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Hotel Ocotal B&B

Hotel Ocotal B&B

Hotel Ocotal B&B
3.0 star property
Sardinal
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (37)
"Place was very clean and staff very nice. "
United States
fabian
Hotel Ocotal B&B
Outdoor pool
Tortuga Verde Glamping

Tortuga Verde Glamping

Tortuga Verde Glamping
3.0 star property
Sardinal
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (21)
"Great staff, lots of privacy, good location."
United States
James
Tortuga Verde Glamping
2 outdoor pools, open 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Bahia Pez Vela Resort

Bahia Pez Vela Resort

Bahia Pez Vela Resort
3.5 star property
Sardinal
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (88)
"Enjoyed my experience there immensely. Staff was very attentive. Beach, pool, very nice"
United States
William
The price is ฿10,107
฿14,556 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Dec - 28 Dec
Bahia Pez Vela Resort
Outdoor pool
Hotel Pura Vista

Hotel Pura Vista

Hotel Pura Vista
3.5 star property
Sardinal
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (101)
"Everything was great. Mark and the staff were very helpful and courteous. Breakfast was delicious 😋 "
Canada
Victoria
The price is ฿7,030
฿7,944 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan 2026
Hotel Pura Vista
Outdoor pool
Siwõ Art Guesthouse

Siwõ Art Guesthouse

Siwõ Art Guesthouse
3.0 star property
Sardinal
7.6 out of 10, Good, (4)
"this place was really sweet! Great location not far from the beach. Photos didn't do justice to the grounds. We appreciated our stay "
United States
Elizabeth
The price is ฿2,380
฿2,689 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Dec - 26 Dec
Siwõ Art Guesthouse
3 outdoor pools, pool loungers
Hotel Tamarindo Diria Beach Resort

Hotel Tamarindo Diria Beach Resort

Hotel Tamarindo Diria Beach Resort
4.0 star property
Tamarindo
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"Love the Diria lots of restaurant options and right on the beach A good base for exploring the area "
United States
MARY
The price is ฿9,706
฿10,968 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Jan - 14 Jan 2026
Hotel Tamarindo Diria Beach Resort
2 restaurants, breakfast served
El Mangroove Papagayo, Autograph Collection

El Mangroove Papagayo, Autograph Collection

El Mangroove Papagayo, Autograph Collection
4.5 star property
Sardinal
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (465)
"Breakfast is not free, but very delicious! Awesome place to stay in the area! "
United States
Maggie
The price is ฿17,156
฿20,441 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2026
El Mangroove Papagayo, Autograph Collection
2 outdoor pools, pool loungers
Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo

Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo

Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo
3.5 star property
Cabo Velas
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1002)
"Great staff, amenities and location "
United States
Candis Elaine
The price is ฿12,256
฿13,849 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Jan - 14 Jan 2026
Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo
Aerial view
Bahia del Sol Beach Front Boutique Hotel

Bahia del Sol Beach Front Boutique Hotel

Bahia del Sol Beach Front Boutique Hotel
3.5 star property
Tempate
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"Beautifull location"
United States
Ivan
The price is ฿7,554
฿8,536 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 Jan 2026
Bahia del Sol Beach Front Boutique Hotel
2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Villas Sol Beach Resort

Villas Sol Beach Resort

Villas Sol Beach Resort
3.5 star property
Sardinal
7.6 out of 10, Good, (784)
"great place to travel yo family friendly"
United States
Tim
The price is ฿3,710
฿4,192 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Jan - 15 Jan 2026
Villas Sol Beach Resort
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Hotel Bosque del Mar, Playa Hermosa

Hotel Bosque del Mar, Playa Hermosa

Hotel Bosque del Mar, Playa Hermosa
3.5 star property
Sardinal
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (864)
"Everything was top notch. Great place. "
United States
Christopher
The price is ฿20,766
฿23,465 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Jan - 24 Jan 2026
Hotel Bosque del Mar, Playa Hermosa
4 outdoor pools, free pool cabanas, pool loungers
Condovac la Costa

Condovac la Costa

Condovac la Costa
3.5 star property
Sardinal
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1000)
"staff was amazing very relaxed resort pools were nice two infinity pools which i liked. offer plenty of tours . the restaurant they have there is included best chicken in my life !!"
United States
kylee linnea
Condovac la Costa
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Hotel Arco Iris

