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Guanacaste Lodge

3.0 star property
Travelers unwind by the inviting pool or head to nearby Flamingo Beach, with continental breakfast included each morning for a perfect Costa Rica stay.

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Guanacaste Lodge offers continental breakfast and free WiFi near Flamingo Beach. Guests can cool off in the outdoor pool (with a separate one for kids) in a smoke-free environment. Previous travelers often praise the helpful staff.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Standard Room | Desk, bed sheets

Standard Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(29 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Cabo Velas, Guanacaste Lodge is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Playa Potrero and Flamingo Beach. Monkey Park and Las Baulas National Marine Park are also worth visiting. Visit our Cabo Velas travel guide
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250 Meters Sur del Banco Nacional, Cabo Velas, Guanacaste, 51104

What's nearby

  • Potrero Beach near Flamingo in Guanacaste, Costa Rica
    Playa Potrero
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Flamingo Beach
    Flamingo Beach
    3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Conchal Beach
    Conchal Beach
    16 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Playa Tamarindo in Costa Rica
    Tamarindo Beach
    45 min drive - 15.1 miles
  • Potrero Bay
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles

Getting around

  • Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR)
    63 min drive

Restaurants

  • Bar & Restaurante Arenas
    3 min drive
  • Restaurante Pleamar
    6 min walk
  • Soda Marcell
    6 min drive
  • Patagonia del Mar
    5 min drive
  • Coco Loco Bar & Restaurant
    4 min drive

About this property

Guanacaste Lodge

Lodge near Playa Potrero
Close to Flamingo Beach, Guanacaste Lodge provides amenities like free continental breakfast. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Guanacaste Lodge boast comforts such as air conditioning.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and ceiling fans

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (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 elevator (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:30 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM

Property is also known as

Guanacaste Lodge Playa Flamingo
Hotel Guanacaste Lodge Costa Rica/Playa Flamingo
Guanacaste Lodge Lodge
Guanacaste Lodge Cabo Velas
Guanacaste Lodge Lodge Cabo Velas

Frequently asked questions

Does Guanacaste Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8:30 AM–6:00 PM.

Is Guanacaste Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Guanacaste Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Guanacaste Lodge?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Guanacaste Lodge located?

Situated near the beach, this lodge is within a 15-minute walk of Potrero Bay and Playa Potrero. Flamingo Beach is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) away.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Guanacaste Lodge Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 128 out of 200 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 55 out of 200 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 200 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 200 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 200 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff was great. The room was comfortable and reasonable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Roxane

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff was courteous and kind. The room was ready when we arrived - which we appreciated. However, we didn’t have much soap, no shampoo. The showers didn’t work properly. The beds were comfortable. The property was well maintained. The pool was nice. Breakfast was good: eggs, rice, yogourt, toasts and fruit. Coffee was hot. Tang juice was offered.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Guanacaste is a fantastic spot to stay if you’re looking for spotlessly clean rooms, impeccably accommodating and friendly staff, and a great pool to cool off in. The place and rooms are a bit dated but very obviously taken care of and maintained by the family that live there. Room air con worked great and kept us cool for sleeping. The breakfast is simple but very tasty and homemade. The only downside is it wasn’t as close to the beach as we initially thought, but we discovered lots of nice beaches and restaurants (el tiki and amigos y tacos were particularly awesome), due to having to trek around town! Would highly recommend if you are looking for a reasonably priced and very comfortable stay. Muchos gracias!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place and delicious food
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paige KayLynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was lovely! And the breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We really enjoyed our trip to Playa Flamingo, the stay was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay. Hosts were so helpful. Nice tipico breakfast.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Raquel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for 4 nights with my daughter the breakfast was good, the staff are friendly they always keep our room clean, yes there are ants but not scary i like they way they give us breakfast and looks like we are family, i rented a car and car was very safe.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Johnny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a nice little lodge within the Flamingo/Potrero area. The rooms are spacious and clean, and the included breakfast was adequate. Definitely I would recommend this if you´re looking for a good place to stay without breaking the bank.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel staff and good breakfast with fruit, eggs, rice & beans, plantain, coffee and juice. Clean rooms and swimming pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice family owned business, excellent service, nice pool and air conditioned.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Shakil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous location, very easy to get around. Property is very orderly, clean and pretty. Would come back again!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Gregory J

Liked: Amenities
Pool and comfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

irina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast is delicious; people are nice and friendly. Close to the beach but we liked flamingo beach better in the mornings as there were no one. We didnt use the pool but we enjoyed the birds in the garden.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are kind and friendly. The pool is warm! The rooms are large and having a small fridge is a great feature. The included breakfast was filling and delicious. The place is not fancy, but it’s clean and very quiet. I enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Bailey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cute little place if you aren't looking for anything fancy. Short 7 min walk to flamingo marina beach. The breakfast provided was great.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Anamaria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good location and comfortable rooms. The property needs maintenance.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Oksana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kannan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful place with a nice pool. The host is very friendly. They serve hot breakfast! Room is very clean with hot water - more bright light could be better! This is close to super market as well that is walkable!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and helpful staff. Close to a store for essentials and property was great. Shampoo would be helpful for guests.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

This hotel has a quaint and comfortable feel. The staff were very kind and the atmosphere was friendly and had a nice family vibe. The pool was well maintained and the breakfast was perfect. We did wish there was a blanket on our beds as they were made up with only a sheet set. Otherwise it was a very pleasant stay!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

TERESE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The proprietor of Guanacaste Lodge is amazing! She absolutely made us feel the love and kindness that Costa Rica is known for. We stayed on our first night and first visit to the country and could not have been more pleased. Don't let the parking and construction sway you. The property is clean and rooms very comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cullen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner and her family were very sweet and accommodating. We missed breakfast one morning as we woke up late but they happily brought my son juice and toast. Good facility, the pool was very nice. The place is literally next door to a supermarket which was very convenient and an Italian restaurant that was nice and delicious. A very easy stay in a nice little town and the owners were very attentive and friendly. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Ra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice, homely facility. The lady in charge was kind and friendly. Room was spacious, clean. Large wooden walk-in closet was a nice touch, gave a bit of vintage vibe. Breakfast was good. Large parking area. Easy walk to the beach. A supermarket next door was an added advantage.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023