5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
nice and quiet. kind and helpful people. beautiful beach
Playa Grande
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Where to stay in Playa Grande
Palm Beach Estates
5/5(7 area reviews)
Palm Beach Estates might not have many top sights, but Grande Beach and Tamarindo Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
RipJack Inn
100m al sur de Minae, Cabo Velas, Playa Grande
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly hotel in Cabo Velas. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Tamarindo Beach and Conchal ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (400 reviews)
The place is lovely!! Super!!
Reviewed on Oct 10, 2025
Hotel El Manglar
Palm Beach Estates, Cabo Velas, Guanacaste
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Cabo Velas. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (303 reviews)
Great value for money
Excellent location, wonderful beach access.
Reviewed on Aug 26, 2025
Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive
Playa Matapalo- Sardinal, Carrillo, Sardinal, Guanacaste
Stay at this 4-star beach property in Sardinal. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,258 reviews)
We had the best time here. The staff were all so friendly and welcoming. We enjoyed the shows, food, and the amenities. This was such a gorgeous location and I can honestly say we never ran out of things to do. Everyday was so much fun and such a unique experience. Thank you to the fabulous team ...
Reviewed on Oct 19, 2025
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Five Bungalows, Swimming Pool and Amenities Amidst a Beachfront Forest.
Playa, Grande
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Cabo Velas. Enjoy private pools, a beach locale, and a garden. Popular attractions Tamarindo Beach and Hacienda Pinilla ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (58 reviews)
Excellent stay. Beautiful beachfront property in classic Costa Rica form and format. 10 out of 10.
Reviewed on Aug 8, 2025
Beachfront Villa in Playa Grande, Private Patio & Pool, 4BR/3BA, Private Parking
Guanacaste Province
Stay at this vacation home in Cabo Velas. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Tamarindo Beach and Hacienda Pinilla ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
Rustic but wow...on the beach
Literally on the beach. Right outside the property gate was a pleasant patch of shade. For us that was a bonus that can not be understated. Gabriella was responsive to our needs immediately. She maintained the pool and outdoor space daily. Speaking of the pool, what a delight to just chill. The house ...
Reviewed on Mar 12, 2025
Bahia Pez Vela Resort
Playa del Coco, Sardinal, Guanacaste
Stay at this 3.5-star beach aparthotel in Sardinal. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Coco Beach and Playa Hermosa are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (87 reviews)
In short, it's a place best suited for family retreat
Reviewed on Sep 21, 2025
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Popular places to visit
Flamingo Beach
4.5/5(342 reviews)
Sunbathe on the soft sand, snorkel in the clear ocean water and spy turtles, crocodiles and monkeys at a marine park at this scenic beach.
Las Baulas National Marine Park
4.5/5(23 reviews)
Explore the lovely green spaces of Las Baulas National Marine Park and enjoy the surfing in Playa Grande. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.
Reserva Conchal Golf Course
5/5(20 reviews)
Play a round of golf in Playa Conchal at Reserva Conchal Golf Course, and enjoy other activities such as surfing. Amble around this relaxing area's beautiful beaches, or seek out the local tours.
Things to do
Rio Celeste Hiking, Sloth & Llanos de Cortez Waterfall Tour
￥18,785
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
1,5 Hours Private Horseback Riding Tour in Playa Conchal
￥16,699
per adult
ATV or Buggy Guided Tour from Tamarindo or Conchal
￥12,145
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Sloth Tour in Rainforest, Waterfall, Organic Coffee and Chocolate
￥24,045
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Flamingo, Guanacaste All Inclusive Catamaran Snorkel Adventure
￥14,422
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
1 Hour Private Horseback Riding Tour in Playa Conchal
￥14,422
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Reviews of Playa Grande
4.5
Top Destination
3/5 - Okay
Verified traveler
Playa grande is a tiny town with maybe 5 places to eat. It’s 40 min to Tamarindo unless you walk down the beach for 10 min to a water taxi- then walk on the other side to the main strip. It’s just too hot to do all that.
5/5 - Excellent
SEBASTIAN
Very unique beach with all the great surfing accomodations. The ocean is fantastic with beautieful waves. White sand.
4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
We enjoyed a fabulous turtle tour!
5/5 - Excellent
Maria
Bring nothing but comfy shoes, particularly ones you can spray off like plastic flip flops or water resistant shoes. We went during the dry season and it was very dusty so we had to spray down our shoes every day.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Go to El Huerto Pizzeria, the best pizza in Guanacaste! Highly recommend it!
