Playa Grande

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Where to stay in Playa Grande

Learned how to surf here a couple of years ago. I dream about going back to this amazing country. #adventure #surf #beachfog #costrica

Palm Beach Estates

5/5(7 area reviews)

Palm Beach Estates might not have many top sights, but Tamarindo Beach and Grande Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Palm Beach Estates
Hotel El Manglar
Hotel El Manglar
3 out of 5
Palm Beach Estates, Cabo Velas, Guanacaste
The price is AED 327 per night from Dec 8 to Dec 9
AED 327
AED 370 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
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! (262 reviews)
"Well located, excellent service surround by nature. Lovely place."

Reviewed on 14 November 2024

Hotel El Manglar
Five Bungalows, Swimming Pool and Amenities Amidst a Beachfront Forest.
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! (44 reviews)
Great Location!
"We couldn't have asked for a better spot. We rented both adjoining properties and had plenty of room for our large group of 32 people. Manfred was attentive to all of my msgs and responded quickly. The chef service was delicious and a blessing. The only thing I would change is add more days. The ..."

Reviewed on 15 October 2024

Five Bungalows, Swimming Pool and Amenities Amidst a Beachfront Forest.
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! (1,416 reviews)
"The TV in the room needs to be updated. The elevators need to be updated. I got stuck twice and the display inside the elevator was not functioning."

Reviewed on 21 November 2024

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.
Five Bungalows, Swimming Pool and Amenities Amidst a Beachfront Forest.
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! (44 reviews)
Great Location!
"We couldn't have asked for a better spot. We rented both adjoining properties and had plenty of room for our large group of 32 people. Manfred was attentive to all of my msgs and responded quickly. The chef service was delicious and a blessing. The only thing I would change is add more days. The ..."

Reviewed on 15 October 2024

Five Bungalows, Swimming Pool and Amenities Amidst a Beachfront Forest.
5 Minute Walk to The Beach! Nestled in Nature Vacation Villa
5 Minute Walk to The Beach! Nestled in Nature Vacation Villa
Playa Grande
Stay at this vacation home in Cabo Velas. Enjoy private pools, patios, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Tamarindo Beach and Hacienda Pinilla Golf ...
10/10 Exceptional! (61 reviews)
Cool Place
"Nice house. Had a ball."

Reviewed on 25 October 2024

5 Minute Walk to The Beach! Nestled in Nature Vacation Villa
NEWLY Renovated! Ocean, Beach Casa with 5 Bedrooms, 5 Baths & Private Pool!
NEWLY Renovated! Ocean, Beach Casa with 5 Bedrooms, 5 Baths & Private Pool!
Guanacaste Province, Santa Cruz
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Cabo Velas. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (94 reviews)
Cheaper than Therapy 2024
"This house was great for 5 friends to get away for 10 days. We had a lot of rain, so surfaces were slippery, take care when feet are wet on ANY tile surface. The house Manager Shawna was wonderful, we were able to reach her in an instant. Shawna organized rides, massages, and even had someone come ..."

Reviewed on 19 November 2024

NEWLY Renovated! Ocean, Beach Casa with 5 Bedrooms, 5 Baths & Private Pool!
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

4.5
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
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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!