Margaritaville Beach Resort, Playa Flamingo - All Inclusive

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865 reviews

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  Beyond Expectations — A Magical Stay in Costa Rica

  On March 16, 2025, we sent a single email — and that was all it took to set in motion the wedding of our dreams. Our friends told us it couldn’t be done. “You need at least a year to plan a destination wedding,” they said. “Three months isn’t enough.” What they didn’t know was that we had Estela. Estela is not just a wedding coordinator — she’s the wedding coordinator of a lifetime. From the very beginning, she worked tirelessly, handling every detail with grace, patience, and the kind of professionalism that turns stress into peace. She approached even our most specific and mundane requests with a smile and a “can-do” attitude that never wavered. When the big day finally arrived, it was better than we ever imagined. Though rain fell just an hour before the ceremony, the skies cleared as if Estela herself had arranged it. While we originally planned to have the reception in the garden, we played it safe and celebrated under the beautiful tiki hut — and we’re so glad we did. The energy carried us through the night as we danced, laughed, and partied almost until dawn. From the unforgettable celebration to the amazing vegan breakfast the next morning, every moment was seamless. Surrounded by those we love, and with the help of our new Costa Rican friends, it was a night we will never forget. Thank you, Estela. Thank you, Margaritaville staff. Thank you, Costa Rica. Pura vida.

  Aug 05, 2025
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  Margaritaville Easter Wedding

  We had our wedding at the Margaritaville Beach Resort on Easter Sunday. The planning efforts were well thought out by the wedding coordinator and AGM, they made sure that all of our needs were met for our perfect day. We had 75 family and friends stay in the area and attend the wedding and everyone had a blast!

  Jul 28, 2025
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  Happy great stay !!

  We stayed for a week with a group of 8 in two rooms . Staff were fabulous . Rooms very clean, no bugs no smells or etc . Showers nice . In room safe . Beds seemed small so we requested a roll away which they were prompt to deliver. Food variety was so -so. Ordering off the menu was better than buffet . Italian restaurant (requires reservations) was very very good. . The night upstairs bar was fun but stops serving at 10pm. Pool and swim up bar was great and cleaned daily. Beach was easily accessible. Security at both entrances to keep things safe . Beach towels , boogie boards and bikes available for checkout . We paid for all inclusive and you still have to sign the bill at meals but we had no extra charges at checkout . Tour desk helped arrange rides for us. Everything we did was on time. Gift shop was one of the best gift shops we’ve been to . Marina with restaurants and a few shops within walking distance and safe for venturing out . Overall we enjoyed our stay very much . A laid back resort with everything we needed .

  Jul 28, 2025
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  Two weeks of bliss

  We had an amazing time at The Margaritaville and it was much better than I expected on most things like the rooms, the pool, the beach, the food and the drink. The buffet was small and limited, but there was always a good salad, chicken and beef loin on offer so you could make a nice plate. We only ate at the buffet twice - the rest of the time we mixed between 5oclock Somewhere, Banana Waves menu and the pool bar - each had something slightly different plus the Italian which was lovely (and had exceptional service). To be fair, the service everywhere was brilliant - the people in the pool bar worked their socks off and always had a smile on their face.  I loved that soft drinks didn't have to be in plastic cups and you'd get the bottle of Coke zero.  The cocktails were very strong and blew my head off, but that's probably because I'm a bit of a lightweight :) We did eat local food but it wasn't really to our taste so the tex mex menu was great for us.  I did worry that the decent food from the menu may all be charged at a supplement, but there were only a couple of dishes that this applied to.  The Quesidillas and Nachos are some of the best I've had.  And my husband loved The Hangover Burger.  Breakfast nuffet was ok and the eggs and omelette were lovely but there was never any bacon.  I found out on our last morning that there's actually an a la carte breakfast menu with bacon, eggs benedict etc. We were booked a package through Tui as it worked out much cheaper than doing flights and accommodation separately, even with renting a car and doing a self-tour for 5 days. Check-in was a dream and the receptionist was welcoming and friendly, she knew we were tired so just gave us the detail we needed before we were taken with our bags to the room. The room was lovely, bright and breezy and our balcony overlooked the small pool at the back where Oreo the Racoon spent a lot of time.  We are used to big, sprawling all inclusive resorts with buffets that could fill a football pitch - this isn't one of those, but we found it much better. I only smoke on holiday and should have done my research better as it's illegal to smoke on the hotel property and in national parks so if you're a smoker, beware however as the resort is so small it's a stones throw to the beach road where I met some lovely fellow smokers. The only negative that I have is that on one smoke, gardners had like a snake catcher stick and a big black bin bag. I asked them what they were doing and they said that they were relocating the lizards, u asked to see in the bin bag and it had loads of them, all different sizes squirming around in there.  They said that they weren't going to kill them (which I thought was an odd thing to say) and they were relocating them literally 50 yards around the corner because they were ruining the plants.  I said that us tourists would probably prefer to watch the lizards than see a perfectly tended flower patch.  I'm also dubious about Oreo's family whereabouts as the official line is that they had all just upped and left him.  As we're from the UK, it was the first time we'd seen a racoon and we thought he was fab.  He sat like a dog beside the table waiting for treats but I understand that people with more experience of racoons were not as thrilled with his presence. The beach was lovely and we went swimming in the sea every day, you have to time it right as the waves can be really rough and knock you over - defo take off your hat and sunglasses,  there are some submerged rocks to the right so beware.  We also watched many glorious sunsets. We went to the night market which was ok and we went on a quad trip with Gerald, a guy from the gate.  Make sure you've checked the Tui trips tho as we paid for a private tour to go into the jungle and waterfalls as we didn't want to go to the beach.  We went to the beach and there was another couple with us.  Actually, it was a nice experience but not what we'd asked for or paid for.  Also it was 30 dollars more expensive than the Tui one, so don't just assume the guys at the gate are cheaper. We rented a car from near the marina for 5 days, it was fine.  We were prepared for really difficult driving conditions but in the main it was fine, even at night - maybe we're just used to single lane tracks in the UK?  We went to La Fortuna and Monte Verde - it was breathtaking, we saw sloths, went ziplining, did the hanging bridges, waterfalls and so much more. The world is too big to go back to the same place unless it's truly exceptional.  This is one of those places and I'd go back in a shot but unfortunately this was the last season for Tui and they have now withdrawn their flights and packages to Costa Rica.  We will definitely return though, at some point and can't wait!

  Jul 27, 2025
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  Amazing Stay with Exceptional Service from Staicy!

  Got it! Here’s the revised version with the correct restaurant name: ⸻ We had a fantastic stay! The hotel is in a perfect location—right on a beautiful beach that’s just steps away, perfect for relaxing, swimming, or catching a stunning sunset. The property is clean, inviting, and well cared for, and the staff across the board were warm, helpful, and welcoming. A special shoutout to Staicy, our wonderful waitress at the Five O’Clock Somewhere restaurant. She truly went above and beyond—hardworking, kind, and always with a genuine smile, even after a long day. Her warm, caring service made our experience that much more enjoyable. Thank you, Staicy—you’re a star and a true asset to the team!

  Jul 11, 2025