Montezuma

Hotel Amor de Mar

506-2642-0262 (http://www.amordemar.com) - located a short walk outside of town, across the road from the waterfalls. absolutely gorgeous setting right on the ocean, with hammocks and chairs on the lawn, and a small tide pool that provides surprisingly good viewing of fish and other marine life. variety of room types some with shared bathroom, some with private. rates range from $45 to $90 per night + tax.

Hotel Lys

Right on the beach, this place is a little overpriced $15/night but has a great location and offers family style dinners each night. In peak season, try and book ahead of time.

Hotel Casacolores
Apdo-180, 5361 Cobano de Puntarenas
+506 2642 0283
$40
on the main road 1 km before the village

Family hotel in a quiet area. Swimming pool, wifi, hamocks, veranda, safety box, fully equipped kitchen and window screens, fans.

Lucy's is north of town, and on the beach. $10 per person.

There is a pretty cheap camping site. 2$ per person. 2 Person tent costs 2 $ a night.

Hotel 3 Monkeys

506-2-642-1033 (http://www.threemonkeyscr.com) - a short distance from the beach. quiet peaceful setting. avoid the crowds and the noise. easily accessible. rates range from $40-70.

Many other accommodations are available, to suite all budgets. Some very swanky places, such as Anamaya Resort and Ylang Ylang, will be amenable to wealthy travellers looking for a good beach and some luxury.