The 20 Best Luxury Hotels in Guanacaste (2026)

Guest Review: I recently stayed at CC Beach Front Papagayo All Inclusive, and I can't say enough about their fantastic pet-friendly policy. From the moment we checked in, our furry friend was treated like a VIP. The hotel provided a cozy house in our room for our dog to relax in, which was such a thoughtful touch. Additionally, the fenced area they have for dogs is just perfect—our pups loved having a safe space to explore and play. It's clear that CC Beach Front Papagayo All Inclusive goes the extra mile to make sure pets feel as welcome as their human guests. We had an amazing time and will definitely be returning. If you're traveling with your dog, this is the place to be!

Guest Review: 5 Stars in every way! Allow me to explain…Here is the review that you need - and, from a very seasoned traveler. I was fortunate to have rented the classic room for over 2 weeks at “Les Voiles Blanches.” For ease of writing this review, I’ll refer to the hotel as LVB (for short). Location (5 stars - close to the action but, not too close): LVB is an 1 hour 10 minutes from the Liberia Airport (Joe can help to arrange a shuttle) or go online and rent a car (my suggestion - 3rd party liability insurance is NOT covered by your credit card and is typically 2x-3x the daily price of the rental…so please take this into consideration). LVB is 12-14 minutes car ride to/from the center of Tamarindo Beach. Please read this again! This is a luxury property where you can get to places fairly easily by car, but it’s no one that is walkable to shops, restaurants, bars, etc. Playa Grande is about 25 min (nice beach), Villa Real is 5 minutes (small markets, shops, quick eats) Avellanas Beach is about 20 minutes (beautiful and quiet beach with incredible authentic Italian restaurant called Il Rustico). Joe can also help to schedule tours, surf lessons, etc. And, he’s very resourceful-so, if he doesn’t know…he can still help you. I have given them the suggestion to have shuttles going into and out to Tamarindo each day. Once the place is consistently fully booked, they will definitely need to do this. But, if you’re renting a car, this won’t be a factor. Food (BREAKFAST OF THE STARS). Joe and Isa are former successful restaurateurs back home in Ottawa, Canada. Their breakfasts (that are included) are INCREDIBLE (each day the menu changes, and they are very flexible with you about your dietary restrictions). They have small refrigerators in each place (they start you off with a couple of water bottles), but you can totally go to a local market/mercado and stock up with drinks, alcohol, and snacks.

Guest Review: The ambiance is exceptional. Very clean and friendly staff. Easy access to the beach. Lovely all around. Would book again in a heartbeat.