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ONDA - Playa Grande - Adults Only
Hotel in Playa Grande
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.
Aiden
Costa Rica
We loved the food and drinks, the prices were very fair. Really nice location and people! Super comfortable rooms.
9.1
Scored 9.1
Superb
Rated superb
186 reviews
Price fromUS$80.23per night
The Grateful Hotel
Hotel in Playa Grande
Located in Playa Grande, 200 metres from Grande Beach, The Grateful Hotel provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.
Williams
United Kingdom
Exceptional, situated in a tropical garden in the grounds of a private gated estate.
A short walk to a quiet beach perfect for swimming and surfing.
The in-house cuisine was excellent with fresh seafood and meat with the crunchiest freshest vegetables I’ve ever eaten. 10/10.
Each night they had live music which was a massive bonus. The music wasn’t loud and in your face, more a perfect in harmony with the environment and the guests.
One last thing is the guests, a really interesting eclectic mix of people with a really friendly and interesting outlook.
8.7
Scored 8.7
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
80 reviews
Price fromUS$79.10per night
Glamping Hotel Flor y Bambu
Hotel in Playa Grande
Glamping Hotel Flor y Bambu features free bikes, shared lounge, a garden and water sports facilities in Playa Grande.
Stéphane
France
The room was amazing - open to the nature.
The hotel garden is beautiful, lot of plants, flowers, bee hives, even got the visit of animals like monkeys.
Peaceful swimming pool to relax.
Good breakfast.
Welcoming hosts.
9.4
Scored 9.4
Superb
Rated superb
319 reviews
Price fromUS$81.36per night
Hotel Rip Jack Inn
Hotel in Playa Grande
Located in front of Playa Grande Beach and 2 km from Playa Ventanas Beach, the Hotel Rip Jack Inn features a sun terrace with swimming pool, a yoga terrace and free Wi-Fi throughout.
Doris Barth
Germany
The location of the hotel was ok, with direct access to the beach
8.5
Scored 8.5
Very good
Rated very good
377 reviews
Price fromUS$102.77per night
Hotel El Manglar
Hotel in Playa Grande
Located inside Las Baulas National Marine Park, this bright hotel offers guests free Wi-Fi and an outdoor swimming pool. It is just a 2-minute walk from Playa Grande beach.
Hannah
Netherlands
Nice area, Nice room, enough space. Clean. A place where you can cook, very complete. Near the beach. Georgia from the reception was kind!
8.3
Scored 8.3
Very good
Rated very good
949 reviews
Price fromUS$88.48per night
Hotel Cantarana
Hotel in Playa Grande
Hotel Cantarana is 50 metres from Playa Grande Beach and 20 minutes’ drive from Tamarindo Local Airport. It features a swimming pool, sun terrace and free Wi-Fi.
marcia
Canada
Breakfast , food overall was good . Restaurant staff were great . Very comfy beds and pillows . Quiet due to small size
8.5
Scored 8.5
Very good
Rated very good
312 reviews
Price fromUS$104.73per night
El Reinas by Sugar's Monkey
Hotel in Playa Grande
Offering an outdoor swimming pool, El Reinas by Sugar's Monkey is located in Playa Grande. Free WiFi access is available. Each room here will provide you with air conditioning.
Amy from Canada
Canada
Great place -- cute, cheap, next to the beach!
8.2
Scored 8.2
Very good
Rated very good
365 reviews
Price fromUS$48.82per night
Playa Grande Surf Camp
Playa Grande
Located just steps from Playa Grande beach, Playa Grande Surf Camp offers an outdoor pool, BBQ area, full shared kitchen and lounging hammocks. Free WiFi access is available throughout.
Bas
Belgium
Our biggest regret this holiday was not staying longer in this location. I’m already back there, in my dreams…
8.8
Scored 8.8
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
288 reviews
Price fromUS$56.50per night
Pipe House Playa Grande
Playa Grande
Offering a private beach area and a garden, Pipe House Playa Grande is located in Playa Grande beach and 1.2 km from Marino Las Baulas National Park. Free WiFi is available throughout.
aashish
India
Best part was the location of the accommodation, right by the playa grande beach. so it was great to wake up and go for a walk.
9.1
Scored 9.1
Superb
Rated superb
127 reviews
Price fromUS$82.77per night
Indra Inn
Playa Grande
Offering free WiFi, Indra Inn is 800 metres from Playa Grande beach and 20 minutes' drive from Tamarindo. Features also include a terrace with a garden view, communal kitchen, and a full bar.
Richard
New Zealand
Wonderful property. Fantastic owners and staff. Lovely location (close to beach). Great room and facilities (including the
kitchen).
8.8
Scored 8.8
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
171 reviews
Price fromUS$62.15per night
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9.1Scored 9.1SuperbRated superb· 186 reviewsSituated 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.
Personable staff, clean facilities, close to beach.
