Ostional National Wildlife Refuge

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Olive ridley sea turtles crawl out onto the beach for laying eggs. Ostional National Wildlife Refuge, Guanacaste Province, Ostional, Costa Rica, Central America
Olive ridley sea turtles crawl out onto the beach for laying eggs. Ostional National Wildlife Refuge, Guanacaste Province, Ostional, Costa Rica, Central America
Sea Horses #Adventure
Morning run - the early birds get the worms #LifeAtExpedia
#BeachBound in oranges, pinks and purples.

We stayed in Guiones, within a few minutes walk to the beach. With our rental car, we were close to several beaches, each with their own distinct character. Playa Guiones is popular with surfers.

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Nosara Beach Hotel

Nosara Beach Hotel

3 out of 5
Playa Pelada Nosara Guanacaste
The price is CA $316 per night from Mar 5 to Mar 6
CA $316
CA $357 total
Mar 5 - Mar 6
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Nosara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
Nosara Beach Hotel
JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort and Spa

JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort and Spa

5 out of 5
Playa Mansita, Hacienda Pinilla Tamarindo Guanacaste
The price is CA $833 per night from Mar 31 to Apr 1
CA $833
CA $993 total
Mar 31 - Apr 1
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury resort in Tamarindo. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa, and 6 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (742 reviews)
Every member of that staff that I interacted with had a smile on their face and was happy to answer any questions or help in any way. The room was clean and spacious. Highly recommend upgrading to the garden or pool view room. The resort had everything we needed!

Reviewed on Feb 28, 2026

JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort and Spa
Azura Beach Resort - All Inclusive - Adults Only

Azura Beach Resort - All Inclusive - Adults Only

4 out of 5
Playa Samara, Carrillo Sámara Guanacaste
The price is CA $648 per night from Mar 6 to Mar 7
CA $648
CA $732 total
Mar 6 - Mar 7
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach property in Sámara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (677 reviews)
Upon arrival, the front desk didn't seem organized at all. Seemed like a poorly trained staff. Once we were escorted to our room we noticed the bar fridge wasn't stocked and the floors were not mopped (still dirty from previous guests). The room was spacious. There wasn't any hot water in the shower ...

Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026

Azura Beach Resort - All Inclusive - Adults Only
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Nosara Apartment 3 min walk Beach, Pool view

Nosara Apartment 3 min walk Beach, Pool view

Nosara Provincia de Guanacaste
Book a stay at this beach apartment in Nosara. Enjoy a beach locale, a fitness center, and a garden. Popular attractions Playa Pelada and Frog Pad are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
It was a great stay! The room was very clean and comfortable.

Reviewed on Feb 20, 2026

Nosara Apartment 3 min walk Beach, Pool view
Lovely rental unit in Nosara, steps from the beach

Lovely rental unit in Nosara, steps from the beach

Nosara Provincia de Guanacaste
Stay at this apartment in Nosara. Enjoy a beach locale, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Playa Pelada and Frog Pad are located nearby.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
Host/Staff go above and beyond keeping the property clean. Great place to stay very cozy. Host always responds if anything is needed.

Reviewed on Feb 3, 2026

Lovely rental unit in Nosara, steps from the beach
Hacienda Pinilla Vacation Rentals

Hacienda Pinilla Vacation Rentals

4 out of 5
2 KM west of Hernandez intersection Tamarindo Guanacaste
Book a stay at this beach villa in Tamarindo. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Tamarindo Beach and Hacienda Pinilla Golf ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (49 reviews)
One of the nicest villas I’ve been to. There was two gates to get there but super exclusive and very safe.

Reviewed on Dec 4, 2025

Hacienda Pinilla Vacation Rentals
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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