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Guanacaste, Playa Tamarindo, 00011 Tamarindo, Costa Rica

#39 of 53 hotels in Tamarindo

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Review Score

Based on 240 hotel reviews

8.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.2

  • Comfort

    8.3

  • Location

    8.9

  • Facilities

    8.0

  • Staff

    8.6

  • Value for money

    7.6

  • Free WiFi

    8.4

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  • Reviewed: May 6, 2024

    9.0
    Chill hotel hidden in the hustle and bustle
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    N/A

    I like the breakfast, seem to be an authentic one. Also, I like the staff’s generosity. Initially we booked 4 days non-refundable, but because of plan change, we were only be able to stay in the first 2 nights. Though we can’t get refund, they are willing to upgrade our room and provide us breakfast, which we are appreciative.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 1, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Thin walls and therefore very poorly soundproofed . You would have to hope to have quiet neighbors.

    Great hotel, very good located, very close to the center, good pool area, friendly staff. The rooms are very comfortable, there was a small fridge, comfortable beds. Great value for money.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 29, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There was only one Bedside table and it was very low. Two would be great and taller. Queen room #1

    The location was fantastic and it felt like a little oasis.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 28, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Deluxe Triple Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We were at the end of April which is normally the end of dry season. The garden was green but if it was me, I would pay more attention to removing dry leaves in the houses part. Water in the swimming pool looked funny. There are lots of palms around and the flowers were loosing small bits of staff which you could find in the swimming pool. They cleaned the swimming pool for sure but I am not sure how often the water was changed. Three flower pots with dead plants by the reception area (left side as you enter the premises). It is always more welcoming when there are plants, colourful flowers. Especially in Costa Rica.

    Location. Close to city yet the noise of busy pubs (some nights only) don't interfere with your sleep. My husband got a travel bug and had to go to the chemist's. It is literally in the shopping centre opposite the hotel. It was very handy. Breakfast. Choice was good (in La Fortuna and Santa Elena, Monteverde we were served rice with beans and eggs everyday, no other options. They were also 3 star accommodations). We had omelette and Mediterranean burrito twice. Early breakfast. We had to take 7.00 am bus as we were travelling back to San Jose to catch a flight. They were kind to serve us breakfast before the normal serving time (7am). In Monteverde we were refused that. Thank you again to a lovely lady who preps the food. We stayed there for 5 nights and didn't get bored by breakfast. Haven't tried all the options as the previous ones were too good to switch to American breakfast (toast and egg) for instance. Staff. Friendly, approachable, English spoken. Hammock. Each room had a little veranda with a hammock. Houses are in shade so it was lovely to use hammocks now and then.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 20, 2024

    8.0
    Would return in a heartbeat, everything was convenient, clean, accommodating, and beautiful.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Triple Room
    • Stayed 6 nights

    Because the location of the hotel is very close to all amenities, the nightlife noise, and live music was quite loud. The room decor is a little dated.

    The staff was excellent. They went over and above to make our stay exactly what we wanted it to be. They helped book excursions and made recommendations. Diego woke early on our departure day to serve us fruit and yogurt to go and coffee! The breakfast inclusion in the room rate was 100% worth it, as the food was great. The location was wonderful for walking to restaurants, grocery, bank and beach! We had monkey and other wonderful critter encounters at the hotel. The pool was well maintained and refreshing each day.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 17, 2024

    9.0
    Overall great! Would definitely recommend and stay here again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A bit of noise at night from neighbouring bars but the air conditioning drowns out some of the noise.

    Breakfast was great. Good selection and fresh. Although in town it felt tucked away in its own little oasis. Staff were very helpful and friendly.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 8, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    might be quite noisy at saturday nights but manageable

    very large room and bathroom. good A/C. towels for the outdoor pool

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 18, 2024

    8.0
    A pleasant stay :)
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Requires a little maintenance in the rooms but for the location and price it is worth a stay and the beds are comfortable with air con and WiFi.

    Nice outlay with the pool. Staff are friendly enough and the little Dog Fred at the reception is adorable. It’s a stones thrown from the main strip and beach. The price was right for 3 people in the centre of Taramindo.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 17, 2024

    8.0
    Nice but...
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Triple Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Service was a bit lacklustre. $13 for a cocktail trumped the rest of our trip. Bit greedy really. Nice place...BUT ...it's now in the early stages of being a bit 'tired'. Needs a refresh. Yes....that will mean money! Our room had a broken blind. Lick of paint, that sort of thing. If you're taking around $250 a night, it should be immaculate. It wasnt.

