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Clandestino Beach

3.0 star property

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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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 National Park
    45 min drive
  • Quepos (XQP)
    44 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Family Apartment, Multiple Beds

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Family Apartment, Multiple Beds

  • 689 sq ft
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 Queen Beds and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • 344 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Clandestino Beach

3-star Parrita hotel with private beach
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 safes. Rooms open to furnished patios. These individually decorated accommodations have separate dining areas. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. 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 under 10 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or spa tub without adult supervision.

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

Simply walk outside to feel the sun on your face at the sand beach. Spend the day at the beach and work on your tan in the sun loungers (chaise longues) or kick back in the shade with complimentary cabanas and umbrellas. After a day at the beach, enjoy amenities at Clandestino Beach like an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. The hotel offers a restaurant and a snack bar/deli. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This beach hotel also offers a rooftop terrace and a garden. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Clandestino Beach has designated areas for smoking.

A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
Clandestino - This beachfront brasserie serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco 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 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

  • 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 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 more details, 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 fire extinguisher, 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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 spa 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

Clandestino Beach Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 325 out of 518 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 121 out of 518 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 518 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 518 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 518 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
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 traveler

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
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

Greg

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

10/10 Excellent

Walter E

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Paradise, paradise, paradise!!!!
My wife and I found this hotel to be the most relaxing environment we have experienced in a very long time. Away from the hustle and bustle you find yourselves to be the only ones on this very long beautiful beach. The sunsets are absolutely to die for!!! Diane, the owner was very supportive of our needs. Knowing we were only there for two nights she personally helped us to organise trips very much last minute which we were exceptionally grateful for. All of the staff were courteous and helpful always and we were very sad that we had not spent much more time there as we found it to be such a tropical getaway. One day we hope to be back. Thanks again to Diane and her team, keep up the great work.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisette

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this place. The laid back vibe. You feel like you have the resort to yourself. The owner Diana is always on hand to help with anything you need. The breakfast was great, we had dinner one night it was also great. We love the dogs that live on the resort as well as the raccoon. They like to hang out with the guests. The beach is secluded and has the most beautiful sunset you will ever see. This was our third time there and we will be back.