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The Westin Reserva Conchal, an All-Inclusive Golf Resort & Spa
"Great experience"
Reviewed on May 18, 2026

CC Beach Front Papagayo All Inclusive
"Very family friend, there is only one restaurant but the food is really good. Pool area very nice, and kids friendly. Staff very friendly. Room very clean."
Reviewed on May 12, 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
"We had an absolutely wonderful stay here and are already planning to come back next year! The resort exceeded our expectations in so many ways. Everything was extremely clean, neat, and very well maintained. The rooms were spacious, conveniently located, and comfortable, which made traveling with ..."
Reviewed on May 15, 2026

Hotel Tamarindo Diria Beach Resort
"Nice property overall. But definitely needs a facelift. More modern items in room like usb and outlets. Our showerhead didn’t properly and no hot water. Was upset that rental place to rent some boogie boards was closed on all days (Friday) Would return though."
Reviewed on May 17, 2026

Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive
"Loved it and renting a car was so fun to drive around the area too"
Reviewed on May 18, 2026

Wyndham Tamarindo
"Our stay went very well. Easy and quick check in and check out. A lot of options at breakfast. The shuttle to downtown and the beach runs every hour and is very convenient since the hotel is up a steep hill. The building seems to be a little old but we had no issues. The AC and Wifi worked fine. ..."
Reviewed on May 17, 2026

Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive
"We have been to RIU before in Mexico & was a much different experience. The Costa Rica resort needed a reno but we knew that going so that didn't bother us, we still had a great time. The food was very good in all restaurants we went to. The buffet was incredible every time. To get into restaurants ..."
Reviewed on May 18, 2026

Condovac la Costa
"They served the same food 3 days in a row! Breakfast, lunch and dinner… The ac didn’t work in the room for the first 2 nights. I had to get moved to another room When I booked it said night clubs , seafood nights we never had any of it! The swim up bar closed every day at 6pm This was not an all ..."
Reviewed on May 13, 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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Occidental Tamarindo - All Inclusive
"Not for me..it’s more geared towards locals and families. Very limited food/drink choices and activities. Not worth the all inclusive price."
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