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Hotel Guanamar

Playa Carrillo, Guanacaste · $$

Verified against live sources on July 8, 2026

A 3 star hotel on a hillside overlooking Carrillo Bay, with 32 air conditioned rooms, an outdoor pool and an on site restaurant. Operating for more than two decades, it is a short walk from Carrillo Beach and Carrillo Airport, with free parking and free WiFi. Popular with sportfishing groups given its long standing marina and charter connections.

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