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Clandestino Beach

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly

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Palo Seco Beach, 5 km from beach road intersection, Parrita, Puntarenas, 60901
  • Palo Seco Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Rainmaker
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Manuel Antonio Beach
    ‪58 min drive‬
  • Quepos (XQP)
    ‪44 min drive‬
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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Family Apartment, Multiple Beds

  • 64 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 Queen Beds and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • 32 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Clandestino Beach

Family-friendly hotel on the beach, with outdoor pool
At Clandestino Beach , relax by an outdoor pool or hit the private sand beach where you can enjoy surfing/body boarding.
Clandestino Beach offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. Rooms open to furnished patios. This individually decorated accommodation has separate dining areas. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and a ceiling fan. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include in-room massages.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a private beach.

Children aged under 10 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or hot tub without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Clandestino Beach . During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Palo Seco Beach. Free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking are available.
  • Free full breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at Clandestino, a brasserie with a beachfront location
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include tour or ticket assistance, a porter and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes a private beach
  • 14.9 mi (23.9 km) from Rainmaker and 24.7 mi (39.7 km) from Manuel Antonio Beach
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
  • Cats and dogs welcome free of charge
Simply walk outside to smell the salty air and watch the ocean waves from the sandy beach. Sit back and relax on the beach with complimentary cabanas, umbrellas, and sunloungers. After a day at the beach, enjoy amenities at Clandestino Beach such as an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Free breakfast is available daily. 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. This beach hotel also offers a rooftop terrace and a garden. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Parrita hotel.

Guests are served a free full breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Clandestino – This beachfront brasserie serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting).
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Clandestino

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Fishing
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Surfing/bodyboarding
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Free beach cabanas
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • On a private beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Individual decor
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:30 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Please note that check-in with multilingual staff is available until 9 PM only.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for CRC 20.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for CRC 7500.0 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Airport shuttle fee: CRC 90500 per vehicle (one way)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: CRC 7500.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: CRC 20.0 per day

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Clandestino Beach
Clandestino Beach Parrita
Clandestino Beach Resort
Clandestino Beach Resort Parrita
Clandestino Resort
Clandestino Beach Resort Costa Rica/Parrita
Clandestino Beach Hotel
Clandestino Beach Resort
Clandestino Beach Parrita
Clandestino Beach Hotel Parrita

Clandestino Beach Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 337 out of 537 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 124 out of 537 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 537 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 537 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 537 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sheyne, Dover

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
location and staff are amazing. if you are a pet lover you will like this place. There are many lovely pets around the facility. very quiet. The beach feels as though it is private so there are few people in this area, and it is an exceptionally clean beach.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a very unique place! This little resort was absolutely incredible; extremely charming, and right on the beach! The staff was very friendly and helpful in every way. We were given a room upgrade after our second night with a beach and pool view. If you have the option, get the room with a pool and ocean view. The included breakfast was absolutely delicious.we ate dinner at the resort once (our last night) and it was better than any place we had outside. They do have a full menu restaurant and full bar. This is an extremely pet-freindly resort with at least five or six dogs who live on site, along with many other animals (we saw a raccoon, sloth, and monkeys right at the resort). The beach is very private, no other people for as far as you can see in both directions. On our beach walk, we did see about 10-15 little turtles that just hatched and made their way to the ocean. I would highly recommend having a rental car if you stay here as the resort is pretty remote. We felt very safe here as they have on-site security who patrol at night (I know because they reminded me twice I left my car lights on). We certainly recommend this resort and will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nachman

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible, intimate and just awesome. The beach is top notch, practically no one around. Literal paradise
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
3 night stay
The staff was friendly and the grounds were nice. One of the only upsides to this property is that the beach is steps away. If you’re coming with a family just beware there aren’t many restaurants in the area. The property as a whole is pretty run down.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ms. Diana and her staff are absolutely AMAZING!!!! I did not feel well while there and she went out of her way to ensure I got what I needed. Her meals, whether spaghetti, chicken strips or a simple ham n cheese sandwich were prepared with love and came to the table beautifully plated. My daughter and I thoroughly enjoyed Pipa the raccoon and the pups freely roaming the properly and loving on their visitors. This place is a bit remote, so prepare to take the bumpy road to go/do anything beyond the resort. Note- IF YOU DO NOT LIKE ANIMALS, this place is not for you. ❤️🐕🐈🦝
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

IRINA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Carrie

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Property has a lot of potential. The view is breathtaking and the grounds are beautiful. However I felt like I was camping. The rooms need updating and cleaning. The dogs and staff are great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Vitaliy, Chicago

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
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Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

AMY

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We brought our family to this resort. We have two children and they loved the pool, the dogs and the raccoon which are pets. You just cross the dirt road to the beach where we cut open coconuts and dipped our feet in the water. We really enjoyed the complementary breakfast. Food was fresh and tasty. We had one dinner there. It was expensive but it was tasty and there are no other restaurants in the area. The property is beautiful and peaceful. There are flowers everywhere. It is sort off the beaten path which we really enjoyed. Its not in a congested area. I would definitely recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pelin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was amazing! Diana was a very kind and welcoming host! Also, the best food I've ever had! I would definitely visit this place again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great and secluded little hotel right in front of the beach, with a huge pool and a peaceful atmosphere. Definitely will be back and recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Stewart

