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Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo

3.5 star property

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3 outdoor pools, sun loungers
Garden
Gift shop
On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels, scuba diving
Property amenity

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • All inclusive
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Pet friendly
$225
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2

Explore the area

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Flamingo Beach, Cabo Velas, Guanacaste
  • Flamingo Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Playa Brasilito
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Conchal Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)
    ‪66 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • 320 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Family Studio

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(26 reviews)
  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Double Beds

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Room, 2 Double Beds, Pool View | Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Double Beds, Pool View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • 320 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About this property

Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo

3.5-star Cabo Velas resort steps from Flamingo Beach
Catch some rays at the beach or spend the day relaxing at Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo's full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the resort's 3 restaurants.
Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo offers 120 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. 29-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

3 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include an outdoor tennis court, a sauna, and a fitness center.

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

Onzen Spa has 4 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub, and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Children under 14 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

Some rates at Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo are all-inclusive. These rates include onsite meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo features a full-service spa, 3 outdoor swimming pools, an outdoor tennis court, and a sauna. Dining is available at one of the resort's 3 restaurants. The property also offers a snack bar/deli. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the resort's bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

Event facilities measuring 2809 square feet (261 square meters) include conference space. This beach resort also offers a children's pool, a fitness center, and spa services. For a surcharge, an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is offered to guests. Complimentary self parking is available on site, along with a car charging station.

Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Banana Wind - This beachfront restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.
5 O'clock Somewhere - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant serves dinner and light fare. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.
License To Chill - This poolside bar serves lunch and light fare. Open daily.
Capriccios Pizza Bistro - This restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

All inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Gratuities and taxes

Gratuities are included and additional gratuities at guests' discretion are accepted.

Food and beverages

Buffet and à la carte meals, snacks, and select beverages included

Land activities

Fitness facilities
Tennis
Volleyball

Lessons/classes/games

Aerobics
Dancing
Language
Water fitness

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 3 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A swim-up bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • 5 O'clock Somewhere
  • Banana Wind
  • Capriccios Pizza Bistro
  • License To Chill

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • 4 outdoor pickleball courts
  • Arcade/game room
  • Basketball
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Ecotours
  • Fishing
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Scuba diving
  • Shopping
  • Steam room
  • Volleyball
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 2,809 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1966
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 29-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CRC 14344.35 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 77 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CRC 10000.0 per stay
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: CRC 69000 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 5)
  • Pet fee: CRC 14344.35 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: CRC 10000.0 per stay

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, 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 31
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Children under 14 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Flamingo Beach
Flamingo Beach Resort
Flamingo Beach Hotel Playa Flamingo
Flamingo Beach Resort & Spa Costa Rica/Playa Flamingo
Flamingo Beach Resort Costa Rica
Flamingo Beach Resort And Spa
Margaritaville Beach Resort
Margaritaville Beach Playa Flamingo
Margaritaville Beach
Flamingo Beach Resort Spa
Margaritaville Playa Flamingo
Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo Resort
Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo Cabo Velas
Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo Resort Cabo Velas

Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 550 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 288 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 106 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1008 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The place is beautiful and clean. People are so welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony, Shreveport

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was really nice and had everything we would want. The breakfasts were outstanding. My only complaint is the location, which was fairly isolated and without a car, there was not a lot to do in the area.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Rochy

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Abby

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I stayed at Margaritaville for part of our recent trip to Costa Rica. The hotel was clean and the pool area was lovely, but it is quite small so we could see it being very packed during busy months and people may find it difficult to get a sunbed. The rooms were nice and comfortable, and had everything we needed. Customer service was very inconsistent - some staff members were lovely but others could be quite rude and dismissive. We had the all inclusive package and it was quite refreshing to not have a buffet for every single meal. The food was good, however the menus are quite small so it could quickly become boring if you stayed for longer than 4-5 nights. We booked a sunset boat tour with the hotel which was excellent - we would definitely recommend this if you are staying here: the boat staff were very friendly and helpful, and the tour itself was wonderful.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

sheeja

Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicja

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicely set up hotel. Its small so its very easy to navigate. Very clean and comfortable. Amazing food and drinks. Loved that the beach is right there, amazing sunsets! Will definitely stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vrej

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The friendly staff, the cleaness.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Donald

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay for vacation right on the beach. I could do without the music at the pool at 8 am. Breakfast every morning was great. The staff is friendly and helpful. Need top sheets on the bed. 4 stars.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right next to the beach. Water is beautiful and blue
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Latoya

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked this hotel one hour after checking into another one. We were not satisfied with the first hotel. This one was great. Everything about the property was 1,000 better. Definitely would recommend. And they have an all inclusive option which made it even better.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel, Houston

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service, the people very kind, food great.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

anne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were the friendliest I’ve ever met.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trish

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The resort was great overall. We loved the location on the beach and a few steps to dining and shopping options. It took us a day or two to sort out the pool towel replacements as the hours of operation are fairly limited. When open, the beach umbrellas were a great touch. They could use a few more beach chairs though as there is only a handful. Our family felt safe and got to enjoy the Costa Rica sun and sand.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandie

Traveled with family
Visible security, good food and drinks, friendly and accommodating staff. Accessible to outside amenities
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sabina, Calgary

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at Margaritaville was great! We loved everything about the property, it looks nice, clean and well kept. The staff was awesome, the food was delicious and when we stayed there it was no very busy, so we never had issues with finding free beach chairs or restaurant seats. Great place for a family vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Auriel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our family had a wonderful vacation at this resort. It was clean and well maintained. The staff are hardworking and provide excellent service. The buffet breakfast and food were delicious and drinks were high quality. The resort overlooks a beautiful beach and we spent our time between the pool at the resort and the beach. The resort also has a nice family pool and ping pong room and family activities. It is a smaller resort compared to a number of other all inclusive vacations we've been to, but a true slice of paradise.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

charles

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Stewart, Sacramento

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very small but nice
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kiara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Raphaela

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Title: Not Worth the Price – Poor Service & Outdated Property I booked this hotel based on positive reviews, but my experience was the opposite. The all-inclusive package was extremely limited—same food daily, only one restaurant and one pool bar. The pool bar staff were horrendous. They blatantly ignored guests, including children, and only served those who tipped heavily or they favored. Others waited 20 minutes, often without acknowledgment. For a hotel where this is the only open food and drink option for long parts of the day, it was unacceptable and completely ruined the experience. Cheap bear and house liquor only were included. Housekeeping was inconsistent. We got one towel per person and had to track down staff for basic items like shampoo. Water was shut off nightly from 2–4 a.m., which is ridiculous. No pool or beachside service, and beach chairs had to be requested. The hotel is outdated. One pool, no hot tub, and the “a la carte” Italian restaurant offered little more than basic pasta. Excursions were limited and far away. While the beach was beautiful and sunsets were lovely, this property doesn’t reflect the charm of Costa Rica, nor is it worth the price. To Management: Please train your pool bar staff in hospitality. Their attitude was unacceptable. Also, I question the authenticity of the glowing reviews—my experience was nothing like them. I will not return nor can I recommend this hotel. Visit Costa Rica, but stay somewhere else.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was adequate, could use a coffee shop right at property, but you can order at restaurant. Great staff!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love each day that I spent in this hotel , great experience, amazing food and everyone was very polite. Definitely worth it, highly recommended for family vacation
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025