Sardinal Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Panama Beach showing a sandy beach
Panama Beach featuring a sandy beach
El Ocotal showing rugged coastline and landscape views
El Ocotal featuring rocky coastline
El Ocotal which includes flowers and wild flowers

Where to stay in Sardinal

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Coco Sunset Hills

While Coco Sunset Hills may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Coco Beach and Playa Hermosa.

Coco Sunset Hills
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Rancho Armadillo

While Rancho Armadillo isn't home to many top sights, Coco Beach and Ocotal Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

Rancho Armadillo
Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive
Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive
4 out of 5
Playa Matapalo- Sardinal, Carrillo, Sardinal, Guanacaste
Stay at this 4-star beach property in Sardinal. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,120 reviews)
"Fourth visit to this resort, last time was 5 years ago. Excellent service & staff! Some managers remembered us from prior years, that really meant something! Still prefer the buffet to the restaurants. Reception staff kind and accommodating. Two negative things, one was the trash and glasses/plates ..."

Reviewed on 20 Mar. 2025

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Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive
Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive
Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive
3.5 out of 5
Sardinal de Carrillo, Playa Matapalo, Sardinal, Guanacaste
Stay at this 3.5-star beach property in Sardinal. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,485 reviews)
"Construction noise and construction work all at entry to hotel."

Reviewed on 23 Mar. 2025

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Occidental Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive
Occidental Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive
4 out of 5
Playa Hermosa, Golfo De Papagayo, Sardinal, Guanacaste
The price is AU$427 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
AU$427
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Stay at this 4-star beach property in Sardinal. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"This was an incredible trip! It is very quiet, no parties, but incredibly friendly and beautiful. It was absolutely perfect. It is a small resort on a big property so the staff get to know you by name. The food was delicious, the drinks were great and the property was spectacular. Lots of monkeys ..."

Reviewed on 15 Mar. 2025

Occidental Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive
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Hermosa Paradise
Hermosa Paradise
2 out of 5
Highway 159 behind Super Luperon, Sardinal, Guanacaste Province
Stay at this aparthotel in Sardinal. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 14 beach bars. Popular attractions Coco Beach and Playa Hermosa are located nearby.
8.8/10 Excellent! (69 reviews)
"The information provided to access the property and unit were fantastic. All the staff on the property are friendly and kind. The reception contact, (I can’t remember her name) was absolutely lovely and very helpful. I would definitely stay there again. The pool was warm with very few people using ..."

Reviewed on 17 Mar. 2025

Hermosa Paradise
Toro Blanco Resort
Toro Blanco Resort
2.5 out of 5
25 Metros Sur de la Iglesia Catolica, Playa del Coco, Sardinal, Guanacaste
Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in Sardinal. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (89 reviews)
"The staff was kind and friendly. Pool was awesome, great breakfast Each room had a small terrace with table and chairs and beautiful landscaping We enjoyed our stay and would stay here again!"

Reviewed on 1 Mar. 2025

Toro Blanco Resort
Bahia Pez Vela Resort
Bahia Pez Vela Resort
3.5 out of 5
Playa del Coco, Sardinal, Guanacaste
Stay at this 3.5-star beach aparthotel in Sardinal. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Coco Beach and Ocotal Beach are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (79 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on 23 Dec. 2024

Bahia Pez Vela Resort
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Popular places to visit

Diamante Eco Adventure Park

Diamante Eco Adventure Park

Meet the animals who live at Diamante Eco Adventure Park during your travels in El Ocotal. Discover the entertainment choices in this romantic area or seek out the local tours.

Diamante Eco Adventure Park

Papagayo Golf and Country Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Sardinal at Papagayo Golf and Country Club. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area or seek out the local tours.

Papagayo Golf and Country Club

Playa Penca

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa Penca during your trip to Coco? Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Playa Penca

Haras del Mar Equestrian Center

Enjoy an outing to Haras del Mar Equestrian Center during your stay in Nuevo Colon. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area or visit its lively bars.

Haras del Mar Equestrian Center

El Coco Casino

Why not try your luck with a visit to El Coco Casino during your travels in Coco? Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.

El Coco Casino

Rocio's Kitchen

Enjoy an outing to Rocio's Kitchen during your stay in Playa Hermosa. Amble around this relaxing area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its lively bars.

Rocio's Kitchen

Activities

Rio Celeste Hiking, Sloth & Llanos de Cortez Waterfall Tour

Rio Celeste Hiking, Sloth & Llanos de Cortez Waterfall Tour

AU$198
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Rio Celeste Hiking, Sloth & Llanos de Cortez Waterfall Tour
Brown-Throated Three-toed Sloth, Bradypus variegatus

Sloth Forest Tour, Organic Coffee and Chocolate Tour & Waterfall

AU$285
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Sloth Forest Tour, Organic Coffee and Chocolate Tour & Waterfall
Diamante Eco Adventure Park: Zipline & Aerial Adventure Pass

Diamante Eco Adventure Park: Zipline & Aerial Adventure Pass

AU$139
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Diamante Eco Adventure Park: Zipline & Aerial Adventure Pass
Marlin Del Rey Sunset Cruise from Tamarindo

Marlin Del Rey Sunset Cruise from Tamarindo & Playas del Coco

AU$182
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Marlin Del Rey Sunset Cruise from Tamarindo & Playas del Coco
Jungle River Cruise at Palo Verde National Park

Jungle Cruise at Palo Verde National Park

AU$198
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Jungle Cruise at Palo Verde National Park
La Leona Waterfall Best Adventure Hike

La Leona Waterfall Best Adventure Hike

AU$206
per adult
La Leona Waterfall Best Adventure Hike
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Cities near Sardinal

Liberia featuring religious elements, a church or cathedral and interior views

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