Costa Rica’s Guanacaste region on the Pacific coast offers the perfect blend of adventure and relaxation! So I’ve rounded up the top beachfront hotels in Guanacaste, Costa Rica.

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Here are the best beachfront hotels in Guanacaste, Costa Rica!

Andaz Costa Rica Resort at Peninsula Papagayo

Papagayo Peninsula

This beachfront hotel is nestled on a jungle hillside, where you’ll see monkeys! Highlights of this stunning property are five pools (including one at the spa and an adults-only pool), three beaches, four restaurants, a bar in a converted VW bug, ocean views in every room, and close proximity to water and land activities.

Planet Hollywood Costa Rica

Papagayo Peninsula

You’ll love this all-Inclusive, more budget-friendly resort. There’s a beach, outdoor pool, spa, seven restaurants, three bars/lounges, a kid’s club, a poolside bar, a health club, and spacious rooms.

Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo

Papagayo Peninsula

Get ready for one of the most luxurious hotel stays you’ll ever experience! There’s a private beach, complimentary water activities, opulent rooms, multiple pools, a spa, five restaurants, a golf course, a marina, and a bar/lounge.

Secrets Papagayo

Papagayo Gulf

This adults-only, all-inclusive resort is perfect for a romantic or girlfriend getaway! Your room will be a suite with a private balcony or terrace, and there are four restaurants, one cafe, five bars, a beach, land and water activities, live entertainment, two pools, and a spa.

Hotel Bosque Del Mar Playa Hermosa

Playa Hermosa

This boutique hotel has a high-end eco “vibe.” You’ll love the architecture, gardens, complimentary water activities, multiple pools, spa, beach, restaurant, bar/lounge, and your room’s spa tub.

Papagayo Gulf

If you want a boho-chic hotel that embodies the pura vida lifestyle, this property is for you! You’ll love the colorful hanging chairs, quirky local art, beachfront location, two on-site restaurants, multiple pools, and rustic-cool suites.

Tamarindo

You can earn and redeem Marriott Bonvoy points at this incredible beachfront resort! There’s a beach, beach volleyball, multiple outdoor pools, a spa, six restaurants, three bars/lounges, a kid’s club, and a swim-up bar.

Cala Luna Boutique Hotel & Villas

Tamarindo

Reconnect with nature at this family-owned boutique hotel. Open-plan spaces and secluded accommodations blend into the rainforest, and the resident monkeys are always entertaining. You’ll love the farm-to-table dining, spa, and walking the world’s largest labyrinth.

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