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Café de Playa Beach Front Hotel

3.0 star property
Beachfront, with outdoor pool

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Land view from property
Lunch and dinner served
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Land view from property
Lunch and dinner served

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$210
includes taxes & fees
14 May - 15 May

Explore the area

Map
Playa El Coco, Calle La Chorrera, 900 Meters Este de Lizards, Sardinal, Guanacaste, 60111
  • Coco Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Playa Hermosa
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Playa Calzón de Pobre
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Junior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Beachside

In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Junior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Beachside

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
In-room safe
  • 60 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Family Room, Beachside

In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Beachside

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 80 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the area

Coco

Café de Playa Beach Front Hotel places you steps from Coco Beach and within a 15-minute stroll of El Coco Casino. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Spend the day at the beach and enjoy the on-site pool loungers. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. There's also free parking nearby, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this 3-property class Sardinal hotel, you'll be 30.5 km (19 mi) from Flamingo Beach.

What's nearby

  • Coco Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Ocotal Beach - 12 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Playa Hermosa - 22 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Playa Penca - 27 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Playa Calzón de Pobre - 29 min drive - 10.9 km

Getting around

  • Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coconutz Brewhouse - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Zi Lounge - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪El Capricho Mexican Restaurant & Bar - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Guayoyo - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Donde Claudio y Gloria - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Café de Playa Beach Front Hotel

Beachfront, with outdoor pool
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. An area shuttle within 50 kilometres and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) are available for a fee. An outdoor pool, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Café de Playa Beach Front Hotel. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Sardinal hotel is smoke free.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Café de Playa Beach Front Hotel offers 5 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Sardinal hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 1 metre
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 50 kilometres
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Dryer
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 4 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 11 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from 9 May 2025 to 11 May 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Selected guestrooms
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimise noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 20 per pet, per day, plus a deposit of USD 20.0 per stay
  • Maximum 1 pets
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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: USD 60 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 2)
  • Pet deposit: USD 20.0 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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, debit card or cash deposit 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit 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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Diners Club and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and window guards in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

Café Playa Beach Front Hotel Coco
Café Playa Beach Front Hotel
Café Playa Beach Front Coco
Café Playa Beach Front
Cafe Front Hotel Sardinal
Café de Playa Beach Front Hotel Hotel
Café de Playa Beach Front Hotel Sardinal
Café de Playa Beach Front Hotel Hotel Sardinal

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Café de Playa Beach Front Hotel?

Yep, Café de Playa Beach Front Hotel has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Café de Playa Beach Front Hotel?

As of 6 May 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Café de Playa Beach Front Hotel on 14 May 2025 start from NZ$209.62, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Café de Playa Beach Front Hotel?

Yep, Café de Playa Beach Front Hotel is a short 2-minute walk from Coco Beach. Fun beach activities include fishing.

Does Café de Playa Beach Front Hotel have a pool?

Café de Playa Beach Front Hotel has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Café de Playa Beach Front Hotel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Café de Playa Beach Front Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Café de Playa Beach Front Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Café de Playa Beach Front Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 126 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 126 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 126 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 126 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 126 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is very cute with its central pool and seating/hammocks. The beach restaurant is quaint and has great seating options and loungers. The staff is super nice and friendly! That said the room seemed clean but smelled strongly like a urinal cake/clenser. The shower was meh clean and I woke up to a big dead roach by my shoes. The walkway placement makes it noisy and people were loud as was the rolling of the cleaning crew cart right outside our door. That said, we only stayed one night and it was good.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Rodney

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

8/10 Good

Jacquline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First off, if you don’t read any further, just know this is an incredible property with only a handful of rooms and a few steps to the beach. The dining area is overlooking the waves and every staff member goes out of their way to make your vacation memorable. That being said, here were the surprises. Nothing that’s a dealbreaker, but just unexpected. There are less than 10 rooms for the entire property, so the guest noise is quite minimal. That said, the rooms literally exit into the dining area. You can be woken in the morning to the sound of chairs, tables, and silverware moving. If you open your curtain, you will be face to face with employees or others eating. The walk along the beach from the hotel to the Main Street is a gorgeous start to every morning. Overall, we are quite happy we stayed here.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Zachary

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Lori

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Heather

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and quiet property.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave

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

Great Boutique Beachfront Property

Cafe del Playa in Coco was amazing. A boutique beachfront small property with a nice room, super clean and very friendly staff. The dining area looking out at the beach was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with pets, Travelled with group
Extremely friendly staff. Beautiful location. Food was excellent and beachfront property.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Needs a deep cleaning

This place is pretty worn. It looks like it could be nice, but it really needs a good cleaning. There was dirt on the walls in the bathroom, the tile floor was gritty, and it smelled of mildew. It does have a great view of the ocean and the sunset, but you can get that anywhere on the beach. It was ok, but I would look somewhere else until the condition of the rooms improves.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love how close it was to the beach :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great boutique hotel right on the beach. Staff was amazing and accommodating. Shout out to Isabella for all the local advice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Dale

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teagan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place was amazing and will be my go to place for whenever I stay in Costa Rica
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Joshua, Chicago

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only thing that is good about this hotel is the ocean proximity and view. 1) there is no breakfast included 2) the pool smells like urine 3) the front desk is only available after 11 a.m. 4) the room is old and sparsely furnished Not worth the $$$ even during high season
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the perfect place for us to really enjoy the beach walking distance from our room. The staff was lovely, and the food at the restaurant was very very good. The sunset from the beach restaurant could not have been any better. The walk to the main avenue of tourist shops maybe takes 15-20 minutes, but walking along the beach makes it very pleasant.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved this property. 5 steps to the beach! Only 5 rooms, excellent staff. Catered to our every need. Food onsite at restaurant was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything you need at the quiet end of the beach. Grounds are well maintained, room was comfortable with all the necessities, and staff is friendly. You have the option to dip your toes in the ocean or dip in the pool, eat great food on site, and have a great seat for the sunset.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Imelda, Streamwood

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is right on the beach and within walking distance to the town. The beach and surrounding area is clean. You can view beautiful sunsets right at the back of the property. Cafe de Playa restaurant is in the property and has great food and service.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra, San Diego

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Was advertised as a ‘good’ hotel. That is true. No more than that. More like a motel, not boutique hotel. Says daily maid service and bicycle rentals- neither of those existed. Had to ask for more toilet paper. Did not ask for maid service as we did not want it. Shampoo and shower gel available but no conditioner. No beach chairs available even though directly on the beach. Can walk to town but it is about .75 miles on the road or 0.5 on the beach. No specific area to wash sand off feet when returning. Restaurant staff friendly. Would probably stay somewhere else next time.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

MaryAnn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We needed a place to stay that was close to airport. Lucky to come across this place. It's a hidden gem. Thankful for an air conditioned room. Restaurant had great ambiance, drinks, food, right on the beach. Staff was courteous.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s a restaurant with rooms. So don’t expect hotel experience. It still was nice! But curb your expectations. Right on the beach
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024