5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
nice and quiet. kind and helpful people. beautiful beach
Playa Grande
Travel Guide
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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.
Hotel El Manglar
Palm Beach Estates, Cabo Velas, Guanacaste
The price is AED 265 per night from Jun 9 to Jun 10
AED 265
AED 300 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Jun - 10 Jun
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Cabo Velas. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (288 reviews)
"We love staying at El Manglar. Its so close to the beach making it super easy to walk to go surfing or spend time in the gorgeous beach of Playa Grande."
Reviewed on 28 April 2025
RipJack Inn
100m al sur de Minae, Cabo Velas, Playa Grande
The price is AED 395 per night from May 29 to May 30
AED 395
AED 446 total
includes taxes & fees
29 May - 30 May
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! (394 reviews)
"We arrived at 11 in the morni"
Reviewed on 17 April 2025
Hotel Cantarana
Palm Beach Estates, Cabo Velas, Guanacaste
The price is AED 333 per night from Jun 1 to Jun 2
AED 333
AED 376 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jun - 2 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Cabo Velas. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (125 reviews)
"The property was good. The only problem that i find is that the location is far away from main Tamarindo and the road leading to the property was unpaved."
Reviewed on 22 April 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 Grande Beach ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (54 reviews)
Magical Week at Las Velas Blancas
"Las Velas Blancas is an amazing gem nestled in Playa Grande! Our group had never been to this part of Costa Rica and the accommodations and location suited us perfectly. The cabanas are close to the surf and the waves were perfect for both beginners and advanced surfers in our group alike. The property ..."
Reviewed on 11 April 2025
Casa Nahua Hotel in Tamarindo
Av Central, Tamarindo, Provincia de Guanacaste
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Tamarindo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (68 reviews)
"Nice property with a great little pool and room has all the space you need. Walking distance from beach and downtown area. Staff were friendly."
Reviewed on 9 May 2025
Coco Breeze Private Residence
Pacifico Village Shops, C No. 3, Playas del Coco, Sardinal, Guanacaste
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Sardinal. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 4 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Coco Beach and Playa Hermosa are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (65 reviews)
"Loved it!"
Reviewed on 18 May 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)
If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Flamingo Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Playa Flamingo. While in this relaxing area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
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.
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!
- Grande Beach
- Las Baulas National Marine Park
- Ventanas Beach
- Coco Beach
- Tamarindo Beach
- Flamingo Beach
- Conchal Beach
- Playa Potrero
- Playa Hermosa
- Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course
- Ocotal Beach
- Reserva Conchal Golf Course
- Playa Langosta
- Avellanas Beach
- Playa Brasilito
- Junquillal Beach
- Diamante Eco Adventure Park
- Penca Beach
- Casino Diria
- Mansita Beach
- Monkey Park
- Playa Negra
- Papagayo Golf and Country Club
- Playa Penca
- Playa Calzón de Pobre
- Blanca Beach
- Callejones Beach
- Bahia Pez Vela Beach
- Playa Prieta
- Playa Coco
- Playa Lagarto
- Haras del Mar Equestrian Center