Café de Playa Beach Front Hotel

Hotels
7.1 (44 reviews)
900 mts este desde bar Lizard, calle de la chorrera , Coco , cr

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Safety deposit box
Tour desk
Facilities for disabled guests
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Excellent location
Good food
Cons:
Poor maintenance
High food prices
Humidity issues in rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
5.93
The hotel shows signs of neglect, including poor maintenance and humidity issues in rooms.
Service
8.4
Staff is very friendly and attentive as noted in the reviews.
Location
8.94
The location is excellent, right on the beach and close to town.
Room Quality
6.39
Rooms may have issues such as humidity and lack of ventilation, affecting comfort.
Amenities
6.92
While the pool is available, maintenance is lacking with amenities like uncushioned chairs.
Value for Money
5.88
Restaurant pricing is excessively high compared to nearby options.
Food and Beverage
6.93
Restaurant offers good food but at very high prices, which discourages on-site dining.
Overall Experience
7.4
The potential for a great stay is there, but maintenance issues and high prices tarnish the experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-10 13:16

Property Description

Luxurious Beachfront Location:
Cafe de Playa Boutique Hotel offers a stunning beachfront location facing Playas del Coco Beach in Costa Rica. Guests can enjoy the breathtaking views and soothing sounds of the ocean right from their rooms.

Gourmet Dining and Entertainment:
Indulge in the exquisite dishes served at the on-site restaurant paired with fine wines from the hotel's wine cellar. After a day of relaxation, unwind at the chill-out lounge featuring music and light shows, creating a perfect ambiance for a memorable evening.

Convenience and Leisure:
With amenities like an outdoor pool, tour desk, and free Wi-Fi, Cafe de Playa ensures a comfortable stay. Guests can also engage in various activities such as cycling or simply lounge by the pool. Don't miss the chance to experience luxury by the beach at Cafe de Playa Boutique Hotel.

Important information:

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children ages 1 and older are allowed.
    Children from 1 year old to 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 13 years old to 16 years old stay for US$10 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.1
Based on 44 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.93
Service: 8.4
Location: 8.94
Room Quality: 6.39
Amenities: 6.92
Value for Money: 5.88
Food and Beverage: 6.93
Overall Experience: 7.4
M
Michael couple us
7
Great location, enjoyed the beach and the bar staff was excellent
Pros:

The food and the service was exceptional.

Cons:

The 6 AM next-door construction project was a bit annoying. Breakfast is not available of any kind..

2026-02-12 via Nuitee
H
Hosseinpour solo_traveller us
5
Pros:

Being on the beach and very friendly staff.

Cons:

I paid for luxury family room but I received was small room with no refrigerator in it. I had to spend money every day for buying cold water and …

2026-01-10 via Nuitee
L
Liudmyla couple ca
10
2026-01-03 via Nuitee
M
meunier extended_group ca
6
Cons:

L’établissement a besoin «  d’amour » peinture entretien coussins de plages etc…mais emplacement super

2025-12-03 via Nuitee
I
Irene family_with_children cr
10
Pros:

La ubicacion es excelente

Cons:

que no tiene parqueo cerrado

2025-10-07 via Nuitee
T
Tyler family_with_children us
10
2025-10-03 via Nuitee
V
Venegas couple cr
5
Bien
Pros:

Me gustó que estuviera frente a la playa. El personal muy agradable y siempre atentos.

Cons:

La habitación que nos dieron tenía el chavín malo, olía a humedad cuando llegamos, creo que es importante que las habitaciones se ventilen ya que es un hotel evidentemente viejo y esto es necesario, ya que hay personas alérgicas y la humedad nos afecta. Otra cosas que no nos gustó el parqueo es frente a la calle principal sin seguidad alguna y si uno va a un lugar a vacacionar espera estar tranquilo en todo aspecto, el hotel no da garantía de nada en ese parqueo, por dicha nos dejaron accesar el vehículo, sin embargo al día siguente ya nos estaban pidiendo que lo sacaramos porque ese parqueo eran de otra oficinas que se rentan dentro del hotel (eso se ve muy mal). Otra cosa fue el precio del restaurante es extremandamente caro para los platillos, pagamos como $22,00 por un tartar de atún como entrada y a 400 metros cenamos platos fuertes por $45.00, es importante esto para el hotel, ya que nos huespedes no consumen en el mismo lugar por lo caro que es y es lamentable ya que la vista al mar es preciosa, pero eso no faculta a cobrar tan excesivo el consumo en el lugar.

2025-09-16 via Nuitee
D
Dennis family_with_children us
5
Could be great place, maybe was one day, not any longer. Needs lots of maintenance.
Pros:

located directly on the beach

Cons:

Hotel could be a great place, but lacks maintenance, from shower door poorly hanging, water dripping from the shower head due to the calcium buildup, lack of storage space, yes there was closet with shelving and hanging part, but due to the tight space, not easiest to get to, bathroom had limited amount of space to put things at etc... The resort had a pool with launch chairs, which were never dressed by cushions, I guess due to the evening rain, but what about the rest of the day? Restaurant even though had pretty good food was extremely expensive, dinner for 3 including 2 drinks, nothing fancy, was $180, ridiculously expensive. In the front of our rooms, the space was used to store cushions from the chairs, staff would meet there to discuss the plan for the day, right in the front of our windows, lack of feet washing spout or shower by the beach side, when entering the hotel space again was also inconvenient since the beaches are black sand. All in all, Staff was very friendly and welcoming, however, we would not come back to this place, did not feel comfortable. Which is shame, as it could be truly pretty cool place with little money invested into the maintenance and little more love from the management.

2025-07-12 via Nuitee
A
Ashley family with young children us
10
Exceptional
Pros:

The staff is very friendly. Nice place and close enough to town.

Cons:

Leo. Stay away from Leo. He is not part of Cafe de playa but rents the middle office. He will lie the moment he opens his mouth. It is time share. Do not let him help you book excursions.

2025-06-14 via Nuitee
J
Jaznel family with young children cr
10
Exceptional
2025-04-15 via Nuitee
M
Marcus with friends us
8
Great Value for a Short Stay. Located right on the beach.
Pros:

The property was located on the beach and comfortable for a short stay.

Cons:

The hotel restaurant was a bit pricey and the room did not have a television.

2025-03-06 via Nuitee
A
Alan young couple gb
8
Great location on the beach.
Pros:

Great location, right on the beach.
Nice friendly staff.

Cons:

Room was a little dated.

2025-01-30 via Nuitee
B
Bruce family with young children ca
1
Bad
2025-01-23 via Nuitee
I
Ionne solo traveller us
6
Pleasant
2025-01-14 via Nuitee
L
Lisa family with young children us
4
Food, drinks and location was good but I wouldn’t stay in their rooms again.
Pros:

Beachfront
Food was good and service was also good
The beds were comfortable

Cons:

The motel rooms need remodeling. Bathroom shower grout dirty and sink barely draining. The A/C barely worked so the room was too warm all night.
Mothball scent was so strong, we had trouble sleeping. We were staying here for only one night so didn’t complain but had we been planning on a longer stay, we would have asked for a different room or looked for somewhere else to stay.

2025-01-13 via Nuitee
M
Marion young couple us
8
Very good
Pros:

N/A

2024-09-26 via Nuitee
N
Natalia family with young children cr
10
Exceptional
2024-09-07 via Nuitee
C
Chandler review category business travellers us
7
Good
2024-07-26 via Nuitee
M
Marina solo traveller us
7
Good
2024-07-25 via Nuitee
N
Natalia review category business travellers cr
10
Exceptional
2024-04-11 via Nuitee