Hotel Arco Iris

Hotel Arco Iris
3.5 star property
Tamarindo
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (664)
"extremely helpful staff very clean will absolutely stay again"
Canada
Richard
The price is ฿8,235
฿9,306 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2026
Hotel Arco Iris
Property grounds
Papagayo Golden Palms Beachfront Hotel

Papagayo Golden Palms Beachfront Hotel

Papagayo Golden Palms Beachfront Hotel
4.0 star property
Sardinal
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (482)
"Super friendly staff, lovely pool, very nice room with a little private verandah. Set on a lovely quiet inlet. Very nice food in the restaurant, including a la carte breakfast included."
Australia
Peter
The price is ฿13,563
฿15,326 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Jan - 4 Jan 2026
Papagayo Golden Palms Beachfront Hotel
Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds
Hotel Villa del Sueño

Hotel Villa del Sueño

Hotel Villa del Sueño
3.0 star property
Sardinal
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (422)
"We loved this hotel! The property is so beautiful, the restaurant and bar were decorated, the pool was amazing, and the staff were super friendly! "
United States
Tiffany
The price is ฿4,051
฿4,578 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan 2026
Hotel Villa del Sueño
Outdoor pool, free pool cabanas, pool umbrellas
Jardín del Edén Boutique Hotel - Adults Only

Jardín del Edén Boutique Hotel - Adults Only

Jardín del Edén Boutique Hotel - Adults Only
4.0 star property
Tamarindo
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (978)
"Friendly and attentive staff. Spacious rooms and bathrooms. Fresh local produce, eggs and meats. Walkable location with beautiful, well kept landscaping. "
United States
Rebecca
The price is ฿12,418
฿14,033 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Jardín del Edén Boutique Hotel - Adults Only
Beach nearby, black sand
The Palms At Coco Beach

The Palms At Coco Beach

The Palms At Coco Beach
3.0 star property
Sardinal
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (610)
"This was a nice place to stay. The staff were very friendly and helpful. "
Canada
Devon Andrew Marcus
The price is ฿3,482
฿3,935 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan 2026
The Palms At Coco Beach
Beach nearby
Hotel Colono Beach

Hotel Colono Beach

Hotel Colono Beach
3.0 star property
Sardinal
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (405)
"Excellent stay!"
Canada
Kyle
Hotel Colono Beach
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Tamarindo Bay Hotel & Apartments- Self Check In, Adults Only

Tamarindo Bay Hotel & Apartments- Self Check In, Adults Only

Tamarindo Bay Hotel & Apartments- Self Check In, Adults Only
3.5 star property
Tamarindo
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (334)
"Easy check in. Peaceful grounds with everything you need. Quiet location yet close to everything. Helpful staff. Nice serene public spaces and plenty of parking. Our room has a mini kitchen however we enjoyed all the local food. The staff was amazing with recommendations as well. We will definitely be back soon!"
United States
Chad
The price is ฿7,933
฿8,964 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Jan - 15 Jan 2026
Tamarindo Bay Hotel & Apartments- Self Check In, Adults Only
Bungalow, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View | Living area | 30-inch LCD TV with digital channels
Hotel Tamarindo Village

Hotel Tamarindo Village

Hotel Tamarindo Village
3.5 star property
Tamarindo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (362)
"Clean spacious room, the pool was great. Continental breakfast is what it is, some toast, fruit and coffee. Walking distance to the beach and nearby restaurants and grocery store. The staff were friendly. "
Canada
Nicole
Hotel Tamarindo Village
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Ocotal Beach

4.2/5 (544 reviews)
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Ocotal Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to El Ocotal. Discover the entertainment choices in this family-friendly area or seek out the local tours.
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Bahia Pez Vela Beach

3.9/5 (37 reviews)
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Bahia Pez Vela Beach during your trip to El Ocotal? Stroll along the beautiful beaches or experience the entertainment choices in this family-friendly area.
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Learn more about El Ocotal

Snorkel the calm waters of Playa Ocotal where colourful fish dart around you in surprising numbers. Nearby Playas del Coco offers lively beachfront restaurants and shops perfect for evening entertainment after a day in the sun.

