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Café de Playa Beach Front Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star beachfront hotel near Coco Beach

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Land view from property
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Land view from property
Lunch and dinner served
Lunch and dinner served

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly

Explore the area

Map
Playa El Coco, Calle La Chorrera, 900 Meters Este de Lizards, Sardinal, Guanacaste, 60111
  • Coco Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Playa Hermosa
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Playa Calzón de Pobre
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Junior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Beachside

In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Junior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Beachside

  • Partial ocean view
  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Family Room, Beachside

In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Beachside

  • 861 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Coco

On the beach.You'll find Coco Beach and El Coco Casino within a 15-minute walk of this Sardinal hotel. Monte Secco View and Playa Pedregosa are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Coco Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Ocotal Beach - 12 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Playa Hermosa - 22 min drive - 6.6 miles
  • Playa Penca - 27 min drive - 6.6 miles
  • Playa Calzón de Pobre - 29 min drive - 6.8 miles

Getting around

  • Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coconutz Brewhouse - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Zi Lounge - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪El Capricho Mexican Restaurant & Bar - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Guayoyo - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Donde Claudio y Gloria - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Café de Playa Beach Front Hotel

3-star beachfront hotel near Coco Beach
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. An area shuttle within 50 kilometers and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) are available for a fee. An outdoor pool, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Café de Playa Beach Front Hotel. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Sardinal hotel is smoke free.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Café de Playa Beach Front Hotel offers 5 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Sardinal hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

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includes taxes & fees
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May 28 - May 29
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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 50 km
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Dryer
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 4 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 11 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 20 per pet, per day, plus a deposit of USD 20.0 per stay
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 60 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 2)
  • Pet deposit: USD 20.0 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Diners Club, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and window guards in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Café Playa Beach Front Hotel Coco
Café Playa Beach Front Hotel
Café Playa Beach Front Coco
Café Playa Beach Front
Cafe Front Hotel Sardinal
Café de Playa Beach Front Hotel Hotel
Café de Playa Beach Front Hotel Sardinal
Café de Playa Beach Front Hotel Hotel Sardinal

Frequently asked questions

How close is Café de Playa Beach Front Hotel to the airport?

Café de Playa Beach Front Hotel is 17.1 mi (41-min drive) away from the Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Café de Playa Beach Front Hotel?

As of Apr 30, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Café de Playa Beach Front Hotel on May 1, 2025 start from $108.0, excluding 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.

Does Café de Playa Beach Front Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Café de Playa Beach Front Hotel offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 60 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is Café de Playa Beach Front Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Café de Playa Beach Front Hotel offer free breakfast?

Café de Playa Beach Front Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Café de Playa Beach Front Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but El Coco Casino (14-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Café de Playa Beach Front Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 4 PM.

Is there free parking at Café de Playa Beach Front Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Café de Playa Beach Front Hotel have a pool?

Café de Playa Beach Front Hotel features an outdoor pool.

Does Café de Playa Beach Front Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Café de Playa Beach Front Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Café de Playa Beach Front Hotel to downtown Sardinal?

Café de Playa Beach Front Hotel is 1.1 mi away from Coco.

Café de Playa Beach Front Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 125 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 125 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 125 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 125 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 125 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jacquline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First off, if you don’t read any further, just know this is an incredible property with only a handful of rooms and a few steps to the beach. The dining area is overlooking the waves and every staff member goes out of their way to make your vacation memorable. That being said, here were the surprises. Nothing that’s a dealbreaker, but just unexpected. There are less than 10 rooms for the entire property, so the guest noise is quite minimal. That said, the rooms literally exit into the dining area. You can be woken in the morning to the sound of chairs, tables, and silverware moving. If you open your curtain, you will be face to face with employees or others eating. The walk along the beach from the hotel to the Main Street is a gorgeous start to every morning. Overall, we are quite happy we stayed here.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Zachary

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Lori

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Heather

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and quiet property.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Boutique Beachfront Property

Cafe del Playa in Coco was amazing. A boutique beachfront small property with a nice room, super clean and very friendly staff. The dining area looking out at the beach was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with group, Traveled with pets
Extremely friendly staff. Beautiful location. Food was excellent and beachfront property.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Needs a deep cleaning

This place is pretty worn. It looks like it could be nice, but it really needs a good cleaning. There was dirt on the walls in the bathroom, the tile floor was gritty, and it smelled of mildew. It does have a great view of the ocean and the sunset, but you can get that anywhere on the beach. It was ok, but I would look somewhere else until the condition of the rooms improves.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love how close it was to the beach :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great boutique hotel right on the beach. Staff was amazing and accommodating. Shout out to Isabella for all the local advice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teagan

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place was amazing and will be my go to place for whenever I stay in Costa Rica
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Joshua, Chicago

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only thing that is good about this hotel is the ocean proximity and view. 1) there is no breakfast included 2) the pool smells like urine 3) the front desk is only available after 11 a.m. 4) the room is old and sparsely furnished Not worth the $$$ even during high season
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the perfect place for us to really enjoy the beach walking distance from our room. The staff was lovely, and the food at the restaurant was very very good. The sunset from the beach restaurant could not have been any better. The walk to the main avenue of tourist shops maybe takes 15-20 minutes, but walking along the beach makes it very pleasant.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holley

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved this property. 5 steps to the beach! Only 5 rooms, excellent staff. Catered to our every need. Food onsite at restaurant was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything you need at the quiet end of the beach. Grounds are well maintained, room was comfortable with all the necessities, and staff is friendly. You have the option to dip your toes in the ocean or dip in the pool, eat great food on site, and have a great seat for the sunset.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Imelda, Streamwood

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is right on the beach and within walking distance to the town. The beach and surrounding area is clean. You can view beautiful sunsets right at the back of the property. Cafe de Playa restaurant is in the property and has great food and service.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra, San Diego

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Was advertised as a ‘good’ hotel. That is true. No more than that. More like a motel, not boutique hotel. Says daily maid service and bicycle rentals- neither of those existed. Had to ask for more toilet paper. Did not ask for maid service as we did not want it. Shampoo and shower gel available but no conditioner. No beach chairs available even though directly on the beach. Can walk to town but it is about .75 miles on the road or 0.5 on the beach. No specific area to wash sand off feet when returning. Restaurant staff friendly. Would probably stay somewhere else next time.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s a restaurant with rooms. So don’t expect hotel experience. It still was nice! But curb your expectations. Right on the beach
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Samantha

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was no frills for sure, but to walk out of our room straight to the beach was worth it. Staff there were so friendly and went above and beyond, bringing chairs, food, and drink out to the beach to us! Cocktails were amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

JoAnn, Incline Village

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel only has 5 rooms and a nice pool. The bar and restaurant are owned separately. The rooms were pretty funky but clean and the beds were good. What makes this such a great place is the proximity to the beach and the fantastic restaurant. We ate there every night and it was the best food we had for the $$ in Costa Rica. We loved it so much they brought the chef out to meet us! What a talented young man!!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Lorenzo

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice location. Clean and safe. No seating/chairs in room makes it difficult to sit on bed for everything. Mattress sorly uncomfortable. Back pain developed during our stay. They dropped the ball on room services the first day and ignored my request for towels to shower. Super courteous staff when engaged.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023