Hacienda Pinilla is a 4,500-acre gated resort community on Guanacaste’s Pacific coast, with three miles of beaches, an 18-hole championship golf course, a private Beach Club, world-class surf at Playa Avellanas and Playa Langosta, an equestrian center, 40 km of trails and the JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort & Spa. Neighborhoods such as Coralis, Mareas, Las Brisas, Los Almendros, La Dulce Vida, Reserva de Golf and Las Golondrinas offer everything from golf-front villas to ocean-view estates and new homesites — about 15 minutes from Tamarindo and one to one and a half hours from Liberia International Airport.
Hacienda Pinilla real estate at a glance
Based on the 39 Hacienda Pinilla listings on this site in November 2026:
Homes and villas: 33 listings from $999,000 to $5,700,000, with a median of about $2.65M. Eleven are under $2M, seventeen between $2M and $3.5M, and five above $3.5M.
Price per square foot: the median built home lists at roughly $420 per sq ft (price ÷ construction area, land included).
Homesites: golf-front land runs about $208–262 per m², from El Jaguar and Las Lapas (from $399,000) to estate parcels of 3,400–5,000 m². Beachfront lots in Coralis and La Dulce Vida run about $1,724–1,986 per m², around eight times more.
Neighborhoods in Hacienda Pinilla
Coralis: a newer enclave of oceanfront and ocean-view homesites and estates near Playa Avellanas, with a private beach clubhouse for residents.
La Dulce Vida: custom homesites and estate homes along Playa Avellanas and the golf course, including homes on the 18th hole and some of the last titled beachfront lots.
Mareas: large luxury estates.
Las Golondrinas: a mature coastal neighborhood with homes built from the early 2000s onward, its own clubhouse, gym and beach path. Mostly resales.
Reserva de Golf: gated golf-course homesites of about half an acre or more, within walking distance of the beach and the JW Marriott.
Los Almendros: half-acre homesites with custom Spanish-colonial and modern homes, several with course views.
Las Brisas: interior dry forest with mountain views and homesites of about half an acre.
Los Malinches: Spanish-colonial villas around courtyards and cobblestone streets, with a shared pool and gym.
Palma Real (Jardines, Lagos and Costa de Palma Real): two- and three-bedroom townhome-style residences close to the beach.
Bosques de Pinilla: a newer collection of two-level, four-bedroom villas set in the forest.
One Hacienda Pinilla: 51 lots on about 11 hectares by Grupo Roble, directly behind the JW Marriott and about 275 m from the beach, with a wellness center and padel and pickleball courts.
El Jaguar: a new gated release of golf- and nature-front lots of 1,800 to 3,000 m².
Las Lapas: a new release of 49 golf-front homesites.
Living in Hacienda Pinilla
Golf: an 18-hole championship course designed by Mike Young, laid out over the natural terrain.
Beaches: about three miles of coastline across Playa Avellanas, Playa Mansita and Playa Langosta. Avellanas is one of Guanacaste’s best-known surf breaks.
Beach Club: oceanfront pool, restaurant and bar, spa services, fitness area, playground and water-sports equipment.
Recreation: more than 40 km of trails for walking, biking and horseback riding, plus tennis and pickleball courts.
Security and services: gated entries, 24/7 security, on-site management and architectural controls, plus an urgent-care clinic inside the gates (Monday to Saturday, 8 am–5 pm).
Schools: La Paz Community School, Costa Rica International Academy (CRIA) and Journey are a short drive north, and offer daily school transportation.
JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort & Spa: inside the community, with restaurants, spa and guest rooms.
Frequently asked questions
Can foreigners buy property in Hacienda Pinilla?
Yes. Titled property in Costa Rica can be owned by foreigners on the same terms as Costa Rican citizens, either personally or through a corporation. Each listing notes its title status; I always recommend an independent Costa Rican attorney for due diligence.
How far is Hacienda Pinilla from the airport?
About 1 to 1.5 hours by car from Liberia International Airport (LIR), and 15 to 20 minutes from Tamarindo.
Are there HOA fees?
Yes. Fees vary by neighborhood and generally cover security, landscaping, common-area maintenance and infrastructure. Beach Club membership is separate and depends on whether you live in the home or rent it out. Ask me for the current figures for any home or lot you’re considering.
Should I buy a lot or a finished home?
A homesite lowers the entry point and lets you design around the view, but design, permits and construction come before you move in. A finished home costs more up front and you can use it, or rent it, right away. I’m happy to compare both options for your budget and timeline.
Can you show me homes listed by other brokers?
Yes. As an independent broker I work with colleagues across Hacienda Pinilla, so I can show you most of what is for sale in the community, not just my own listings.
A broker, not a brokerage. Personal, local and data-driven. Contact Leo or write on WhatsApp at +506 7016 2024.
