Exceptional Boutique Hotel & Restaurant For Sale
Location
Nestled in the tranquil heart of Playa Hermosa — one of Guanacaste’s most desirable Pacific-coast beach communities — this charming boutique hotel and restaurant is ideally positioned just a three-minute walk from the soft sands of a safe, riptide-free, “Blue Flag” swimming beach, perfect for families, children and senior citizens alike.
Playa Hermosa offers a welcoming, walkable environment: the beach village features approximately a dozen restaurants, some beach front, four grocery stores, a pharmacy, and local conveniences all within very short reach.
Just 10 minutes away lies the vibrant Playas del Coco, where you’ll find over 50 restaurants ranging from fast-food to gourmet dining, four major grocery super-stores, pharmacies, sports bars, a post office, and local medical & dental services. This vitality adds strong support to the hotel’s lifestyle offering.
Only 25 minutes from the modern Liberia International Airport (LIR), and within quick reach of the Solarium Business Centre and PriceSmart (Costa Rica’s Costco equivalent), the property benefits from excellent connectivity and infrastructure.
Surrounding Growth & Investment
The hotel sits at the epicenter of the region’s remarkable growth, surrounded by prestigious new luxury and residential developments:
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Waldorf Astoria Playa Penca – newly opened, defining ultra-luxury accommodation in the region.
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St. Regis Peninsula Papagayo – opening soon, further elevating the area’s five-star profile.
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Ritz‑Carlton Reserve – expanding the region’s global hospitality presence.
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Bahía Papagayo (Playa Panamá) – a visionary new coastal residential and resort area just 10 minutes away.
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Monte Mar, Hacienda del Mar and premier gated & planned residential developments blending nature, views and low-density living.
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Parque Tempisque – Catalyst for Growth Parque Tempisque is a modern mixed-use residential and commercial project near Playa Panama It combines housing, retail, and green spaces, strategically located to support the expanding tourism and corporate workforce of Guanacaste.
These large-scale investments validate the upward trajectory of demand for premium lodging, residences and lifestyle living in this micro-region — making this hotel property an exceptional expansion or redevelopment opportunity (whether as boutique resort, condominiums or mixed hospitality/residential use), all within a very short walk to the beach.
Property Overview
Set within lush tropical gardens, this property exudes character, charm and timeless Costa Rican hospitality.
Configuration includes:
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6 Superior Rooms
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8 Standard Rooms
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Under rental agreement with Condominium El Oasis
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8 Junior Suites
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2 One-Bedroom Apartments
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1 Two-Bedroom Apartment
All of this complemented by:
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Beautiful swimming pool
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Elegant restaurant & full-service bar
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Outdoor large bandstand with entertainment space and a smaller stage both for live shows and private events
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And ample parking for all
The hotel has operated for more than 30 years, with a loyal clientele and strong online reputation. It is fully operational, meticulously maintained, and offers a turn-key business with both current income and significant potential for expansion or redevelopment.
Restaurant & Entertainment
The on-site restaurant serves signature Mediterranean-inspired cuisine crafted by experienced chefs in an atmosphere that blends elegance with relaxation. During high-season the venue bursts to life: live professional musicians perform on an outdoor stage, filling the restaurant and hotel area with vibrant energy and attracting both hotel guests and local diners — enhancing the guest experience and reinforcing the property’s unique value proposition.
Investment Highlights
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Prime location: only 3 minutes’ walk to Playa Hermosa beach — family-friendly, safe for senior guests
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Fully operational boutique hotel & restaurant concept with existing income stream
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Established brand, loyalty and outstanding guest reviews
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On-site live-entertainment offering adds a rare lifestyle dimension
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Located amidst major luxury development and infrastructure growth
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Just 25 minutes from Liberia International Airport and nearby business/retail centers
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Excellent service amenities nearby: Playas del Coco with 50+ restaurants, full-service stores, medical & dental services, banks; Liberia with hospitals and city-scale amenities
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Significant room for expansion: hotel capacity, large land parcel for condominiums/resort extension
Regional Services & Notable Nearby Amenities
Playas del Coco (10 minutes away):
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More than 50 restaurants ranging from casual to gourmet.
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Four major grocery stores serving both residents and tourists.
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Medical and dental offices, pharmacies, sports bars, post-office and general retail.
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Exciting new marina project: the community’s marina has been approved by the national marinas commission and will span approximately 25 hectares, accommodate nearly 300 vessels, and include supporting infrastructure (fuel docks, maintenance workshops, commercial waterfront spaces).
Liberia (approx. 25-30 minutes away by car):
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Liberia is the regional capital for Guanacaste and offers full city-scale amenities: modern private and public hospitals, comprehensive medical centers, banking, retail, supermarkets and professional services.
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Example: Hospital San Rafael Arcángel in Liberia provides 24-hour emergency care and over 55 specialist services.
