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887 reviews
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Dec 07, 2025Pura Vida! (Don’t hesitate- book today)
Spent 1 week in paradise with my family (family of 4 and 2 grandparents)! We had two rooms- one room 3205 (king size bed facing pool with a balcony) and 3206 (family suite with two queen beds and pull out couch and kitchenette facing away from pool (parking area- no balcony)). The place was fabulous! Nice and simple at this time of the year (first week of December) as it was less than half full. We were wondering there was no pool view for the family suit- but having the room on the opposite side was smart because as bands played at night at five o’clock somewhere bar (pool side rooms heard it all- which often only lasted until 9:30pm but if you have young kids they likely would be in bed earlier and likely enjoy the quiet side). First full day we booked Margaritaville Sunset Cruise- super fun and awesome snorkelling in a sheltered area- great for kids and non swimmers. Second day we headed down to Iguana Surf out of Tamarindo to take surfing lessons. Highly recommend them! Third day we head to LaFortuna (Arenal Canopy Tours). We booked this private full day tour. Left resort at 6am and it was 3.5 hour drive there and back. Headed to the swing bridges, then went to the 10 zipline canopy tour, then to the hot springs. Hot springs were busy but it was nice to see! Home by 9pm. Fourth day we rented a golf cart from across the street -$83 US for a 6 seater. It was fabulous!!! They give you a map with some ideas and we cruised up the mountains on both sides of the resort and also headed out of town to Conchal Beach. It was around 20 minutes on the golf cart then a 10 minute walk in. Super fun to snorkel from the beach on the right hand side. Lots of seashells! Five day two of us went Scuba Diving with Pacific Coast. Awesome and well organized crew! Day 6 beach day!!! Two of us got massages on the beach from Carolina. $40 US for an hour! Best deal ever and you get to listen to the waves come in! Super awesome! She knew what she was doing :). Hard working lady! Margaritaville Resort has the best beach I have ever seen! We have been to the Caribbean lots and this was something else. Some days waves were bigger but overall it was fabulous. Used boogie boards daily from the resort. I felt super safe swimming with my 9 year old and 13 year old. The beach was quiet. So nice and safe to walk anytime. No one bugging you on the beach to buy stuff. Many locals come down on the weekend to enjoy the beach. Just a fun vibe! The food was great - make sure to ask for menus from the breakfast area. They are great to order from if the breakfast buffet is missing your fav items. Booking into the Italian restaurant is importantly to do first thing each morning if you want to eat there. Great pizzas and pasta. The buffet for supper charges themes of food each night. Very good! The pool is great- I was afraid it would be too small. It is well set up for little kids (they have their own zone) and deeper (chest) for the rest of the pool. Lots of water volleyball going on. Awesome bartenders- Staicy, Juan Luis and Elias Flying into Liberia is so much better than San Jose. So much more chill and is located on the out squirt of Liberia. Don’t hesitate- book it - you won’t regret it!!! Pura Vida!!
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Dec 07, 2025
Costa Rica 2025
Great beach vacation at a beautiful resort. I would recommend this resort for relaxation and a great beach. The pool was a good size for a smaller resort.
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Dec 06, 2025Beautiful beach! Very kind staff! Great drinks!
Margaritaville, located on a beautiful public beach with sweet and helpful staff, is basically an upgraded motel with decrepit shower stalls that offer little water pressure and lukewarm water. The drinks are fabulous. I’d rate the best meal a 6 out of 10. I don’t know how anyone could tolerate the food for more than three consecutive meals. Luckily Coco Loco delivers. The head mgr via phone when I was booking told me the room I had was closest to and facing the ocean but the view was interrupted with trees. The room was basement level with no possible views. So call back and confirm information with a second person to assure it is accurate. Luckily the resort wasn’t full and I was given an ocean view room. Again, very sweet people.
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Dec 05, 2025
Beautiful tour and wonderful guide
We had a wonderful experience! The views and animals that we saw were awesome. The captain and guide were so friendly and informative. They did a fantastic job at pointing out animals, the names of landmarks and islands, and they happily engaged in conversation.
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Dec 03, 2025A wonderful time for the family
Went with my wife and three kids for six days all-inclusive and had a great time in the pool, on the beach, and at the bar. Food could be hit or miss but there were some very big hits, particularly at the Banana Wind Café when ordering off the menu, as opposed to the buffet. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful (shoutouts to Elias, Stacy, and Heather for exceptional service), the Family Center helped keep the kids occupied when they weren’t keeping the bartenders occupied ordering mocktails, and the local wildlife offered some delightful surprises (don’t leave drinks unattended at night or a weird looking raccoon may steal them). Among the activities the hotel offers, we did a coastal tour on the hotel’s boat and had a wonderful experience with a very friendly guide who taught the kids to snorkel and who served one of the best breakfasts we had while there. The hotel also set us up to go jet skiing and on a zip line canopy tour with a local adventure park, which I am certain my kids will remember all their lives (because I was sh*tting a brick the whole time). We didn’t spend a ton of time wandering around Playa Flamingo but there were some great local restaurants that helped in a pinch when the kids were being overly picky. Some nice local shops too. I would definitely go back.
- AdvisoryMargaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo will be temporarily closed from October 7 to October 15, 2026 to conduct essential maintenance and upgrades. This closure will focus on enhancing our pool facilities and revitalizing our outlets to ensure an even better experience for your clients.
- General Policies:
Check-in Policy - Hotel requires a credit/debit card authorization or cash deposit upon check-in for incidentals; this will place a hold on your funds.
Convention Policy - Individuals attending a convention cannot book this property for their stay. If found attending a convention, guests may be subject to higher room rates upon arrival.
Hotel Spring Break Policy - This hotel cannot guarantee a spring-break-free environment.
Transfer Policy - A price may display when children stay free, if your vacation includes transfer to your hotel.
General Information - Room taxes are included in vacation price. Minimum night stay restrictions may apply. Reservation changes may not be permitted unless authorized by the hotel.
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