The PGI has a very mellow, laid back vibe very suitable to an avid surfer's lifestyle.  Not quite a resort but far from lacking anything. The rooms are of a nice size and are air conditioned. The pool is also the perfect size for getting cooled off. The restaurant and bar's day and night wait staff are super friendly (and... More

Playa grande inn aka PGI has great food at a great price. Friendly atmosphere with big screen playing surf videos to get you charged up for the waves. Beer are cheapest around. BBQ pizza is brick oven style and really good. Mid day there is a juice bar called Raw. Great smoothies and granola bars to keep you healthy for... More

We were in Playa Grande for 8 days over Christmas and loved it! The Playa Grande Inn is a great alternative to the busy and touristy beach of Tamarindo. Playa Grande is absolutely gorgeous with amazing surfing waves and room to relax and enjoy your vacation. The Playa Grande Inn is clean with friendly staff and simple efficient rooms. My... More

I agree with others. Playa Grande is a surf-style town. Nothing particularly fancy but that is what I want. I stayed at the Inn with a surfer buddy back in 2006. It was fun trip for sure. But I didn't really want to rate the hotel stay. I wanted to rate my experience this trip. I stopped by for drinks... More

When I first came to PGI ten years ago it was a surfer hang out in the most charming way. In the last two years it is constantly rotating staff and just seems super disorganized. I had a sloppy pizza for dinner that was close to $14 dollars!! I don't even eat pizza in NYC for that much. The couple... More

My husband and I stayed here one night only in a standard room with a full size bed. We were supposed to stay for 3 nights for the end of our 12 day trip. We left quickly the next morning. The room was very small so if you are a couple DO NOT get a standard room with one full... More

Playa Grande Inn is just what you want when you come to Costa Rica! It's near the beach, the rooms are clean and comfortable and the staff are amazing. Justen will make you feel as if you have known each other for years and point you in the right direction for any activity in the area or surrounding. The food... More

We had the best vacation ever staying at this hotel! The bar/restaurant was amazing - especially the pizza! The rooms were clean and the pool was fabulous! Jason and his family were so welcoming and helpful! I would definitely recommend this place over any other in the area. More

Ok. So this is a surf hotel. That being said it's not fancy and the rooms are basic with zero frills. Very clean and the people here are fantastic. Location is 2 blocks from the beach and 1 block from the Leatherback Turtle monitoring facility. Just what we wanted. Be patient and you might be lucky to see one come... More