Sardinal

Travel Guide

Panama Beach showing a beach
Panama Beach showing a sandy beach
El Ocotal featuring rugged coastline and landscape views
El Ocotal showing rocky coastline
El Ocotal showing flowers and wildflowers

Where to stay in Sardinal

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Rancho Armadillo

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Rancho Armadillo and surrounding area, you can visit Coco Beach and Ocotal Beach.

Rancho Armadillo
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Coco Sunset Hills

While Coco Sunset Hills might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Coco Beach and Playa Hermosa.

Coco Sunset Hills
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! (1,107 reviews)
"The property was extremely clean. The staff was very friendly and happy at all times. Everything was fantastic!"

Reviewed on 17 April 2025

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Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive
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! (1,509 reviews)
"Excellent staff service"

Reviewed on 16 April 2025

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Occidental Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive
Occidental Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive
4 out of 5
Playa Hermosa, Golfo De Papagayo, Sardinal, Guanacaste
The price is AED 721 per night from Apr 30 to May 1
AED 721
AED 815 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Apr - 1 May
Stay at this 4-star beach property in Sardinal. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"food was so-so. had a bad odor problem at our room and were moved into another."

Reviewed on 31 March 2025

Occidental Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive
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Toro Blanco Resort
Toro Blanco Resort
2.5 out of 5
25 Metros Sur de la Iglesia Catolica, Playa del Coco, Sardinal, Guanacaste
Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in Sardinal. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (100 reviews)
"Great location to beach, dining, shopping. Breakfast was delicious. Would stay there again."

Reviewed on 14 April 2025

Toro Blanco Resort
Hermosa Paradise
Hermosa Paradise
2 out of 5
Highway 159 behind Super Luperon, Sardinal, Guanacaste Province
Stay at this aparthotel in Sardinal. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 14 beach bars. Popular attractions Coco Beach and Playa Hermosa are located nearby.
9/10 Wonderful! (68 reviews)
"We've stayed here a few times and feel it's good value for the price. Tonight there were some ants crawling around on the floor, but heh, we're in Costa Rica so not too surprised. The pool was warm and the bed was comfy."

Reviewed on 10 April 2025

Hermosa Paradise
Coco Breeze Private Residence
Coco Breeze Private Residence
4 out of 5
Pacifico Village Shops, C No. 3, Playas del Coco, Sardinal, Guanacaste
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Sardinal. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 4 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Coco Beach and Playa Hermosa are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (59 reviews)
"Super safe area, nice people, close to the beach, friendly staff."

Reviewed on 15 April 2025

Coco Breeze Private Residence
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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

4/5(18 reviews)

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

Diamante Eco Adventure Park

Papagayo Golf and Country Club

4.5/5(20 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Sardinal at Papagayo Golf and Country Club. Stroll along the seaside 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 seaside in this relaxing area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

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 top-notch restaurants.

Rocio's Kitchen