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Clandestino Beach

3.0 star property
Travelers find their own piece of paradise at this oceanfront retreat where adults can surf or fish while children enjoy their dedicated swimming 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.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

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Highlights

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

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Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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
  • Garden view
  • 64 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 Queen Beds and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Parrita, Clandestino Beach is in a regional park and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Rainmaker and Manuel Antonio Beach. Discover the area's water adventures with boat tours and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours. Visit our Parrita travel guide
Map
Palo Seco Beach, 5 km from beach road intersection, Parrita, Puntarenas, 60901

What's nearby

  • Playa Palo Seco Sunset.
    Palo Seco Beach
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Marina Pez Vela, Quepos, Costa Rica #garrettfoto #quepos #costarica #beachbound www.garrettfoto.com
    Marina Pez Vela
    50 min drive - 38.3 km
  • Beautiful aerial view of Manuel Antonio National Park and its magnificent beach in Quepos Costa Rica
    Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge
    52 min drive - 39.0 km
  • Amazing rainforest trail with robe bridges, waterfalls and swim holes. Easy trail for anyone( about 2 hour loop) . Breathtaking views.
    Rainmaker
    54 min drive - 29.2 km
  • Sunset. Rarely lonely beach.
    Playa Espadilla
    59 min drive - 42.1 km

Getting around

  • Quepos (XQP)
    44 min drive

Restaurants

  • Restaurante Los Pilones
    21 min drive
  • Ready Pizza
    17 min drive
  • Rosh Café Bistro Parrita
    17 min drive
  • Restaurante Típico Rafailita
    19 min drive
  • Bar & Rest. El Puente
    16 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), wedding services, and luggage storage
  • Beach umbrellas, a TV in the lobby, and beach towels
  • 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

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Please note that check-in with multilingual staff is available until 9 PM only.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

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
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
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?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 367 out of 577 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 129 out of 577 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 577 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 577 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 577 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this beautiful boutique hotel. Our room was comfortable, the pool was amazing and the food was excellent. I fell in love with Pepper their pet raccoon! Added bonus is that Playa Palo Seco has the best sunsets in Costa Rica We will definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean, peaceful room, surrounded by beautiful gardens.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 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

David James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The animals. The staff. The beach. The sunsets. The dinners. The room
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

eva

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's in a very layback small hotel. Just in front of a secluded beach... It had great internet, even reach the beach lounger. Simple but very filling breakfast. Also one extra good point checking is 1.30pm so perfect after check out from previous destination. This is manage by a very friendly family. If you are looking for a calm relax oasis this is for you. If you're looking for a place with a lot of people to serve you and in the middle of action is not. We just wanted to rest after very active previous days and this was perfect, truly enjoy it!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 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

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible stay at the resort. My family thoroughly enjoyed the property, the kind staff and impeccable service, the animals on property, the remote and tranquil location with beach access across from the pool.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

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

Jeffry

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

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

ahihud

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love how secluded this place is. Across is the most wonderful beach. Also secluded. Pool is incredible. Will come back hands down.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pelin

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

Kris

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

Luxury peaceful accommodations on the beach.

Perfection on every level! Garden rooms with a pristine beach a short walk away! The most comfortable beds and welcoming atmosphere! This is our favorite place to stay in Costa Rica! The highlight is the owner who creates the best food we’ve ever had in our lives. Everything she made was so delicious. We love the rescue animals that live at the resort and look forward to returning soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 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

Nachman

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

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

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

10/10 Excellent

Sheyne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
location and staff are amazing. if you are a pet lover you will like this place. There are many lovely pets around the facility. very quiet. The beach feels as though it is private so there are few people in this area, and it is an exceptionally clean beach.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a nice place to go if you want something quiet and not tooany ppl. They are pet friendly which is always a plus. Overall the restaurant food and drink prices I thought were high but other than that, they staff was great. The pool is one of the best I've seen around and will definitely go back. I'll just load up on beers before getting there.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 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

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

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

Verified traveler

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

Walter E

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