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Offering outdoor pool and a restaurant, Quinta Esencia is located in Brasilito, only 300 metres from the beach. It is surrounded by lush tropical gardens and features free Wi-Fi.

Each room here is air-conditioned and includes a private terrace overlooking the gardens. They also include a TV, minibar and a coffee maker. One of the most wonderful trips ever!! Ximena made me feel like family!! She is an absolute gem and always made me laugh! When I had to leave, I actually cried the night before and also in the morning when I was leaving and hugging goodbye because I was going to miss everything - from Ximena greeting me with her delicious plates of fresh fruit each morning, sweet Ruby and Bella (dogs) keeping me company each evening out on the terrace, Botas the cat coming around to say hello, the rooster outside in the yard behind our rooms serving as my early-morning alarm clock a few times (that was actually funny!), and my favorite of all - the sweet little bird in the tree each morning singing, “Beeeeeeeeep!” ☺️ The property sits on a hill and the rooms (there are four) are built up in a treetop-style loft. There is a spacious outdoor community-style kitchen where you can cook your own meals if you’re on a budget or don’t feel like going out to eat every night. There is a supermarket and pharmacy right next door. There is a large terrace outside of the rooms with tables where you can sit, relax, enjoy breakfast, or read a book to unwind after a day at the beach. The rooms are spacious with a minibar and a wooden armoire to place your belongings. Beach towels are graciously provided. I absolutely loved this place! I did NOT want to leave - ever. Also, it’s a ten minute walk to Brasilito beach and a twenty minute walk to Playa Conchal, one of the most beautiful beaches you will ever visit. Ximena, muchas gracias por todo y te volveré a ver pronto, amiga mió!! ☺️☺️

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9.4
Superb
137 reviews
Price from
US$175
per night

This boutique property features freshly renovated, custom-designed studios and apartments that are fully air-conditioned and equipped with luxury amenities, including a flat-screen TV, pillow-top mattresses, and private bathrooms with complimentary toiletries. A total of only 15 units are located on two levels and may offer balconies, patios, or views of the pool or garden, depending on the selection. Guests can enjoy complete autonomy with self-check-in using PIN codes and a lockbox for room keys, fully equipped kitchenettes, and free street-side parking. The property is conveniently located just steps away from restaurants, coffee shops, bars, and the popular Tamarindo Beach. Great place to stay! So calm and nice location! Marie the admin was super nice, the hotel was so easy to check in, our room was wonderful! Super safe!

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9.6
Exceptional
241 reviews
Price from
US$110.70
per night

The rustic-style rooms at Capitán Suizo Beach Front Boutique Hotel are air conditioned and have a seating area, safety deposit box and balconies. They are decorated with wooden furniture and light-coloured beddings. The garden is absolutely delightful, it has the most exotic fruit trees, it's paradise! There are even cats, lots of them, beautiful and friendly, I would have stayed there for a month! :) It's the most peaceful place. And the rooms are, of course, very nice, very spatious, actually the size of an appartment, the bathroom as well. The staff is also great, they were very, very patient with us, even though we were a bit dizzy from the jet lag, had been switching accomodations every day for a few days, forgot stuff in our room at check-out, annoyed them with food that we needed refrigerated and so on. We couldn't even stand ourselves anymore :) Anyway - if we ever come back to that area, we'll be staying there, for sure.

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9.6
Exceptional
140 reviews
Price from
US$434.61
per night

This adults-only boutique hotel offers stylish accommodations with ocean views and tropical gardens. Jardin del Eden also features a private beach garden located in the middle of Tamarindo beach.

Each room provides free WiFi, noise reduced air conditioning, flat-screen TV, digital safe, mini fridge and coffee maker. The food was outstanding. I was very happy with how quiet the place was considering the location. It was easy to access the beach and the local businesses.

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9.2
Superb
282 reviews
Price from
US$334.75
per night

Hotel Belvedere Playa Samara Costa Rica is located on the shores of Samara Bay and within walking distance of a bus stop. It features 2 outdoor swimming poosl and a hot tub, and the beach is only 500 metres away. Beautiful Excellent location Great communication with staff Close to everything but you feel far from civilization (personally like that)

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9.4
Superb
839 reviews
Price from
US$65
per night

This boutique hotel offers bright rooms and bungalows, decorated in a contemporary style. All accommodation includes free Wi-Fi, cable TV, a safe and a minibar. The stylish modern bathrooms include free toiletries. The hotel was not too far from the beach and the surrounding was really lovely. I really liked the help I received from the staff for my transportation from San José to the hotel, I recommand!

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9
Superb
450 reviews
Price from
US$199
per night

Set in Carrillo, 500 metres from Carrillo Beach, Hotel Esperanza offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Among the various facilities are a bar and massage services. The hotel has an outdoor swimming pool, hot tub and a 24-hour front desk. Treated like family, some may say this in passing but its true here. Very warm welcoming, fresh to order breakfast, their place even has a pool. 5 min walk away from the beach.

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9.2
Superb
78 reviews
Price from
US$130
per night

Offering an outdoor pool and sun terrace,Wyndham Tamarindo is set in Tamarindo in the Guanacaste Region, 20 km from Playa Conchal. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar and pool bar.

Each room at this hotel is air conditioned with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hairdryer. Wyndham Tamarindo features free WiFi throughout the property. We really enjoyed our stay here. The hotel is up on a hill 5 min drive from the main shopping area of Tamarindo. The pool area and view of the ocean is amazing. The room was nice, clean, comfortable and had a balcony with an incredible view of the pool and ocean. Breakfast was good. The best part was the bonus of the Langosta Beach Club included in the stay. We loved the pool, beachfront lounge chairs, shade and facilities here and enjoyed the food and happy hour cocktail’s. The shuttle provided by the Wyndham hotel made it easy to go from the hotel to town and beach club and back. We walked a few times for exercise and felt safe the whole time.

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8.6
Fabulous
1,445 reviews
Price from
US$128.80
per night

The beachfront Hotel el Velero boasts an outdoor pool and a private beach where you can choose to swim, lounge or relax. Free WiFi access is available at the Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica hotel in addition to an on-site restaurant that has a nightly happy hour and fresh seafood. Some guests were loud during the night - laughter, talking and doors

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8.7
Fabulous
1,051 reviews
Price from
US$129
per night

Offering an outdoor pool and a spa and wellness centre, Green Sanctuary Hotel is located in Nosara. Free WiFi access and free private parking are available.

Each room here will provide you with air conditioning and a minibar. Featuring a shower, private bathroom also comes with a hairdryer and free toiletries. You will also find a safety deposit box, a laptop safe and a fan. The staff was great. Is a small hotel full of plants everywhere. Very clean and well maintained room. Breakfast was very good as well.

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8.7
Fabulous
405 reviews
Price from
US$85
per night

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