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The Best Beach Hotels in Playa Grande

Where to Stay for an Oceanfront Vacation in Playa Grande

Are you wondering where to stay near the beach in Playa Grande? This area is a popular destination for beach-goers and vacationers alike. With the seashore and lively atmosphere, it's no wonder that it's a popular choice for travelers headed to the beach. When looking for the top beach hotels in Playa Grande, travelers often consider several key factors such as the availablity of a pool, free parking, an oceanfront location near the water, a fitness center, spa, hot tubs, family-oriented amenities, a romantic atmosphere, ocean views, safety, and the ability to take a nice long walk on the beach. We have analyzed numerous hotels and resorts close to the beach in Playa Grande, and this guide will highlight where to stay in Playa Grande near the beach based on traveler ratings and these essential criteria. So, let's get to it: here are Playa Grande's best beach hotels and resorts.

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

Hotel El Manglar

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $72 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Beach Trip Hotel in Playa Grande
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool
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Located at Palm Beach Estates, Hotel El Manglar has great rooms from $72 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and scuba diving. It has a terrific 8.60 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 1.5 km from the city center, visitors will especially love snorkeling, a bar, hiking, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchenettes at this beach hotel. You'll enjoy relaxing while having room service delivered. The price of this hotel is less than average for beach hotels, which makes it a great value.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Picnic area
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Playa Grande Surf Camp

Hostel with prices starting at $62 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Beach Getaway Hotel
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool
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A great place to stay is Playa Grande Surf Camp which has nice rooms starting at $62. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, and snorkeling, it also has a great guest rating of 8.60 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Palm Beach Estates. This terrific hotel is also nice because it offers hiking, rooms with kitchens, free parking, horse riding, and laundry facilities which travelers will enjoy. Also, it's just 2.8 km from the city center. The pool here was very nice, relaxing, and fun. It's also less than the average price for beach hotels, so it's a great value.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator
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Hotel Cantarana

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $112 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places at the Beach in Playa Grande
  • Outdoor pool
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We found Hotel Cantarana to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $112. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a restaurant, scuba diving, snorkeling, and a bar, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Palm Beach Estates. You'll also find parking, breakfast, hiking, laundry services, and pet-friendly rooms which beach-goers will love. And this relaxing hotel is just 2.6 km from the center of town. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Parking
  • Laundry service
  • Kids meals
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator
  • Picnic area
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Flor y Bambu

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $86 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Hotel for a Beach Vacation to Playa Grande
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
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With terrific rooms from $86, Flor y Bambu, at At Cafe Del Pueblo Turn Right 300 Meters On The Left provides an outdoor pool, room service, scuba diving, snorkeling, and breakfast. Its terrific guest rating is 9.50 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Visitors will really like this comfortable hotel which also offers laundry services, free parking, horse riding, car rentals, and laundry facilities. It's located just 1.5 km from the city center, too.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Tennis
  • Picnic area
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Hotel Rip Jack Inn

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $88 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel at the Beach in Playa Grande
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
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Hotel Rip Jack Inn has a great guest rating of 8.90 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, snorkeling, and a bar. The great rooms here start at $88 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 100m al sur de la oficina MINAE. Furthermore, it also offers hiking, rooms with kitchenettes, child care, laundry services, and pet-friendly rooms, which is nice for visitors. Just 0.8 km from the city center, this convenient hotel is a terrific choice. It's always nice to have a kitchenette to cook some basic meals or have an easy breakfast.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling
  • Child pool
  • 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
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator
  • Picnic area
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Sugar's Monkey

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $54 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Oceanfront Hotel in Playa Grande
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool
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The great guest rating of Sugar's Monkey is 8.40 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a fitness center, snorkeling, and a bar. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $54, and it's located at playa grande. We also love the rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, a game room, and free parking which are great for travelers. And since it's just 0.9 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. The price of this hotel is less than average for beach hotels, which makes it a great value.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pool table
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Picnic area
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Pipe House Playa Grande

Hostel with prices starting at $73 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Hotels Near the Water
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for beach hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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A cool place is Pipe House Playa Grande because it has great rooms that start at $73. It has a fitness center, scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, and hiking, it also earned a great guest rating of 9.00 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at Palm Beach Estates. Only 3.2 km from the city center, beach-goers will especially love rooms with kitchens, laundry services, free parking, horse riding, and car rentals at this fun hotel. And with the ability to cook your own meals in the kitchen, you can save money and time. It's also less than the average price for beach hotels, so it's a great value.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Picnic area
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Indra Inn

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $73 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Beach Location in Playa Grande
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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Indra Inn offers scuba diving, snorkeling, breakfast, hiking, and rooms with kitchens which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $73 (before taxes). It's located at 25 meters after El Huerto and has earned a guest rating of 8.90/10. This beach hotel is also nice because it offers golf, a free breakfast, free parking, horse riding, and laundry facilities which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.8 km from the city center. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for beach hotels.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Picnic area
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Also, take a look at the Beach hotels in nearby destinations: Tamarindo, Santa Teresa, Sámara, Nosara, and Playa Hermosa.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Playa Grande, make sure you also see Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Playa Grande, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Playa Grande, Best Hotels for One Week in Playa Grande, Best Hotels for One Night in Playa Grande, or Best Business Hotels in Playa Grande.


How much do beach hotels and resorts cost in Playa Grande?

Playa Grande Average Beach Hotel Price
$78

After analyzing 8 beach hotels in Playa Grande, we found the average beach hotel price to be a remarkably economical $78. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic beach accommodation options with a variety of prices. The price will vary by the hotel's amenities, available dates, and the general location. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Playa Grande.

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

  • 3-star hotels: $86
  • 2-star hotels: $63


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