San Juanillo Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Drive on dirt roads and through rivers forever to get to this beautiful almost-private beach. Couple little shops in "town" for coffee & snacks.
Drive on dirt roads and through rivers forever to get to this beautiful almost-private beach. Couple little shops in "town" for coffee & snacks.

The Annual Holiday Sale

Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save.
Book now
JW Marriott Guanacaste Beach Resort

JW Marriott Guanacaste Beach Resort

5 out of 5
Playa Mansita, Hacienda Pinilla Tamarindo Guanacaste
The price is NZ$1,110 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
NZ$1,110
6 Apr - 7 Apr
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! (744 reviews)
Pool lounges and chairs at restaurants filthy.

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

JW Marriott Guanacaste Beach Resort
Occidental Tamarindo - All Inclusive

Occidental Tamarindo - All Inclusive

4 out of 5
Playa Langosta Tamarindo Guanacaste
The price is NZ$383 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
NZ$383
5 Apr - 6 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Tamarindo. Enjoy free breakfast, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
Great staff

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Occidental Tamarindo - All Inclusive
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! (680 reviews)
Our garden room was perfect, with lots of space inside and on the balcony. The beach and resort amenities were great, with good options available for food and drinks. The staff were very pleasant. We really enjoyed our week at the Azura.

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

Get rates
Azura Beach Resort - All Inclusive - Adults Only
See all 2,377 properties in San Juanillo
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.
Casa Nahua Hotel in Tamarindo

Casa Nahua Hotel in Tamarindo

4.5 out of 5
Av Central Tamarindo Provincia de Guanacaste
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Tamarindo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and on-site spa services. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (93 reviews)
Was easy check in, a nice central outdoor shared space with a pool. Only problem was the shower water pressure was very low. Besides that great value for location. Nice fridge, ac worked fine, and everything was clean

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Casa Nahua Hotel in Tamarindo
The mVillas with Exclusive Beach Club Access

The mVillas with Exclusive Beach Club Access

5 out of 5
Marisol Tamarindo Provincia de Guanacaste
Stay at this luxury villa in Tamarindo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and private pools. Popular attractions Tamarindo Beach and Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (33 reviews)
Beautiful villa to stay in, great touches and amenities. Would definitely recommend.

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

The mVillas with Exclusive Beach Club Access
Residencias Samara

Residencias Samara

3.5 out of 5
Ruta 160, esquina Calle Parque Sámara Provincia de Guanacaste
Stay at this beach apartment in Sámara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Samara Beach and Buena Vista Beach ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (53 reviews)
This is a fantastic location and place! Lots of young families so it was great for our little one to play. The place is well maintained, the staff were friendly, and it’s a short walk to everything

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Residencias Samara
See all properties in San Juanillo
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.

Popular places to visit

Atardecer en la playa de Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica

Playa Azul

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Playa Azul might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Cuajiniquil. Stroll along this family-friendly area's seaside or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Playa Azul

Playa Coco

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa Coco during your trip to Marbella? While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

Playa Coco

Playa Manzanillo

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa Manzanillo during your trip to Marbella? While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

Playa Manzanillo

Playa Lagarto

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa Lagarto during your trip to Cuajiniquil?

Playa Lagarto

Playa Cocal

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa Cocal during your trip to San Juanillo? While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

Playa Cocal

Playa Cementerio

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa Cementerio during your trip to Marbella? While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

Playa Cementerio

Activities

Nosara: Traditional Costa Rican Cooking Class and Meal

Nosara: Traditional Costa Rican Cooking Class and Meal

NZ$108
per adult
Nosara: Traditional Costa Rican Cooking Class and Meal
2-Hour Cooking Class in Nosara

2-Hour Cooking Class in Nosara

NZ$108
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
2-Hour Cooking Class in Nosara
utv side by side- pininos adventures

UTV Side By Side Off Road Tour Tamarindo Beach & Flamingo Beach

NZ$108
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
UTV Side By Side Off Road Tour Tamarindo Beach & Flamingo Beach
Zip line Nosara

Zip line Nosara

NZ$125
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Zip line Nosara
Sailboat Adventure in Nosara

Sailboat Adventure in Nosara

NZ$217
per adult
Sailboat Adventure in Nosara
Hiking Experience in Nosara

Hiking and birdwatching Nosara

NZ$108
per adult
Hiking and birdwatching Nosara
See all activities in San Juanillo