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Clandestino Beach

3.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel on the beach, with outdoor pool

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Clandestino Beach sits right on the ocean with a private beach and poolside bar. Guests relax on the rooftop terrace, dine with ocean views at the Clandestino restaurant, or visit nearby surf spots. The property offers free in-room WiFi, a garden library, and welcoming staff.
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2 bedrooms, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

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Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
  • 32 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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2 bedrooms, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

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Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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2 bedrooms, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Family Apartment, Multiple Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 64 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 Queen Beds and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
Palo Seco Beach, 5 km from beach road intersection, Parrita, Puntarenas, 60901

What's nearby

  • Palo Seco Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Rainmaker - 46 min drive - 28.8 km
  • Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge - 49 min drive - 38.7 km
  • Playa Espadilla - 55 min drive - 41.8 km
  • Biesanz Beach - 60 min drive - 42.2 km

Getting around

  • Quepos (XQP) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wilson - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Bar & Rest. El Puente - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪China Wall - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Bar Y Restaurante Club Pocares - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Típico Rafailita - ‬19 min drive

About this property

Clandestino Beach

Family-friendly hotel by the ocean
Take advantage of free full breakfast, a poolside bar, and a rooftop terrace at Clandestino Beach . With a private beach, beachfront dining, and free beach cabanas, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. The on-site restaurant, Clandestino, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and ocean views. Enjoy onsite activities like fishing and surfing/body boarding. In addition to a garden and a library, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a porter/bellhop, and multilingual staff
  • Beach towels, tour/ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and boast comforts such as premium bedding and furnished patios, as well as thoughtful touches like air conditioning and separate sitting areas.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch HDTVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and separate dining areas

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip 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

  • 24-hour pool access
  • 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 loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 floor
  • 4 buildings
  • Built in 2009
  • Designated smoking areas

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 available

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 stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
24-hour pool access
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Children under 10 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or hot tub without adult supervision

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Clandestino Beach have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is available 24 hours a day.

Is Clandestino Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. A cleaning fee of CRC 5000 also applies.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Clandestino Beach ?

Check-in start time: 1:30 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Clandestino Beach ?

Check-out is at 11:30 AM.

Does Clandestino Beach provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of CRC 90500 per vehicle applies.

Where is Clandestino Beach located?

Nestled on the beach, this Parrita hotel is in a regional park, 14.9 mi (23.9 km) from Rainmaker, and 24.7 mi (39.7 km) from Manuel Antonio Beach.

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Reviews

Clandestino Beach Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.8

Staff & service

9.4

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 355 out of 562 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 126 out of 562 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 562 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 562 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 562 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location! Everything better than would be expected for a resort in Costa Rica. We will stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Secluded area just to relax, need own transportation if you are staying longer than 2 or 3 days. Very peaceful and relaxing
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Georgii

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly and relaxing
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Tania

Disliked: Staff & service
We liked the location and the place in overall was nice, the service was not good at all, the bar service was terrible and breakfast was as simple as you can get. nice place to relax on a privet almost deserted beach
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mathias

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was fine. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Erika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very beautiful, unique, and serene destination. A special experience. Dianne and staff were kind and accommodating. The food was amazing. Great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 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

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

6/10 Okay

Carrie

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

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

A quaint charming resort

It was a comfortable stay. The highlight was the almost private secluded beach. Being exposed to the elements the property is not in the best condition, but the host immediately took care of any problems we had. FYI there are a few dogs, a cat, and a couple of raccoons which belong to the owner, and live on the property and walk around in the dining area. The food was delicious, and cooked from scratch, so give plenty of time for it to be prepared. A bit on the pricier side. The approach road to the property is a 5km gravel road. All in all a good place to have a quiet, secluded vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very good one night stay. Room was comfortable and convenient to restaurant and pool. Pool was relaxing but only very shallow or too deep to stand. I didn’t like that shower floor was hard to stand on with round large stones. Good was good at restaurant but expensive.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

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

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this place. To be honest, when we initially pulled in, I was very skeptical that we booked a really odd property. But 3 days later, I couldnt be happier when added all up. The thing I liked the most about the property was an extreme "chill" vibe (Pura Vida) that resinated through everything. Gorgeous area with waves crashing literally right behind every meal you eat. One of the nicest things about it was the beach, the sand, and the surf. There isn't a single rock or sharp anything in the water. Just sand, as far as you can head out. The property owner (Diane) and her staff treats you like family, lets you use all of their stuff (surf boards included). My middle kid learned how to surf while there - so cool! Breakfast is included and is fantastic. You can choose to eat lunch and dinner on sight and most of the food was decent. We loved all of Diane's animals, especially her very tame racoon. Staff was super nice and friendly. We had a great time and plan to return. Thanks so much.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

