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The Westin Reserva Conchal, an All-Inclusive Golf Resort & Spa
"The room was constantly being cleaned and the staff went above and beyond to help us with our stay!! Such an amazing experience overall"
Reviewed on May 25, 2026

CC Beach Front Papagayo All Inclusive
"This resort was a pleasant surprise. My husband selected the hotel & I was not excited about having one restaurant on the property. All I can say is WOW!! The menu changed every evening (Italian, Caribbean, Mexican) , the protein was prepared fresh upon request. Typically you had the choice of beef, ..."
Reviewed on May 21, 2026

JW Marriott Guanacaste Beach Resort
"It was nice little expensive for what you get"
Reviewed on May 5, 2026

Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo
"The rooms were very clean and comfortable. The entire property was well maintained. We enjoyed the wonderful pool and loved that the resort was a few feet away from the ocean. Access to local dining was a plus with some restaurants on the beach! Most importantly the entire staff was amazingly friendly, ..."
Reviewed on May 25, 2026

Hotel Tamarindo Diria Beach Resort
"Property was beautiful and clean. The staff was great The rooms were small with basic necessities and very clean. The room we stayed in 515 the bed was horrible the mattress was sagging and springs poking through we even tried to flipp it ourselves but wasn't much better as the box spring was ..."
Reviewed on May 24, 2026

Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive
"Hotel was great, staff was super friendly and the food at the buffet was some of the best I've had."
Reviewed on May 25, 2026

Wyndham Tamarindo
"Staff at the reception was very helpful, rooms were not clean enough, floor dirty. Food at the restaurant inconsistent , sometimes good, sometimes not, view was beautiful, hotel rooms need to be refreshed. They are short on white towels in the room , sometimes the clean ones are ripped off or have ..."
Reviewed on May 25, 2026

Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive
"The only problem we had was with the food. It was horrible. The Papagayo spot was the best and only place that had descent food."
Reviewed on May 24, 2026

Condovac la Costa
"Stayed with my family at the resort for a week - it was our first time in Costa Rica, and overall the stay was good. The views are absolutely stunning and very aesthetic, the beach is within a 3-minute walk, and there’s a convenient shuttle that takes you around the property. That said, the all-inclusive ..."
Reviewed on May 23, 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 Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive
"Hotel was great, staff was super friendly and the food at the buffet was some of the best I've had."
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