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Upon arriving my family and I felt uncomfortable with the resort's environment and decided to cancel our reservations. The lack of staff, absence of other residents (we were the only ones present), cloudy pool water, danger signs for entering the ocean, lack of lights to welcome visitors, 3 miles of bumpy unpaved road leading up to the location, not allowed to flush toilet paper down the toilet, and emaciated dogs and raccoons roaming the lobby made for an unsavory experience. We ended up leaving, losing our $500 deposit, and staying at a location in Jaco, which we loved.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danniel

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Accomodation, Secluded Location
Very quant small boutique accommodation in a secluded area of Quopes about 30 minute drive away. Right on a beautiful beach which black sand. More of a location for decompresion than chocked full of activities. Miles of beach to walk on, especially good at low tide where a 100 yards of the beach is exposed. Owner is fabulous, help me set up day trips. Have to drive down a dirt road 3 miles to get to the resort. Again, isolated area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best romantic getaway!!
Best place EVER!! Diane was amazing room was so cute and romantic the dogs were amazing and walked with you on the beach and the raccoon pepper was amazing! I would recommend to everyone and the beach was all ours no one on it! All black sand so cool!! The food was amazing too! Beach and jungle in one!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Walter E

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you are looking for a place to totally unwind relax. Disconnect, this is the place you have to like dogs and don't mind the raccoon. The staff was amazing. The owner saw to our needs made us feel so special for our anniversary. The food was amazing. The room was amazing. It's off the beaten path but it was perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We felt like we had our own private beach at Clandestino. Our kids loved the pool and the pets (including a friendly raccoon named Pepper!). The food was very good and the service was top notch. The rooms were comfortable and the ac worked well. My daughter loved eating mangos from the mango tree all day. Would definitely recommend having a car as the secluded and private location could make getting a taxi difficult. We did day trips to Jaco and Manuel Antonio from clandestino. We had a really nice time and made lifetime memories with our kids at the resort.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The resort offered a nice getaway being away from the busy areas with a semi private beach that wasn’t crowded and had pretty sunset views. The staff were friendly and attentive. Rooms were clean and the style and decor was resort boho chic. Perfect for a secluded Costa Rica vacation. We had a rental car so coming and going to town was easy for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice beach hotel, quiet, great rooms.
A hidden gem right on the beach which goes for miles. Beach is nice sand, rolling pacific warm waves. Hotel has a pool, great rooms and a warm welcome from the host. If you like peace and quiet, this is a great place for you. Only down side is the food is more expensive
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved everything about it 10/10
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet, peaceful, and relaxing
So this place was not what I expected, but it was what I needed. It is a local hotel, the rooms are super clean and the beach was right there. This is not an all inclusive typical resort. It is locally owned, private, and quiet. I didn't really look at the reviews before I booked so I was expecting more of busy resort. We didn't do a lot of research before arriving to Costa Rica so it was amazing how the owner of the hotel set up our itinerary for our last days in the country. It was such a relieve because we didn't have to worry about much once we arrived. I was looking for a more lively and full resort, but ended with a quiet, private, peaceful, and relaxing stay. If partying and a big crowd is what you are looking for, this resort won't fulfill those things, but if you want something quiet and private this is it. I felt super safe. We arrived to Parrita by bus and then crabbed a cab to the hotel. Before arriving I would suggest you contact the hotel for transportation, we could have avoided a huge headache had we done that. The taxis in San Jose wanted to charge us $250 to take us to the hotel. Had we contacted the hotel we could have avoided the bus ride and gotten a cheaper more comfortable ride.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Jacob

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
Pura Vida from our stay at Clandestino, equally magic and frustrating. With a menagerie of dogs, cats, and even a pet raccoon roaming freely, animal lovers will delight, though it may not suit everyone. Our encounter with the raccoon led to an unprovoked scratch attack on our baby, highlighting a need for caution, especially with children. The property, needing updates, had issues from non-working lights and door lock to a leaking shower, and cleanliness was a concern with a dirty fridge and cockroach presence in the kitchen. Despite its decline, the location's beauty is undeniable. Playa Palo Seca's remote, pristine beach offers solitude but beware of its dangerous currents and hot sand. Dining was disappointing, with high prices not matching the quality, especially the shockingly expensive drinks (as pricey as Miami or Vegas honestly... a single Guaro sour drink was running like $24 USD? For context, I bought an entire bottle of Guaro in Manuel Antonio for like $14 bucks.) Despite these drawbacks, the welcoming staff and the unique experience still made our stay enjoyable. Future visitors should come prepared, hopefully with a rental car to explore dining options and save money. Despite its flaws, Clandestino has charm for those with an open mind. Pura Vida!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024