Puntarenas Province, Playa Herradura, Costa Rica Playa Herradura, 50 metros oeste de la entrada de Los Suenos, 61101 Herradura, Costa Rica
#1 of 31 hotels in Herradura
Guests' ChoiceBased on 203 hotel reviews
9.0Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.4
Location
9.0
Facilities
9.2
Staff
9.5
Value for money
9.0
Free WiFi
9.3
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 19 August 2025
Steven
Costa RicaThe food in the restaurant was ok but expensive.
Lovely hotel and great location as down the road from lovely little beach. Locals use and friendly.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 9 August 2025
Julie
United KingdomShower wasn't very warm mid morning: had been really hot after other times, but didn't seem to heat water consistently. A minor gripe from an awesome stay. Would definitely recommend this lovely little hotel.
The room was huge and beautiful, and staff were attentive and lovely. Swimming pool was gorgeous and the restaurant was really excellent for both dinner and breakfast. Short (7 minute) walk to a really beautiful beach, with lovely warm water and great range of bars and restaurants. Beautiful sunset too. We enjoyed seeing scarlet macaws in surrounding trees; a real treat!
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 28 July 2025
Sue
AustraliaVery pleasant place but don’t be fooled to think it’s on the beach..
Spacious clean comfortable room. Nice on site restaurant for dinner and breakfast. Short drive to beach but more a transit stop for is on our way from south to north…so just wanted convenience and comfort for a reasonable price.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 24 July 2025
Tamzin
United KingdomThe air conditioning in our room didn’t seem to work properly even at the lowest temperature we were still hot at night so maybe that just needs to be checked. Water in the shower wasn’t hot and we would have preferred a window view onto the pool. However these things can be easily fixed and didn’t disrupt our stay too much.
I loved the facilities the pool with the swim up bar is incredible. Breakfast was incredibly beautiful and the service by all we encountered was outstanding. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 24 July 2025
Matthew
United KingdomBathroom in need of attention just to make it perfect
Pool was great and the room was spacious and well equipped
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 1 July 2025
Hugo
Costa Ricaexcelente atencion del personal
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 1 May 2025
Gemara
United StatesThis was a great basic boutique hotel with incredible food! Great alternative to the mega resorts nearby.
We loved the delicious breakfast each morning and access to Herradura Beach, just down the road! The rooms were spacious and the beds were super comfy. In room AC was a plus. There was a pool bar but we didn’t try it out, could be cool for next time. We seemed like the only guests this week so we felt it was a pretty private stay overall.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 11 March 2025
Teresa
CanadaNothing!
Super friendly and helpful staff! Large, spacious room and attached restaurant. Yes - happy hour with tuna tartare and ceviche was excellent!
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 11 February 2025
Sharon
United StatesEverything The place is just perfect.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 25 January 2025
Kristi
United StatesNothing!
Paradise Bay hotel was great proximity to the beach and restaurants, only about a 7 minute easy walk. Rooms were huge, air conditioning worked VERY well, water pressure in the shower was top notch and the pool area was great!! We loved how cozy the whole place felt. Having breakfast included was perfect and the restaurant on premises was cute with many options. All the staff were kind and accommodating. They even gave us a ride to the beach with all of our luggage so we could catch our boat transfer the morning of check out. You should absolutely book this hotel for your stay in Playa Herradura. No matter how long or short you’re there!
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 17 January 2025
Carmell
United StatesNothing to complain about.
Unique little boutique hotel… friendly staff, nice pool, good restaurant onsite. We would definitely come back.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 12 January 2025
Oscar
Costa RicaThe entrance should be paved, it's rough for a sedan vehicle. It's a little expensive for what you get
The cleaness of the room, the staff in the hotel lobby, the location, the breakfast
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 1 January 2025
Marcella
United StatesGreat staff. Very helpful. Lovely room. Perfect location to catch the taxtbboat.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 25 December 2024
Imran
United StatesLittle expensive
The property met the expectations as shown online . Small boutique setting, wasn’t expecting more than what was provided. The best was the breakfast included , made to order and the staff was all very friendly and nice.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 18 December 2024
Everton
Costa RicaVery comfortable, a lot of rooms space, common area is beautiful. Great food quality at the restaurant.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 27 November 2024
Isaac
Costa RicaNothing.
The size of the room was AWESOME, extremely comfortable and spacious. Really nicely decorated. Great and generous breakfast included.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 19 October 2024
Jorge
Costa RicaOpen space with accessibility
Small hotel with confortable design
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 6 October 2024
Morgan
United StatesWe randomly picked this place because we wanted to have another night near the water and a little closer to heading up to arenal. We were so surprised and absolutely loved this hotel and loved Herradura in general! The hotel had the kindest staff and felt luxurious. The aesthetic and decor was charming. The rooms were big, comfortable and ambient. The pool was so cute and nice and the breakfast was amazing! You can choose any breakfast from the menu! We were blown away. Just a short walk to the beach. We really enjoyed the chilled-nature of this town, especially compared to the nearby and busy Jacó. We had some of the best sangrias, saw mackaws flying around and had some good fishing there with locals! We were so bummed we only had one night here. We would absolutely recommend !
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 13 September 2024
Anne
United StatesThey were great! Very attentive and friendly. Loved the place.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 12 September 2024
Gerrie
United StatesGreat location, clean room, restaurant on the property , ac in the room, pool at the location, very nice and helpful staff
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 1 September 2024
Heidi
United StatesWe were on the 2nd floor and the elevator was broken - it was fine to use the stairs but just a little difficult when bringing and taking luggage. There was a leak in the shower head that I’m confident will be fixed now that they know about it. I wish the jacuzzi was heated and about 5 degrees F warmer than the pool.
The location is perfect, 3 min drive to beach, or close enough to be shuttled in a golf cart by staff, or walk. Breakfast is included at Pepper’s restaurant- they will happily accommodate for vegan dishes. We had dinner in the restaurant and also dinner delivered to the room. The room is spacious with comfortable beds and a strong ac unit. The staff is super friendly and accommodating. Love the pool and swim up bar to relax.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 9 July 2024
Jolyn
United StatesN/a
Good location. The beach is walking distance. They also offered a beach shuttle. Breakfast included. Hotel seemed new. Very comfortable and nice. The pool was great!
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 29 June 2024
Jorge
Costa RicaClean, well kept, funcional
The staff kind, location close to the ocean, facilities great, food very good
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 25 June 2024
Christopher
United StatesThere isn't anything not to like.
We love this hotel! The staff is next-level AMAZING. The room is spacious, clean and comfortable. The pool is perfect. Best of all is the restuarant- the food is amazing and the staff is wonderful.
Stayed in June 2024
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