What is the best hotel or locations to stay in Costa Rica?

Question

Want:

white sandy beaches

nice ocean

close 2 nice town

Answer 1

This is a tough one.  Costa Rica has few white sand beaches if that is your priority.  White sand comes more from Coral and Costa Rica's beaches are of volcanic origin.  I would say Playa Conchal or somewhere nearby in Guanacaste.

Answer 2

One person mentioned Montezuma. It does not have white sand beaches but it is a great town. Small but great nonetheless. There is a nice resort called Playa Tambor about 20 minutes away. It's all inclusive and very nice. The only thing is there is no 'big' town nearby.

Answer 3

Montezuma on the Nicoya peninsula is a nice place to visit, party and enjoy beautiful beaches. There's an awesome waterfall just outside of town and lots to do.

Answer 4

Costa Rica doesnt have a lot of white sandy beaches, most are grey, black from volcanic ash.,

Playa Conchal is an exception but you have to stay at the Paradisus Playa Conchal resort to access it.

Answer 5

punta playa

Answer 6

White sandy beaches can be found in Parque Nacional Manueal Antonio out stide of Quepos CR.  Most places are family friendly, check out El mono azul for a hotel.  Also up in the nicoya peninsula is also pretty, but the waves are less child friendly.  Also consider Cahuita in teh Carribean.  There are white sandy beaches, monkeys in the tress and snorkeling.