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Top El Ocotal Hotel Reviews

Hotel Ocotal B&B

Hotel Ocotal B&B

10/10 Excellent
"Me and my 2 friends had the best experience here. Trust me the pictures don’t do it justice. Hotel Ocotel is the best, lowkey, hotel spot you can choose, and is an absolute steal. The breakfast was great, and the staff were always accommodating. If I ever return to Costa Rica I’ll definetly be staying here again!!"
Yash 1-night trip
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Hotel Ocotal B&B

More cheap stays in El Ocotal

La Botella de Leche - Hostel

La Botella de Leche - Hostel

50 Meters From Banco Nacional Tamarindo Guanacaste
The price is ฿2,616 per night from 15 Jan to 16 Jan
฿2,616
฿2,956 total
15 Jan - 16 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
8.4/10 Very Good! (66 reviews)

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to stay in El Ocotal?
Hotel Ocotal B&B is a favourite with Expedia customers. This B&B is a short 9-minute walk from Ocotal Beach, and it offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. Traveller reviews also recommend Tortuga Verde Glamping and Hotel Pura Vista as top choices for your trip. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in El Ocotal.
What are some of the best holiday rentals that El Ocotal has to offer?
Las Catalinas Doorway: This holiday home rental outside of El Ocotal is located on the beach, and has a terrace, a garden and air conditioning to put you at ease in your new surroundings. Kitchen amenities include kitchenware to make your meal-planning easier. Make the most of outdoor tennis courts in this rental home to help you unwind. See all vacation rentals in El Ocotal.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in El Ocotal, will I receive a refund?
Yes, most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in El Ocotal.
What's the best family accommodation in El Ocotal?
Ocotal Beach Resort is a resort with 3 outdoor pools and a restaurant, and it's a top choice on Expedia for families. Also, children of all ages will enjoy a visit to Diamante Eco Adventure Park. Find more child-friendly accommodations in El Ocotal.
What's the best all-inclusive hotel in El Ocotal?
Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive is an all-inclusive property featuring 4 restaurants and 4 outdoor pools, and a favourite with Expedia travellers. Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive is another good option for your holiday. See more all-inclusive resorts in El Ocotal.
What's the best dog-friendly place to stay in El Ocotal?
Hotel Ocotal B&B is a top B&B for people travelling with their pets, and offers an outdoor pool and laundry facilities for its human guests. Other good choices for you and your pet include Siwõ Art Guesthouse and Hotel Casa Blanca. See more pet-friendly hotel accommodations in El Ocotal.
What's the best hotel to stay near the beach in El Ocotal?
Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive is a top beachfront property offering 4 outdoor pools and 4 restaurants, located within a short 7-minute walk of Playa Matapalo . Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive is another good option for your beach trip. See more stays near the beach in El Ocotal.
What are some accommodation options with pools in El Ocotal?
Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive is a top property with 4 outdoor swimming pools, a children's pool and free water park access. View all hotels with pools in El Ocotal.
What is the best spa hotel in El Ocotal?
Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive is a top beach spa hotel featuring 4 pools, 4 restaurants, a nightclub and a water slide. Treat yourself to a facial, body scrub or massage at Renova Spa. Another popular spa hotel in El Ocotal is Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive. See all spa hotels in El Ocotal.
What's the best hotel in El Ocotal with a water park on site or close by?
Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive is a popular property, featuring free water park access, 4 outdoor pools and 4 restaurants. Another top water park hotel you might want to consider is Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive. Take a look at all hotels with or near waterparks in El Ocotal.
What is staying in El Ocotal like?
Couples looking to get away will find a romantic atmosphere in El Ocotal, and visitors give high marks for the beaches, local tours and top-notch restaurants. This welcoming city also attracts tourists with its entertainment. Top sights around the area include Coco Beach and Tamarindo Beach. In El Ocotal, there are 176 hotels and other accommodation options to choose from. Find out more about El Ocotal.
What should I do while I'm visiting El Ocotal?
The natural setting is picturesque, namely the beaches, and places to see include: Ocotal Beach, Bahia Pez Vela Beach and Playa Matapalo. Additionally, you'll find Coco Beach and Tamarindo Beach in the area. Take a look at what more there is to see and do in Expedia's El Ocotal guide.
What's the seasonal weather like in El Ocotal?
The hottest months are usually April and March, with an average temperature of 28°C, while the coldest months are January and December, with an average of 26°C. The rainiest months in El Ocotal are October, September, June and August, with each month seeing an average of 373 mm of rainfall.