SoulShine Hotel
SoulShine Hotel cuts through the logistics headache: all-inclusive packages mean you handle one vendor instead of coordinating five separate beach wedding companies.
SoulShine Hotel is a hotel destination wedding venue in 50309, Costa Rica, hosting up to 150 guests (Aisle estimate), where a wedding for 80 guests costs about US$24,000 (our estimate), reached from Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (Liberia) (LIR), 45–60 minutes by car. Best months: January, February, November, December.
About SoulShine Hotel
SoulShine Hotel cuts through the logistics headache: all-inclusive packages mean you handle one vendor instead of coordinating five separate beach wedding companies.
Located directly on Playa Avellana's 2-mile stretch of sand, this 4.9-rated property offers ceremonies steps from the Pacific and receptions under open-air palapas, with guest accommodations on-site eliminating the coordination nightmare of shuttle services.
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We stayed seven days and six nights at SoulShine and it was truly a tropical paradise. We woke up every morning with a fresh cup of coffee and watched the animals all around us.
Lukiana Pilyugin · read the whole review on Google →Capacity, rooms and facilities
Staying over
- Rooms
- 10 rooms
Money
- A wedding for 80 guests
- About US$24,000, rooms extraAisle estimate
- Price
- US$12,000 to US$35,000 as a packageAisle estimate
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- LIR, 90 min by car
The spaces
- Setting
- Coastal, modern, relaxedAisle estimate
Venue highlights
- Direct beachfront access on Playa Avellana with private ceremony setup on sand
- 4.9 Google rating with 200+ verified guest reviews
- All-inclusive wedding packages include catering, beverages, and basic décor coordination
- 30 on-site hotel rooms accommodate up to 120 overnight guests within walking distance of venues
A sample wedding weekend
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- AfternoonWedding party and early guests arrive; hotel check-in; welcome dinner or casual gathering on beach
- MorningRehearsal on beach with ceremony coordinator; vendor walk-throughs
- EveningRehearsal dinner (optional) at hotel restaurant or beachfront setting
- 4:00 PMGuest arrival and cocktails; guests settle into rooms
- 5:30 PMCeremony begins on Playa Avellana beach; sunset backdrop
- 6:30 PMCocktail hour with light appetizers
- 7:30 PMReception dinner and dancing under open-air pavilion
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- LIR · about 1 h 30 by carVenue website
Guests fly into Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (Liberia).
- Weather window
- November – February
The months the weather is kindest. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.
- Direct line
- 8801 4221
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Questions about the venue
Can we get married right on the beach?+
Yes. SoulShine offers beachfront ceremony setups directly on Playa Avellana's sand with backdrops of Pacific sunset views. The hotel manages permits and setup logistics.
What's included in wedding packages?+
Packages typically include venue rental, catering for ceremony and reception, bar service, table/chair setup, and basic coordination. Custom add-ons like photography, florals, and entertainment are available.
How many guests can we accommodate?+
Ceremonies up to 150 guests; the hotel can lodge up to 120 guests in-house. Overflow guests can stay at nearby properties 5–10 minutes away.
What's the rainy season impact?+
SoulShine recommends backup indoor spaces and provides weather contingency planning as part of coordination.
Are there activities for multi-day wedding parties?+
Yes. Nearby options include surfing lessons, zip-lining, wildlife tours, and hot springs, hotel staff can arrange bookings for arriving guests.
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Sources and booking notes
Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.
Sources for individual venue facts
Rooms: 10 rooms
“Our 10 spacious tropical bungalows feature AC, hot water, mini-fridge and there's high-speed fiber-optic internet throughout the property.”
Read the source for roomsNearest airport: LIR, 90 min by car
“SoulShine is an easy 90-minute drive from Guanacaste International Airport (LIR), 25-minutes south of the bustling beach town of Tamarindo, where you can enjoy shopping and nightlife, and a short drive from other surf spots like Playa Negra and Junquillal.”
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