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
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! (48 reviews)
Great trip!
"Perfect combination of privacy, convenience and service to make for a great beach vacation. The layout is perfect for couples, we had six couples, everyone had their own space and we all hung out at the pool, dining area and upper deck. Beach is amazing and 30 seconds away. Location hard to beat. ..."

Reviewed on 7 February 2025

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 ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (63 reviews)
Christmas Vacation
"The property is functional, the interior is sparsely decorated with older furniture (some of which was not in good shape). The exterior is lovey, with a nice pool and lounge chairs. No pool floats though and no full sun if you are looking for an opportunity to tan. The beach is a good 10 minute walk, ..."

Reviewed on 12 January 2025

5 Minute Walk to The Beach! Nestled in Nature Vacation Villa
Casa Serena, Playa Grande. A recently refurbished private beachfront property!
Casa Serena, Playa Grande. A recently refurbished private beachfront property!
Playa Grande
Book a stay at this beach villa in Cabo Velas. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Tamarindo Beach and Hacienda Pinilla Golf ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (28 reviews)
Visit to Casa Sarena
"Overall we loved our stay. It was a family trip and we had a group of 17 people ranging in ages from 11-78. The location was fabulous. The beach was wonderful and very accessible from the property. We were very happy that there were several boogie boards at the property. They got a lot of use. There ..."

Reviewed on 24 January 2025

Casa Serena, Playa Grande. A recently refurbished private beachfront property!
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
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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!