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Occidental Tamarindo
Tamarindo - Guanacaste

Casual all-inclusive resort with 2 restaurants, 2 bars & a spa, plus an outdoor pool & beach access.

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
Hotel El Manglar y Cantarana - Playa Grande Guanacaste Costa Rica
Tamarindo - Guanacaste

Warm dorms, rooms & villas in a relaxed beachfront property featuring surf lessons.

  • Beach access
  • Pool
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
Tamarindo Diria
Tamarindo - Guanacaste

Relaxed beachfront resort with multiple dining & drinking options, plus a casino, 5 pools & a gym.

  • Free breakfast
  • Wi-Fi
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
Hotel Luna Llena
Tamarindo - Guanacaste

Colorful quarters in an unpretentious lodging with a pool, a cafe & a free breakfast buffet.

  • Pool
  • Free breakfast
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
Ocho Artisan Bungalows
Tamarindo - Guanacaste

Upscale hotel offering bungalows & an outdoor pool, as well as a bar & a covered patio.

  • Beach access
  • Pool
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
La Perla de la Playa Beachfront Hotel
Tamarindo - Guanacaste

The hotel offers comfortable, well-maintained rooms with AC, partial ocean views, and beachfront gardens with access to the adjacent Diria pool and breakfast buffet. It sits in a lively, convenient spot on Tamarindo beach — staff are professional and helpful, though the main road can be noisy at night and guests occasionally report small pests and limited front‑desk hours.

  • Beach access
  • Free breakfast
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
Villas Macondo
Tamarindo - Guanacaste

Relaxed hotel offering a guest kitchen, plus an outdoor pool & a tropical garden.

  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Wi-Fi
The Coast Beachfront Hotel
Tamarindo - Guanacaste

Trendy suites, villas & apartments, most with balconies & ocean views, plus a quirky outdoor pool.

  • Pool
  • Free breakfast
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
Cala Luna Boutique Hotel
Tamarindo - Guanacaste

Elegant hotel offering refined rooms & villas, plus a gourmet restaurant, yoga classes & a spa.

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
Wyndham Tamarindo
Tamarindo - Guanacaste

Airy rooms with ocean views in an upscale hotel offering a restaurant, a spa & an infinity pool.

  • Pool
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
Jardin Del Eden Boutique Hotel
Tamarindo - Guanacaste

Upscale, adults-only hotel with a lagoon pool & a beach bar, plus free breakfast & evening meals.

  • Pool
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Wi-Fi
Maravida Hotel and Resort
Tamarindo - Guanacaste

Relaxed property with free WiFi & breakfast, plus dining, a swim-up bar & surf lessons.

  • Pool
  • Free breakfast
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
Hotel Laguna del Cocodrilo
Tamarindo - Guanacaste

Simple quarters, some with kitchens, in a rustic beachfront hotel offering dining & a French bakery.

  • Air conditioning
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
Hotel Mar Rey
Tamarindo - Guanacaste

Bright rooms with colorful decor in a laid-back beachfront hotel offering an outdoor pool.

  • Beach access
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Wi-Fi
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
La Palapa
Tamarindo - Guanacaste

Casual beachfront hotel offering warm rooms with terraces, plus free breakfast & Wi-Fi.

  • Beach access
  • Air conditioning
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
Pueblo Dorado Hotel
Tamarindo - Guanacaste

Bright, simply decorated quarters in a laid-back hotel offering an outdoor pool.

  • Pool
  • Free breakfast
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
Zulu Surf Hotel
Tamarindo - Guanacaste

Zulu Surf Hotel sits steps from Tamarindo beach, with bright common areas, a café downstairs and a laid-back surf‑oriented atmosphere. Rooms and suites are generally comfortable and well located and staff are often helpful, but units can be noisy, get hot without strong curtains or AC, and reception or activities organization sometimes lapses.

  • Beach access
  • Air conditioning
  • Wi-Fi
WET hotel
Tamarindo - Guanacaste

WET Hotel offers modern, clean rooms and landscaped grounds with a saltwater pool and social, adults-only common areas. It sits within easy walking distance of Tamarindo’s beach, restaurants and nightlife, and owners and staff create a welcoming, community-oriented atmosphere with attentive service and a noted craft cocktail bar.

  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
Hotel Pasatiempo
Tamarindo - Guanacaste

Bright quarters in a casual hotel with an outdoor pool, tropical gardens & an open-air eatery/bar.

  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
L'Avventura
Tamarindo - Guanacaste

L'Avventura offers well-appointed rooms with kitchenettes and spacious showers set around tidy tropical grounds and a pool, though some guests note rooms feel smaller than the photos suggest. The hotel sits in a quiet, tucked-away location within walking distance of town and the beach, and hosts are responsive and helpful with manager support when needed.

  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
Hotel El Baquiano
Tamarindo - Guanacaste
+506 2653 2111Directions

Hotel El Baquiano offers clean, cozy rooms with reliable hot water and quiet grounds. It sits conveniently on the main road toward Tamarindo, within a comfortable walking distance to the beach, supermarkets and restaurants. The hosts are welcoming and attentive, creating a friendly, family-like atmosphere.

