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The ONLY Beachfront Studio Apartment with dipping pool on Playa Ocotal.

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Ocotal Beach is located near The ONLY Beachfront Studio Apartment with dipping pool on Playa Ocotal., which provides a garden, laundry facilities and a hot tub. This apartment is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location and sunloungers. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer

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About this property

The ONLY Beachfront Studio Apartment with dipping pool on Playa Ocotal.

  • Property located on a unique mixed sand beach of black volcanic sand and white broken shells with tiny quartz crystal which twinkle in the sunlight. Calm and clear bay within a larger bay with rock tide pools, where baby fish are protected by rock formations jutting into the ocean, a wonderful site for snorkeling and scuba diving. The Studio windows and doors all face the beach which open out onto a patio with an outdoor Jacuzzi/dipping pooland barbecue. A garden path leads to the beach about 10 meters away. A dive shop is just around the corner in Playa del Coco and a restaurant just down the beach.
    The Studio apartment on the lower floor of house #5 of Los Almendros de Ocotal consists of 2 rooms with ceiling fans and an A/C unit; bedroom for a couple with a flat screen T.V., a security box, sheets and towels for 2 people, a private bathroom with hot running water, and a kitchenette, which has a 4 burner electric stove with oven, refrigerator, blender, microwave, toaster oven, coffee maker, kitchen sink, table settings for 2 and pots, pans and utensils. WiFi included.

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About the area

Located in Sardinal, this apartment is on the beach. While the natural beauty of Coco Beach and Ocotal Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Reserva Conchal Golf Course. Rocio's Kitchen and Ericka's Fruit Stand are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and horse riding. Visit our El Ocotal travel guide
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Ocotal Beach, Guanacaste Province

What's nearby

  • A beach with calm waters, a rocky cliff with greenery, and distant mountains.
    Ocotal Beach
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • A sunset over a calm sea with multiple boats anchored, surrounded by a hilly landscape.
    Coco Beach
    5 min drive - 2.8 km
  • A beach with a boat, palm trees, and boats in the water.
    Playa Hermosa
    22 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Papagayo Golf and Country Club
    33 min drive - 18.1 km
  • Liberia Parque Central
    55 min drive - 49.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Bar El Ancla
    7 min drive
  • Zi Lounge
    8 min drive
  • Father Rooster
    10 min walk
  • Buzzed Monkey
    5 min drive
  • Soda Teresita
    7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The ONLY Beachfront Studio Apartment with dipping pool on Playa Ocotal. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The ONLY Beachfront Studio Apartment with dipping pool on Playa Ocotal.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The ONLY Beachfront Studio Apartment with dipping pool on Playa Ocotal.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The ONLY Beachfront Studio Apartment with dipping pool on Playa Ocotal.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The ONLY Beachfront Studio Apartment with dipping pool on Playa Ocotal. located?

Nestled on the beach, this Sardinal apartment building is steps from Ocotal Beach and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Coco Beach. Bahia Pez Vela Beach and El Coco Casino are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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The ONLY Beachfront Studio Apartment with dipping pool on Playa Ocotal. Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 82 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 82 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 82 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 82 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 82 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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This location was perfect. Beautiful, quiet beach, and a lot of things to see within a two hours drive. I think we would have been just as happy if we stayed the entire time in the patio and ocean here and never left. Denese was so quick to respond to everything, helping us with an early check in since our flight got in so early. Hernán was an amazing host, very friendly and helpful as well. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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Wonderful location! Playa Ocotal is fantastic and we loved a direct boat pickup on the beach for a spectacular motorboat day cruise of the Gulf of Papagayo. We saw Golden Manta Rays, Devil Rays, Dolphin, and snorkeled with Sea Turtles.Dinner next door at Father Rooster’s is excellent.The dipping pool is very nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Life at the beach.

A nice little suite, beautifully located with a great restaurant nearby.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Location!

Stayed here to be near family that stayed just up the road. Loved this location that had its own little tropical oasis right on the beach! Clean and comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Very nice

Great beach a few yards away . Listened to the waves crash all night.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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great place right on the beach, dipping pool was great. we had everything to prepare meals and grilled twice while staying. the hosts were a wealth of knowledge on the area, but we never felt intruded upon. The bay was beautiful and beach was very nice, not too much foot traffic.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Perfect for two!

We loved our stay and beach studio! Great location and perfect for a couple! Ocean sounds at night and a minute to the beach! Hope to come back soon! Pura Vida! :)
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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GREAT LOCATION!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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The location of this rental was superb. It was pretty old and could have used updating. There was no hot water in the kitchen area which made it difficult to wash glasses and dishes.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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A Peaceful Oceanfront Paradise!

We had a fantastic stay at Denese and Hernan's beautiful hideaway in Playa Ocotal. From the moment we arrived, they made us feel welcome and at home. The property is gorgeous - peaceful, clean, and just steps away from the ocean. It was the perfect place to unwind and enjoy nature's beauty! Even though our trip was short, it was everything we needed and more. Thank you, Denese and Hernan, for being such kind and thoughtful hosts!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

It's an older property & the finishes are a bit dated, but clean & a fabulous location. Everything we needed was in the kitchen. The pool, patio & landscaping in the back are wonderful. Lots of flowers & birds, great spot to enjoy breakfast. At low tide, the tide pools down at the beach are amazing. Good, convenient meals at Father Rooster's next door. Denese met us out on the street when we drove up.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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A Piece of Paradise

We needed a rest and relaxation vacation and this is exactly what we got. Many opportunities to be as busy as you like or just chill.Our hosts, Hernan and Denese are friendly, gracious hosts and looked after us well. We couldn't of asked for a better first experience in Costa Rica.We are very, very, very jealous that we don't live there
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful stay!

