Hotel Playa Negra

3.5 star property
Beachfront resort with relaxing spa services

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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Ac Suite Bungalow | In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, free cots/infant beds
Bungalow | In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, free cots/infant beds
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; beach views
Gift shop
Reviews
8.4

Very good

Popular amenities

  • SpaSpaSpa
  • Pool
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant

Check out the area

Map
Playa Negra, Paraiso, Veintisiete de Abril, Guanacaste, 50303
  • Popular LocationPlaya Negra17 min walk
  • Popular LocationHacienda Pinilla Golf Course22 min drive
  • Popular LocationTamarindo Beach52 min drive
  • AirportLiberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)89 min drive
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Room options

Ac Suite Bungalow

Highlights

Balcony
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Ceiling fan
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
  • 401 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bungalow

Highlights

Balcony
Individually decorated
Free cots/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Laptop-compatible safe
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Playa Negra

Located in Veintisiete de Abril, Hotel Playa Negra is on the beach. Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course and Canopy Vista Tamarindo are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Tamarindo Beach and Las Baulas National Marine Park. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and horse riding.

What's nearby

  • Playa Negra - 17 min walk
  • Blanca Beach - 5 min drive
  • Avellanas Beach - 8 min drive
  • Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course - 22 min drive
  • Tamarindo Beach - 52 min drive

Getting around

  • Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.) - 89 min drive

Restaurants

  • Azul Pool Bar & Grill - 22 min drive
  • Hacienda Pinilla Beach Club - 22 min drive
  • Lola's - 9 min drive
  • Sand Bar - 21 min drive
  • Sabanero Steak House - 21 min drive

About this property

Hotel Playa Negra

Family-friendly resort by the ocean
Take advantage of a beach bar, a terrace and a garden at Hotel Playa Negra. With a beachfront location, beachfront dining and surfing, this resort is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Treat yourself to a massage at the on-site spa. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Enjoy on-site activities, such as beach yoga, beach volleyball and snorkelling. In addition to laundry facilities and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge), coffee/tea in reception and barbecues
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and feature comforts such as laptop-compatible safes, in addition to amenities such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Balconies, free infant beds and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available for a fee: CRC 7,500 to 8,600 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Beach yoga
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Fishing
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkelling
  • Surfing/bodyboarding

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Free cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • In-room massages
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 20 buildings
  • Built in 1996
  • Floor
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

Outdoor space

  • Balcony

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Laptop-compatible safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Renovations and closures

The following facilities will be closed during September and October:
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Dining venue

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 4 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately CRC 7500 to 8600 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: CRC 100 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: CRC 100 (one-way), (from 1 to 18 years old)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Children under 5 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Hotel Playa Negra
Playa Negra Hotel
Hotel Playa Negra Costa Rica/Guanacaste
Hotel Playa Negra Veintisiete de Abril
Playa Negra Veintisiete de Abril
Resort Hotel Playa Negra Veintisiete de Abril
Veintisiete de Abril Hotel Playa Negra Resort
Resort Hotel Playa Negra
Playa Negra
Playa Negra Veintisiete Abril
Hotel Playa Negra Resort
Hotel Playa Negra Veintisiete de Abril
Hotel Playa Negra Resort Veintisiete de Abril

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Playa Negra have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Hotel Playa Negra pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel Playa Negra?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Playa Negra?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Hotel Playa Negra?

Checkout is at noon. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Hotel Playa Negra provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of CRC 100 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hotel Playa Negra located?

Nestled on the beach, this Veintisiete de Abril resort is within 2 mi (3 km) of Playa Negra, Playa Pargos and Callejones Beach. Blanca Beach and Playa Lagartillo are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Hotel Playa Negra Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 98 out of 218 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 86 out of 218 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 218 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 218 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 218 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bonita

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We first visited Playa Negra in 1999. We are so pleased to say that nothing has changed! We love the rustic feel of the Round thatched roof cabins and how close they are to the beach. The rooms while simple and rustic were maculate and the linens crispy and fresh. We heart Playa Negra hotel! Thanks for keeping Playa Negra the same.
Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An amazing tranquil spot to relax and unwind. Simple, yet beautiful. The staff was very helpful, the food at the restaurant food fresh and delicious. The beach is a great spot to hang out and either surf, boogie board, or bob around in the waves.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hugo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location is the best. The place is a beach front hotel very close to other restaurants as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
It was good. We basically had the place to ourselves as the rest of the cabinas and restaurant were undergoing renovations, so it was a trade off. We were there for the location right on the beach at Playa Negra and ease of access for surfing. Enjoyed watching the waves from the pool. The one thing was that there were more bugs in the room than I remembered last time I stayed there, but you’re in the jungle so… seems like the renovations are sealing up the rooms tighter and we did see someone treating the perimeter of the rooms and didn’t see bugs after that.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome place to stay, but between September and November the cafe, restaurant and surf shop are closed. Make sure to hire a car!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelley

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was beautiful, we woke up to birds singing in the morning, howler monkeys on a tree close by, wonderful relaxing place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brainerd N

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great peaceful room with lots of wildlife. Great service at the restaurant. Amazing location for a getaway to surf or do yoga. Far from night life and tours, but we really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Leah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a great, secluded spot with beachfront access, an on-site restaurant and bar, and a surf shop with rental snorkel, boogie boarding and surfing equipment. There are flowering bushes that smell wonderful and their fragrance is delightfully strong. The hammocks and yoga room overlooking the beach were special too. I’m vegetarian and was also pleased to find a number of items on the breakfast and all day menus I could enjoy. The cabins were clean and they were cleaned daily. You won’t find air conditioning but the ocean breeze, screened windows, tropical shutters and overhead fan were sufficient for me. It’s rustic and simple, but thoughtfully designed and all my needs were met. NOTE: I stayed in one of the original 10 cabins. There are newer ones on site with some upgrades (not sure what) that are listed as suites on the hotel website. The downsides? The second half of my stay, I was plucking hundreds of no-see-ums off of my bed each day, and dodging moths, beetles, caterpillars, geckos and a roach inside my cabin. It wasn’t a lack of hygiene or cleaning: the gaps around the door make it impossible to keep critters out. I’m not sure what more could be done, other than hanging mosquito nets around the bed. My only other complaint is that the smell from the septic system would waft every so often near the pool and my cabin. If you’re looking for a self-contained, peaceful space for a chill solo or a family trip, this property is great.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

JACOBUS

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall setting.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love the daily yoga and surf lessons. The staff was great and we enjoyed breakfast a lot. I read that breakfast was free but we ended up having to pay so I'm not sure what that was about. The smoothies are fantastic and perfect for a hot day. The only negative was the drain in our bathroom had a bad sewage smell coming from it. Other than that, we loved our stay. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023