Excellent location, close drive to other beaches likes Tamarindo and Conchal.
Nature surrounded
Perfect bungalow

Loved the rustic but very comfortable feel of Sol Y Luna. Pool area with bar is fabulous - our young son loved it. Resort is very quiet - which is what we wanted. Not a lot of people there - also what we wanted. Some days we were the only ones by the pool. It was like having our own villa with bartender!
The "resort" is lovely and quaint, and perfectly located to explore all that CR has to offer. Cabins are roomy, clean and well-equipped. We were able to eat in a few nights during our week using the cooker and small fridge. Would recommend buying a cooler to put your drinks in if you need fridge for food. If you're eating out all the time, it's not an issue. Would also recommend owner, Alex, buy cushions for furniture in living room. Hard wooden love seat and chairs are not ideal! Outdoor patio in back of our cabin was amazing - we were able to sit out at night and play cards by candlelight. Or swing in the hammocks during the day. When we first arrived in the middle of the afternoon, the cabin was VERY hot, and we were immediately worried that we would swelter at night. But the design of the cabins - thatched roofs and raised off the ground - means they cool off with the night air. Even us spoiled Canucks who are so used to A/C in summer were nice and cool at night with just the ceiling fans. The cabins are also serviced - a woman comes every morning to clean, take the garbage, etc.
Playa Grande itself is deceiving - upon first glance, there doesn't seem to be much there. But after you drive around for a bit, particularly on the roads that line the beach area, you discover a whole host of amazing waterfront restaurants and bars. Food was excellent. In fact, the pizza place at the foot of the road where Sol y Luna is located is FABULOUS. And in an absolutely lovely outdoor setting. Seriously, some of the best pizza I've eaten - ever. (There is a small outdoor area next to the pool at Sol y Luna where you can order food, but we didn't try it - someone else we spoke to said the food was excellent). All in all, I would recommend this place in a second. Oh, and everything you may have read about Alex is absolutely true - he is a lovely, lovely man who will assist you with whatever you may need.

We stayed at the Sol y Luna for 3 nights this December and Alex, the owner was already very helpful and friendly even when we had not even arrived yet, giving us tipps and reserving our place on the turtle observation tour for us. The lodge is remote and very quite, situated ion a nice garden and surrounded by forest. A really peaceful and quiet place to relax. We did spend most of the time at the very nice pool (with Jacuzzi) or did drive to Playa Conchal as we did not like Playa Grande at all. So if you have a car to drive to other beaches it is OK: Playa Grande is really big and seamingly a good spot for surfers (which we are not) but the beach lacks any kind of charm and has no shade for a real nice day at the Beach. The way to the beach through the forrest was absolutely Ok and would not have been and issue for us had we liked the beach. The cabins are really nice and have cozy hammocks on the terrace. They offer a little kitchen area and are far enough from each other not to disturb anyone. There is a real good place to eat nearby. So overall a real nice place to stay with a very nice and helpful owner, we just did not like the direct beach.

The best hotel in Costa Rica. Great food nearby, Great waves a short walk away. We're coming back and this is the only hotel we're going to stay at. Alex the owner is great. Awesome staff, best maid service ever. Immaculate rooms, very romantic. Can't wait to stay again!!!