothly after that.
Overall, we had a wonderful vacation and would absolutely consider staying here again. The excellent food, convenient layout, friendly staff, and memorable excursions made this a fantastic experience."
"We had a wonderful stay at CC Beach Front Papagayo! Costa Rica is one of my new favorite destinations, and as always, it is the people that make the experience special. Everyone we encountered was welcoming, kind, and genuinely happy to help.
The resort grounds were beautifully maintained, the rooms were spacious and comfortable, and the housekeeping staff did an excellent job throughout our stay. The chef was fantastic! Not only was the food great, but he made a point of greeting us every day and sharing the theme for that evening's dining experience. The wait staff was attentive and friendly, the pool staff kept our drinks full, and the pool attendants worked hard to keep the pool clean throughout the day.
The tasting restaurant was a nice touch and a unique experience, but it felt a bit out of place given the quality and variety offered elsewhere on the property.
My only area for improvement is communication around the snack menu. We arrived near the end of lunch service and scraped together what remained from the buffet. We discovered the snack menu by accident on our second day. We would have ordered from it if we had known about it sooner. The snack menu hours were also confusing. The times listed on the board near the kitchen differed from the sign outside the dining area.
Overall, this was a fantastic stay with exceptional service, great food, and the warmth and hospitality that make Costa Rica so special!"
"I had a very goos stay at the Tamarindo Diria Beach Resort and would definitely rate the hotel itself five stars. The property has two sections—one directly on the beach and another across the street, which is where I stayed. My room was fantastic, with high ceilings, a jacuzzi on the balcony, and a very quiet and relaxing atmosphere.
The location is excellent and reminded me a little of Aruba in the sense that you can walk in almost any direction for a quarter mile or so and find shops, restaurants, and plenty of dining options. There is also a local church not too far away, which was nice to visit.
The food in the area was a little hit or miss. While walking around, I was occasionally approached by people trying to sell things or even offering drugs, so certain parts of the surrounding area could feel a little sketchy at times. That being said, the hotel grounds themselves felt very safe, secure, and well monitored.
The guests and many of the people around the property were extremely friendly. Some of the staff, however, didn’t always seem to fully embrace the warm “Pura Vida” spirit I expected.
The hotel is about an hour from the airport, and the drive was a little tough in both directions. Still, considering the roughly four-and-a-half-hour flight, the overall trip was well worth it. The breakfast was very good also and not expensive if it wasn’t included in your package. A beautiful property, a fantastic room, and a great Costa Rica experience overall."
"I stayed one night at Condovac and honestly wished it had been longer! The resort was clean and exactly as advertised. It never felt overcrowded, even at the pools and lounge areas—which were open until midnight (although towel service wasn’t available that late).
The rooms were spacious and comfortable. One of the AC units didn’t seem to cool as much as expected, but overall the stay was still very comfortable. No WiFi in rooms is a bummer.
Beach access was a highlight—clean and easy to get to. Kayaks are available starting at 9am, and there were a few local vendors nearby selling treats like snow cones and handmade artisan items, which added a nice local touch.
I really appreciated the continuous shuttle service around the property—it made getting up and down the hill effortless. The pools were warm and well-maintained.
The food was delicious and had a home-cooked feel. Dinner included options like rice, pasta, potato wedges, vegetables, and chicken or fish. Breakfast offered traditional rice and beans, sweet plantains, eggs, pancakes, salami, fruit, and cereal. Lunch featured arroz con pollo, white rice, ribs, and salad. And the tres leches dessert was amazing! Coffee was always available, and alcoholic drinks were included—shoutout to the friendly bartender who made a caipirinha so good I wanted another!
The only downside was the shuttle. Pickup from the airport is free, but return is not. It also isn’t 24hr (available from 7am–10pm). Paid $80 one way"
Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
10/10 Excellent
"Everything was amazing. Lots of walking but shuttles were available. The breakfast was delicious lots of choices. The speciality restaurants were good too. Had no issues with getting reservations."
Andaz Peninsula Papagayo Resort, Costa Rica, by Hyatt
10/10 Excellent
"The staff was super attentive, helpful and friendly. The resort is absolutely beautiful. Stunning views, wildlife everywhere! We literally had monkeys on our balcony at times. The food was amazing as well. The way the staff cleaned and organized our room while we were out each day was great. They paid a lot of attention to little details. You could really feel the pride everyone there had for their part in making us feel like we were the most important people there."
What can I expect from a resort vacation in Playa Flamingo?
Longing for a relaxing escape? Treat yourself to the luxuries and comforts of a resort, where you can find everything you want for your stay from tasty dining options to activities and shopping. Browse the resorts in the area and discover the one that's best for you, whether you see yourself kicking back in a suite with stunning views or hitting the golf course for an afternoon game.
What's a top resort for my stay in Playa Flamingo?
Our top-rated resorts near Playa Flamingo: Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo - Beach resort, 5-minute walk from Flamingo Beach. 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Playa Flamingo. Features 2 outdoor pools, 3 restaurants, and a full-service spa. Highly rated for its pool. Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive - All-inclusive resort. 7.1 mi (11.5 km) from Playa Flamingo. Has 6 outdoor pools, 7 restaurants, and 7 bars. Highly rated for its pool. Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive - All-inclusive resort. 7.1 mi (11.5 km) from Playa Flamingo. Highly rated for its pool. Enjoy the 4 outdoor pools, 4 restaurants, and free water park access. The Westin Reserva Conchal, an All-Inclusive Golf Resort & Spa - All-inclusive resort, 5-minute walk from Conchal Beach. 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Playa Flamingo. Amenities include 9 restaurants, 4 bars, and a golf course. Popular for its pool. Hotel Tamarindo Diria Beach Resort - Beach resort, 5-minute walk from Tamarindo Beach. 9.8 mi (15.7 km) from Playa Flamingo. Guests love the pool. Access to 3 outdoor pools, 4 restaurants, and 4 bars.
What can I do in Playa Flamingo?
Travelers love exploring the beaches in Playa Flamingo, and say that there are lots of great restaurants here. Monkey Park offers fun for the whole family, while Tamarindo Beach is one of the most popular places to visit nearby. Additional attractions in the area include Flamingo Beach and Potrero Bay.
What's the seasonal weather like in Playa Flamingo?
The hottest months are usually April and March with an average temp of 82°F, while the coldest months are January and December with an average of 79°F. The rainiest months in Playa Flamingo are October, September, June, and August, with each month seeing an average of 15 inches of rainfall.
What's the best way to get to and around Playa Flamingo?
Fly into Tamarindo (TNO), which is located 8.4 mi (13.5 km) from the heart of the city. Otherwise, you can search for flights to Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR), which is 20.4 mi (32.8 km) away. If you'd like to venture out around the area, you may want a rental car for your journey.