Top Hotels Near Playa Penca in Sardinal from NZ$148

"Everything stood out for me: All staff were incredibly happy and helpful. The property is a boutique hotel located on Playa Hermosa beach (perfect waves for kids without getting thrashed around). The rooms are meticulously kept, the pool is surrounded by lush tropical greenery with a troop of howler monkeys that call it home. This property is also perfect for those who require a levelled hotel with no inclines. It took 10 seconds to the pool, 10 seconds to reception & restaurant, and 10 seconds to the beach. This property is best for those looking to unwind and relax, even with kids. There is no swim up bar so it’s not suited for parties. The staff were happy to deliver food and drinks no matter where we were located. An absolute gem! "

"A wonderful place with friendly, helpful staff. The pool was great, the beach was a 5 minute walk, the view from my room's balcony was a gorgeous jungle scene. Beautiful!! And i stayed in the villa so my breakfast was included, yummy and freshly made each morning 🙂 Overall Great value, excellent price. Sherry from Montreal October 2025"

"Good food, great location and amazingly friendly staff. Greeted by Luis like we were family at this sweet little place at a great value one block from the beach."

"Loved the staff. The room was comfortable. The views from the resort are some of the most beautiful views we’ve seen in our lives. We loved enjoying the awesome and friendly wildlife. The attention to detail was another level. To finish off our trip we enjoyed a super relaxing spa day. Will definitely come back again. Costa Rica is truly PURA VIDA!!!"

"We went for our 10 year wedding anniversary. First time to Costa Rica. Could not have had a better experience. The campus was spotless and verdant. The staff were unfailingly helpful and accommodating. The concierge staff were excellent and thoughtful. The food was delicious. And the views were stunning. 10/10 recommend."

"Pros: Well stocked which is very helpful when traveling. Included: coffee, paper towels, plenty of dishes and cookware, laundry detergent (a huge plus for us!), plenty of bath towels, hand towels, wash cloths, bedding. Everything for a comfortable stay. Also, proximity to the beach. A very short walk and there you are! Cons: noisy a few nights out of 6 for us, some ants (not a huge deal). Overall a great vacation rental!"

"Amazing stay at Casa De Lys. Pictures can be deceiving, but Casa De Lys is even better than the pictures illustrate. The back of the house points directly West providing amazing sunsets. The modern design and cantilever roof provide shade all day from the hot sun. The Pacifico Beach Hotel is to the left and has a great restaurant, bar. massage services, and paddle board rentals. Bahia Coco beach and waves are very mild and great for younger kids. You can walk along the beach to the downtown and beach front area (20 min). Plenty of great restaurants to try out. The house itself is very spacious with a huge area downstairs for gatherings. Every morning Marisol would arrive and make fresh Costa Rica style coffee, tidy and clean the house, and if requested prepare breakfast or lunch. She made a traditional Costa Rican lasagna with plantains. And a Espinaca soup for those of us who had a little too much fun the night before. Edgar was the property manager. We had an issue with the water, but Edgar and team were on top of it and fixed the issue in a timely manner. All in all we had a amazing experience at Casa De Lys and I would highly recommend it."

"The entire property was fantastic. The staff were super helpful and accommodating. The unit we were given was perfect, lots of space for 4 people and the full kitchen was well used. Having the pools onsite and spread around the property was a great touch and all other owners/guests that we met were very helpful and friendly!"

"We really enjoyed this place. The location is very convenient just up the hill from the beach access. The place is just as listed, clean and nice. The pool is lovely and an amazing view of the beach. Note there is not a hot tub, just an extension to the pool.Just as important, the Zindis team was amazing to work with. Incredibly responsive to any of our questions and helped reserve and pay for all of our excursions. This was very valuable. We'd absolutely rent here again."