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Clandestino Beach

3.0 star property
Parrita beachfront hotel with outdoor pool, restaurant

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Connecting rooms available

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On a private beach
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Free beach cabanas
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels
  • Children's pool
  • Pool bar
  • Room service

For families (6)

  • Children's pool
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area
  • Television
The price is £138
includes taxes & fees
14 Jan - 15 Jan

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Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
  • 64 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 Queen Beds and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

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Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

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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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

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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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Palo Seco Beach - 2 min walk
  • Rainmaker - 38 min drive
  • Marina Pez Vela - 41 min drive
  • Manuel Antonio National Park - 45 min drive
  • Manuel Antonio Beach - 58 min drive

Getting around

  • Quepos (XQP) - 44 min drive
  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 157 min drive
  • San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) - 172 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Wilson - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Los Pilones - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Típico Rafailita - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Bar Y Restaurante Club Pocares - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪La Cañada - ‬17 min drive

About this property

Clandestino Beach

Take in the views from the rooftop terrace when you stay at Clandestino Beach . Guests can indulge in beachside massages, and Clandestino serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights include an outdoor pool, a poolside bar and a children's pool. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 12 rooms
    • Arranged over 1 level
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Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 11:30 AM
    • Contactless check-out
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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.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets stay for free (dogs and cats only)
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Children's pool

What to do

  • On a private beach
  • Surfing/body boarding
  • Pool table
  • Fishing
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Boat tours nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Free beach cabanas
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • 4 buildings/towers
  • Built in 2009
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Television in common areas
  • An outdoor pool

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch LCD TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress

What to enjoy

  • In-room massage
  • Furnished patio
  • Individually decorated
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall shower heads
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Mini fridge

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Dining

Clandestino – This beachfront brasserie serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting).

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of CRC 90500 per vehicle (one way)

Children & extra beds

  • Cots/infant beds are available for CRC 7500.0 per night
  • Rollaway beds are available for CRC 20.0 per day

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

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

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

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

Is there a pool at Clandestino Beach ?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at Clandestino Beach ?
Yes, cats and dogs stay free.
Is parking offered on site at Clandestino Beach ?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Clandestino Beach ?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is CRC 90500 per vehicle one way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Clandestino Beach ?
Check-in start time: 1:30 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:30 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at Clandestino Beach and nearby?
Have fun with on-site activities such as fishing and surfing. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a private beach and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Clandestino Beach ?
Yes, Clandestino offers al fresco dining and ocean views.
Does Clandestino Beach have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a furnished patio.
What's the area around Clandestino Beach like?
Clandestino Beach is located a short 2-minute walk from Palo Seco Beach.

Clandestino Beach Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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 Exceptional

Richard, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Derya, 5-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Incredible, intimate and just awesome. The beach is top notch, practically no one around. Literal paradise
Nachman, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

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.
3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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. ❤️🐕🐈🦝
Jamie, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

IRINA, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

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.
Carrie, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

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Vitaliy, 8-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
AMY, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Pelin, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Jeffry, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

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.
Stewart, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Danniel, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
thomas, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Greg, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Walter E, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Brent, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Jamie, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Jennifer, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

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
Matthew, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Loved everything about it 10/10
Thomas, 7-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
4-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Mary, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

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!
Jacob, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Alan, 2-night trip
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