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JW Marriott Guanacaste Beach Resort
"Nice resort"
Reviewed on Aug 11, 2026

Hotel Tamarindo Diria Beach Resort
"Beautiful property, amazing breakfast , very clean and felt peaceful"
Reviewed on Aug 12, 2026

Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo
"Family friendly"
Reviewed on Aug 8, 2026

Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive
"We stayed here for the first time in Costa Rica ! It was a short drive through the (about 30-40mins) to get here from Liberia airport. I recommend to book your transportation prior to your trip. The hotel was beautiful !! Lots of pools, food options and entertainment. The staff was also friendly. ..."
Reviewed on Aug 11, 2026

Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive
"Very outdated property"
Reviewed on Aug 11, 2026

Occidental Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive
"The place is nice, however, I will review my stay as follows: Staff (5 stars- firendliest, polite, helpful), Pool (1 star-water dirty/cloudy), food (3 stars-food is recycled very often) , property condition (4 stars), beach ( 2 stars - beach space can barely accomodate more than 15 people.)"
Reviewed on Aug 11, 2026

The Westin Reserva Conchal, an All-Inclusive Golf Resort & Spa

Condovac la Costa

CC Beach Front Papagayo All Inclusive
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
"Beautiful property, amazing breakfast , very clean and felt peaceful"
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