El Ocotal

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El Ocotal featuring a pebble beach and a beach
El Ocotal showing general coastal views
El Ocotal which includes signage
El Ocotal featuring rugged coastline and landscape views
El Ocotal showing rocky coastline
Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive
Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive
3.5 out of 5
Sardinal de Carrillo, Playa Matapalo, Sardinal, Guanacaste
Stay at this 3.5-star beach property in Sardinal. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,420 reviews)
"Nice older property and rooms. Staff is wonderful and the pools and breach area are good. My kids aged 15-19 had a great time. What I didn’t enjoy was that you must wait in line for the restaurant of your choice each night for 30-45 minutes to get seat right at 6 pm or you get a buzzer that will ..."

Reviewed on 5 January 2025

Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive
Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive
Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive
4 out of 5
Playa Matapalo- Sardinal, Carrillo, Sardinal, Guanacaste
Stay at this 4-star beach property in Sardinal. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,102 reviews)
"Comfortable and relaxing. Only downside, lots of Wi-fi issues, didn't trust using it."

Reviewed on 5 January 2025

Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive
Bahia Pez Vela Resort
Bahia Pez Vela Resort
3.5 out of 5
Playa del Coco, Sardinal, Guanacaste
Stay at this 3.5-star beach aparthotel in Sardinal. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Coco Beach and Bahia Pez Vela Beach ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (77 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on 23 December 2024

Bahia Pez Vela Resort
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.
Bahia Pez Vela Resort
Bahia Pez Vela Resort
3.5 out of 5
Playa del Coco, Sardinal, Guanacaste
Stay at this 3.5-star beach aparthotel in Sardinal. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Coco Beach and Bahia Pez Vela Beach ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (77 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on 23 December 2024

Bahia Pez Vela Resort
Stunning Direct Beachfront Villa in Beautiful Playa Ocotal at Bahia Pez Vela
Stunning Direct Beachfront Villa in Beautiful Playa Ocotal at Bahia Pez Vela
Playa Ocotal
Book a stay at this beach villa in Sardinal. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
10/10 Exceptional! (84 reviews)
Excellent 2nd visit
"We enjoyed a longer stay on this return trip. The villa is comfortable in every way, and the nearby pool and restaurant were convenient and a perfect complement to relaxing on the patio and enjoying the ocean views beyond. We especially enjoyed the many birds in the area this yea."

Reviewed on 19 December 2024

Stunning Direct Beachfront Villa in Beautiful Playa Ocotal at Bahia Pez Vela
Spectacular Ocean View, beachfront with 3 swimming pools, snorkel gear included
Spectacular Ocean View, beachfront with 3 swimming pools, snorkel gear included
Playa Ocotal
Book a stay at this beach condo in Sardinal. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and patios. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (121 reviews)
Great condo and host
"We really enjoyed our stay. The condo is well equipped and the view is amazing. Mark was super helpful recommending tour operators and restaurants in the area. We will definitely stay again if we get a chance to return to Costa Rica."

Reviewed on 10 December 2024

Spectacular Ocean View, beachfront with 3 swimming pools, snorkel gear included
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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Reviews of El Ocotal

4.2
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
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4 - Good
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" "4 - Good 38%
3 - Okay
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" "3 - Okay 11%
2 - Disappointing
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" "2 - Disappointing 4%
1 - Terrible
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" "1 - Terrible 3%

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

The house keeping staff kept forgetting to replace out wash clothes which was a little upsetting but not the end of the world. Within the suite/ room itself I felt although the linens and decor could be updated.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Safe area, beautiful views and the locals are very kind, humble and honest

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

They need better customer service and staff

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Largest zip line in Central America was real close to the resort. This resort is @ 30 minutes from the airport.

1/5 - Terrible

Verified traveler

Improve communication and courtesy rules in staff members and manager Adrian has no leadership.

5/5 - Excellent

Rebecca

There is no dinner served at the hotel but there is a great restraint in the beach within walking distance. You also need to bring your own towels if you want to swim as there are no beach towels offered.