Palm Beach Inn
Hotel in Playa GrandeCheap hotel9.1Scored 9.1SuperbRated superb· 21 reviewsPalm Beach Inn features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Playa Grande.
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Hotel Rip Jack Inn
Hotel in Playa GrandeCheap hotel8.5Scored 8.5Very goodRated very good· 377 reviewsLocated in front of Playa Grande Beach and 2 km from Playa Ventanas Beach, the Hotel Rip Jack Inn features a sun terrace with swimming pool, a yoga terrace and free Wi-Fi throughout.
very good location, just in front of an amazing beach.
hotelitos dos hijas
Hotel in Playa GrandeCheap hotelSet in Playa Grande, 200 metres from Grande Beach, hotelitos dos hijas offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.
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What guests said about Playa Grande:
- 10Scored 10
Playa grande was such a relaxing place.
Playa grande was such a relaxing place. The beach sunsets were amazing! Took an estuary tour with Luis right off the beach - private tour for 2 was only $70 and we saw crocodiles, monkeys and amazing birds. Tamarindo is a fun day trip (taking the water taxi, or asking to be dropped off there after the boat tour). There is a cool food truck court at the end and behind the beach that has an iguana walking about. Tamarindo was nice if you like lots of people and lots of bar and food choices but playa grande was so much more chill of a spot. Loved it and will be back! Cantarana cafe had the best coffee and almond croissants and dinner upstairs was really good. Servers for breakfast and dinner were fabulous! The Tortuga was a great spot - with the most delicious fish bites I’ve ever had! Cafe Mar Azul was so much fun- Sunday night entertainment needs a reservation. Such a good price for amazing fish dinners.
Jennifer McKayCanada - 6.0Scored 6.0
Playa Grande is perfect for running or walking on the beach,...
Playa Grande is perfect for running or walking on the beach, however not for swimming, snorkeling or floating. On the other side of Playa Grande (crossing the river) there is Tamarindo, a crazy town full of tourists with its own long beach. If you are looking for a laid back place, Tamarindo is NOT where you want to be. Lots of traffic and tons of people walking in the streets and hanging around. Can't imagine what is like in high season. Stores have beautiful clothes but they are pretty expensive. Definitely a surfing town, everyone walks with a board under their arm...lol.SaadiaPuerto Rico - 10Scored 10
Location, beautiful beach , facilities and great bed !
Location, beautiful beach , facilities and great bed ! Lovely responsive employees! Restaurant next door offered excellent food . Not sure why everything had to be paid in cash eg car rides, trips etc . That was inconvenient. One has to have cash on hand as most business was done that way. However we were told only in “ low” season. The location was small and intimate and easy to access by foot. A car wasn’t always needed.CCeciliaUnited States - 10Scored 10
Beautiful beach line. Great for surfing and boogie boarding.
Beautiful beach line. Great for surfing and boogie boarding. Trees at the beach provide plenty of shade. Long and picturesque shore line is excellent to walk in the morning or at dawn hours. Amazing sunsets.HenryUnited States - 8.0Scored 8.0
Nice quiet area.
Nice quiet area. A limited but good selection of eating places nearby. the beach is great for walking, swimming or riding a bike. It does not have shade trees on the beach. Lots of different birds. Go to Hotel El Manglar to book mangrove estuary boat tour. it is very good. Playa Grande is much quieter than Tamarindo but it is about 40 minute drive if you want to go to Tamarindo.
VernCanada - 8.0Scored 8.0
I liked the area, which is a very long beach near the...
I liked the area, which is a very long beach near the national park. Note that access can be limited, as it is a very bumpy and unpaved road from the national park entrance to the villas at the end of the peninsula towards Tamarindo. Beach was fine enough to walk in - lots of shells and surfers. Water wasn't cold, but wasn't totally warm either, comfortable temperature to walk. If you walk down to the end of the peninsula, water taxis that are only $2 will take you over to Tamarindo, so in the end it's nice to be a bit secluded away from the action, yet still have access to shopping and entertainment if you need it. Just wave to the guys at the other end!FlorenceUnited States
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- From US$82.04 per night9.1Scored 9.1SuperbRated superb· 186 reviewsGreat vibe, staff is amazing, incredibly friendly and hard working. Kudos to Rene, Alonso and Esteban for their great service! Very comfortable rooms. We stayed in this same property long time ago, prior it becoming the ONDA, which was very deteriorated, so we were very pleased and surprised with how great and beautiful this place is now. The location is great to walk to the beach and besides the hotel's restaurant, there are a couple of other very close that offer a good variety of food options.RebecaCosta Rica
- From US$90.40 per night9.4Scored 9.4SuperbRated superb· 319 reviewsIt was the first time experiencing a place like this, and it was a very nice experience! The location is very close to restaurants and Playa Grande, although it is true, the entrance is sandy so it is recommended to be careful. But the place was very quiet, the gampling comfortable and with what we needed. The breakfast is totally worth it. There was a cat, and we are a fan of them, so it was very nice to see. And it should be noted that we forgot a hat and Antoine reminded us, he was very kind.ThamaraCosta Rica
- From US$56.50 per night8.8Scored 8.8FabulousRated fabulous· 288 reviewsI had an amazing stay at Playa Grande Surf Camp for two weeks. It's the perfect place to chill, rest and meeting new people. Nice vibes, such a quiet place and easy to work/study online at the same time. Personal staff is so kind and helpful. The beach is so close and it's a great place to improve your surfing skills. I would definitely recommend this place.Laurel-LeeSwitzerland
- From US$88.48 per night8.3Scored 8.3Very goodRated very good· 949 reviewsAbsolutely beautiful hotel. Wish we had stayed longer. Staff were incredible too. Pool area was brilliant and we didn't know before we came but there is a massive shared cooking facility near the pool also. A stones throw for playa grande Beach which has the most beautiful sunset I have ever seen. Highly recommend..SusanUnited Kingdom
- 9.4Scored 9.4SuperbRated superb· 52 reviewsThis hotel is like a little Oasis! The customer service is awesome and although you need a car to move around, you are right at the perfect location close to beautiful beaches…a short drive to Tamarindo and other beaches. The room was very comfortable and the pool super refreshing after a long day under the sun.