This place is a hidden gem- right on a beautiful beach, surrounded by nature, in a great location. Just far enough away from downtown (about a 10min drive) that you feel immersed in nature, but close enough for convince. Dense was a wonderful host, and her apartment was very clean and cute. I manged to burn myself the very first day, and dense was kind enough to offer me her aloe plants thay were in her garden. 10/10 would recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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This pretty little apartment with a lovely garden and dipping pool has a great beachfront location. We loved Playa Ocotal. It’s a quiet, smaller beach with black sand and blue water. I went snorkeling with our host one morning and my husband and I swam every day. The unit has everything you need and was clean, comfortable and tidy. The hosts are there if you need them but maintain your privacy. We enjoyed our chats with the hosts and the opportunity to learn more about Costa Rica through them. Sitting on the patio in the morning we would enjoy all the birds and even some howler monkeys romping in nearby trees! Such a pretty, quiet location.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very Nice Spot

No problems. Right on the beach and yard/patio is essentially private due to separation from the neighbors on both sides with high flowering shrubbery. Beach not crowded even on weekends. Could use a new toaster
Stayed 16 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Excellent hosts and excellent property

My wife and I couldn’t have been happier with our stay here. The hosts are kind and friendly and made several excellent recommendations for things to do in Ocotal and even helped us map out a route to our next destination. The apartment and property were clean and comfortable and the kitchen had everything we needed to make some meals. We spent our evenings in the dipping pool. The beach is about 50 feet from the entrance to the apartment. The bay is beautiful and we saw dolphins near the shore on consecutive mornings. Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Hidden Gem

On our way in we were concerned due to traffic and narrow roads. Once we arrived, the host greeted us and welcome us. It was a perfect little gem. Location was amazing. Lots of shade, backyard BEACH, and pool. My husband and I truly enjoyed the place. Host had everything, pots, plates, cups. Thank you Denise and Hernan! Hopefully we see you again real soon!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful beach front

We loved our stay at Ocotol with Denese. The suite was very nice and clean and well equipped. We felt very safe in the gated community. Owners were friendly and helpful. Walking right out to incredible snorkeling was the best part of our trip. It’s important to know that it isn’t totally private. The owners live above be and have windows that looked right down on the pool and outdoor area when you’re outside. It wasn’t a problem, but something to be aware of.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Really is Right on the Beach!

Location, location, location! This rental is on a somewhat private beach just steps from the gate of the rental. Felt so safe on this beach even at night. Plenty of shade from trees on the beach. Denese even provided 2 beach chairs, 2 beach towels, and a small cooler...perfect! The interior is modest but very clean and cheerful with everything you need. The dipping pool was very nice. The only thing they could add would be mood lights around it. We loved our stay and would highly recommend it to anyone. It was a great deal and amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Christmas Holidays 2023/24

Little piece of paradise ✨️ Best location steps to ocean on a beautiful, tranquil beach ⛱️ Outdoor space was beautiful with little dipping pool and gorgeous plants and flowers. Denese and Hernan are the Hosts with the Mosts! They really go out of their way to make your stay an amazing one, providing you anything you can need, including help with transfers and other transportation needs. I was really happy to have met them as they made my stay more comfortable and enjoyable. Father Rooster is next door, it's a nice popular restaurant. The town of Coco is a 5-10 minute drive away for your shopping needs and has various restaurants. Overall I loved it and can't wait to go back 💖💞🇨🇷 Hasta Pronto
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Slice of Paradise

I recently returned from this beautiful property, after my second two-week stay here. The location is outstanding, especially if you're looking for some peace and tranquility as I was. Beautiful garden steps from the ocean on a cute uncrowded beach. Clear water and rock pools to explore. There's not much to do here other than swim and relax on the beach, or the dipping pool, or the communal pool (just what I was looking for).I can't say enough about the Hosts, Denese and Hernan. They are the reason I came back to this property 2 years in a row. They literally go out of their way to make your comfortable and make your stay fantastic. From cutting an aloe vera plant in the garden for my sunburn, to making me tropical fruit drinks and travel to and from the airport, they really made a single female traveler feel safe, comfortable and welcome.I can't wait to go back there I loved it so much. Hasta la próxima Denese y Hernan
Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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We just returned from an amazing two week stay at this studio apartment! The studio was very clean and comfortable but the real beauty of this space is the private patio and dipping pool with direct ocean access and views. The owners, Denese and Hernan, have done an excellent job with the landscaping. It feels like a tropical paradise. I never got tired of looking over the dipping pool and threw the plants to the ocean view. Both sides of the property are fully landscaped so it feels very private from the properties on both sides. As another reviewer noted, the owners live in the unit above the studio with windows looking down but I never felt like they were intruding on the studios space. Ocotal Beach is just outside the properties gate. It’s great for swimming or just floating and has excellent snorkeling when the conditions are right. When the tide is out, there is a natural pool in the rocks that makes it very safe and fun for little ones and people who aren’t comfortable in the open ocean. Locals and vacationers both visit this beach and it has a laid back atmosphere. Thank you Denese and Hernan for creating this beautiful space!
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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The apartment was spotless, the view, the garden/flowers, the short walk to beach, excellent privacy. Denese is a wonderful host and I hope to stay at her apartment again!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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I was very impressed with our 9-day stay. Everything was in great shape, making our stay super enjoyable. The hosts were very hospitable and helpful. I highly recommend this location, with its amazingly quiet and picturesque beach.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A perfect oasis with clean rooms and very accommodating hosts! Kitchen was fully stocked. The beach was steps away and an absolute gem. We had an absolutely wonderful time!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026