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Cafe Playa Negra

3.0 star property
Adventure seekers find their perfect balance at this beachside retreat, where days filled with ropes courses and horseback riding end with garden relaxation

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Living area - Cafe Playa Negra (Veintisiete de Abril)
Premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar, individually decorated - Cafe Playa Negra (Veintisiete de Abril)
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Cafe Playa Negra, minutes from Avellanas Beach, offers travelers the best of both worlds. Enjoy the on-site ropes course, explore on horseback, or lounge by the outdoor pool with garden views. Includes continental breakfast, WiFi in common areas, and helpful multilingual staff.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

Room options

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Premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar, individually decorated

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Studio Suite | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar, individually decorated

Classic Studio Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar, individually decorated

Superior Triple Room, Multiple Beds

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Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Trundle Bed and 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Veintisiete de Abril, Cafe Playa Negra is near the beach. While the natural beauty of Playa Negra and Avellanas Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course. Junquillal Beach and Mansita Beach are two other places to visit that come recommended. Scuba diving and snorkeling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and ecotours nearby. Visit our Playa Negra travel guide
Map
Calle Principal de Los Pargos, Veintisiete de Abril, Guanacaste

What's nearby

  • Vista aérea de playa Langosta, Costa Rica
    Playa Langosta
    32 min drive - 8.0 miles
  • Playa Tamarindo in Costa Rica
    Tamarindo Beach
    50 min drive - 14.1 miles
  • Playa Pargos
    19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course
    28 min drive - 7.2 miles
  • Casino Diria
    37 min drive - 9.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • La Ventana Del Surfista
    8 min drive
  • Rum Bar
    20 min drive
  • Lola's
    8 min drive
  • Waves and Cream
    20 min drive
  • Hacienda Pinilla Beach Club
    21 min drive

About this property

Cafe Playa Negra

Hotel near Avellanas Beach
Located close to Playa Negra and Junquillal Beach, Cafe Playa Negra provides free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. Adventurous travelers may like the horseback riding and a ropes course at this hotel. The on-site Regional cuisine restaurant, Leche de Tigre, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and garden views. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • An area shuttle, coffee/tea in the lobby, and multilingual staff
  • Wedding services and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and have comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to perks like minibars.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers
  • Wardrobes/closets, ceiling fans, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Leche de Tigre

Things to do

  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Outdoor pool
  • Ropes course

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2004
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Individual decor
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Tuesday:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 4437365

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Frequently asked questions

Does Cafe Playa Negra have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Cafe Playa Negra pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Cafe Playa Negra?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Cafe Playa Negra?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cafe Playa Negra located?

Situated by the sea, this hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Playa Negra and within 3 mi (5 km) of Avellanas Beach and Junquillal Beach. Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course and Mansita Beach are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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

Cafe Playa Negra Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 80 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 80 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 80 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 80 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 80 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super kind staff and very yummy food. Property is small but very tidy. Safe but right on the main drag so it’s a little in your face when you exit. We really enjoyed our stop there
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David , Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Its a very pleasant property to look at, clean , with areas to relax. Pool, resturant. Staff are great. Its only a 5 minute walk to the beach. I really enjoyed staying there and will again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashianna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property! Lovely room, amazing restaurant and first class service!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommend!

Loved this hotel! So modern and clean in a great location. Very friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel, restaurant, and hospitality. We stayed in a suite... it was clean, quiet, comfortable, and had amazing water pressure in the shower. It was a perfect night sleep. We used the pool, ate at the restaurant for dinner and breakfast, and the ocean is a short walk to a quiet beach! There's a great upper deck to sit and read while sipping coffee or a drink from the restaurant. The best part was the staff/hospitality. I cannot thank the people taking care of us enough. You were the highlight! I believe the bartender/server's name was Steven(?) and he was awesome. Kind, helpful, and pleasant. The chef was amazing too! This place is a hidden gem and we will be back to stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly and helpful. The area was great. We had good experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Definitely the nicest hotel close to the beach! Only a quarter mile walk to the beach. The food was terrific (locals swing by for dinner to go!) and the staff goes out of their way to make everyone comfortable
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natacha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel. The staff were amazing, very helpful and friendly. The food was delicious. Short walk to the beach to watch the sunset. Beautiful property.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The standard is good, everything is clean and working and the bed was comfortable.The food is good and the place is around 10 minutes in walking distance to the beach. The staff is both professional and very friendly - Thank you to Nixon, Fiorella,Michael, Randall and the others! If I was to stay at Cafe Playa Negra again, I would probably try to get a room that was not directly above the restaurant, as it can be a bit noisy in the evenings.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is much better than the photos! The people are amazing. So cute! Extremely clean. Only 8 rooms in the whole hotel so it does book up in advance. There is a lovely shaded courtyard with a bar and lights and live music. Bright fresh airy rooms with high ceilings. I love this place! I got to meet the owner, it was his birthday and he was celebrating with friends and still went out of his way to welcome me. Roxy is the beautiful manager who is extremely thoughtful and welcoming as well. Great place!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Worth the stay

It was a great stay!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meinolf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent choice in Playa Negra

Beautiful and well managed place. Just a perfect little luxury spot you want to be. I highly recommend the place
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great spot

Staff was great, as was the restaurant. The location is right on the main drag through town so it can be a little loud. But we loved the place and hope to return.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Like a Dream—Warm, Peaceful, and Kind

This was easily one of the best stays we’ve ever had. Café Playa Negra is everything a boutique hotel should be—warm, welcoming, and thoughtfully run. We were greeted like family and offered lime slush drinks that were pure bliss. Our room was spotless and beautiful, the meals were delicious, and the pool was a perfect escape. Nixon was amazing—so kind and attentive, making sure everything went smoothly. This place has heart. And by staying here, you’re supporting the real people of Playa Negra—not just a vacation rental owned by investors. We felt good knowing our visit made a positive impact. We’ll definitely be back.
Returning to this refreshing pool after a day exploring the jungle was amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ANA CARLA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

El servicio y el hotel de 10, todo excelente

El servicio y el hotel de 10, todo excelente
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
👍
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Juli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little property. The restaurant and staff are outstanding and you can walk to the beach in about 7 minutes. Great value and wonderful stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lucinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were brilliant and it had a chilled relaxed vibe. Great spot with nice food. We had to leave early in the morning and they kindly provided breakfast fruit the night before. We would definitely go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Juan Diego

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excelente el lugar muy bonito cómodo y limpio, 100% recomendado
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Camilo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Simple, convenient, clean, great food.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great little fine if you don't mind not having a TV in your room. I thought it was great. The place was very clean and affordable. The staff waited around for me to ensure that I received the key because they were not receiving my responses to them attempting to communicate with me over the Whatsup app and Expedia app do to my phone service while driving there. Food as great in the morning and appreciated everyone's smiles.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Thumbs up

Excellent newish hotel with pretty courtyard and excellent ceviche restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Esteri

Disliked: Staff & service
Nous avons trouvé l’hôtel fermé et le propriétaire nous a littéralement chassé sans aucune aide. Difficile de noter donc...
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mariajose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
El internet no llega a los cuartos, por lo demás muy bien
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Que bonito!

Que lindo el hotel. Es un oasis en la selva, un lugar para descansar y recuperar después de tomar sol y bañarse en la playa. La ubicación es excelente-como 10 minutos de la playa.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019