The Bad : This is not a great spot for familys for three reasons. 1) The two "hotel managers" use recreational drugs out in the open. I have no issue with drug use, but they did not even try to hide it (ie ripping bong tokes in front of guests). This made my parents very uncomfortable. 2) They did not... More

Just went down May 2011, great place to stay, so close to beach, great staff!!

We stayed here as a family (kids 19 and 24) and had an incredible time. The hotel is quaint and really comfortable. The beds are great and the air conditioning works perfectly. The rooms are big and spacious with really nice, big clean showers. Billy (the owner) is super accommodating and made us all feel so welcome. Through the course... More

We checked out all the options in Playa Grande and this one is by far the best. It's a neat little hotel with a boutique feel to it. The way it's designed creates a great atmosphere...the rooms are all located around the pool, each with sliding glass doors that look out onto the pool and tropical landscaping. The staff and... More

This hotel had everything i desired. i stayed at three hotels while in grande, and the manager Blair convinced us to stay in Rancho Privado for our last night, except once we were there we decided not to leave(for another two weeks!). Rancho Privado is the perfect combination of luxury and casualty. It has the amenities of a nice hotel... More

From the atmosphere, to the locals, to the views, to the food eveything was perfect! This trip really changed my life. It's the perfect low-key spot steps away from the beach. I can genuinely say Rancho Privado has the best staff in Costa Rica. From the chef, who does amazing sushi, to the manager to the owner, even the locals... More

I stayed here for four nights in July with some family members. We took 2 of the 8 rooms and absolutely loved our stay there. The hotel wasn't "officially" open yet so some finishing touches (towel racks, toilet paper holders) were still needed however they were so minor in nature they did not detract from the overall impression of the... More