Beachfront Location
Direct access to Coco Beach ensures easy sun, sand, and sea steps from guest rooms.
Casual beachfront hotel with balcony hammocks, free breakfast, and easy beach access in Playa del Coco, Guanacaste. Relax steps from the water.
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Set across from the popular Coco Beach in Costa Rica’s Guanacaste region, this laid-back hotel embraces a casual, airy atmosphere that suits travelers who appreciate direct beach access and easygoing comfort. Rooms here are designed for relaxation, featuring balconies equipped with hammocks where guests can unwind and admire beach views. Although rooms do not include air conditioning as a standard, ceiling fans help maintain breezy comfort in the tropical climate.
The property lacks a swimming pool and an on-site restaurant, but a complimentary breakfast is served to kick off each day. Parking is available, and services like laundry and an airport shuttle make practical travel logistics easier. Despite its simple accommodations, many visitors praise the friendly, attentive staff and the hotel's prime location just minutes from water taxi points and dive centers.
Surrounding the hotel, several beaches including Del Coco, Playa Hermosa, and Ocotal offer snorkeling, swimming, and dining, each within a short drive. Nearby airports and transit options allow convenient arrival and departure, making this a good base for exploring the wider Guanacaste coast.
Three signals that shape how this stay actually feels.
Direct access to Coco Beach ensures easy sun, sand, and sea steps from guest rooms.
Private balconies feature hammocks to relax with ocean views and gentle coastal breezes.
Start each day with a free breakfast, enhancing the casual, no-hassle experience.
Rooms, common spaces and the small details that shape the stay. Click any photo to view larger.
A snapshot of guest ratings and stories behind the stay.
“I really enjoyed my stay! The location couldn't be any better- it’s so relaxing to sit on the balcony with the perfect beach view. The rooms and very clean and comfortable, and the included breakfast is delicious! I highly recommend staying here.”
“Our 1 night stay was nice, we enjoyed the easy access to the beach and the short walk to beachfront restaurants with wonderful love music in the evenings. The breakfast was good. That being said, the room we were given was not as nice as the ones pictured. We had a room without AC, as expected (costs ~$10-$15 extra for AC), but did not anticipate the room to also have a much poorer appearance. There was uncomfortable lighting (bright white overhead lights) and a somewhat dilapidated appearance to the room.”
“This hotel is right on the beach. Cozy rooms and delicious breakfast (free). Cesar and the rest of the staff have been fantastic. Super friendly and helpful. I would definitely stay here again”
“I got the heads-up that there was no AC in the room I booked, so I brought my own fan, plus used the hotel fans, and made it work. I would recommend you do the same. The beach is RIGHT there, so I really enjoyed the view and walking along the beach every day. The staff is great. I left something in my room after check out, and they were very quick to contact me to let me know! Breakfast every day was the perfect start to adventures, and it was very handy to have the front desk schedule a car to get me back to the airport. Good for relaxation, away from the noisy birds, which are everywhere anyway. Would love to stay again!”
“Very good hotel to stay in Playa del Coco. I took the package to go diving with Deep Blue dive shop. Their offer is very competitive, breakfast is included, and I even had a room with AC. There’s a big terrasse and balcony area to chill after a beach day shared for all hotel members. There’s no hot water but that’s completely fine as the days are so warm there. Only con is that my room was not bright and I always had to light up the lights even during the day”
“So this place was great, secure, and beach front. The cost with breakfast included was on point. Now this is more rustic has what you need but is not high end.”
Everything available — and what isn’t — across the property.
Where the hotel sits — and what travelers can reach nearby.
Practical details to know before you check in.
Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel premises.
Complimentary parking available for guests.
No swimming pool onsite.
Shuttle service can be arranged for airport transfers.
Complimentary breakfast included with stay.
Note: No hot water available in rooms.
Rooms are not air-conditioned; fans are provided instead.
Kid-friendly environment welcoming families.
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