Cabinas Makemi offers clean, comfortable rooms set in well-kept grounds with plenty of green space, creating a quiet, pleasant atmosphere. It sits very close to several beaches for easy access. The host provides attentive, friendly service.

• Pool
• Free breakfast
• Wi-Fi
• Parking

Casa Bougainvillea offers clean, well-maintained rooms, a pool and mature gardens with a terrace for sunsets; the lower-level rental is more basic with a single bathroom and kitchenette. It sits steps from Playa Blanca and near Junquillal, and hosts Fanny and Eddie provide attentive service; howler monkeys and foraging coatis are frequent, so guests should secure food.

Angels Ecolodge sits on lush grounds with cabins, a pool and jacuzzi, and nighttime rainforest sounds that create a relaxed, nature-filled atmosphere. It lies within a short drive of several beaches while offering a quieter alternative to Tamarindo. Staff are friendly and attentive, though some rooms may have occasional maintenance issues such as air-conditioning or hot-water problems.

• Air conditioning
• Airport shuttle