Title: The Best Hotels Closest to Playa Piñuela in La Cruz - 2026 Updated Prices | Expedia.co.uk [Holiday Rentals in La Cruz](https://expedia.co.uk/La-Cruz-Holiday-Rentals.d6034169.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Playa Piñuela Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Playa-Pinuela.d553248635997364932.Car-Hire-Guide)[Playa Piñuela Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Playa-Pinuela-La-Cruz.d553248635997364932.Attraction) ![Default HTG hotel image](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/fallback-images-brand/bex_lodging_v2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/fallback-images-brand/bex_lodging_v2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__price_find.svg) ### Change your mind Book hotels with free cancellation - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__deals.svg) ### Treat yourself Save instantly and earn perks with One Key [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__bed.svg) ### Be picky Search almost a million properties worldwide ## Check prices for these dates Tonight [27 Feb - 28 Feb](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=553248635997364932&startDate=2026-02-27&endDate=2026-02-28&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) Tomorrow [28 Feb - 1 Mar](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=553248635997364932&startDate=2026-02-28&endDate=2026-03-01&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) This weekend [27 Feb - 1 Mar](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=553248635997364932&startDate=2026-02-27&endDate=2026-03-01&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) Next weekend [6 Mar - 8 Mar](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=553248635997364932&startDate=2026-03-06&endDate=2026-03-08&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) Recommended Price (low to high) Distance Property class ## Our top choices for Playa Piñuela hotels ![Breakfast, lunch and dinner served](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69390000/69385300/69385292/aee98d16.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69390000/69385300/69385292/cae37198.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually decorated](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69390000/69385300/69385292/47155368.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Traditional Studio | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually decorated](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69390000/69385300/69385292/35f08901.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Nandel Beach Resort [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/La-Cruz-Hotels-Nandel-Beach-Resort.h69385292.Hotel-Information) 3.9 mi from Playa Piñuela 8.4/10 Very good (194 reviews) "Nice room" ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Radley [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/La-Cruz-Hotels-Nandel-Beach-Resort.h69385292.Hotel-Information) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96780000/96776900/96776870/b2be50b6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Comfort Twin Room, 2 Single Beds | Free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96780000/96776900/96776870/884ed68a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96780000/96776900/96776870/db3e5700.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96780000/96776900/96776870/b783f6cb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hotel Punta Descartes [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/La-Cruz-Hotels-Hotel-Punta-Descartes.h96776870.Hotel-Information) 4 mi from Playa Piñuela 8.6/10 Excellent (24 reviews) "Excelente Service and Good Food," ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Elsworth [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/La-Cruz-Hotels-Hotel-Punta-Descartes.h96776870.Hotel-Information) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18760000/18757300/18757289/2739b048.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Beach nearby, windsurfing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18760000/18757300/18757289/48589d6a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Cabin, 1 Bedroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18760000/18757300/18757289/830e5668.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Cabin, 1 Bedroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18760000/18757300/18757289/178af1c1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Blue Dream Kiteboarding Resort [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/La-Cruz-Hotels-Blue-Dream-Kiteboarding-Resort.h18757289.Hotel-Information) 3.7 mi from Playa Piñuela 8.6/10 Excellent (72 reviews) "Everything was great, especially the staff, and all the conveniences." ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) carl £44 includes taxes & fees 1 Mar - 2 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/La-Cruz-Hotels-Blue-Dream-Kiteboarding-Resort.h18757289.Hotel-Information) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103920000/103913300/103913218/18103ff8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103920000/103913300/103913218/6a74930d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Family Quadruple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103920000/103913300/103913218/fb1aee9a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103920000/103913300/103913218/b39f5729.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Santa Elena Lodge [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Santa-Elena-Hotels-Santa-Elena-Lodge.h103913218.Hotel-Information) 9.1 mi from Playa Piñuela 9.8/10 Exceptional (23 reviews) "What a slice of paradise! Rooms, staff, hotel facilities were fantastic and run by a Costa Rican familyas described and pictured. Excellent if you’d like an out-of-the-way place from the crowds, this area is absolutely perfect." ![Canada](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/ca.svg) Robert £75 includes taxes & fees 1 Mar - 2 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Santa-Elena-Hotels-Santa-Elena-Lodge.h103913218.Hotel-Information) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114120000/114116200/114116119/dc47215a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Smoking, Balcony | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114120000/114116200/114116119/w1969h1536x0y0-dcb0261d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Smoking, Balcony | Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114120000/114116200/114116119/02e7f5b6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Smoking, Balcony | 1 bedroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114120000/114116200/114116119/a8169eac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Linda Casita [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/La-Cruz-Hotels-Linda-Casita-Breakfast-Included.h114116119.Hotel-Information) 9.3 mi from Playa Piñuela 10/10 Exceptional (1 review) "Muy buena atención excelente el local" ![Costa Rica](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/cr.svg) Daniel £31 includes taxes & fees 8 Mar - 9 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/La-Cruz-Hotels-Linda-Casita-Breakfast-Included.h114116119.Hotel-Information) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/125000000/124400000/124396700/124396659/8ef525db.