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The Best Beach Hotels in Costa Rica

Where to Stay for an Oceanfront Vacation in Costa Rica

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Trying to decide where to stay near the beach in Costa Rica? The area is a fun, active, and exciting beach destination. When researching the best beach hotel in Costa Rica for your next trip, you'll probably want to look for a variety of amenities such as a nice pool, oceanfront location near the water, free parking, fitness center, and access to water sports. For families traveling with children, a kid-friendly environment is also a must. And for couples seeking a romantic getaway, perhaps a spa, hot tub, and ocean views might be essential. Safety is also a top priority, as is the price, nearby activities, and guest ratings. With so many hotels near the water to choose from, finding the perfect beach resort or hotel can be overwhelming. That's why this guide will highlight the top hotel stays on the beach in Costa Rica based on traveler ratings and these criteria. From the soft sand to the luxurious amenities, Costa Rica's beach resorts and hotels offer the best of everything for vacationers looking for a relaxing and enjoyable beach trip.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo

Culebra, Province Of Guanacaste
5-star Resort with prices starting at $1519 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Oceanfront Hotel in Costa Rica
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
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Located at Papagayo Peninsula, Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo has great rooms from $1519 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving. It has a terrific 9.30 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only a short distance from the city center, visitors will especially love snorkeling, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, hiking, and rooms with kitchens at this beach hotel. Don't forget that there's a kitchen in the room to cook your meals, too.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Hot tub
  • Child pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchen
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pool table
  • Kids meals
  • Table tennis
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Air-conditioned
  • Kids' club
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JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort & Spa

Tamarindo, Province Of Guanacaste
5-star Resort with prices starting at $619 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Hotels Near the Water
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool
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A great place to stay is JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort & Spa which has nice rooms starting at $619. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving, it also has a great guest rating of 8.50 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Hacienda Pinilla. This terrific hotel is also nice because it offers snorkeling, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, hiking, and rooms with kitchenettes which travelers will enjoy. Also, it's just a short drive from the city center. We find the kitchenette here to be a great way to get a good breakfast and save time and money.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Kids meals
  • Table tennis
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kids' club
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Parador Resort and Spa

Manuel Antonio, Province Of Puntarenas
4-star Resort with prices starting at $275 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Beach Location in Costa Rica
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
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We found Parador Resort and Spa to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $275. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.30 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Parador. You'll also find scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, breakfast, and outdoor tennis which beach-goers will love. And this relaxing hotel is just a quick trip from the center of town. Being able to relax at the pool bar is a great way to spend your time here.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Hot tub
  • Child pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Pool table
  • Kids meals
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air-conditioned
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Casa Conde Beach Front Hotel

Playa Panama, Province Of Guanacaste
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $450 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Beach Trip Hotel in Costa Rica
  • Outdoor pool
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With terrific rooms from $450, Casa Conde Beach Front Hotel, at Golfo de Papagayo 1 provides an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and scuba diving. Its terrific guest rating is 8.30 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Visitors will really like this comfortable hotel which also offers snorkeling, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, breakfast, and hiking. It's located just a short distance from the city center, too. The restaurant serves delicious food, too.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Hot tub
  • Child pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pool table
  • Kids meals
  • Table tennis
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Picnic area
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Indigo Yoga Surf Resort

Malpais, Province Of Puntarenas
2-star Resort with prices starting at $112 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Beach Getaway Hotel
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for beach hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
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Indigo Yoga Surf Resort has a great guest rating of 9.20 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving. The great rooms here start at $112 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 2 km sur de el cruze de playa caarmen. Furthermore, it also offers snorkeling, a bar, breakfast, hiking, and rooms with kitchens, which is nice for visitors. Just a short drive from the city center, this convenient hotel is a terrific choice. The pool here was very nice, relaxing, and fun. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for beach hotels.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Child pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator
  • Picnic area
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Cala Luna Boutique Hotel & Villas

