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The Grateful Hotel

Santa Cruz, Guanacaste

The Fun Awaits

Perfect for nature loversOnly 2.3 km to Grande Beach and 4.5 km to Las Baulas de Guanacaste National Marine Park

Suitable for your business tripStay productive with business facilities.

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4.3/5

GoodFrom 20 reviews

5.0/59 Jan 2025

Keven • Trip with Friends

We initially booked the Grateful Hotel for one night but ended up extending our stay to two nights because we loved it so much! The staff was incredibly welcoming and went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed—they were genuinely some of the most helpful people we’ve encountered. The atmosphere was fantastic, with fun and friendly people, great food and drinks, and an overall lively vibe, especially at the pool and bar. The location is also a major plus—just a short walk to a beautiful beach and a few quaint spots to grab a bite to eat. While the hotel isn’t fancy, it was clean and absolutely perfect for what we were looking for. If you’re after a laid-back, fun, and welcoming place to stay, the Grateful Hotel is a great choice. Highly recommended!

5.0/51 Jan 2025

CRAIG • Couple Trip

Amazing boutique hotel with a bar & grill. Live music. Phil the owner and his wife are lovely people.

5.0/514 Nov 2024

Robert • Couple Trip

The music

5.0/511 Oct 2024

ara • Couple Trip

Great stay! Amazing people &Vibe. Food,drink's, and service are amazing too!!! Go you will be stoked.

5.0/515 Jul 2024

tova • Couple Trip

Fun place, stayed during the off season so was quiet. Good food and bar. Great pool. Close walk to the beach.

5.0/513 Jun 2024

Nikki • Couple Trip

Such a cool, easy going vibe! Food here is amazing

5.0/54 Mar 2024

Timothy

Unique setting and location. A nice change of pace from the resort community. Thank you.

5.0/529 Dec 2023

Cheryl • Family Trip

If you’re into live music, especially the Grateful Dead this is a hotel for you. If you’re not it’s still a wonderful place to enjoy the beauty of Playa Grande. It sits right on the estuary and there’s tons of wildlife and a short walk to the beach. The hotel rooms are clean and comfortable. The pool is fun. In the evenings it can get lively, but as an early bird I had no trouble sleeping. The owner and staff are friendly and helpful. I would come back in a minute.

5.0/523 Dec 2023

Hollis • Couple Trip

We stayed here 3 nights & really enjoyed it. The rooms are basic but nice & clean. Staff is great, the food is amazing, & nice to have live music at night. We saw tons of wildlife in the area including a Python snake, an armadillo, & a baby turtle on the beach. Playa Grande beach is under 10 min walking distance & one of the nicest beaches I've had the pleasure to enjoy. We would absolutely recommend the Grateful Hotel & area to all visiting Costa Rica.

5.0/519 Nov 2023

Milagros Giannina

They are very nice People kind and Sweet lovely good experience and happy

5.0/514 Nov 2023

Kirk • Solo Trip

Staff is fantastic! Great music playing, creating good vibes. Genuine, friendly people working here, great food and drinks, minutes from the beach.

5.0/529 Aug 2023

Lloyd • Family Trip

Rioms were clean and comfortable but the staff was exceptional! We will definitely be back.

5.0/511 Jul 2023

Marta • Couple Trip

La atención de los muchachos es increíble, los desayunos buenísimos, las habitaciones muy limpias, el lugar muy tranquilo. Lo único que no pude usar fue la piscina ya que es demasiado alta y a un solo nivel

4.0/520 Mar 2024

Verified traveler • Couple Trip

Atmosphere and food are excellent. Location is close to nice beach and you can take a water taxi to Tamarindo. The rooms are ok but the mattresses definitely need replacing as well as the fridge.

4.0/522 Jan 2024

Shane Marcell • Solo Trip

The room was clean with everything in working order. Staff was top notch, friendly and accommodating. The only thing that i would say i didnt care for would be the owner, Phil lingering around every evening. He was none of the forementioned.

4.0/52 Jan 2024

chunling • Trip with Friends

The service was great. Staff was very friendly and helpful. the condition of the room was old. it;s located in a very good location and very close to water.

3.0/54 Jan 2025

Maria • Couple Trip

Great place to enjoy peaceful days, music at night and the playa grande beach is waling distance. Clayton was awesome!

3.0/526 Jan 2024

Kevin • Trip with Friends

The showers in the rooms are in bad condition, spray all over or very clogged and no pressure. They need to changed out.

2.0/518 Jan 2025

Paul • Couple Trip

Travelers beware! Don’t be fooled by the location! We were looking for a last minute stay near downtown Tamarindo. This hotel on Expedia is located .89 miles from Tamarindo Beach. HOWEVER, it is NOT even close. After we booked and plugged in the hotel into Waze, it was a 40 minute drive because there is a body of water separating the hotel from Tamarindo. Unless you plan to swim to downtown, it is misleading!!!!!! We were really looking forward to staying at this property, I’m sure it’s lovely but after driving for hours from the San Jose area at night there was no way we were driving another 40 unanticipated minutes. I cancelled FIVE mi after reserving and Expedia said they “tried” to contact the hotel numerous times but wasn’t able to get my money back. MONEY GRAB - also beware!!!

1.0/58 Aug 2024

Jasvinder • Solo Trip

Terrible location and bad roads leading to property. The road for last 1 mile has so many pot holes. Location is on a very bad side. Its about 1.4 mile from main area that is happening but that drive is a 45 min by car. Beach is about 10 min walk and on back of hotel there is tiny water area that offers water taxi. Rooms are ok at best. One person in staff was nice. I requested a refund for 2nd night and was told will be ok. I checked out and even though I was told would be ok by request was later denied. There is no front desk or staff on site at this tiny so called hotel. They outsourced to a German lady Sarah who does not pick up whats app calls. Expedia tried so many times to call her. She communicates via messages with hotel bar staff and said ok for me to leave. Dont book and pick rather other side of beach with much better hotels.

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Palm Beach Estates, Cabo Velas, Guanacaste, CR

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Accommodation Rules

Check-in Procedure

Check-in7:00 AM-11:30 PM

Check-out11:00 AM

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, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

If you are planning to arrive after 11:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive key retrieval information. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Want to check in early? Fill out the Special Requests form on the booking page.

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Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

About The Grateful Hotel

The Grateful Hotel Location
With a stay at The Grateful Hotel in Cabo Velas, you'll be 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Las Baulas National Marine Park and 8.4 mi (13.6 km) from Conchal Beach. This hotel is 10.4 mi (16.8 km) from Playa Brasilito and 10.4 mi (16.8 km) from Reserva Conchal Golf Course.

The Grateful Hotel Facility and Service
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. This hotel also features gift shops/newsstands, wedding services, and a television in a common area.

The Grateful Hotel Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 10 air-conditioned rooms featuring LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include safes and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free international calls.

Restaurant and Cafe
At The Grateful Hotel , enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Important Information
This property is closed from August 16 2025 to June 30 2027 (dates subject to change).

Room Type and Price

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 - Wed, 26 Aug 2026 (1 night)

1 Room, 1 Adult, 0 Children