Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo

Property class: 3.5

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Beachfront days, easygoing Margaritaville nights

Set right on Playa Flamingo, this resort pairs a playful Costa Rica beach vibe with easy access to the sand. The low-rise, white-and-blue buildings lead into a lobby marked by a giant blue flip-flop sculpture that instantly sets a fun, carefree tone.

  • On-the-sand location

    Steps from Playa Flamingo, where the central stretch stays free of development.

  • Dining across the resort

    Breakfast or all-inclusive plans cover meals, snacks, and drinks at on-site venues

  • Signature yacht outings

    Charter the 39-foot Endeavor for dolphin spotting, snorkeling, or fishing adventures.

Amenities

  • Breakfast to dinner at Banana Wind Cafe
  • Rooftop bites and Pacific views at 5 O'Clock Somewhere
  • Italian favorites with beach views at Capriccios
  • OnZen Spa offers massages, facials, and scrubs
  • Water Sports Center gear for ocean days
  • Fully-lighted tennis and pickleball courts
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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a ceiling fan, and a view of a pool and palm trees.

Room, 2 Double Beds, Pool View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(32 reviews)
  • 320 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a painting on the wall.

Family Studio Suite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(42 reviews)
  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Sofa Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outside.

Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)
  • 320 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a ceiling fan, a TV, and artwork on the walls.

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)
  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Cabo Velas, Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo is on the beach. Reserva Conchal Golf Course is worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Monkey Park and Diamante Eco Adventure Park. Las Baulas National Marine Park and Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkeling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding. Visit our Cabo Velas travel guide
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Flamingo Beach, Cabo Velas, Guanacaste

What's nearby

  • A coastal town with a beach, a large building complex, and mountains in the background.
    Flamingo Beach
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A coastal landscape with a beach, boats, and houses along the shore.
    Playa Potrero
    3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • A coastal town with a beach, houses, and mountains in the background.
    Tamarindo Beach
    48 min drive - 16.4 miles
  • Potrero Bay
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Reserva Conchal Golf Course
    17 min drive - 5.9 miles

Getting around

  • Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR)
    65 min drive

Restaurants

  • Surf Box
    4 min walk
  • Soda Brasilito
    8 min drive
  • Amigos Tacos y Beer
    3 min walk
  • The Beach House
    4 min drive
  • Hemingway's
    6 min drive

About this property

Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo

  • Family-friendly resort near Reserva Conchal Golf Course
  • Flamingo Beach is located near Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo, which provides a free breakfast buffet, a swim-up bar, and a poolside bar. With a beachfront location, beachfront dining, and sun loungers, this resort is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Indulge in aromatherapy, a body wrap, and a detox wrap at Onzen Spa, the onsite spa. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, kids' meals, and international cuisine. The gym offers yoga classes and fitness classes; other things to do include basketball, kayaking, and ecotours. In addition to a terrace and shopping on site, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices).
  • Other perks include:
    • 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool, along with sun loungers and a swim-up bar
    • Free self parking
    • Bike rentals, an outdoor tennis court, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
    • An electric car charging station, 4 outdoor pickleball courts, and an elevator
    • Guest reviews say great things about the beach locale, pool, and helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All 120 rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
  • Extra amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
    • 29-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
    • Wardrobes/closets, childcare services, and coffee/tea makers

All inclusive details

  • All-inclusive room rates at Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Gratuities and taxes

  • Gratuities are included and additional gratuities at guests' discretion are accepted.

Food and beverages

  • Buffet and à la carte meals, snacks, and select beverages included

Land activities

    • Fitness facilities
    • Tennis
    • Volleyball

Lessons/classes/games

    • Aerobics
    • Dancing
    • Language
    • Water fitness

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 3 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A swim-up bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • 5 O'clock Somewhere
  • Banana Wind
  • Capriccios Pizza Bistro
  • License To Chill

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • 4 outdoor pickleball courts
  • Arcade/game room
  • Basketball
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Ecotours
  • Fishing
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Paddleboard
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Steam room
  • Volleyball
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 2,809 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1966
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 29-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CRC 14344.35 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 77 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: CRC 69000 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 5)
  • Pet fee: CRC 14344.35 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 31
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Children under 14 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision

Frequently asked questions

Does Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo?

As of Oct 15, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo on Oct 18, 2026 start from $214, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 77 lbs per pet. There's a fee of CRC 14344.35 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of CRC 69000 per vehicle applies.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo?

Some rate plans available at this resort are all-inclusive.

Where is Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo located?

This Cabo Velas resort is on the beach, 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from Reserva Conchal Golf Course, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Monkey Park and Diamante Eco Adventure Park. Las Baulas National Marine Park and Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course are also within 20 mi (32 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 597 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 232 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 112 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1000 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Family friendly
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We had a great stay at Margaritaville. The rooms were clean and everyone was very nice. Would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Eloy in the pool bar was great
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location , fantastic accommodations, incredible staff….go see Elias and his crew for drinks at the pool bar for smiles, laughs and the meaning of Pura Vida!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was good but very quiet. Beach was lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location and atmosphere.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very helpful, respectful and welcoming. Doney from customer service was very welcoming and accommodating. They staff made us feel like we were family. Rooms and hotel very clean. Overall I had an amazing time and will return in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

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All inclusive does not mean all inclusive. Property was nice. Beach access. Restaurants were ok. Vegan options available!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff is amazing, friendly and caring. We always stay at Margaritaville when we are in Playa Flamingo! It’s located a few steps from the beach and the pool is amazing!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

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Great location! Everyone was friendly and room had a nice view. Just wish there was at least one more restaurant option.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The property is beautiful and staff is amazing, best part was pool bar Joi, Elias, and Jose made sure we had a good time. We will definitely come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very nice small resort. Everyone was friendly and helpful!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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beautiful beach, great resort, best staff!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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It’s best to go off peak. We had a wonderful stay in early September. The staff was excellent. We booked one excursion through the hotel which was amazing! We did another excursion with Gerald. He is great! All in all we had a great vacation in Costa Rica!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very fun resort all inclusive drinks were fantastic
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location, beautiful beach and excellent service.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I loved the food in the all inclusive. The food was fresh and delicious. The staff is friendly and polite.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Family friendly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Everything was great, the food, the drinks, and the staff. Really enjoyed our stay with my wife and two daughters.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Fabulous hotel amazing beach and location loved the pickleball.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The food is always the same. Just one day we had a Costa Rica food. The restaurant upstairs is good.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly, Doney always helped with any questions. Resort was clean and it was perfect being nice to the beach!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We love this resort! It’s smaller which we like and the staff is great!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location on the beach and with a great pool! The hotel is updated and modern, has a gift shop & restaurants on site, and is walking distance to a number of great restaurants, stores, and the marina. The AC works great! We thought it was a great value!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The olace was really nice, love the room and the food. The service was amazing
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026