El Ocotal

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El Ocotal featuring a pebble beach and a beach
El Ocotal showing general coastal views
El Ocotal which includes signage
El Ocotal featuring rugged coastline and landscape views
El Ocotal showing rocky coastline
Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive

Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive

3.5 out of 5
Sardinal de Carrillo Sardinal Guanacaste
Book a stay at this beach property in Sardinal. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,281 reviews)
Good property conditions with recent renovations but main issue is the night dinners as there’s is only one seating time which demands to show up at 5:30pm for the line to have chance to find a seat

Reviewed on 24 November 2025

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Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive

Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive

4 out of 5
Playa Matapalo- Sardinal Sardinal Guanacaste
Book a stay at this 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! (1,297 reviews)
Rooms are quite old, but clean. As most of the old resort, À/C was not working well and fridge didn’t keep the drinks cold. However, the food was good, specially in the specialty restaurants. Staff are very kind. If you like staying at the beach all day, this is not the place for you to go. There ...

Reviewed on 22 November 2025

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Bahia Pez Vela Resort

Bahia Pez Vela Resort

3.5 out of 5
Playa del Coco Sardinal Guanacaste
The price is AED 1,175 per night from Dec 27 to Dec 28
AED 1,175
AED 1,697 total
27 Dec - 28 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in Sardinal. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Coco Beach and Ocotal Beach are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (87 reviews)
In short, it's a place best suited for family retreat

Reviewed on 21 September 2025

Bahia Pez Vela Resort
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.
Bahia Pez Vela Resort

Bahia Pez Vela Resort

3.5 out of 5
Playa del Coco Sardinal Guanacaste
Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in Sardinal. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Coco Beach and Ocotal Beach are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (87 reviews)
In short, it's a place best suited for family retreat

Reviewed on 21 September 2025

Bahia Pez Vela Resort
Tranquil 3 Bed 3 Bath Beach House Steps from the Quaint Playa Ocotal Beach

Tranquil 3 Bed 3 Bath Beach House Steps from the Quaint Playa Ocotal Beach

Sardinal Guanacaste
Stay at this villa in Sardinal. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Coco Beach and Ocotal Beach are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
We had a very nice stay at the Dwelling Place. The unit was stocked well and all we had to do was bring ourselves, our belongings and any food we wanted to eat/cook. The A/C upon arrival was set at a comfortable level and was easy to adjust. We were provided w/ extra bath towels, beach towels and ...

Reviewed on 4 October 2025

Tranquil 3 Bed 3 Bath Beach House Steps from the Quaint Playa Ocotal Beach
Villa Pura Vida - All Inclusive Options

Villa Pura Vida - All Inclusive Options

Playa Ocotal Guanacaste Province
Book a stay at this business-friendly villa in Sardinal. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Coco Beach and Ocotal ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
AMAZING
What a beautiful space! Joe and Sarah have a fantastic place with everything you could want/need. The pool and view are incredible and give a great option if you want to have a place outside and have the option to get out of the sun for a bit. Very short walk to the beach as well as walking for two ...

Reviewed on 2 January 2025

Villa Pura Vida - All Inclusive Options
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.

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Reviews of El Ocotal

4.2
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
101
5 - Excellent 44%
4 - Good
88
4 - Good 38%
3 - Okay
26
3 - Okay 11%
2 - Disappointing
10
2 - Disappointing 4%
1 - Terrible
6
1 - Terrible 3%

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

The house keeping staff kept forgetting to replace out wash clothes which was a little upsetting but not the end of the world. Within the suite/ room itself I felt although the linens and decor could be updated.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Safe area, beautiful views and the locals are very kind, humble and honest

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

They need better customer service and staff

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Largest zip line in Central America was real close to the resort. This resort is @ 30 minutes from the airport.

1/5 - Terrible

Verified traveler

Improve communication and courtesy rules in staff members and manager Adrian has no leadership.

5/5 - Excellent

Rebecca

There is no dinner served at the hotel but there is a great restraint in the beach within walking distance. You also need to bring your own towels if you want to swim as there are no beach towels offered.