I really loved my stay here from start to finish. Check-in and Check-out was a breeze. Everyone is so friendly and says "Hola" any time you pass. I wanted east beach access to Playa Grande surfing and they are, literally, in front of the 3 minute path directly to the beach. You can rent boards from their quiver, if needed. There are outdoor showers to rinse and board racks conveniently located. They are knowledgeable about the area and either offer or refer you out to surf classes, canoe trips, at tours, etc. The town is pretty remote but within a 2-5 minute walk you can get to the local restaurants, a few little markets, and some surf shops. This is NOT Tamarindo. This is a quiet beach community...the hotel is cozy and clean. The cleaning woman is amazing - especially considering the sand and stuff you bring in from the beach (despite best efforts!). They have a lovely little pool, as well. I found the room to be large and there are a ton of outlets for your things. The atmosphere is beachy chill, it's quiet (there seems to be quiet hours, actually -- where if folks are around and chatting or hanging in the open spaces, they stop entirely by 9-10 PM). I believe the owner lives there with his family! I'm a single woman and felt completely safe, here. People looked out for me, too, as I got sick and needed to go to the emergency clinic one day. I had a ride there immediately and he (Jonathan -- whom I would recommend for a Canoe tour!), even gave the clinic his number so he was there to pick me up when I was done! When I returned, everyone asked if I was OK and if I needed anything! They even made me coffee in the morning (with ice cream!)...and really, just went above and beyond anything I ever expected. The price is amazingly fair for such great beach access and the type of room -- and the service and attention to my comfort and stay were better than any 5-star hotel I've ever stayed at. I would recommend this hotel to anything traveling to the area in a heart-beat. If I'm ever in the area again, I would stay here again, hands down. Seriously, if you're looking for a place in Playa Grande, this is it. Thanks for a great stay! ^_^

5/5…Enrico, his family, and staff are awesome. Made us VERY welcome. Top notch food and smoothies, and the prices are extremely reasonable. Excellent service and clean rooms. Anyone giving this place a bad review needs to get over there self. Best place in playa grande! See you in August, Angelo!

I am returning to Playa Grande since 2018 and El Reinas (previously Sugar's Monkey) is my go-to hotel. I simply love it and feel at home here

The small hotel offers you everything you need plus it has some great advantages:

- It's as close as it gets to the beach. If you're a surfer that's a major bonus
- There's a path leading to the beach right in front of it
- Well-maintained (over the past 5 years it went through the artistic change) and it looks fabulous
- Full of flowers and various chill areas to rest in the biggest heat of the day
- Walking distance to the restaurants/bars & a small grocery shop but far away from the noise from the nearby club which throws parties in the evenings
- Family-owned, the owners are super nice. Enrico is very laid back and Pame is a great source of information on just about anything & she's also very good with flowers and handcrafts 
- Extremely friendly staff

Hope to be back soon <3