San Juanillo

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Drive on dirt roads and through rivers forever to get to this beautiful almost-private beach. Couple little shops in "town" for coffee & snacks.
Drive on dirt roads and through rivers forever to get to this beautiful almost-private beach. Couple little shops in "town" for coffee & snacks.
Cocobolo Beach Boutique Hotel

Cocobolo Beach Boutique Hotel

3 out of 5
Cocobolo Corner Cuajiniquil Provincia de Guanacaste
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Cuajiniquil. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (52 reviews)
Room was clean, location was very good but did not have a view of the ocean as to much growth. Beach as lovely and staff was excellent. Parking lot is a bit aggressive to get into.

Reviewed on Dec 6, 2025

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Cocobolo Beach Boutique Hotel
JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort and Spa

JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort and Spa

5 out of 5
Playa Mansita, Hacienda Pinilla Tamarindo Guanacaste
$463 nightly
The price is $523 total per night from Feb 17 to Feb 18
$523 total
Feb 17 - Feb 18
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury resort in Tamarindo. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa, and 6 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (732 reviews)
Room was great. Staff were helpful but for this price we expected better communication skills. They should be better versed in English.

Reviewed on Jan 1, 2026

JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort and Spa
Occidental Tamarindo - All Inclusive

Occidental Tamarindo - All Inclusive

4 out of 5
Playa Langosta Tamarindo Guanacaste
$218 nightly
The price is $246 total per night from Mar 11 to Mar 12
$246 total
Mar 11 - Mar 12
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach property in Tamarindo. Enjoy free breakfast, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
Great stay! Limited food options, challenging for picky eaters but otherwise great place!

Reviewed on Feb 4, 2026

Occidental Tamarindo - All Inclusive
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Casa Nahua Hotel in Tamarindo

Casa Nahua Hotel in Tamarindo

4.5 out of 5
Av Central Tamarindo Provincia de Guanacaste
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Tamarindo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and onsite spa services. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (83 reviews)
We had a lovely stay at Casa Nahua! The property is beautiful and our room had everything we needed. The close proximity to the beach and main strip was also a bonus. The staff were lovely and so helpful in booking activities for us - Mera is the best! Gracias, Casa Nahua - we hope to be back ...

Reviewed on Jan 24, 2026

Casa Nahua Hotel in Tamarindo
The mVillas with Exclusive Beach Club Access

The mVillas with Exclusive Beach Club Access

5 out of 5
Marisol Tamarindo Provincia de Guanacaste
Book a stay at this luxury villa in Tamarindo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and private pools. Popular attractions Tamarindo Beach and Hacienda Pinilla Golf ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (31 reviews)
Great experience here with the family. Lovely modern villas close to everything. Great communication and follow up with Seven. Definitely recommend for a nice place in tamarindo.

Reviewed on Jan 24, 2026

The mVillas with Exclusive Beach Club Access
Villas VR Beachwalk Avellanas

Villas VR Beachwalk Avellanas

3 out of 5
Playa Avellanas Tamarindo Guanacaste
Stay at this villa in Tamarindo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Tamarindo Beach and Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (43 reviews)
Very beautiful villas , great pool, loved it
The resort is gorgeous. The rooms are clean , beds are very comfortable. Definitely Great to have the pool right outside the door. Odd set up for the 2 bdr villas.. when you enter through the gate you have a common outside small table and 4 chairs and on each side of that is a sliding door..to the ...

Reviewed on Apr 6, 2025

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Playa Azul

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Playa Azul might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Cuajiniquil. Stroll along this family-friendly area's seaside, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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Playa Coco

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa Coco during your trip to Marbella? While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

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Playa Lagarto

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa Lagarto during your trip to Cuajiniquil?

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Playa Manzanillo

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa Manzanillo during your trip to Marbella? While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

Playa Manzanillo

Playa Cocal

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa Cocal during your trip to San Juanillo? While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

Playa Cocal

Playa Pleito

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa Pleito during your trip to San Juanillo? While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

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Things to do

Sailboat Adventure in Nosara

Sailboat Adventure in Nosara

$130
per adult
Sailboat Adventure in Nosara
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$185
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3 HOURS Coastal ATV Adventure from Tamarindo to Playa Negra

3 HOURS Coastal ATV Adventure from Tamarindo to Playa Negra

$270
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Reviews of San Juanillo

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The beach is simply espectacular, not much dinning or lodging alternatives. Roads are not bad.

Cities near San Juanillo

Sunset over the Pacific Ocean from Ostional Beach. The black sand beach is strewn with white egg shells. Remnants of a recent sea turtle hatchling parade.

Ostional

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