    Lovely setting. Air con. Saw some great animals around!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 10, 2024

    9.0
    Tranquil stay in the heart of Tamarindo
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Rooms need some updating. More towels would be nice (2 bath towels, 1 handtowel, no wash cloths).

    The pool area was beautiful and tranquil. The staff were friendly. Beds were comfortable.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 6, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bathroom floor tiles were damaged and a piece of wood was installed instead which looked bad and was a source of mosquitos to come in the room. Sleeping mat had a top layer probably to make it feel more comfortable, but it added extra heat to the body during sleeping so not the best idea.

    Very close to the beach and bars and restaurants. It has private lodge and a lot of trees.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: February 16, 2024

    8.0
    A bit of a problem the first night but the staff did their best to come up with a workable solution and the owner went b
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Initial room had a toilet that would not flush and the hotel was fully booked. We were told they could move us to another room the next day and leave the doors to the toilets unlocked in the bar/restaurant for our use through the night. Initially the staff believed that we had flushed toilet paper- a no no in CostaRica and other countries on septic systems - but could not get it unplugged or flushing. After moving to another room and seeing a newer toilet - and in the public bathrooms also having low water flush - went and took a look and found that the old American Standard was not getting enough water in the tank to finish the flush. Adjusted the intake valve and good to go. This caused a slight reduction in points awarded for the hotel but the owner refunded the charges for the night.

    Great location in the heart of Tamarindo and a couple of blocks to the beach yet quiet and peaceful. Great made to order breakfast included in rate and 20% coupon to OCEAN restaurant- on the beach and great seafood - that is owned by the owner of the hotel. Would definitely stay here again.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 10, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Villa
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It's a little loud being so close to everything. But that's also a good thing

    The pool and facilities were great!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 9, 2024

    9.0
    All good.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    - / -

    All good.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: January 30, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great location.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 21, 2024

    8.0
    Thumbs up!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Triple Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Rooms were sufficient but a bit spartan

    Delicious breakfast and attentive and friendly staff

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 17, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The staff and breakfast were great. The location is super close walking to shops, restaurants, and the beach.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: December 31, 2023

    8.0
    Clean, comfortable and central
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Villa
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A few things overlooked in the suite, absolutely nowhere to hang your towels in the bathroom, no tea towels, paper towel, toaster or microwave in the kitchen.

    Very clean and centrally located. Excellent staff. Everyone we encountered that worked there was greats. We stayed in the suite. It was very private and comfortable with resident howler monkeys.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 9, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Triple Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Expensive. Blank 'restaurant' staff. Complimentary breakfast was a piece of toast, if available. Purchased breakfast was granular grey scrambled egg, unappetising and expensive. Meagre compared to all other hotels we stayed at. Even happy hour cocktails were expensive. The lack of service, and profiteering, did spoil things for us a bit.

    Lovely exotic poolside, quiet in November. Accommodation quite secluded on the edge of grounds.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: August 28, 2023

    7.0
    Good stay in tamarindo
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Triple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The rooms lack a little bit of „life“. They are very cold & basic.

    Beautiful ground with a very nice pool area.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 1, 2023

    7.0
    Nice property by beach. Close to center. Cold ac and fats wifi.
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bathrooms should have locks, there should eb a shower curtain as well, and breakfast was very basic only toast and coffee or cereal with a $12 surcharge for actual eggs.

    Location wad good. It felt safe and upon checking in everything was explained well.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 13, 2023

    8.0
    Tranquillity
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There was a bar that was playing techno all night, but that goes with the territory.

    Great location! Close to the beach and other great hotspots for eating. There are two orange cats that live on the property that I absolutely fell in love with. The room was smaller than I expected, but great price overall.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: June 27, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    basic accommodation - all you need in costa! Close to everything

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: May 30, 2023

    8.0
    Staff is great. Their location is perfect and it’s its own little island amongst a sea of parties.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Villa
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The suite was fantastic, great little kitchen, three beds, and amazing air-conditioning.

    Stayed in May 2023

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