TatianaUnited States - From US$88.48 per night8.3Scored 8.3Very goodRated very good· 949 reviewsSuper helpful and friendly staff, amazing location, great beach nearby, good shower but facilities such as a.c. unit leaking and small ants all over the table in the room without anything being left out let it down. For the price paid it was a little bit disappointing.VishalUnited Kingdom
- From US$54.24 per night8.2Scored 8.2Very goodRated very good· 365 reviewsEl Reinas has the friendliest, nicest staff ever. They were really happy to help us with anything we needed and were extremely nice, there is a dog called Dafne and she is so sweet. Also, the hotel has a great location with a 3 minutes walk to the beach.MarioCosta Rica
- From US$143.51 per night8.5Scored 8.5Very goodRated very good· 377 reviewsThe hotel is located right at the playa grande beach, meaning one can simply walk to the beach and just enjoy it. The hotel has a restaurant that serves all meals, which is pretty useful considering that there is not much else going on in the area.MarGermany
- 9.1Scored 9.1SuperbRated superb· 21 reviewsDan was friendly and helpful from the moment we arrived. The rooms were large and clean, and the restaurant, marker, and surf shop downstairs had everything we needed. Playa Grande, a large, quiet, pristine beach was a short walk awayAndreaUnited States
- From US$54.24 per night8.2Scored 8.2Very goodRated very good· 365 reviewsWe really enjoyed our stay! A relaxed yet stylish place a few minutes’ walk to the beach and to some restaurants. We loved Playa Grande which is still off the radar of mass tourism, so beautiful and chill. Amazing sunsets!Lily ParisFrance
- From US$82.04 per night9.1Scored 9.1SuperbRated superb· 186 reviewsHighly recommended, especially for solo travelling. Immediately made friends with all the staff and guests ans had a great time. Close to the beach, surfboards can be rented. Great mix between hotel and hostel.
FabianAustria - From US$143.51 per night8.5Scored 8.5Very goodRated very good· 377 reviewsLove the location was closed to the beach and it was great for surfing. The room was very comfortable and the restaurant on location has some great drinks, food and breaks fast which was delicious.
CarmenUnited States - 9.8Scored 9.8ExceptionalRated exceptional· 43 reviewsNice, quiet, nice design, friendly, good to have part of a common kitchen, nice area and small beach village nearby, nice little warm pool, friendly owners. Perfect 4 days for us.HansBelgium
- From US$101.70 per night8.7Scored 8.7FabulousRated fabulous· 80 reviewsReally cool themed hotel. Food was good. The boat taxi to Tamarindo was pretty handy. 8 minutes versus the 40 minute drive.SteveCanada
- From US$90.40 per night9.4Scored 9.4SuperbRated superb· 319 reviewsFrom the outside the structure and the place looks amazing. Its is close to playa Grande and some nice restaurantsSandroItaly
- From US$104.73 per night8.5Scored 8.5Very goodRated very good· 312 reviewsbeutiful place, very close to the wild beach, almost no people. overall hotel was nice except small things.
DeividasLithuania - From US$82.77 per night9.1Scored 9.1SuperbRated superb· 127 reviewsBeautiful surroundings, fabulous layout. Great beach. Love to come back.DavidCanada
- From US$104.73 per night8.5Scored 8.5Very goodRated very good· 312 reviewsVery nice boutique hotel. The room was super private and quiet.JenniferCanada
- From US$62.15 per night8.8Scored 8.8FabulousRated fabulous· 171 reviewsStandard hotel like in north america
AstritCyprus - From US$56.50 per night8.8Scored 8.8FabulousRated fabulous· 288 reviewsnear the beach, good food, comfy bedAloraUnited States
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