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Clandestino Beach

3.0 star property
3-star beachfront hotel with surfing/body boarding

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Relax by the serene pool surrounded by lush palm trees and a wooden deck.
Two single beds with wooden frames and white bedding, a thatched ceiling, and a small table with a lamp.
Relax by the pool surrounded by lush palm trees and a thatched-roof bungalow.
Relax in a secluded, tropical setting amidst lush greenery and palm trees.
Relax in a shaded haven with a hammock suspended beneath a thatched roof, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service

Explore the area

Map
Palo Seco Beach, 5 km from beach road intersection, Parrita, Puntarenas, 60901
  • Palo Seco Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Manuel Antonio Beach
  • Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge
    ‪49 min drive‬
  • Quepos (XQP)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Room options

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2 bedrooms, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Family Apartment, Multiple Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 689 sq ft
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 Queen Beds and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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2 bedrooms, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 344 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Parrita

On the beach.At this Parrita hotel, you'll be within 20 miles (32 km) of Rainmaker and 25 miles (40 km) of Manuel Antonio Beach.

What's nearby

  • Palo Seco Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Bejuco Beach - 39 min drive - 16.5 miles
  • Rainmaker - 46 min drive - 17.9 miles
  • Marina Pez Vela - 48 min drive - 23.6 miles
  • Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge - 49 min drive - 24.1 miles

Getting around

  • Quepos (XQP) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wilson - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Los Pilones - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Típico Rafailita - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Bar Y Restaurante Club Pocares - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪La Cañada - ‬17 min drive

About this property

Clandestino Beach

3-star beachfront hotel with surfing/body boarding
Simply walk outside to smell the salt air and watch the ocean waves from the sand beach. Sit back and relax on the beach with complimentary cabanas, umbrellas, and sun loungers. After a day at the beach, enjoy amenities at Clandestino Beach like an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Free breakfast is available daily. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. This beach hotel also offers a rooftop terrace and a garden. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Parrita hotel.

  • 1 floor
  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • 4 buildings
  • Built in 2009
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Cabanas on the beach (free)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Clandestino Beach offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to furnished patios. These individually decorated accommodations have separate dining areas. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include in-room massages.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour pool access
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Fishing
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Surfing/bodyboarding
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Individual decor
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:30 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Please note that check-in with multilingual staff is available until 9 PM only.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for CRC 20.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for CRC 7500.0 per night.

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: CRC 90500 per vehicle (one way)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: CRC 7500.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: CRC 20.0 per day

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 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access is available 24-hours a day.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Clandestino Beach
Clandestino Beach Parrita
Clandestino Beach Resort
Clandestino Beach Resort Parrita
Clandestino Resort
Clandestino Beach Resort Costa Rica/Parrita
Clandestino Beach Hotel
Clandestino Beach Resort
Clandestino Beach Parrita
Clandestino Beach Hotel Parrita

Frequently asked questions

How close is Clandestino Beach to the airport?

Clandestino Beach is 20.9 mi (44-min drive) away from the Quepos (XQP) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Clandestino Beach have an airport shuttle?

Clandestino Beach offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of CRC 90500 per vehicle, one way.

How close is Clandestino Beach to the beach?

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

Does Clandestino Beach offer free breakfast?

Clandestino Beach offers free full breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Clandestino Beach ?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Clandestino Beach ?

Check-in start time: 1:30 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Clandestino Beach ?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Clandestino Beach have a pool?

Clandestino Beach features an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Guests can enjoy 24-hour pool access.

Does Clandestino Beach have a restaurant?

Clandestino Beach is home to Clandestino, which features ocean views, a beachfront location, and al fresco dining.

Does Clandestino Beach have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer beach massages.

How close is Clandestino Beach to downtown Parrita?

Clandestino Beach is 3.6 mi away from Parrita.

Clandestino Beach Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 352 out of 555 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 124 out of 555 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 555 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 555 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 555 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What an amazing stay at Clandestino! We traveled with our two daughters and didn't want to leave! The rooms are beautifully decorated and finished. Amenities provided are wonderful. The owner, Diana and property manager, Joel took care of every need and offered plenty recommendations. What our family loved most was the different animals on property. The dogs, cats, and raccoons are friendly and so loving to our girls. Our stay was fantastic!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

The D

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful facility, well designed and maintained, pool and restaurant were perfect. The host Diane was exceptionally friendly and accomodating. There were friendly dogs for company and even a pet racoon! The room was very comfortable and had everything, except for a sorely needed shelf or countertop in the bar/fridge/coffee area. It was a perfect dream vacation, with a private beach, and nearby attractions in Quepos. There were however unwanted "critters". A small scorpion was hiding under our bed covers one night, and we were met by a boa constrictor at our door the next night. I expect this in Costa Rica, so it didn't affect this rating. But instead of responding with "oh that's a "beatiful little bug", or a "beautiful snake" and dismissing them, the host should have assured us that they would, in the future, be sure to check the bed for "bugs" before we enter, and the exterior for snakes.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey E

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

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is an absolute hidden gem. We loved everything about this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best option to disconnect and rest, and enjoy the beach. Take into account you will need a car to get to the property
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Tania

