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The best beach hotels in Guanacaste

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Mai Ke Kai Surf House

Tamarindo - 450 yards from beach

Set in Tamarindo and with Tamarindo Beach reachable within 600 metres, Mai Ke Kai Surf House offers concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge. Boasting a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a terrace. The accommodation features airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available. Friendly and helpful staff, a great atmosphere for travellers to be rest and be among fellow travellers.

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9.2
Superb
178 reviews
Price from
£11
per night

Casa Terra Hostel

Sámara - 650 yards from beach

Located in Sámara, Casa Terra Hostel features a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a barbecue. The accommodation provides airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available.

Samara Beach is 700 metres from Casa Terra Hostel, while Buena Vista Beach is 1.6 km away. The nearest airport is Nosara Airport, 25 km from the accommodation. A very cozy and creative hostel with a warm and welcoming team!

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9.3
Superb
181 reviews
Price from
£13
per night

Residencias Samara

Sámara - 250 yards from beach

49 km from Barra Honda National Park in Sámara, Residencias Samara provides accommodation with access to wellness packages. It is set 400 metres from Samara Beach and offers luggage storage space. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. The location is great, very close to restaurants and the beach but also quiet. It's nice to have a living room + kitchen and balconies. Beds were comfortable + AC in the bedrooms is enjoyable. There is everything in the flat if you need to cook.

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9.3
Superb
148 reviews
Price from
£90
per night

Casa Maiana

Sámara - 200 yards from beach

Located 600 metres from Samara Beach and 2.8 km from Buena Vista Beach, Casa Maiana features free WiFi and units equipped with a kitchen, terrace and seating area. The property features inner courtyard views. Featuring a private entrance, the apartment allows guests to maintain their privacy. Christine and Thierry were wonderful hosts. They were responsive, helpful and did everything to make us feel at home!!!!

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9.5
Exceptional
102 reviews
Price from
£40
per night

Hotel Tabasco

Playa Flamingo - 250 yards from beach

Set in Playa Flamingo, 300 metres from Potrero Beach, Hotel Tabasco offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a casino and barbecue facilities. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and room service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Guests can use the hot tub, or enjoy garden views. Amazing host. They prepared the breakfast so nicely.

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9.4
Superb
138 reviews
Price from
£67
per night

Palmetto Lodge

Playa San Miguel - 1,600 yards from beach

Palmetto Lodge in Playa San Miguel provides adults-only accommodation with pool with a view, a garden and a bar. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. The accommodation features airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available. beautiful location on the top of a hill looking over the ocean. pool was awesome, rooms were secluded, clean, and quiet, the owners were very helpful and friendly, and breakfast was the best part!

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9.9
Exceptional
162 reviews
Price from
£94
per night

Eco-Turismo Guayacanes

Sámara - 1.9 miles from beach

46 km from Barra Honda National Park, Eco-Turismo Guayacanes is a recently renovated property situated in Sámara and features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and private parking. With river views, this accommodation provides a patio and a swimming pool. Guests can make use of the sun terrace or the picnic area, or enjoy views of the pool and garden. Everything was perfect, the host, Xavier was really kind and fully available. The place was great, clean and perfect for a family escape. The pool, the fruit's ree (lemon, grapefruit, etc), the location, 5 min from Samra and Carillo beach, make this place a unavoidable. I'll recommend for sure to anyone, it worth the price (not too expensive, we were the mid November).

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9.5
Exceptional
182 reviews
Price from
£72
per night

Beach Front Bahia

Sámara

Set in Sámara and with Samara Beach reachable within a few steps, Beach Front Bahia offers concierge services, rooms, a terrace, free WiFi and a bar. Certain units at the property feature a patio with a garden view. Great location, very comfortable, and extremely accomodating staff. Would return anytime… And very good restaurant, as well

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9.2
Superb
846 reviews
Price from
£55
per night

ONDA - Playa Grande - Adults Only

Playa Grande - 200 yards from beach

Situated in Playa Grande, 200 metres from Grande Beach, ONDA - Playa Grande - Adults Only features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. Boasting a concierge service, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. The air-conditioned rooms provide a garden view and come with a wardrobe and free WiFi. Very clean. Friendly stuff. Nice and clean room with AC. The common areas were great: pool table, bar, restaurant.... The place has a great vibe and is very close to Playa grande. But a car is required.

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9.2
Superb
222 reviews
Price from
£34
per night

The White Palms of Nosara 3 stars

Playa Guiones - 800 yards from beach

Situated in Playa Guiones, 1 km from Guiones Beach, The White Palms of Nosara features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Featuring a terrace, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation offers evening entertainment and a 24-hour front desk. We loved our stay at the white palms. We felt that the White Palms offered an oasis of tranquility and peace in Nosara, but was still close to restaurants, beaches, and amenities.

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9
Superb
126 reviews
Price from
£83
per night

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