





Coco Beach Hotel
One block from the beach
Coco Beach Hotel, in the centre of Playas del Coco
Coco Beach Hotel is less than a block from the beach at Playas del Coco, right in the middle of town. Souvenir shops, cafes, restaurants and the evening scene are all a few minutes on foot, so this is a place where you can leave the car keys in the room.
It suits travellers who want to be in the middle of things: divers, anglers, surfers heading out on a boat, and anyone who likes to walk to dinner.
Why we choose it
- Walk to everything. The beach is down the street and the town is around you, which is rare in Guanacaste, where many hotels need a drive for every meal.
- The dive and boat hub. Coco is where many of the diving, snorkelling and sport fishing trips in this part of Guanacaste leave from, so early starts are easy.
- A casino next door. The casino attached to the hotel gives the evenings an easy option, with card tables and big screens for the game.
Rooms and views
The rooms were refurbished with air conditioning, a TV with a DVD player, a hair dryer and a safe. They are simple and comfortable, a base for days spent on the water or out on tours rather than a place to hide away.
On the property
There is a restaurant on site serving fusion dishes with fresh seafood, a pool for an afternoon swim, and a small shop. Room service is available too. The casino next door has electronic roulette, slot machines and card tables, and TVs for watching sports.
Location and getting there
Playas del Coco is one of the closest beach towns to Liberia and its airport, and it sits at the heart of the Papagayo area. The beach is long, with grey sand and calm water. From here we can arrange scuba diving, including an open water course in town, snorkelling, deep sea fishing, boat trips to the famous surf breaks at Witch's Rock and Ollie's Point, zip lining, ATV rides, horseback riding, hot springs and volcano days. Bird lovers can go to Palo Verde National Park and its wetlands, and families like the Africa Mia wildlife park. Read more about Playas del Coco.
Our favourite rooms, and why


Superior Rooms
Hotels we book in Coco
From our own hotel records: stars, themes and amenities. Nothing here is a price.
| Coco Beach Hotel | Villas Sol | Hotel Sugar Beach | Hotel Bahia del Sol | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stars | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
| Boutique | Yes | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Private jacuzzi in room | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Yes |
| Spa | Not listed | Yes | Not listed | Yes |
| Team favourite | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Check availability | See hotel | See hotel | See hotel |
Where it is
Your Costa Rican driver waits at arrivals and stops whenever you like on the way: fruit stands, a sloth in a tree, a bathroom.
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