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Guanacaste Lodge

3.0 star property

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Beach nearby
Food court
Standard Room
Outdoor pool
Lobby

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$173
includes taxes & fees
5 Apr - 6 Apr

Explore the area

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250 Meters Sur del Banco Nacional, Cabo Velas, Guanacaste, 51104
  • Place, Potrero Bay
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Playa Potrero
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Flamingo Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)
    ‪103 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room

Standard Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(29 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Cabo Velas

At Guanacaste Lodge you'll be within just a 5-minute stroll of Potrero Bay and within 15 minutes of Playa Potrero. Highlights at this lodge include free continental breakfast, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .This smoke-free lodge offers free WiFi in public areas. Each morning free breakfast is served. .With a stay at this 3-property class Cabo Velas lodge, you'll be 20.8 km (12.9 mi) from Tamarindo Beach and 28.9 km (17.9 mi) from Coco Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Potrero Bay - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Playa Potrero - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Flamingo Beach - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Conchal Beach - 14 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Tamarindo Beach - 43 min drive - 22.5 km

Getting around

  • Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Soda Marcell - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bar & Restaurante Arenas - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Pleamar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Coco Loco Bar & Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Patagonia del Mar - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Guanacaste Lodge

Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Cabo Velas lodge is smoke free.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • No smoking on site
Guanacaste Lodge offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with free toiletries and a ceiling fan. Televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7 AM to 9 AM

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

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 registration desk

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:30 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM

Property is also known as

Guanacaste Lodge Playa Flamingo
Hotel Guanacaste Lodge Costa Rica/Playa Flamingo
Guanacaste Lodge Lodge
Guanacaste Lodge Cabo Velas
Guanacaste Lodge Lodge Cabo Velas

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Guanacaste Lodge?

Guanacaste Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Guanacaste Lodge?

As of 21 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Guanacaste Lodge on 5 Apr 2026 start from NZ$173, 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.

Is parking available at Guanacaste Lodge?

Yep, Guanacaste Lodge has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Guanacaste Lodge?

Yep, Guanacaste Lodge is a short 13-minute walk from Playa Potrero.

Does Guanacaste Lodge have a pool?

Guanacaste Lodge has an outdoor pool. The pool is open 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

Does Guanacaste Lodge serve breakfast?

Yep, travelers quite like the free continental breakfast here! Available daily from 7 AM to 9 AM, this is the place to fuel up for a day full of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Guanacaste Lodge?

No, Guanacaste Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Guanacaste Lodge?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Guanacaste Lodge?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Guanacaste Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 127 out of 198 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 54 out of 198 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 198 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 198 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 198 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cherie, Oak Harbor

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Capesi, Orlando

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Marlo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Arrival: the parking lot is right in front of reception with only one entrance making it easy to find. The Check-in: The check-in was smooth. The lady {whom I believe is the owner} was very polite and walked us to our room and made sure we were content. The Room: The rooms are small but they have a functioning air conditioner which I was very grateful for. The place also comes with a fridge and wifi but the wifi is very hit or miss and we weren’t too far from the receptionist office. The showers functioned as should and really nothing much to say about it. do note that this place does not come with hair products, or body soap but it does come with hand soap bar which I suppose you can use for the shower too. Location: There’s a laundromat, a supermarket, and a lot of restaurants nearby which are very much walking distance but be mindful there are no sidewalks. The beach is about a 5-7 minute drive. Staff: I’ve only spoke to the receptionist. There is another lady there who seems to do the cleaning and walks around with a sour face. I greeted her one time and she looked at me dismissively. I don’t know what her deal was nor do I care to find it but she made us feel like she wasn’t happy having us and that’s where I knocked the 1 star off the rating. Breakfast: The breakfast is simple and more-or-less the same daily — scrambled eggs, rice with beans, 2 small slices of fruits, a small slice of plantain, and bread. All in all, good for short stays and nothing more unfortunately
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elvia, Alajuela

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bonito lugar. Educadas las personas y siempre confiables.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff here was great. We had a wonderful experience.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great experience
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zoey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable, clean accommodations. Rooms are somewhat dated with decor but really enjoyed our stay. Our only accommodations in Costa Rica with air conditioning - we were so grateful! Lovely staff. Delicious complimentary breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raquel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for 4 nights with my daughter the breakfast was good, the staff are friendly they always keep our room clean, yes there are ants but not scary i like they way they give us breakfast and looks like we are family, i rented a car and car was very safe.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Hugh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

ryan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Spencer

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
There was only one plug-in in the whole room and it was far from the beds so we had to ask for an extension cord to plug in our CPAP and other personal items. There were bugs in the bathroom in the sheets and throughout the room. There were only two pillows on each bed and only one minimal sheet. We ended us leaving one night early.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

irina

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast is delicious; people are nice and friendly. Close to the beach but we liked flamingo beach better in the mornings as there were no one. We didnt use the pool but we enjoyed the birds in the garden.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

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

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are kind and friendly. The pool is warm! The rooms are large and having a small fridge is a great feature. The included breakfast was filling and delicious. The place is not fancy, but it’s clean and very quiet. I enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

David

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

Belle option familiale et abordable

C'est un endroit confortable, pas luxueux. Très abordable et bien situé à 5 mins en voiture de la plage flamingo. Il y a une épicerie directement à coté de l'hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johnny

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a nice little lodge within the Flamingo/Potrero area. The rooms are spacious and clean, and the included breakfast was adequate. Definitely I would recommend this if you´re looking for a good place to stay without breaking the bank.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel staff and good breakfast with fruit, eggs, rice & beans, plantain, coffee and juice. Clean rooms and swimming pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Business traveller, Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best place ever

The time we spent at Guanacaste Lodge was GREAT! The staff was AMAZING. AnnaMaria in charge of the property, was so kind and professional. She made our stay extra special and handled things so well. Our kids loved the pool, playing soccer and hanging out with other kids. The property was perfectly located. Gorgeous Flamingo beach 5 min drive away and best grocery store ever next door and a incredible pizza place down the street. We had shaded ares to do yoga and or work our laptops outside. Our place was left impeccable after each cleaning. On top of all this, it was very affordable. We would definitely go back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paige KayLynn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was lovely! And the breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Gregory J, Toronto

Liked: Amenities
Pool and comfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay. Hosts were so helpful. Nice tipico breakfast.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kannan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful place with a nice pool. The host is very friendly. They serve hot breakfast! Room is very clean with hot water - more bright light could be better! This is close to super market as well that is walkable!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024