Title: The 10 Best Hotels Near Playa Piñuela, La Cruz from CA $60 | Expedia.ca [La Cruz Travel Guide](https://expedia.ca/La-Cruz.dx6034169)[Vacation Rentals in La Cruz](https://expedia.ca/La-Cruz-Vacation-Rentals.d6034169.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to La Cruz](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-La-Cruz.d6034169.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in La Cruz](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-La-Cruz.d6034169.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Playa Piñuela Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Playa-Pinuela.d553248635997364932.Car-Rental-Guide)[Playa Piñuela Vacations](https://expedia.ca/Playa-Pinuela-La-Cruz.d553248635997364932.Vacation-Attraction) ![Default HTG hotel image](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/fallback-images-brand/bex_lodging_v2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/fallback-images-brand/bex_lodging_v2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Change your mind Book hotels with free cancellation - 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Feb 15 [](https://www.expedia.ca/La-Cruz-Hotels-Blue-Dream-Kiteboarding-Resort.h18757289.Hotel-Information) ![Breakfast, lunch and dinner served](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69390000/69385300/69385292/aee98d16.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Traditional Studio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69390000/69385300/69385292/35f08901.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually decorated](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69390000/69385300/69385292/47155368.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69390000/69385300/69385292/cae37198.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Nandel Beach Resort [](https://www.expedia.ca/La-Cruz-Hotels-Nandel-Beach-Resort.h69385292.Hotel-Information) 6.2 km from Playa Piñuela 8.4/10 Very good (190 reviews) "Nice room" ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Radley CA $178 CA $202 total includes taxes & fees Feb 17 - Feb 18 [](https://www.expedia.ca/La-Cruz-Hotels-Nandel-Beach-Resort.h69385292.Hotel-Information) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96780000/96776900/96776870/b2be50b6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96780000/96776900/96776870/b783f6cb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96780000/96776900/96776870/db3e5700.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Comfort Twin Room, 2 Single Beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96780000/96776900/96776870/884ed68a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hotel Punta Descartes [](https://www.expedia.ca/La-Cruz-Hotels-Hotel-Punta-Descartes.h96776870.Hotel-Information) 6.5 km from Playa Piñuela 8.6/10 Excellent (23 reviews) "Excelente Service and Good Food," ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Elsworth CA $98 CA $111 total includes taxes & fees Feb 15 - Feb 16 [](https://www.expedia.ca/La-Cruz-Hotels-Hotel-Punta-Descartes.h96776870.Hotel-Information) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103920000/103913300/103913218/18103ff8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103920000/103913300/103913218/6a74930d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Family Quadruple Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103920000/103913300/103913218/fb1aee9a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103920000/103913300/103913218/b39f5729.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Santa Elena Lodge [](https://www.expedia.ca/Santa-Elena-Hotels-Santa-Elena-Lodge.h103913218.Hotel-Information) 14.7 km from Playa Piñuela 9.8/10 Exceptional (22 reviews) "What a slice of paradise! Rooms, staff, hotel facilities were fantastic and run by a Costa Rican familyas described and pictured. Excellent if you’d like an out-of-the-way place from the crowds, this area is absolutely perfect." ![Canada](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/ca.svg) Robert CA $79 CA $137 total includes taxes & fees Feb 13 - Feb 14 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Santa-Elena-Hotels-Santa-Elena-Lodge.h103913218.Hotel-Information) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114120000/114116200/114116119/dc47215a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Smoking, Balcony | Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114120000/114116200/114116119/3a39c8e4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Smoking, Balcony](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114120000/114116200/114116119/a8169eac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Smoking, Balcony | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114120000/114116200/114116119/w1969h1536x0y0-dcb0261d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Linda Casita [](https://www.expedia.ca/La-Cruz-Hotels-Linda-Casita-Breakfast-Included.h114116119.Hotel-Information) 14.9 km from Playa Piñuela 10/10 Exceptional (1 review) "Muy buena atención excelente el local" ![Costa Rica](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/cr.svg) Daniel CA $53 CA $60 total includes taxes & fees Feb 16 - Feb 17 [](https://www.expedia.ca/La-Cruz-Hotels-Linda-Casita-Breakfast-Included.h114116119.Hotel-Information) ![Deluxe Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Patio, Sea View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/125000000/124400000/124396700/124396659/34536ee8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/125000000/124400000/124396700/124396659/8ef525db.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/125000000/124400000/124396700/124396659/d8ea7bdb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/125000000/124400000/124396700/124396659/8eb1f951.