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
We liked the location and the place in overall was nice, the service was not good at all, the bar service was terrible and breakfast was as simple as you can get. nice place to relax on a privet almost deserted beach
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

ahihud

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love how secluded this place is. Across is the most wonderful beach. Also secluded. Pool is incredible. Will come back hands down.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

A Little Piece of Paradise

We loved our stay here. Very peaceful & quiet. The staff was very helpful & friendly. It's a great place to stay if you like animals. Dogs, cats, & raccoons - all friendly. A beautiful beach for walking & wading. Strong undertow, so avoid swimming. Beautiful sunsets & the beach is pretty much empty most of the time. There were lots of nice extra touches such as pillows on the loungers. It is a rough, dirt road to get to it, but it is well worth it. The food was very good. The pool was lovely. Only cons are the bed pillows, which are huge. The outside cushions are a bit tired. We would very happily stay here again.
Screen room off of our room
Bathroom
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Georgii

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly and relaxing
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

A quaint charming resort

It was a comfortable stay. The highlight was the almost private secluded beach. Being exposed to the elements the property is not in the best condition, but the host immediately took care of any problems we had. FYI there are a few dogs, a cat, and a couple of raccoons which belong to the owner, and live on the property and walk around in the dining area. The food was delicious, and cooked from scratch, so give plenty of time for it to be prepared. A bit on the pricier side. The approach road to the property is a 5km gravel road. All in all a good place to have a quiet, secluded vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kris

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

Luxury peaceful accommodations on the beach.

Perfection on every level! Garden rooms with a pristine beach a short walk away! The most comfortable beds and welcoming atmosphere! This is our favorite place to stay in Costa Rica! The highlight is the owner who creates the best food we’ve ever had in our lives. Everything she made was so delicious. We love the rescue animals that live at the resort and look forward to returning soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suleman, Milton

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A slice of paradise off the beaten path. Beautiful grounds, manicured gardens and a few steps away from the most pristine secluded private beach that seems to go on for miles. Wish we had more time there. Serene and relaxing. A real hidden gem. Diana the owner was a pleasure and you can tell she has put in a lot of effort to make her guests feel welcome. The decor is eclectic and unique. The best part of the stay were the friendly dogs on the property that lead you to your villas and accompany you to the beach and pool. Great for both couples and families. Puts Vida!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The owner of this resort treats everyone like her family. My kids and I loved our stay as we felt taken care of and tended to. The facilities were beautiful and the private beach was exquisite. We loved the food and entire dining experience. We also loved the rescue animals roaming the property. We hope to go back and stay again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a nice place to go if you want something quiet and not tooany ppl. They are pet friendly which is always a plus. Overall the restaurant food and drink prices I thought were high but other than that, they staff was great. The pool is one of the best I've seen around and will definitely go back. I'll just load up on beers before getting there.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

dlovan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a unique resort that is owner operated. You should be animal friendly because dogs and and a raccoon call this resort home and visit the restaurant frequently. My kids loved it. The rooms are well maintained and have a very nice decor. Two walls are glass (with curtains), so if you open the curtains it’s like full jungle immersion. The adjacent beach is very serene and basically you have it all to yourself. There are plenty of loungers, swings, a hammock, and endless sandy beach to stroll. Beware, though, the waves are very strong and there are rip currents. We had a wonderful few days. But the resort is pretty secluded, away from the hustle and bustle of tourist overrun places like Manuel Antonio. it was helpful that I had a car and we could take some trips to other places during our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible stay at the resort. My family thoroughly enjoyed the property, the kind staff and impeccable service, the animals on property, the remote and tranquil location with beach access across from the pool.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheyne, Dover

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
location and staff are amazing. if you are a pet lover you will like this place. There are many lovely pets around the facility. very quiet. The beach feels as though it is private so there are few people in this area, and it is an exceptionally clean beach.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nachman

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible, intimate and just awesome. The beach is top notch, practically no one around. Literal paradise
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

3 night stay

The staff was friendly and the grounds were nice. One of the only upsides to this property is that the beach is steps away. If you’re coming with a family just beware there aren’t many restaurants in the area. The property as a whole is pretty run down.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ms. Diana and her staff are absolutely AMAZING!!!! I did not feel well while there and she went out of her way to ensure I got what I needed. Her meals, whether spaghetti, chicken strips or a simple ham n cheese sandwich were prepared with love and came to the table beautifully plated. My daughter and I thoroughly enjoyed Pipa the raccoon and the pups freely roaming the properly and loving on their visitors. This place is a bit remote, so prepare to take the bumpy road to go/do anything beyond the resort. Note- IF YOU DO NOT LIKE ANIMALS, this place is not for you. ❤️🐕🐈🦝
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

IRINA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Carrie

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Property has a lot of potential. The view is breathtaking and the grounds are beautiful. However I felt like I was camping. The rooms need updating and cleaning. The dogs and staff are great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Vitaliy, Chicago

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
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Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

AMY

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We brought our family to this resort. We have two children and they loved the pool, the dogs and the raccoon which are pets. You just cross the dirt road to the beach where we cut open coconuts and dipped our feet in the water. We really enjoyed the complementary breakfast. Food was fresh and tasty. We had one dinner there. It was expensive but it was tasty and there are no other restaurants in the area. The property is beautiful and peaceful. There are flowers everywhere. It is sort off the beaten path which we really enjoyed. Its not in a congested area. I would definitely recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024