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/125000000/124400000/124396700/124396659/8eb1f951.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Deluxe Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Patio, Sea View | Free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/125000000/124400000/124396700/124396659/34536ee8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/125000000/124400000/124396700/124396659/df27dcaa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Esencia de Miel Villas & Boutique Safari [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/La-Cruz-Hotels-Esencia-De-Miel-Villas-Boutique-Safari.h124396659.Hotel-Information) 4.6 mi from Playa Piñuela £166 includes taxes & fees 1 Mar - 2 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/La-Cruz-Hotels-Esencia-De-Miel-Villas-Boutique-Safari.h124396659.Hotel-Information) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. [View all properties](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-14&endDate=2026-03-15®ionId=553248635997364932&adults=2&sort=RECOMMENDED&openPlayBack=true) ## Compare popular hotels close to Playa Piñuela | Property | Property class | Guest rating | Breakfast included | Pool | Spa | Pet-friendly | WiFi included | | | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------------- | ------------------------ | ------------------ | ---- | --- | ------------ | ------------- | | | ![Breakfast, lunch and dinner served](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69390000/69385300/69385292/aee98d16.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=675&p=1&q=medium)Nandel Beach Resort | 3.5 star property | 8.4Very good194 reviews | View | | | | | | | ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96780000/96776900/96776870/b2be50b6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=675&p=1&q=medium)Hotel Punta Descartes | 3.0 star property | 8.6Excellent24 reviews | View | | | | | | | ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18760000/18757300/18757289/2739b048.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=675&p=1&q=medium)Blue Dream Kiteboarding Resort | 2.5 star property | 8.6Excellent72 reviews | View | | | | | | | ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103920000/103913300/103913218/18103ff8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=675&p=1&q=medium)Santa Elena Lodge | 2.5 star property | 9.8Exceptional23 reviews | View | | | | | | | ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114120000/114116200/114116119/dc47215a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=675&p=1&q=medium)Linda Casita | 2.0 star property | 10.0Exceptional1 review | View | | | | | | ## Top Playa Piñuela Hotel Reviews ![Nandel Beach Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69390000/69385300/69385292/2ff3f113_y.jpg) ### Nandel Beach Resort 10/10 Excellent "Quiet resort on the bay. Beautiful nearby beach (bahia rajada). Very good food. Pleasant waiters. A la carte breakfast is nice but repetitive and buffet breakfast on weekend is adequate. Rooms: clean but somber. Bed and AC are good. Limited hot water. The highlight here is the kite surfing and no crowds." [](https://expedia.co.uk/La-Cruz-Hotels-Nandel-Beach-Resort.h69385292.Hotel-Information) ![Hotel Punta Descartes](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96780000/96776900/96776870/20e2be24_y.jpg) ### Hotel Punta Descartes 10/10 Excellent "Just stay here and enjoy the view. Very convenient location with good food" [](https://expedia.co.uk/La-Cruz-Hotels-Hotel-Punta-Descartes.h96776870.Hotel-Information) ![Secluded Nature Lodge with A/C and Wifi in Private Bird Watching Sanctuary ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110100000/110099000/110098954/271f74ec_y.jpg) ### Secluded Nature Lodge with A/C and Wifi in Private Bird Watching Sanctuary 10/10 Excellent "Host gave us some great tips." [](https://expedia.co.uk/La-Cruz-Hotels-Secluded-Nature-Lodge-With-AC-And-Wifi-In-Private-Bird-Watching-Sanctuary.h110098954.Hotel-Information) ![Blue Dream Kiteboarding Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18760000/18757300/18757289/48589d6a_y.jpg) ### Blue Dream Kiteboarding Resort 10/10 Excellent "Everything was great, especially the staff, and all the conveniences." [](https://expedia.co.uk/La-Cruz-Hotels-Blue-Dream-Kiteboarding-Resort.h18757289.Hotel-Information) ![Essence of Honey Villas & Boutique Safari - Villa # 3](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111370000/111361500/111361401/21ac91e5_y.jpg) ### Essence of Honey Villas & Boutique Safari - Villa # 3 10/10 Excellent "Bryan’s communication was friendly, fast, and effective!" [](https://expedia.co.uk/La-Cruz-Hotels-Essence-Of-Honey-Villas-Boutique-Safari-Villa-3.h111361401.Hotel-Information) ![APARTMENT EL JOBO, LA CRUZ, AT 700 MTRS COPAL BEACH, 8 MIN FROM RAJADA](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113800000/113799200/113799106/cbf6ef0d_y.jpg) ### APARTMENT EL JOBO, LA CRUZ, AT 700 MTRS COPAL BEACH, 8 MIN FROM RAJADA 4/10 Poor "The property manager and staff are lovely. Everything else was underwhelming. It was hard to locate and there was a locked gate with no instructions for how to get in. The property looked nice from the photos but the images did not accurately represent the small, dark rooms and the fact that it’s a cluster of little studio motel rooms. It has the feel of a fixer upper motor lodge. It has tons of potential; just still needs work and wasn’t at all what we were led to believe we were renting. It’s overpriced for what it is. " [](https://expedia.co.uk/La-Cruz-Hotels-Vrbo-Property.h113799106.Hotel-Information) ## Hotels near other Playa Piñuela attractions ### Bolanos Island National Wildlife Refuge 4.5/5 (13 reviews) Explore the great outdoors at Bolanos Island National Wildlife Refuge, a lovely green space in La Cruz. Stroll along this relaxing area's beaches or simply enjoy its restaurants. [See properties](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP..PointOfInterests®ionId=6101102) ### Playa Rajada Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa Rajada during your trip to La Cruz? While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches. [See properties](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP..PointOfInterests®ionId=977882273408102400) ### Ostional Wildlife Reserve Explore the great outdoors at Ostional Wildlife Reserve, a lovely green space in San Juan del Sur. Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area. [See properties](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP..PointOfInterests®ionId=802133961811333120) ## Frequently asked questions ### What's the area like around Playa Piñuela? ### What's the best hotel to stay close to Playa Piñuela? ### How many hotels are there near Playa Piñuela? ### If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Playa Piñuela, will I receive a refund? ### What can I see and do near Playa Piñuela?