Ostional Travel Guide

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Sunset over the Pacific Ocean from Ostional Beach.

The black sand beach is strewn with white egg shells. Remnants of a recent sea turtle hatchling parade.
Sunset over the Pacific Ocean from Ostional Beach.

The black sand beach is strewn with white egg shells. Remnants of a recent sea turtle hatchling parade.
Tortuga
Ostional tortugas
Sea turtles are one of the coolest marine animals ever. While in Costa Rica I had the chance to get up close and witness them nesting on the shores of Playa Ostional.

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Hotel Luna Azul

Hotel Luna Azul

3 out of 5
400 metros del Cruce por Pacha Mama Cuajiniquil Guanacaste
The price is NZ$284 per night from 27 Feb to 28 Feb
NZ$284
27 Feb - 28 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cuajiniquil. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Playa Ostional and Playa Cocal are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (59 reviews)
Spectacular So good i extend my stay Food,service , cleanliness Perfecto!!!!

Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026

Hotel Luna Azul
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 NZ$1,139 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
NZ$1,139
2 Mar - 3 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Tamarindo. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa and 6 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (736 reviews)
Meh. We spent the last two nights in CR here with our three boys. They loved the pools and the all inclusive option. The food was great. The reason for my three stars is this: when you pay this much to stay somewhere you don’t want to get up at 7am to save lounge chairs am I right? When I went out ...

Reviewed on 20 Feb 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
Stay at this beach resort in Sámara. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (674 reviews)
No pool towels, no catch of the day. Offered 4 desserts, only have 1 choice. Had to call multiple times for room to be cleaned. Definitely not a 5 star.

Reviewed on 16 Feb 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.
BEAUTIFUL Jungle Villa w/ Big Outdoor Space HUGE Pool & Experience Manager

BEAUTIFUL Jungle Villa w/ Big Outdoor Space HUGE Pool & Experience Manager

Black Beauty Guanacaste Province
Stay at this villa in Cuajiniquil. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Playa Ostional and Playa Cocal are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews)
Jungle Getaway
The house is just as listed, no photoshop needed here.Don't think a 4x4 is required to traverse the roads to the house, as we never used 4wd on our rental, but the peace of mind was there.Secluded, quiet, and the only sounds were the distant waves crashing, birds, and howler monkeys.Coffee in the ...

Reviewed on 9 July 2025

BEAUTIFUL Jungle Villa w/ Big Outdoor Space HUGE Pool & Experience Manager
Hacienda Pinilla Vacation Rentals

Hacienda Pinilla Vacation Rentals

4 out of 5
2 KM west of Hernandez intersection Tamarindo Guanacaste
Stay at this beach villa in Tamarindo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Tamarindo Beach and Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (48 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 4 Dec 2025

Hacienda Pinilla Vacation Rentals
Luxury Oceanview Villa with Private Chef, Infinity Pool, & Staff

Luxury Oceanview Villa with Private Chef, Infinity Pool, & Staff

Puerto Carrillo Guanacaste
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Puerto Carrillo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a garden. Popular attractions Samara Beach and Playa Camaronal ...
10/10 Exceptional! (155 reviews)
This looked amazing online and when we arrived, our kids said “ this place is even better than the pictures show “! Wendy was an amazing host who helped us with transportation, additional hotel stays in the area, and every recommendation we needed. The house was well equipped, Ana made us amazing ...

Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026

Luxury Oceanview Villa with Private Chef, Infinity Pool, & Staff
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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