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Clandestino Beach

3.0 star property
Family fun at the shore
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Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

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, Parrita, Puntarenas, 60901
    Palo Seco Beach
    2 min walk
    Manuel Antonio National Park
    45 min drive
    Manuel Antonio Beach
    58 min drive
    Quepos (XQP)
    44 min drive

Room options

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

Family Apartment, Multiple Beds

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

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

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

Parrita

A family-friendly stay in Parrita awaits you at Clandestino Beach . You'll be 23.9 km (14.9 mi) from Rainmaker and 33.5 km (20.8 mi) from Manuel Antonio National Park. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include a private beach, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .The brasserie, Clandestino, is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. The hotel's own lounge bar and poolside bar are nice places to enjoy a drink. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a children's swimming pool and a snack bar/deli. Each morning free full breakfast is offered between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this 3-property class Parrita hotel, you'll be 39.7 km (24.7 mi) from Manuel Antonio Beach.

What's nearby

  • Palo Seco Beach - 2 min walk
  • Rainmaker - 38 min drive
  • Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge - 44 min drive
  • Manuel Antonio National Park - 45 min drive
  • Manuel Antonio Beach - 58 min drive

Getting around

  • Quepos (XQP) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Clandestino Beach

Family fun at the shore
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.

  • 1 floor
  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • 4 buildings
  • Built in 2009
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Cabanas on the beach (free)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
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.

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

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 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

More

  • 4 buildings
  • Built in 2009
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Floor

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

Outdoor space

  • Furnished patio

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 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 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

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation.

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

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Clandestino Beach ?

Yep, Clandestino Beach has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Clandestino Beach ?

As of 19 Sept 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Clandestino Beach on 3 Oct 2024 start from NZ$261.66, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Clandestino Beach ?

Yep, Clandestino Beach is on Palo Seco Beach. Fun beach activities include body boarding, fishing and swimming. You can also find boat tours.

Does Clandestino Beach have a pool?

Clandestino Beach has an outdoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar.

What makes Clandestino Beach a romantic place to stay?

Beachfront dining and a private beach, as well as rainfall showerheads and pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Clandestino Beach .

Is Clandestino Beach family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool, a private beach and a deli, it's no surprise that Clandestino Beach is a hit with families.

Does Clandestino Beach serve breakfast?

You bet, free full breakfast is offered daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Clandestino Beach ?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Clandestino Beach ?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Clandestino Beach ?

Check-in begins at 1:30 PM. Check-out time is 11:30 AM.

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

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

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

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

Travelled 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.

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Erika, Jersey City

Travelled with family
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

alyson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel in amazing location
Clandestino was beautiful and Diana, the owner just couldn't do enough for us. Lovely room, very comfortable and quiet. Beautiful pool and comfy sunbeds. Good choice for breakfast, will cook any combination you fancy!! We also ate in the restaurant every night and again great choice of food. We ate there every night (8 nights). Location of hotel did not disappoint. Right on the beach - miles of deserted, unspoilt sandy beach and the benefit of both sunrise and sunset. Pretty local for several of the attractions, Rainmaker (waterfalls), Manuel Antonio Nature Reserve and Mangrove boat trip and Diana booked transport for us. The resident pets were great fun and very friendly too! We will definitely go back - thank you Diana
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Michael, New York

Travelled with partner
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

Laura

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

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our second visit in the past few years. We love going here to just get away from it all. The staff and owner are always so attentive and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

We arrived and property was closed Had not received any notice Could have been handled a little better Owner was not very helpful When to Manuel Antonio and found a great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Great room. Melvin does a little bit of everything there. Enjoyed the beach, the pool, the food, the service. Breakfast was included.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have been coming to Costa Rica for 16 years now and we are also residents. We stayed at Clandestino 3 years ago, and it was almost perfect then. It was a highlight of our trip then and we have referred many people to this hotel, sadly things are not what they were before. The Arrival This trip we stayed in January 2021. For 2 nights. Upon arrival to the office, we were greeted by the receptionist that was dressed like a total prostitute. Super short skirt with her butt almost hanging out, and her breasts about to fall out of her shirt. My wife told me there was literally nipple showing. It was extremely uncomfortable. After driving 2 hours from San Jose, we reluctantly continued to check in, which after completing check in we were shown to our room. The tour to our room was- “this is your room, don’t put paper in the toilet”. That was it, nothing more, almost like we were bothering her for coming. The receptionist quickly left the property. I had to go find the bartender to get the Wi-Fi access information. The receptionist that checked us in is the partner of the European owner that checked us in 3 years ago and gave a full proper tour of the room and property and was quite pleasurable then. Not now. Not anymore. It is the “give us your money and leave us alone” attitude. The Room To put it in short – maintenance has not been performed as it should have been. The A/C leaked all over the floor, the curtains were falling apart, and the screen door was a struggle to open an
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021