
Informal hotel on leafy grounds next to a turtle nesting beach, offering dining & an outdoor pool.
- Beach access
- Pool
- Wi-Fi
- Parking

ONDA - Playa Grande offers clean, comfortable rooms with daily housekeeping and shared kitchen facilities, set in lively grounds with a large social space and nightly activities. The property sits a short walk from the beach and the staff are friendly and accommodating, running a bar and food service that keeps the atmosphere welcoming even during local outages.
- Pool
- Air conditioning
- Wi-Fi
- Parking

Airy accommodations in a beach-area hotel offering a restaurant/bar, 2 pools and yoga classes.
- Pool
- Air conditioning
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- LGBTQ+ friendly

Pipe House Playa Grande offers clean, well-maintained rooms and peaceful, tropical grounds with a gym and simple daily breakfast, just steps from the beach. Hosts are friendly and helpful, though rooms can be compact and often require air conditioning, and orientation at arrival may be minimal.
- Beach access
- Spa
- Wi-Fi
- Parking

Indra Inn has clean, comfortable rooms, pleasant gardens and hammocks, plus shared kitchen facilities, about a ten-minute walk from Playa Grande and local restaurants. The family hosts are friendly and attentive, fostering a relaxed, wildlife-rich atmosphere. Prominent road noise is possible, with occasional cooling or pest issues and limited parking.
- Air conditioning
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- LGBTQ+ friendly

The surf camp offers comfortable thatched-roof rooms, a courtyard with hammocks and a pool, and shared kitchen facilities. Located a two-minute walk from Playa Grande beach, it maintains a relaxed, non-party atmosphere and hosts friendly, on-site staff and surf instructors who help with lessons, rentals, and local arrangements.
- Beach access
- Pool
- Air conditioning
- Wi-Fi

Casa Tropical Playa Grande offers clean, comfortable rooms — including a treehouse with AC — set on well-kept, gated grounds with on-site parking. The location is a short walk to quieter Playa Grande, near restaurants and a supermarket, and the hosts are friendly, communicative, and respectful, creating a relaxed atmosphere.

Palm Beach Inn offers clean, spacious rooms with kitchenettes and balconies, plus well‑kept grounds, a pool and an on‑site market. Set on a quiet peninsula steps from the beach with easy boat access to Tamarindo, it provides a relaxed, secluded atmosphere and attentive, hands‑on service from the owner who often helps with supplies and guest needs.
- Pool
- Air conditioning
- Wi-Fi
- Parking

BP Surf Hotel offers spacious, clean cabins with full kitchens, native wood finishes, A/C and a small pool on pleasant grounds with friendly hotel dogs, all just a short walk from Playa Grande beach. Hosts are attentive and accommodating, though some guests note limited supplies, occasional pool issues and spotty Wi‑Fi.
- Air conditioning
- Pet friendly

El Reinas by Sugar's Monkey sits a short 2–3 minute walk from Playa Grande, with well-kept rooms and a leafy pool area that invites relaxation. Hosts and staff are warm and attentive, and the onsite Italian restaurant (noted for fresh pasta and pizza) adds flavor to stays, though guests sometimes note occasional limited availability.
- Beach access
- Pool
- Wi-Fi
- Parking

The villas provide modern, open-plan two-bedroom accommodation with air conditioning, strong Wi-Fi and a large pool set in lush tropical gardens. They sit a short walk from Playa Grande and surf spots, offering a relaxed atmosphere and responsive, accommodating hosts.
- Pool
- Air conditioning
- Wi-Fi
- Parking

Casa Pelicano offers spacious rooms and studios with full kitchens, private yards or a pool, and secure, well-kept grounds often visited by monkeys. It sits a short walk from Playa Grande beach with a tree-lined path to town, and the owners are attentive and accommodating.

Villas Kalei offers spacious, spotless villas and beautifully maintained grounds with outdoor hammocks and frequent wildlife sightings. The quiet property is a short drive or walk from Playa Grande, and hosts Marcos and Jeisha provide warm, attentive service and local recommendations; roads nearby are walkable but often lack sidewalks.
- Pool
- Air conditioning
- Wi-Fi
- Parking

Casa Las Colinas sits secluded in lush countryside with well-kept grounds, a pool, tennis court, gardens and comfortable, decorated rooms with scenic views. It is quiet and a bit out of the way, so a car and clearer arrival details help. Hosts are attentive, though some guests note occasional maintenance and amenity disclosure issues (septic rules, laundry fees, jacuzzi).

Casa Buddha offers charming, well-lit rooms with large windows, bamboo sheets and a private pool set among tropical grounds with hammocks and wildlife. It sits about a ten-minute walk from Playa Grande and has a relaxed, beachy atmosphere. The host is helpful and friendly, assisting with transport and local tips.

The small studios are clean, modern and quiet with kitchenettes, and the property sits steps from the beach and local restaurants, including an attached eatery. Hosts are friendly and helpful and provide local tips, though some guests note occasional privacy and payment or management quirks.
- Air conditioning
- Airport shuttle


Unfussy rooms in a casual hotel near the beach featuring an open-air restaurant & an outdoor pool.
- Beach access
- Pool
- Wi-Fi
- Parking

Unfussy tents with decks in a casual resort offering an outdoor pool, a gazebo & free breakfast.
- Pool
- Wi-Fi
- Parking