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Nandel Beach Resort

3.5 star property
Family-friendly beachfront hotel with 2 outdoor pools

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Private beach, free beach cabanas, sun loungers, beach towels
Traditional Studio | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually decorated
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Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually decorated

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
Playa Jobo, La Cruz, Guanacaste
  • Playa Copal
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Playa Coco
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Playa Jobo
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually decorated

Family Room

  • 1184 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Traditional Studio | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually decorated

Traditional Studio

  • 969 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Standard Double Room | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually decorated

Standard Double Room

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Superior Room, 2 Bedrooms | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually decorated

Superior Room, 2 Bedrooms

  • 861 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

La Cruz

On the beach.Within 3 miles (5 km) of this La Cruz hotel, you'll find Playa Coyotera and Playa Bolaños. Bolanos Island National Wildlife Refuge and Playa Jobo are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Bolanos Island National Wildlife Refuge - 6 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Playa Copal - 7 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Playa Coco - 8 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • West Rajada Beach - 16 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Playa Jobo - 28 min drive - 3.1 miles

Getting around

  • Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR) - 92 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Himitsu - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Seaside Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Oceana - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Portofino - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Desires - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Nandel Beach Resort

Family-friendly beachfront hotel with 2 outdoor pools
Simply walk outside to feel the sun on your face at the sand beach. Lie back and work on your tan with relaxing beach amenities like complimentary cabanas and sun loungers. Bring your whole family to Nandel Beach Resort for summer fun including 2 outdoor swimming pools, a children's pool, and snorkeling.

Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star La Cruz hotel.

  • 22 guestrooms or units
  • Local cuisine breakfast (free)
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Cabanas on the beach (free)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Conference center
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Game room or arcade
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Nandel Beach Resort offers 22 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature complimentary toiletries. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Select Comfort beds feature premium bedding. 42-inch LED televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Highchair
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Kayaking
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Snorkeling
  • Water sports equipment
  • Windsurfing

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LED TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 15 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 33 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Cash deposit: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 15 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Cashless transactions are available
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Mastercard, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards, and cash. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Nandel Beach Resort Hotel
Nandel Beach Resort La Cruz
Nandel Beach Resort Hotel La Cruz

Frequently asked questions

How close is Nandel Beach Resort to the airport?

Nandel Beach Resort is 46.9 mi (92-min drive) away from the Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Nandel Beach Resort?

As of May 3, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Nandel Beach Resort on May 11, 2025 start from $122.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Nandel Beach Resort have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Nandel Beach Resort.

How close is Nandel Beach Resort to the beach?

This hotel is on a private beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Nandel Beach Resort offer free breakfast?

Nandel Beach Resort offers free local cuisine breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Nandel Beach Resort?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Nandel Beach Resort?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Nandel Beach Resort?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Nandel Beach Resort have a pool?

Nandel Beach Resort features 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Does Nandel Beach Resort have a restaurant?

Nandel Beach Resort is home to Eagle Ray, which features light fare and brunch.

Does Nandel Beach Resort have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Nandel Beach Resort to downtown La Cruz?

Nandel Beach Resort is 6.6 mi away from La Cruz.

Nandel Beach Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 156 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 54 out of 156 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 156 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 156 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 156 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Alejandro

Liked: Staff & service
Good hotel. Breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Stella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Older property but clean and unique. Staff was excellent. Food was good. The beach was dirty but still a nice getaway for a 1/4 of the price of a all inclusive
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

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

Beautiful beach!

We got married on the peaceful quiet beautiful beach here. It was in October and there was one other family staying at the property so it was like we’d rented out the whole place. It is very basic and not easy to get to, but once you arrive, they’ve got a nice pool and restaurant to enjoy yourself and your family.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Luis

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kurt

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If I could give this "resort" 0 stars, I would. For $150 a night, I expected at least basic cleanliness and functionality, but it fell far below even the lowest standards. The room was disgusting, with a missing toilet paper holder and floors and shower that appeared to have gone years without proper cleaning or mopping. I highly doubt the room was disinfected between guests. Bugs were everywhere, which might be expected in the area, but the lack of proper door sealing made it worse. Dead ants blew in under the door daily, and the bathroom was infested with large spiders. The resort offered only two free water bottles on the first night of the stay—after that, guests must purchase their drinks. The food was overpriced and inedible, with fish falsely advertised as mahi-mahi that turned out to be overcooked and unrecognizable. Drinks were watered down; I watched a bartender pour six ounces of alcohol into my drink, yet it had no effect, and I’m not even a regular drinker. The location was equally inconvenient. Without a rental car, there were no nearby restaurants within walking distance, and the nearest decent hotel was $500 a night. I was stuck for two extra days over Christmas while arranging transportation to leave. Though the staff offered a room upgrade for the inconvenience, I couldn’t trust that any room would be cleaner than the one I already had. To top it off, they refused to refund me for the days I left early. This was the worst hotel experience I’ve EVER had
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maricela

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

El mejor

Excelente lugar,el personal muy amable son de los lugares que vuelves la comida te hacen sentir agradable
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Helene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Really worth the price

We really liked our night at the hotel. We were staying during rain season and the roof of our room started to leak. I contacted the front desk via WhatsApp and they immediately moved us to another room with no issue. It is worth the price, and it was really clean. The restaurant was really good, much more than what we were expecting. Local traditional food, not extraordinary but very tasty and pleasant. It was perfect for a short stay!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Sachka

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
The property was quiet and not much to do during downtime.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We enjoyed a night here before shifting to Dreams Las Mareyas, the site of the wedding event we attended. We hoped to have a nice comfortable night for significantly less cost and we were pleasantly surprised. Our room was neat and clean, the bed was comfortable with decent pillows and the air condition blew nice and cold. Dinner at the restaurant was good. I had an excellent steak. Beach was quiet and pleasant. We also enjoyed seeing the wild cows that roamed on the premises.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food was incredible! Amazing! So delicious and fresh!! Staff was beyond incredible with great service. Only downfall was we didn’t have hot water — they tried to fix it, we thought it was working but when we took a shower it was cold. We were only there for 2 nights and didn’t realize the fix they did still didn’t work until almost bedtime the night before we left, no big deal. We would totally go back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Food is expensive.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Rocio

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Los meseros no regresan a prginyar como esta la comoda después de servir
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maricela

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

Todo excelente

Me encantó todo la comida ,mi habitación,el lugar en si ,la piscina,la playa el personal súper amable
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luis Alberto

Una estancia muy relajante, la atención excelente, la comida igual
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

LUIS, Tambor

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Property needs more maintenance
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El hotel esta en un área rodeada de bellas playas. Los empleados son muy amables y serviciales. Las habitaciones son muy espaciosas y cuentan con buenos aires acondicionados.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Roy

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Karin

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is old and run down, dirty
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The entire property was great and the staff was amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Allison

Traveled with partner
The staff was super nice and the room was very clean. We were the only people staying at the resort for the first two nights. There was a leak in our roof as well, but the price was amazing.. breakfast included.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great place for kit surfing and wing foiling
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Sonia

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

Bon hôtel pour les plages proche de La Cruz .

Complexe hôtelier bien situé, on est à 10 minutes en voiture de plages magnifiques pour se baigner . La plage devant l'hôtel est très venteuse mais la vue est belle. Nous avions une chambre superieure ; très grande , propre , climatisée et des lits super confortables. On y dort bien : pas de chants de coq , de chiens ou de singes ;-) seul point negatif , le resto le soir n'est pas très bon et assez onéreux.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024