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Esencia de Miel Villas & Boutique Safari [](https://www.expedia.ca/La-Cruz-Hotels-Esencia-De-Miel-Villas-Boutique-Safari.h124396659.Hotel-Information) 7.5 km from Playa Piñuela CA $244 CA $303 total includes taxes & fees Feb 15 - Feb 16 [](https://www.expedia.ca/La-Cruz-Hotels-Esencia-De-Miel-Villas-Boutique-Safari.h124396659.Hotel-Information) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. 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[View all properties](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-24&endDate=2026-02-25®ionId=553248635997364932&adults=2&sort=RECOMMENDED&openPlayBack=true) ## Compare popular hotels close to Playa Piñuela | Property | Star rating | Guest rating | Breakfast included | Pool | Spa | Pet-friendly | WiFi included | | | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------------- | ------------------------ | ------------------ | ---- | --- | ------------ | ------------- | | | ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18760000/18757300/18757289/2739b048.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=675&p=1&q=medium)Blue Dream Kiteboarding Resort | 2.5 star property | 8.6Excellent71 reviews | View | | | | | | | ![Breakfast, lunch and dinner served](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69390000/69385300/69385292/aee98d16.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=675&p=1&q=medium)Nandel Beach Resort | 3.5 star property | 8.4Very good190 reviews | View | | | | | | | ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96780000/96776900/96776870/b2be50b6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=675&p=1&q=medium)Hotel Punta Descartes | 3.0 star property | 8.6Excellent23 reviews | View | | | | | | | ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103920000/103913300/103913218/18103ff8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=675&p=1&q=medium)Santa Elena Lodge | 2.5 star property | 9.8Exceptional22 reviews | View | | | | | | | ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114120000/114116200/114116119/dc47215a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=675&p=1&q=medium)Linda Casita | 2.0 star property | 10.0Exceptional1 review | View | | | | | | ## Top Playa Piñuela Hotel Reviews ![Secluded Nature Lodge with A/C and Wifi in Private Bird Watching Sanctuary ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110100000/110099000/110098954/271f74ec_y.jpg) ### Secluded Nature Lodge with A/C and Wifi in Private Bird Watching Sanctuary 10/10 Excellent "Host gave us some great tips." [](https://expedia.ca/La-Cruz-Hotels-Secluded-Nature-Lodge-With-AC-And-Wifi-In-Private-Bird-Watching-Sanctuary.h110098954.Hotel-Information) ![Blue Dream Kiteboarding Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18760000/18757300/18757289/48589d6a_y.jpg) ### Blue Dream Kiteboarding Resort 10/10 Excellent "Everything was great, especially the staff, and all the conveniences." [](https://expedia.ca/La-Cruz-Hotels-Blue-Dream-Kiteboarding-Resort.h18757289.Hotel-Information) ![Nandel Beach Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69390000/69385300/69385292/2ff3f113_y.jpg) ### Nandel Beach Resort 10/10 Excellent "Nice room" [](https://expedia.ca/La-Cruz-Hotels-Nandel-Beach-Resort.h69385292.Hotel-Information) ![Essence of Honey Villas & Boutique Safari - Villa # 3](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111370000/111361500/111361401/21ac91e5_y.jpg) ### Essence of Honey Villas & Boutique Safari - Villa # 3 10/10 Excellent "Bryan’s communication was friendly, fast, and effective!" [](https://expedia.ca/La-Cruz-Hotels-Essence-Of-Honey-Villas-Boutique-Safari-Villa-3.h111361401.Hotel-Information) ![APARTMENT EL JOBO, LA CRUZ, AT 700 MTRS COPAL BEACH, 8 MIN FROM RAJADA](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113800000/113799200/113799106/cbf6ef0d_y.jpg) ### APARTMENT EL JOBO, LA CRUZ, AT 700 MTRS COPAL BEACH, 8 MIN FROM RAJADA 4/10 Poor "The property manager and staff are lovely. Everything else was underwhelming. It was hard to locate and there was a locked gate with no instructions for how to get in. The property looked nice from the photos but the images did not accurately represent the small, dark rooms and the fact that it’s a cluster of little studio motel rooms. It has the feel of a fixer upper motor lodge. It has tons of potential; just still needs work and wasn’t at all what we were led to believe we were renting. It’s overpriced for what it is. " [](https://expedia.ca/La-Cruz-Hotels-Vrbo-Property.h113799106.Hotel-Information) ![Hotel Punta Descartes](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96780000/96776900/96776870/20e2be24_y.jpg) ### Hotel Punta Descartes 10/10 Excellent "9" [](https://expedia.ca/La-Cruz-Hotels-Hotel-Punta-Descartes.h96776870.Hotel-Information) ## Hotels near other Playa Piñuela attractions ### Bolanos Island National Wildlife Refuge 4.5/5 (13 reviews) Explore the great outdoors at Bolanos Island National Wildlife Refuge, a lovely green space in La Cruz. Stroll along this relaxing area's beaches, or simply enjoy its restaurants. [See properties](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP..PointOfInterests®ionId=6101102) ### Playa Rajada Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa Rajada during your trip to La Cruz? While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches. [See properties](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP..PointOfInterests®ionId=977882273408102400) ### Ostional Wildlife Reserve Explore the great outdoors at Ostional Wildlife Reserve, a lovely green space in San Juan del Sur. Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area. [See properties](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP..PointOfInterests®ionId=802133961811333120) ## Frequently asked questions ### What's the area like around Playa Piñuela? ### Where is the best place to stay close to Playa Piñuela? ### How many hotels will I find near Playa Piñuela? ### If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Playa Piñuela, will I receive a refund? ### What can I see and do near Playa Piñuela?