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.

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JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort and Spa

JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort and Spa

5 out of 5
Playa Mansita, Hacienda Pinilla Tamarindo Guanacaste
$633 nightly
The price is $715 total per night from Mar 12 to Mar 13
$715 total
Mar 12 - Mar 13
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! (740 reviews)
Room was spacious and super clean! Ocean view was spectacular!! Staff were all friendly and helpful the entire stay… love this resort!

Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026

JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort and Spa
Azura Beach Resort - All Inclusive - Adults Only

Azura Beach Resort - All Inclusive - Adults Only

4 out of 5
Playa Samara, Carrillo Sámara Guanacaste
$475 nightly
The price is $536 total per night from Feb 25 to Feb 26
$536 total
Feb 25 - Feb 26
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach property in Sámara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (674 reviews)
No pool towels, no catch of the day. Offered 4 desserts, only have 1 choice. Had to call multiple times for room to be cleaned. Definitely not a 5 star.

Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026

Azura Beach Resort - All Inclusive - Adults Only
Occidental Tamarindo - All Inclusive

Occidental Tamarindo - All Inclusive

4 out of 5
Playa Langosta Tamarindo Guanacaste
$293 nightly
The price is $331 total per night from Mar 23 to Mar 24
$331 total
Mar 23 - Mar 24
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 ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,010 reviews)
The room was excellent for us. We loved the ground-floor location that was convenient to the pool and resort center. The room was nicely cleaned daily, and a few refreshments were provided each day, even more as requested. The property location with the beach and Pacific waves is marvelous! The estuary ...

Reviewed on Feb 19, 2026

Occidental Tamarindo - All Inclusive
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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! (90 reviews)
Clean room. Giant patio, great staff

Reviewed on Feb 20, 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! (32 reviews)
The place was gorgeous, big and clean! Angel was really helpful and nice. The cats around the property were sweet and fun to chill with.

Reviewed on Feb 7, 2026

The mVillas with Exclusive Beach Club Access
Hacienda Pinilla Vacation Rentals

Hacienda Pinilla Vacation Rentals

4 out of 5
2 KM west of Hernandez intersection Tamarindo Guanacaste
Book a stay at this beach villa in Tamarindo. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Tamarindo Beach and Hacienda Pinilla Golf ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (48 reviews)
One of the nicest villas I’ve been to. There was two gates to get there but super exclusive and very safe.

Reviewed on Dec 4, 2025

Hacienda Pinilla Vacation Rentals
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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

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