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The Westin Reserva Conchal, an All-Inclusive Golf Resort & Spa
"Everyone at the Westin was incredibly accommodating and made our stay truly memorable. Some of the restaurants require same-day reservations, which can be difficult to secure, but the restaurant captains, Ivan Elizando and Sady, went above and beyond to help us book reservations at three different ..."
Reviewed on Jun 28, 2026

Hotel Tamarindo Diria Beach Resort
"This place came highly recommended by friends who’ve stayed there before. The grounds were beautiful, and the staff was super nice. The breakfast was really good too. We would definitely stay here again."
Reviewed on Jun 30, 2026

JW Marriott Guanacaste Beach Resort
"All was good except for cost. The food was also nothing special."
Reviewed on Jun 29, 2026

CC Beach Front Papagayo All Inclusive
"Stayed here in one of the suites with our infant. They provided a crib which was nice. It was hard having an infant with nap times because of the cleaners schedules (they tried to accommodate when they could). It was a beautiful, gated resort. Small but perfect size for our family. The staff were ..."
Reviewed on Jun 29, 2026

Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo
"Great people, beautiful moments"
Reviewed on Jun 29, 2026

Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive
"housekeeping was great. Resort is clean and great looking. Staff is friendly but for some reason the female staffers NEVER smile. Our poolview room was laughable. we could see a small corner of a small pool thru the trees. Lack of info. we were given our room keys and told to go that way. Nothing ..."
Reviewed on Jun 29, 2026

Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive
"Great all inclusive vacation ! Staff was excellent and friendly !"
Reviewed on Jun 28, 2026

Occidental Tamarindo - All Inclusive
"The food is so good , the room is clean and the shows are nice and the pool is clean and the staff are nice and polite"
Reviewed on Jun 29, 2026

Condovac la Costa
"Everything was amazing, the food was meh they definitely need better food choices or changes. Pasta and chicken every dinner!"
Reviewed on Jun 26, 2026
Matapalo Hotel & Travel Guide\n
When you're looking for flexible places to base yourself in Matapalo, choices abound. Inside the up-to-the-minute hotel guide, you can find 62 accommodations within a 6-mile (10-kilometer) distance of the center of town.
Admire the architecture next to the urban core of Matapalo. Accommodations around here include Finca Buena Fuente Residence Hotel and Best Western Camino a Tamarindo.
The Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica is about 19 miles (31 kilometers) from the city center of Matapalo. Another accommodation option is the Naxos Condominium, which is situated 6 miles (9 kilometers) away. The Crystal Sands along with the Luxury Villa Rentals at Hacienda Pinilla are some alternative bases in Matapalo.
Nosara is 30 miles (47 kilometers) south of Matapalo and is home to Safari Surf School and Frog Pad. If you'd like to head to Nosara, check out the rooms at the LAcqua Viva Resort & Spa and The Harmony Hotel. 40 miles (67 kilometers) to the southeast of Matapalo, you can also stay at Carrillo, home to the Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort - All Inclusive and Hotel Guanamar. The Samara Beach and Carrillo Beach are some of the most popular attractions to experience should you visit Carrillo.
Prior to departing from Guanacaste - North Pacific Coast, be sure you experience some local teams. Make your way to Tronadora Arena, to the east of Matapalo. Travelocity readers who like the thought of booking a room not far away, make a reservation in the Hotel Puerto San Luis or Hotel Cielo Azul Resort.
When you're flying via Daniel Oduber International Airport and want to find somewhere to stay in the area, have a look at Hilton Garden Inn Liberia Airport or Hotel Rincon del Llano.
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Hotel Tamarindo Diria Beach Resort
"This place came highly recommended by friends who’ve stayed there before. The grounds were beautiful, and the staff was super nice. The breakfast was really good too. We would definitely stay here again."
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