The Best Beach Hotels in Puntarenas

Where to Stay for an Oceanfront Vacation in Puntarenas

Puntarenas, Costa Rica can be a terrific beach vacation destination, so if you're wondering where to stay near the beach in Puntarenas, we've got you covered. Here's our list of the best beach hotels in Puntarenas for your next vacation based on amenities, location, price, activities, and traveler ratings. Many of these hotels offer terrific features such as pools, beachfront access, fitness centers, a spa, hot tubs, great views, safe areas, and more. With our analysis covering so many of Puntarenas's beach resorts and hotels, you'll surely find the perfect hotel near the water or oceanfront for you. Whether you're looking for something family-friendly, romantic, or for a large group, below is our list of the top hotels near the beach in Puntarenas for your next trip. So, here's our list of where to stay at the beach in Puntarenas.

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

Puerto Azul Resort & Club Nautico

3-star Resort with prices starting at $104 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Beach Location in Puntarenas
  • Outdoor pool

Located at Cocal, Puntarenas, Puerto Azul Resort & Club Nautico has great rooms from $104 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. It has a terrific 7.50 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 4.5 km from the city center, visitors will especially love a bar, breakfast, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, and child care at this beach hotel. Nothing says relaxation like having room service delivered.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Child pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Free breakfast
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Picnic area


Hotel La Punta Puntarenas

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $55 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Beach Trip Hotel in Puntarenas
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for beach hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool

A great place to stay is Hotel La Punta Puntarenas which has nice rooms starting at $55. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, free parking, car rentals, and fishing, it also has a great guest rating of 8.60 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at a 50 metros del Balneario Municipal, a 100 metros del muelle de los ferrys y a 200 metros del mar,. This terrific hotel is also nice because it offers family rooms, a tour desk, air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, and a refrigerator which travelers will enjoy. Also, it's just 1.2 km from the city center. Everyone loves a nice pool, and you won't be disappointed with this one. It's also less than the average price for beach hotels, so it's a great value.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator


Hotel Puntarenas Beach

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $55 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Beach Getaway Hotel
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for beach hotels.
  • Outdoor pool

We found Hotel Puntarenas Beach to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $55. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, a casino, a restaurant, and a fitness center, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 7.60 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Calle 7 Av 4 Leon Cortes Castro. You'll also find a bar, breakfast, a free breakfast, free parking, and table tennis which beach-goers will love. And this relaxing hotel is just 0.4 km from the center of town. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for beach hotels.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free breakfast
  • Table tennis
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned


Hotel Yadran Beach Resort

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $71 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places at the Beach in Puntarenas
  • Outdoor pool

With terrific rooms from $71, Hotel Yadran Beach Resort, at Al Final Del Paseo de Los Turistas, Diagonal Al Balneario San Lucas Beach provides an outdoor pool, room service, a casino, a restaurant, and a bar. Its terrific guest rating is 7.50 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Visitors will really like this comfortable hotel which also offers a free breakfast, a child pool, free parking, laundry facilities, and family rooms. It's located just 0.2 km from the city center, too.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Child pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free breakfast
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned


Hotel Aldea Casa de los Mariscos

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $31 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Hotel for a Beach Vacation to Puntarenas
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

Hotel Aldea Casa de los Mariscos has a great guest rating of 7.70 out of 10, and offers a water park, a restaurant, snorkeling, a bar, and hiking. The great rooms here start at $31 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Paseo de los Turistas Puntarenas Costa Rica. Furthermore, it also offers pet-friendly rooms, kids meals, car rentals, laundry facilities, and bicycle rental, which is nice for visitors. Just 0.2 km from the city center, this convenient hotel is a terrific choice. The water slides are especially 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
  • Snorkeling
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Water park
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kids meals
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned


Las Brisas Puntarenas

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $136 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel at the Beach in Puntarenas
  • Outdoor pool

The great guest rating of Las Brisas Puntarenas is 7.60 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, a restaurant, parking, breakfast, and a free breakfast. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $136, and it's located at Paseo de los Turistas. We also love the pet-friendly rooms, a child pool, and air-conditioning which are great for travelers. And since it's just 0.2 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Child pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Parking
  • Free breakfast
  • Air-conditioned


Hotel Cabinas Midey

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $50 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Oceanfront Hotel in Puntarenas
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool

A cool place is Hotel Cabinas Midey because it has great rooms that start at $50. It has an outdoor pool, free parking, a tour desk, air-conditioning, and a 24-hour desk, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 75 norte del capitan moreno. Only 0.1 km from the city center, beach-goers will especially love a refrigerator, wheelchair-accessible units, and private parking at this fun hotel. It's also less than the average price for beach hotels, so it's a great value.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator


Cabinas Madeleine

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $46 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Hotels Near the Water
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool

Cabinas Madeleine offers an outdoor pool, free parking, air-conditioning, a microwave, and a refrigerator which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $46 (before taxes). It's located at Avenida Central and has earned a guest rating of 8.00/10. This beach hotel is also nice because it offers shuttle services which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.1 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
  • Outdoor pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Cabinas Gosen

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $70 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Beach Location in Puntarenas
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Located at Costado Sur del Banco Davivienda, Cabinas Gosen has great rooms from $70 (before taxes). It offers rooms with kitchenettes, free parking, family rooms, air-conditioning, and a 24-hour desk. It has a terrific 8.60 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find a microwave, a refrigerator, outdoor dining areas, and private parking which visitors will love. And this terrific hotel is just 0.6 km from the center of town. We find the kitchenette here to be a great way to get a good breakfast and save time and money.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchenette
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Also, take a look at the Beach hotels in nearby destinations: Manuel Antonio, Jacó, Santa Teresa, and Sámara.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Puntarenas, make sure you also see Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Puntarenas, Best Hotels for One Week in Puntarenas, or Best Hotels for One Night in Puntarenas.


How much do beach hotels and resorts cost in Puntarenas?

Puntarenas Average Beach Hotel Price
$69

Travelers to Puntarenas, 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 9 beach hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $69. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Puntarenas.

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

  • 4-star hotels: $71
  • 3-star hotels: $85
  • 2-star hotels: $52


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