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Reviews of Hotel Guanacaste Lodge 3 stars

250 Metros Sur de Banco Nacional en Flamingo, 51104 Playa Flamingo, Costa Rica

#8 of 47 hotels in Playa Flamingo

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 42 hotel reviews

8.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.9

  • Comfort

    8.8

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    8.6

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    8.9

  • Free WiFi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: 14 April 2025

    9.0
    A great place to stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was fine.

    Excelent location. Great breakfast. Excellent staff.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    A coffee maker in the room would be appreciated.

    Breakfast was delicious, and varied. Coffee, was good, too! 9/10 for breakfast

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 February 2025

    8.0
    A lovely little oasis run by lovely people offering clean, good value, accommodation
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was no way to make a hot drink in the morning before breakfast at 7 or during the day. No kettle, microwave or coffee maker. The property could also do with a little tlc. On arrival the property does not look very nice which is a shame as once inside it is very pretty.,A little bit of painting could make a big difference Painting the little shed in the garden would do wonders . Some of the back part of the garden could do with a little attention. These are minor points as we really enjoyed the little oasis with the lovely people.

    The property is a small family run property . The people are lovely and very happy to help. They lent us a sharp knife to cut a pineapple and allowed us to stay 2 extra hours after check out as we were leaving for the airport. The whole property is located on the main road only 2km from the lovely Flamingo bay marina. It is only a short drive to Brasilito beach from which one can walk to the lovely Conchal beach. It is possible to walk to a couple of restaurants nearby including one overlooking the sea. It is also an easy walk to Flamingo bay. The property is clean and contains about 6 lodges each comprising 2 semidetached rooms. Each pair are painted a different colour. They are lit up at night and look very pretty. They are located in a pretty garden with a lovely swimming pool in the middle. We had the swimming pool to ourselves all the time. Breakfast is good and served in a dining area near the pool. Rooms are cleaned every day. The rooms are basic but are very good value for the price.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 February 2025

    9.0
    Great place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loved how quiet it was

    Quiet. Clean. Great breakfast!

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 February 2025

    9.0
    Bueno, bonito, barato :D
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Can use an extra blanket. Towels are included but you have to ask the front desk ahead of time.

    The property was so close to the beach and many attractions. It’s a very cute and honest place, with most of your commodities at hand. It can be chilly in the evening so might want to bring a small blanket as the beds literally only come with 1 cover sheet. But over all a very nice hotel stay. I would recommend for 1-2 nights.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 February 2025

    10
    Great stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Close to the beach, however the road there is not very suited for walking. Also the nicer beach is on the other side of the town.

    Very calm accommodation with a nice garden with pool. Good breakfast and friendly host.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 December 2024

    8.0
    We enjoyed our stay and will definitely come back. Thank you
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The showers didn’t have enough water pressure and proper hot water . Sometimes there were ants in the room . Some more maintenance and upgrades could do wonders to this place .

    The location is excellent, lots of birds in the morning and very calming if you are a nature lover. The staff was very attentive and friendly. Breakfast and coffee was very good . The pool was also very nice and clean. Grocery store next door and very good Italian restaurant just steps away. Definitely worth it and good value for your money.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 December 2024

    9.0
    very good place to relax from tourist traffic, but in seconds on best beaches
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    quite and peaceful, far from overcrowded tourist area. Supermarkt around the corner and a fantastic Italian Restaurant. breakfast at the hotel very good

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nice pool and breakfast

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 March 2024

    9.0
    Supernice hotel!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    This is a very nice hotel with a generous garden area between the cosy houses. Very friendly and helpful staff and family. Clean and refreshing pool.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The breakfast was delicious , however it can be served a little more early in the morning.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 February 2024

    8.0
    Affordable, comfortable accommodation a short drive from Playa Flamingo
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautifully landscaped hotel close to Flamingo Beach. Enjoyed and appreciated the breakfast that included fresh fruit plate, toast and scrambled eggs with rice and beans. We utilized the table and chairs on the patio outside our door several times during our stay. Beds are comfortable and appreciated the hot shower.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 December 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice host! Excellent Tico breakfast.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 December 2023

    10
    comfy and great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    - the staff (the lady at the reception is very lovely and very helpful) - the location (a great supermarket nearby, public bus connection to various beaches including Tamarindo, close to nice restaurants) - very comfy room and nice bathroom - refrigerator - great swimming pool - breakfast offered on the terrace

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2023

    9.0
    Good option
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Small breakfast Delicious but it could be bigger

    Clean rooms, friendly staff, good location

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 March 2023

    8.0
    Lovely hotel in a nice environment
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The reception is not 24/7 and unfortunately, we forgot to say that we will be leaving early in the morning, so we had to wake the lady up. When your neighbours are sitting on the terrace, every word can be heard inside

    There is a huge parking lot in front of the hotel, which is fenced off, so your car is protected. The accommodation area is large, the receptionist is really very nice. The room was very nice, spacious, and had all the equipment we needed.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 February 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Clean place, friendly staff, short drive to beach

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 January 2023

    10
    Nice family run tranquil hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    it was very clean, the staff were nice, yummy local breakfast and the location was very peaceful. I’ll definitely go back :)

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 November 2022

    10
    Lovely budget stay close to Playa Flamingo
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing! All was great!

    Beautiful property, close to the beach with very spacious rooms. Can easily fit a family of four. Bathroom is also very spacious. Towels and soap provided. We were greated warmly and breakfast was delicious. Fresh fruit, scrambled eggs, gallo pinto and toast. Swimming pool was lovely and warm. Supermarket next door with everything you may need and a 5 minute walk to the beach. 5 minute car drive to Playa Flamingo. Would stay again.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 29 January 2025

    4.0
    Really run down property
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Unprepared staff, was met by the manager's children. The room was not ready when we checked in on time and not even when we came back 1.5 hours later. Really run down property, old furniture, old paint, plumbing broken. Trash on the property, the manager's children's bike and soccer ball was left in the dining area, dirty pool, trash blowing around. not good

    Clean room, functional air conditioning.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    One photo advertising the accommodation wasn't actually the accommodation (cabins, rather than the luxurious hotel in the photo), expensive for the location

    Friendly, welcoming, clean rooms, lots of parking, nice pool & shower next to the pool

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 February 2024

    7.0
    Nice
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The garden is big but not finish in a way.

    Big rooms, very clean, nice personal ready to help you! To know from the place by walking to playa flamingo it take 40 min.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in April 2025

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