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 Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive

Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive

4 out of 5
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! (1,181 reviews)
"will definetly go back excellent staff"

Reviewed on 2 August 2025

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Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive

Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive

3.5 out of 5
Sardinal de Carrillo, Playa Matapalo, Sardinal, Guanacaste
Stay at this 3.5-star beach property in Sardinal. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,385 reviews)
"Great vacation- would go again! Need to switch up food menus a bit but otherwise great time!"

Reviewed on 30 July 2025

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Hotel Ocotal B&B

Hotel Ocotal B&B

3 out of 5
Entrada Urbanización Ocotal 250 SE, Sardinal, Provincia de Guanacaste
Stay at this 3-star B&B in Sardinal. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Coco Beach and Ocotal Beach are located nearby.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (16 reviews)
"Quiet and friendly staff.. Walking distance to Ocotal Beach which is a good place for snorkeling"

Reviewed on 30 July 2025

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Hotel Ocotal B&B
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Bahia Pez Vela Resort

Bahia Pez Vela Resort

3.5 out of 5
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! (83 reviews)
"Beautiful beach with black sand. Perfect for swimming. Our villa was right on the beach gorgeous view of the sunsets every evening. Loved the wildlife around the hotel. The villa was spotless and very comfortable for our family of 6. The kitchen was fully stocked, had everything we needed. Would ..."

Reviewed on 22 June 2025

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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
Stay at this villa in Sardinal. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Coco Beach and Playa Hermosa are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
Booking was exactly as advertised.
"Everything was clean and everything worked. The kitchen had everything we needed.needed. The showees were nice and warm with decent"

Reviewed on 11 February 2025

Tranquil 3 Bed 3 Bath Beach House Steps from the Quaint Playa Ocotal Beach
Los Almendros de Ocotal Beachfront property! Gorgeous ocean views & sunsets

Los Almendros de Ocotal Beachfront property! Gorgeous ocean views & sunsets

Playa Ocotal
Book a stay at this beach condo in Sardinal. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a garden. Popular attractions Coco Beach and Playa Hermosa are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (7 reviews)
"Great location, close to beach and near other beaches, restaurants and grocerie stores. Apt was clean, comfortable and well equiped. Guest was great, communication was fluent and went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable."

Reviewed on 21 July 2025

Los Almendros de Ocotal Beachfront property! Gorgeous ocean views & sunsets
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Popular places to visit

Diamente is a must see if ever in Costa Rica. This is absolutely not a zoo, but an animal sanctuary. All animals are rescued by MINAE, the Costa Rican ministry of wildlife. Make sure to do the zip lines, they have the longest dual zipline in Costa Rica!

Diamante Eco Adventure Park

Meet the animals who live at Diamante Eco Adventure Park during your travels in El Ocotal. Discover the entertainment choices in this romantic area, or seek out the local tours.

Diamante Eco Adventure Park

Papagayo Golf and Country Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Sardinal at Papagayo Golf and Country Club. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area, or seek out the local tours.

Papagayo Golf and Country Club

Playa Penca

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa Penca during your trip to Coco? Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Playa Penca

Haras del Mar Equestrian Center

Enjoy an outing to Haras del Mar Equestrian Center during your stay in Nuevo Colon. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area, or check out its lively bars.

Haras del Mar Equestrian Center

El Coco Casino

Why not try your luck with a visit to El Coco Casino during your visit to Coco? Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.

El Coco Casino

Rocio's Kitchen

Enjoy an outing to Rocio's Kitchen during your stay in Playa Hermosa. Amble around this relaxing area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its lively bars.

Rocio's Kitchen