Playa Grande

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Panoramic aerial view of town of Tamarindo in Costa Rica
Panoramic aerial view of town of Tamarindo in Costa Rica
Panoramic view on dramatic sunset over Tárcoles river meets the ocean. Río Grande de Tarcoles and the sea with silhouette of frigatebird against colorful, redddish backlighted sunset. Costa Rica.
Santa Treesa Costa Rica: Tranquil Beach at Sunset
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RipJack Inn

RipJack Inn

3.5 out of 5
100m al sur de Minae Cabo Velas Playa Grande
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Cabo Velas. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Tamarindo Beach and Conchal ...
9/10 Wonderful! (422 reviews)
Very clean and comfortable room. Very peaceful stay

Reviewed on 2 March 2026

RipJack Inn
Hotel El Manglar & Cantarana

Hotel El Manglar & Cantarana

3 out of 5
Palm Beach Estates Cabo Velas Guanacaste
Book a stay at this 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! (338 reviews)
Great hotel overall. The amenities were great; there is a pool, common kitchen with gas stovetop, common eating area, lounge chairs, mini fridge in room and places to relax. There was a hole in our door which let in some insects and ants. The wifi was patchy in out room, but that could have been ...

Reviewed on 2 March 2026

Hotel El Manglar & Cantarana
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. ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,326 reviews)
This was our second trip to this resort, the rooms, pools, restaurants, &bars have all been updated. Great location and friendly staff. The beach feels private and you can enjoy the wildlife anywhere you go. Highly recommend for adults and kids. If you’re booking through Expedia and get round-trip ...

Reviewed on 3 March 2026

Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive
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.
Casa Marbella – Private Oasis on the Estuary, 5-Min Walk to Playa Grande Beach

Casa Marbella – Private Oasis on the Estuary, 5-Min Walk to Playa Grande Beach

Playa Grande Guanacaste
Stay at this vacation home in Cabo Velas. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Tamarindo Beach and Hacienda Pinilla Golf ...
10/10 Exceptional! (89 reviews)
Amazing location for a family vacation. We loved every minute from the private pool, access to the estuary, walk to the local eateries and beach. A genuinely fun time! To top it off the managed was highly communicative and help all through our stay. Every need was met.

Reviewed on 23 February 2026

Casa Marbella – Private Oasis on the Estuary, 5-Min Walk to Playa Grande Beach
Five Bungalows, Swimming Pool and Amenities Amidst a Beachfront Forest.

Five Bungalows, Swimming Pool and Amenities Amidst a Beachfront Forest.

Playa, Grande Guanacaste
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 ...
10/10 Exceptional! (64 reviews)
Overall, our stay with 21 guest was amazing. Our concierge Sher and the cooking staff were awesome. This is truly a hidden gem.

Reviewed on 2 February 2026

Five Bungalows, Swimming Pool and Amenities Amidst a Beachfront Forest.
Outdoor Living in Absolute Privacy Steps from the Water's Edge

Outdoor Living in Absolute Privacy Steps from the Water's Edge

Playa Grande Guanacaste
Book a stay at this beach villa in Cabo Velas. Enjoy private pools, a beach locale, and a garden. Popular attractions Tamarindo Beach and Hacienda Pinilla Golf ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (124 reviews)
This house is awesome and truly feels like it's in the jungle on the beach! We stayed for 4 days for a group of 10 and we all felt very comfortable. One room has two queens and two twins to accommodate a much larger group or if you brought kids. If you surf, it couldn't be better. The house is directly ...

Reviewed on 1 March 2026

Outdoor Living in Absolute Privacy Steps from the Water's Edge
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 Playa Grande

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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

nice and quiet. kind and helpful people. beautiful beach

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!