Guanacaste, Costa Rica · Where our villas are
Hacienda Pinilla
A 4,500-acre gated ranch on three miles of Pacific coast, about an hour from Liberia airport and twenty minutes from Tamarindo. Villa NAUA and Villa Reserva 101 are both here. This is what’s around them.
At a glance
The place, in a minute.
Hacienda Pinilla is a gated beachfront community on the Guanacaste coast of Costa Rica, built on a historic ranch. Inside the gate are three beaches, a championship golf course, a beach club, stables, tennis courts and trails through the forest. Howler monkeys are the morning alarm, and macaws fly over by lunch.
- Where
- Guanacaste, on Costa Rica’s Pacific coast, near Tamarindo
- Size
- 4,500 acres with three miles of coastline
- Beaches
- Playa Avellanas, Playa Langosta and Playa Mansita
- Golf
- 18 holes, par 72, designed by Mike Young
- Beach Club
- Infinity pool, restaurant, bar, spa and gym, on Playa Avellanas
- Airport
- Liberia (LIR), about 1 hour by car
- Tamarindo
- About 20 minutes
Facts from haciendapinilla.com and the villas’ listings, checked .
The beaches
Three beaches, three moods.
Three miles of Pacific coast run along the edge of the property, and each beach has its own character.
- 01
Playa Avellanas
The surf beach, and home of the Beach Club. Avellanas is known for its breaks, with waves that can top eighteen feet in certain seasons. Our concierge books surf lessons for every level.
- 02
Playa Langosta
Known for its water quality and environmental stability, Langosta holds Blue Flag certification, Costa Rica’s award for clean, well-cared-for beaches.
- 03
Playa Mansita
Sand and rock outcroppings that show at low tide. Worth timing your walk for.
The Beach Club
The Beach Club
On Playa Avellanas, the Hacienda Pinilla Beach Club has an oceanfront infinity pool that seems to run straight into the Pacific, an open-air restaurant with sunset views, a Tiki bar for cocktails, wellness treatment rooms and an ocean-view fitness center.
Our guests can use the Beach Club at a guest rate. Entrance terms can change with the season, so we confirm the fee in your proposal.
Golf
Golf by the Pacific
The Golf Course at Hacienda Pinilla is an 18-hole, par-72 course by architect Mike Young that plays up to 7,200 yards, weaving through tropical forest along the shore. There’s a pro shop with a restaurant and bar next door, and rates include a cart and practice balls.
Tell us golf is on the list and we’ll arrange your tee times.
More to do
More inside the gate, and beyond it.
In Hacienda Pinilla
- Horseback riding from the stables
- Tennis and pickleball
- Mountain-bike trails
- Hikes through the forest
- Howler monkeys and macaws
- Dining and the spa at the JW Marriott Hacienda Pinilla
We can arrange
- Surf lessons at Avellanas
- Catamaran tours
- Fishing charters
- ATV tours
- In-villa massages and yoga
- Restaurant reservations
- Private transport, including to Tamarindo
When to come
Seasons and getting here.
Guanacaste has the longest dry season in Costa Rica, and the green season has its own rewards.
The seasons
- Dry season · mid-December to April
- Sunny, dry and the busiest time of year. Christmas, New Year and Easter book up first, so ask early for those weeks.
- Green season · May to November
- Mornings are usually bright, with rain more often in the afternoon or evening, and everything turns green. September and October are the wettest; May and late November are a good middle ground.
Getting here
- Fly into Liberia (LIR)
- Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport is about an hour away by car. Pickup is included for up to 8 guests; for a bigger group we add a second vehicle.
- Getting around
- Hacienda Pinilla is spread out, and the beaches, the club and the restaurants are a drive apart, so most guests use a car or private transport, which our concierge can arrange.
Where to stay
Two villas, both inside the gate.
Up to 12 guests
Villa NAUA
White and minimal, with a private cinema, a pool with a kids’ area and an outdoor hot tub.
★ 4.94 · 83 reviews on Airbnb
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Up to 24 guests
Villa Reserva 101
Warm wood and a tropical garden, with an outdoor kitchen, a fire pit and bunk rooms with four beds each.
★ 5.0 · 15 reviews on Airbnb
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Questions about Hacienda Pinilla.
Where is Hacienda Pinilla?
On the Pacific coast of Guanacaste, in north-west Costa Rica, about 20 minutes from Tamarindo and about an hour by car from Liberia’s international airport (LIR).
Which beaches are in Hacienda Pinilla?
Three: Playa Avellanas, known for its surf and home of the Beach Club; Playa Langosta, a Blue Flag beach; and Playa Mansita, with rock outcroppings at low tide.
Is Hacienda Pinilla good for families?
Yes. It’s a gated community with beaches, a beach club with an infinity pool, horseback riding, tennis and trails, so there’s something for every age. Both of our villas are set up for multigenerational groups.
When is the best time to visit?
Mid-December to April is the dry season: the sunniest and busiest months. May to November is the green season, with more afternoon rain and fewer people; September and October are the wettest.
Do we need a car?
The community is large and spread out, so a car or private transport makes it easy. Our concierge can arrange transport, and airport pickup from Liberia is included for up to 8 guests.
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