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Nandel Beach Resort

3.5 star property

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch served
Private beach, free beach cabanas, sun loungers, beach towels
Front of property
Traditional Studio | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually decorated
Family Room | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually decorated

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
The current price is $148
$131 nightly
$148 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 14 - Jun 15

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Playa Jobo, La Cruz, Guanacaste
  • Place, Playa Coyotera
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Bolanos Island National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Playa Coco
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually decorated

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 4

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Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually decorated

Superior Room, 2 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 6

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Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually decorated

Family Room

  • Sleeps 5

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Standard Double Room | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually decorated

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Superior Room, 2 Bedrooms | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually decorated

Superior Room, 2 Bedrooms

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 861 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually decorated

Family Room

  • Garden view
  • 1184 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Traditional Studio | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually decorated

Traditional Studio

7.8 out of 10
Good
(17 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 969 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

La Cruz

Located in La Cruz, Nandel Beach Resort is near the bay, a 5-minute drive from Coyotera Beach and 6 minutes from Bolanos Island National Wildlife Refuge. .This beach hotel is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Playa Coyotera and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Playa Jobo.

What's nearby

  • Playa Coyotera - 5 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Bolanos Island National Wildlife Refuge - 6 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Coyotera Beach - 6 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Playa Coco - 10 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • West Rajada Beach - 10 min drive - 3.1 miles

Getting around

  • Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR) - 97 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lapa Lapa - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Himitsu - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Barefoot Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Arrecife - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪El Indio Desnudo Bar & Grill - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Nandel Beach Resort

Nandel Beach Resort offers 22 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature complimentary toiletries. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Select Comfort beds feature premium bedding. 42-inch LED televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a private beach.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 22 air-conditioned rooms featuring LED televisions. Your Select Comfort bed comes with premium bedding. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Satellite television is provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries.
Spend the day on the private beach or dip into one of the 2 outdoor pools. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.
You can enjoy a meal at Eagle Ray serving the guests of Nandel Beach Resort, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. A complimentary local cuisine breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary local cuisine breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM. A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
Eagle Ray - This family restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Eagle Ray

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Kayaking
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Snorkeling
  • Water sports equipment
  • Windsurfing

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • High chair
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Conference center
  • Coworking space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Free beach cabanas
  • On a private beach
  • On the bay

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LED TV with premium satellite channels

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 15 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 33 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cash deposit: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 15 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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

You need to know

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Property is also known as

Nandel Beach Resort Hotel
Nandel Beach Resort La Cruz
Nandel Beach Resort Hotel La Cruz

Nandel Beach Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 100 out of 212 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 72 out of 212 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 212 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 212 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 212 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The resort was great but the winds where very strong.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

blake

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was great . Jose was really helpful. The food was great too
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Lovely resort to walk around and nicely lit paths to walk around resort at night. Nice free breakfast menu ( the French Toast was delicious). Good access to beach. Would be better if lighting in the room was brighter.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms and very nice staff and good breakfast. Room didn’t have a fridge or mechanism to make coffee but other than that good stay in a quiet area and seems to be where locals vacation
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Radley

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you are expecting the wind, then it’s a great resort! I should have realized that it would’ve windy with all the windsurfing in the area. Once we got used to that, we did really enjoy the place. Quite quiet. Our favorite parts of the area were all the beaches in the other side of the peninsula and some of the fantastic dining. Lapa Lapa had a great atmosphere, fantastic food, and some nice beach chairs. ‘The naked Indian restaurant just next to the resort had unbelievable food.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay in Playa Jobo area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
yes. staff warm,room clean, nice grounds. I would have given five stars except for one big problem. The safe in our room was locked and the office could not unlock it. This could be a serious problem for guests needing security.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Yes
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

orlando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay in that part of Costa Rica will come back
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the second time we’ve stayed at this lovely hotel. It is extremely family friendly. The levels in the pool are great for playing games: the swim bar is fun: the excellent appetizer platter was enough to feed a huge group and was tasty. The rooms are spacious and the beds are comfortable. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great resort for the price. Felipe at breakfast was the best, along with everyone else. The breakfast was by far our favorite meal of the day!! Definitely try out the Naked Indian nextdoor. It was the best dinner we had in this part of town. The hotel's beach is made for kite surfing but we enjoyed walking down towards the groves and seeing all the different birds. Our favorite beach was Playa Rajadita and El Jobo. None of the beaches are very busy except for the weekends when the locals enjoy them. The water was a bit chilly but snorkeling everywhere was a delight! Lots to see. The rooms are very large but I wish they had any kind of fridge.... You can get ice for your water at breakfast. The pool was nice, also a bit chilly! I would definitely recommend this hotel and would go again! Look for the monkeys! They are in the trees on the dirt road to the hotel and all over if you look for them!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

STEEVE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The stay here was very relaxing and comfortable. The resort staff had really great customer service. The room was clean and the food very delicious. Would definitely recommend anyone to stay at this resort.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The entire property was great and the staff was amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location. Great beaches in area if you have car.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good value
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Alejandro

Liked: Staff & service
Good hotel. Breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Erich Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property in a beautiful location. great local restaurants and bars nearby with friendly locals.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Roo. Was ok. Had issues with the shower initially. Serving staff and housekeepers were great Management could use more customer relation trainings. Being held at their mercy to have to rent a fridge was ridiculous.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was very tranquil to relax and take in the sights
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maricela

The place is clean and safe, people who work there is so kind
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Accommodation was comfortable. Windy location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hilario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The facility was amazing, the staff were super kind, friendly and helpful. Highly recommend this location.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shawna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great place for kit surfing and wing foiling
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024