Playa Grande Surf Hotel is beautiful. You will love everything about the place - the rooms are very comfortable, nice artwork, cheery colors. The owners, Andrew and Tamara are wonderful. I don't think you'll find nicer people - Spanish speaking Americans who certainly know their way around. They're very helpful and friendly. I didn't get a chance to try their... More

Our third time in Costa Rica, second time with Andrew and Tamara, they became our friends by now. They surfed with my son whenever surf was good (twice a day). Wonderful place... clean, safe and great food... You will feel like home, but howler monkeys, iguanas and peace. Please let Tamara know that you are interested in an massage, it... More

I have experienced this hotel twice and will many, many more times. First off you will have a hard time finding better hosts than Andrew and Tamara who will make your stay in Playa Grande one of the bests you could have. Their wealth of local knowledge and down to earth good vibes make it feel like you're staying at... More

The rooms are clean and reasonable, the vibe can be engaging if you choose or solitary. Our host were accommodating and warm people. This is not club med and that is why we loved it. Quiet and dark at night with the exception of the fascinating roar of the howler monkeys. Remarkable surf and romantic poolside sushi nights comes to... More

One of the best hotels I have ever stayed in. Gated with a pool and sushi restaurant. Does it get better?! When we stayed there there were monkeys in the trees over the hotel, it was amazing. The hotel is spotless and the owners are amazing, just incredible. So nice and hospitable. The owner even took time to walk us... More

When you plan a big trip, months in advance, you spend a lot of the time leading up to departure hoping that you “got it right.” Especially when you’ve committed the entire trip to a single area and a single property. (Yes, you can always pack up and move to cut your losses, but the no matter what you “salvage,”... More

After reading the reviews here had chosen this hotel for a 2 day stay in Playa Grande. Had wonderful experiences in every other place we stayed while in Costa Rica. When we arrived here however the owner seemed peeved to have guests after a busy season(now the rainy season). Upon checking into our rooms we noticed a leaking toilet and... More

My wife and I spent the first week of our honeymoon at the Playa Grande Surf Hotel. Andrew and Tamarra are the hosts and our week long stay was nothing short of perfect. There are 8 rooms in this hacienda and in the middle is a swimming pool overshadowed by a beautiful tree. Jungle creatures come to visit every day,... More

So making a long story short, we (I and my 12yo and 14 yo) showed up at their door steps at 7pm because our previous reservation cancelled on us couple days in advance (??!!), and told us this would be our alternative. They had no availble room for us, so they let us use one of their own bedrooms, they... More