Playa Langosta, Province Of Guanacaste
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $395 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places at the Beach in Costa Rica
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
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The great guest rating of Cala Luna Boutique Hotel & Villas is 9.00 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, and snorkeling. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $395, and it's located at Playa. We also love the a bar, breakfast, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, and child care which are great for travelers. And since it's just a quick trip from the center of the town, the location is great, too. You'll love relaxing in the hot tub at the end of the day, too.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Hot tub
  • Child pool
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Kids meals
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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The Westin Golf Resort and Spa Playa Conchal - All Inclusive

Cabo Velas, Province Of Guanacaste
5-star Resort with prices starting at $626 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Hotel for a Beach Vacation to Costa Rica
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
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A cool place is The Westin Golf Resort and Spa Playa Conchal - All Inclusive because it has great rooms that start at $626. It has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.92 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at Playa Conchal. Only a short distance from the city center, beach-goers will especially love scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, hiking, and child care at this fun hotel. The room service is especially nice after a long day.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Hot tub
  • Child pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Pool table
  • Kids meals
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Air-conditioned
  • Kids' club
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Los Suenos Marriott Ocean & Golf Resort

Playa Herradura, Province Of Puntarenas
4-star Resort with prices starting at $316 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel at the Beach in Costa Rica
  • Outdoor pool
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Los Suenos Marriott Ocean & Golf Resort offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $316 (before taxes). It's located at 800 Meters West From Herredura Entrance and has earned a guest rating of 8.60/10. This beach hotel is also nice because it offers snorkeling, a bar, hiking, child care, and laundry services which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just a short drive from the city center.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Snorkeling
  • Hot tub
  • Child pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Kids meals
  • Laundry facilities
  • Kid-friendly
  • Tennis
  • Air-conditioned
  • Kids' club
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Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo

Playa Flamingo, Province Of Guanacaste
4-star Resort with prices starting at $282 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Oceanfront Hotel in Costa Rica
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool
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Located at Playa Flamingo, Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo has great rooms from $282 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. It has a terrific 8.40 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find a bar, a kitchen, a kid-friendly buffet, breakfast, and outdoor tennis which visitors will love. And this terrific hotel is just a quick trip from the center of town.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Child pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchen/Kitchenette
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pool table
  • Kids meals
  • Table tennis
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Andaz Costa Rica Resort at Peninsula Papagayo

Culebra, Province Of Guanacaste
4-star Resort with prices starting at $932 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Hotels Near the Water
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
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A great place to stay is Andaz Costa Rica Resort at Peninsula Papagayo which has nice rooms starting at $932. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also has a great guest rating of 9.00 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at End of route 253. Travelers will really like this relaxing hotel which also offers scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, hiking, and child care. It's located just a short distance from the city center, too.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Child pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Kids meals
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Air-conditioned
  • Kids' club
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For more terrific hotel ideas in Costa Rica, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Costa Rica, Best Cheap Hotels in Costa Rica, Best Luxury Hotels in Costa Rica, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Costa Rica, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Costa Rica, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Costa Rica, Best Hotels for One Week in Costa Rica, Best Hotels for One Night in Costa Rica, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Costa Rica, Best Adults Only Hotels in Costa Rica, Best Party Hotels in Costa Rica, Best Hotels for Scuba Diving in Costa Rica, Best Business Hotels in Costa Rica, or Best Party Hotels in Costa Rica.


How much do beach hotels and resorts cost in Costa Rica?

Costa Rica Average Beach Hotel Price
$151

Travelers to Costa Rica will have a large number of terrific beach accommodation options with a variety of great prices. The price of beach hotels here can vary by amenities, dates, and the neighborhood. Based on thorough data from 389 beach hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $151. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Costa Rica.

The average prices of our suggested beach hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $671
  • 4-star hotels: $300
  • 3-star hotels: $134
  • 2-star hotels: $73


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