Sardinal Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Panama Beach showing a sandy beach
Panama Beach featuring a sandy beach
El Ocotal showing rugged coastline and landscape views
El Ocotal featuring rocky coastline
Sardinal

Where to stay in Sardinal

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Coco Sunset Hills

While Coco Sunset Hills may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Coco Beach and Playa Hermosa.

Coco Sunset Hills
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Rancho Armadillo

While Rancho Armadillo isn't home to many top sights, Coco Beach and Ocotal Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

Rancho Armadillo
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! (1,170 reviews)
"Enjoyed my time!"

Reviewed on 11 Jul. 2025

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Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive
CC Beach Front Papagayo All Inclusive
CC Beach Front Papagayo All Inclusive
4 out of 5
Papagayo Gulf, Panama Beach, Sardinal, Guanacaste
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Sardinal. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"really friendly staff, beautiful area."

Reviewed on 13 Jul. 2025

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CC Beach Front Papagayo All Inclusive
Occidental Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive
Occidental Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive
4 out of 5
Playa Hermosa, Golfo De Papagayo, Sardinal, Guanacaste
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The price is NZ$344 per night from 14 Aug to 15 Aug
NZ$344
14 Aug - 15 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach property in Sardinal. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,009 reviews)
"Excellent service. Room clean, comfortable. Food very good. Enjoyed tour booked thru hotel. Beach was nice. My partner enjoyed massages very much. Management and staff were outstanding."

Reviewed on 3 Jul. 2025

Occidental Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive
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Hermosa Paradise
Hermosa Paradise
2 out of 5
Highway 159 behind Super Luperon, Sardinal, Guanacaste Province
Stay at this aparthotel in Sardinal. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 14 beach bars. Popular attractions Coco Beach and Playa Hermosa are located nearby.
9/10 Wonderful! (81 reviews)
"Very good"

Reviewed on 19 Jun. 2025

Hermosa Paradise
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 Playa Hermosa are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (83 reviews)
"Beautiful beach with black sand. Perfect for swimming. Our villa was right on the beach gorgeous view of the sunsets every evening. Loved the wildlife around the hotel. The villa was spotless and very comfortable for our family of 6. The kitchen was fully stocked, had everything we needed. Would ..."

Reviewed on 22 Jun. 2025

Bahia Pez Vela Resort
Tranquil 3 Bed 3 Bath Beach House Steps from the Quaint Playa Ocotal Beach
Tranquil 3 Bed 3 Bath Beach House Steps from the Quaint Playa Ocotal Beach
Sardinal
Stay at this villa in Sardinal. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Coco Beach and Ocotal Beach are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
Booking was exactly as advertised.
"Everything was clean and everything worked. The kitchen had everything we needed.needed. The showees were nice and warm with decent"

Reviewed on 11 Feb. 2025

Tranquil 3 Bed 3 Bath Beach House Steps from the Quaint Playa Ocotal Beach
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Popular places to visit

Diamante Eco Adventure Park

Diamante Eco Adventure Park

Meet the animals who live at Diamante Eco Adventure Park during your travels in El Ocotal. Discover the entertainment choices in this family-friendly area or seek out the local tours.

Diamante Eco Adventure Park

Papagayo Golf and Country Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Sardinal at Papagayo Golf and Country Club. Stroll along the seaside in this relaxing area or seek out the local tours.

Papagayo Golf and Country Club

Playa Penca

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa Penca during your trip to Coco? Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Playa Penca

Haras del Mar Equestrian Center

Enjoy an outing to Haras del Mar Equestrian Center during your stay in Nuevo Colon. Stroll along the seaside in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Haras del Mar Equestrian Center

El Coco Casino

Why not try your luck with a visit to El Coco Casino during your travels in Coco? Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.

El Coco Casino

Monte Secco View

Find out about the history of Coco when you take a trip to Monte Secco View. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.

Monte Secco View

Activities

Rio Celeste Hiking, Sloth & Llanos de Cortez Waterfall Tour

Rio Celeste Hiking, Sloth & Llanos de Cortez Waterfall Tour

NZ$208
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Rio Celeste Hiking, Sloth & Llanos de Cortez Waterfall Tour
Zipline, Water slide , Horseback, Hot Springs | Most Popular

Zipline, Water slide , Horseback, Hot Springs | Most Popular

NZ$300
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Zipline, Water slide , Horseback, Hot Springs | Most Popular
Brown-Throated Three-toed Sloth, Bradypus variegatus

Sloth Forest Tour, Organic Coffee and Chocolate Tour & Waterfall

NZ$300
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Sloth Forest Tour, Organic Coffee and Chocolate Tour & Waterfall
oropendola waterfall

Volcano Hike , Waterfall and Hot Spring at Rio Negro

NZ$283
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Volcano Hike , Waterfall and Hot Spring at Rio Negro
Diamante Eco Adventure Park: Zipline & Aerial Adventure Pass

Diamante Eco Adventure Park: Zipline & Aerial Adventure Pass

NZ$146
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Diamante Eco Adventure Park: Zipline & Aerial Adventure Pass
Waterfall Rio Celeste

Río Celeste-Tenorio Volcano and Sloth Watching Tour From Guanacaste

NZ$275
per adult
Río Celeste-Tenorio Volcano and Sloth Watching Tour From Guanacaste
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