6/10 Okay

Nena

Liked: Amenities
Das Hotel ist super schön ruhig gelegen mit einer tollen Außenanlagen die wirklich sehr gepflegt ist. Der Pool ist auch super.Der Strand ist sehr schön und komplett leer, also wer Ruhe sucht ist hier genau richtig. Insgesamt ist das Hotel etwas in die Jahre gekommen und im Restaurant und Frühstücksbereich war es für unser empfinden nicht so sauber wie wir es gerne gehabt hätten. Die Auswahl beim Frühstück war generell sehr klein, es gab Toast, Marmelade und Butter. Rührei konnte man kostenlos bestellen und es wurde frisch zubereitet. Alles andere kostet extra und die Preise sind echt teuer. Es gibt mind. 3 Hunde und einen Waschbären vor Ort, man sollte also Tiere mögen und die Hunde gehen auch in den Pool und kommen zu den Menschen. Sie sind sehr lieb und gut erzogen und wir mögen Tiere, daher war das für uns alles in Ordnung. Den Waschbären haben wir nur 2x gesehen und er kam uns zum Glück nicht zu nahe. Man sollte sich dessen einfach bewusst sein. Die Zimmer sind mit einem speziellen Stil eingerichtet, etwas dunklen und auch in die Jahre gekommen. War aber soweit alles sauber und wir haben sehr gut geschlafen. Wir würden gerne 3,5 Sterne vergeben weil 3 eig. Zu wenig ist, aber 4 Sterne sind es unserer Meinung nach auch nicht.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this place! So personal and friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Walter

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

FALSE advertising - NOT a "Resort"

This "resort" is a scam - not only is it not a resort, this place is an animal sanctuary. While I understand costa rica is full of animals/nature, it would have been appropriate for the owner of this "resort" to mention that she has stray dogs all over the premises which follow guests into their rooms. Additionally, they have a stray raccoon on the premises that as per the owner Daine "He goes into the guests rooms but hes harmless" & she laughs off the fact that this was not mentioned anywhere online nor in the confirmation emails. The raccoon opened the door to our room & was about to come inside before we screamed as loud as we could and he ran away. Now for the room, in pictures it looks like a nice villa with a kitchen and old school bathroom, however upon arrival you realize how out dated those pictures are. The kitchen had visible mold and the stench of spoiled water (mold) that made it nearly impossible to stay in the kitchen for longer than 2 minutes. The bathroom had remnants of soap (from previous guests I assume), mold, and also appeared as though it was wiped down as opposed to cleaned/prepared for new guests. Truthfully, it looked as thought it had just been used minutes prior. Water was still everywhere on the floor, the towels were not folded, and of course the smell of mold. This place is NOT a resort, has a raccoon on premises (check the other reviews, i'm not lying; he nearly went into my room) and the owner laughs off people for wanting what they paid for.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emanuela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a beautiful property and the stay was so relaxing and magical. It was a honeymoon vacation and me and my husband lovedddd all the animals that hung out with us and the staff that helped us. Thank you Diane for making our honeymoon so sweet. We can’t wait to come back :)
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is a hidden gem! I strongly suggest renting car. This place is located on a gorgeous beach and has amazing staff.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theadora

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved everything!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine R

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

Love the Vibe!

This was my favorite hotel of the trip. I loved everything about it! The hostess has a flair for sparing no attention to detail. The vibe is wonderful and so is the food. The room was clean and comfortable. Across the street is a beautiful secluded beach. I will stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christoph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Un lugar maravilloso
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What an amazing stay at Clandestino! We traveled with our two daughters and didn't want to leave! The rooms are beautifully decorated and finished. Amenities provided are wonderful. The owner, Diana and property manager, Joel took care of every need and offered plenty recommendations. What our family loved most was the different animals on property. The dogs, cats, and raccoons are friendly and so loving to our girls. Our stay was fantastic!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

The D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful facility, well designed and maintained, pool and restaurant were perfect. The host Diane was exceptionally friendly and accomodating. There were friendly dogs for company and even a pet racoon! The room was very comfortable and had everything, except for a sorely needed shelf or countertop in the bar/fridge/coffee area. It was a perfect dream vacation, with a private beach, and nearby attractions in Quepos. There were however unwanted "critters". A small scorpion was hiding under our bed covers one night, and we were met by a boa constrictor at our door the next night. I expect this in Costa Rica, so it didn't affect this rating. But instead of responding with "oh that's a "beatiful little bug", or a "beautiful snake" and dismissing them, the host should have assured us that they would, in the future, be sure to check the bed for "bugs" before we enter, and the exterior for snakes.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025