    Refugio Lodge
    Tamarindo - Guanacaste

    The rooms are comfortable and simply decorated, and the grounds feature a pool and tree‑shaded deck frequented by monkeys and lizards. The lodge sits steps from shops, restaurants and the beach, offering a lively town atmosphere that can be noisy at night, while hosts and staff remain attentive, helping with tours, transport and an included on‑site cafe breakfast.

    • Pool
    • Free breakfast
    • Air conditioning
    • Wi-Fi
    • LGBTQ+ friendly
    Arco Iris Hotel and Restaurant
    Tamarindo - Guanacaste

    Bright rooms featuring natural materials in a relaxed hotel with an outdoor pool & a restaurant.

    • Pool
    • Air conditioning
    • Wi-Fi
    • Parking
    Corona del Mar
    Tamarindo - Guanacaste

    Corona del Mar offers simple, homey beachfront apartments with a covered patio, hammock and small tropical yard, set directly on Playa Tamarindo yet a little removed from downtown noise. A small onsite team greets arrivals and the manager handles requests promptly; occasional guests note minor cleaning or insect issues.

    • Beach access
    • Pool
    • Air conditioning
    • Wi-Fi
    • LGBTQ+ friendly
    Casa Aura's: Beachfront Premium Hostel / B&B
    Tamarindo - Guanacaste

    Snug rooms & dorms in a low-key hostel offering free breakfast & a guest kitchen & a lounge.

    • Free breakfast
    • Air conditioning
    • Wi-Fi
    Hotel Marielos
    Tamarindo - Guanacaste

    Simple rooms in a relaxed hotel with complimentary Wi-Fi & parking, plus bay views.

    • Beach access
    • Air conditioning
    • Wi-Fi
    • Parking
    Hotel Elixir Tamarindo
    Tamarindo - Guanacaste

    Hotel Elixir Tamarindo offers intimate, well-maintained grounds with a small pool and comfortable rooms, and sits within easy walking distance of the beach, shops and restaurants, creating a relaxed, secure atmosphere. The owner and staff are attentive and provide helpful breakfast service; occasional cleanliness or damp-smell issues have been noted.

    • Air conditioning
    • Wi-Fi
    • Parking
    Mikado Natural Lodge
    Tamarindo - Guanacaste

    Rooms are private and well-appointed within lush grounds and a pool, creating a relaxed, nature-focused atmosphere where monkeys are often seen. The family host provides personalized breakfasts, evening meals and attentive service, though the lodge is remote with rough dirt roads and occasional transport challenges for beach trips.

    • Pool
    • Air conditioning
    • Wi-Fi
    Hotel Tama Lodge
    Tamarindo - Guanacaste

    Rooms are clean and comfortable with air conditioning and a mini-fridge; the property has lush grounds, hammocks, a communal kitchen and a large lap pool. On the main road within walking distance of town, the lodge offers a relaxed, social atmosphere and an attentive, multilingual host who provides local tips and tours, while basic amenities like TV and coffee are limited.

      Casa Pura Vida Surf Hostel-Tamarindo Costa Rica
      Tamarindo - Guanacaste

      Simple dorms & private rooms in a relaxed hostel close to the beach, plus a shared kitchen & a BBQ.

      • Pool
      • Air conditioning
      • Wi-Fi
      Surf Ranch Hotel | Tamarindo, Costa Rica
      Tamarindo - Guanacaste

      Surf Ranch sits steps from Tamarindo Beach with renovated, surf‑friendly rooms and a relaxed courtyard dining vibe that appeals to surfers and remote workers. Staff are generally helpful, though guests sometimes encounter inconsistent self check‑in, spotty Wi‑Fi, or occasional cleanliness and odor issues in some back rooms.

      • Free breakfast
      • Air conditioning
      • Wi-Fi
      • LGBTQ+ friendly
      Mono Luxe Villas
      Tamarindo - Guanacaste

      Mono Luxe Villas offers brand-new, well‑designed villas with clean, comfortable beds, an infinity pool and secure private parking set in a relaxed tropical atmosphere. The property is a short walk from Tamarindo beach and downtown, and an attentive daytime concierge provides local tips and prompt, friendly service.

      • Air conditioning
      • Wi-Fi
      • Parking
      Ten North Tamarindo Beach Hotel
      Tamarindo - Guanacaste

      Rustic rooms & apartments in a laid-back beach hotel offering an outdoor pool & free breakfast.

      • Pool
      • Free breakfast
      • Spa
      • Wi-Fi
      • LGBTQ+ friendly
      Villa Verde I
      Tamarindo - Guanacaste

      Rooms are spacious and comfortable, and the property includes small pool and lounge areas that provide a relaxed atmosphere, though pools and outdoor furniture sometimes look worn and grounds could use fresh paint. It sits a short walk from the beach and downtown, offers quiet security and hosts who respond promptly to questions.

        Sirena Serena • Retreat Center, B&B, & Group Accommodation
        Tamarindo - Guanacaste

        Rooms are clean, spacious and well‑decorated; grounds include a pool with a mini slide, hammocks, yoga/chill areas and abundant wildlife. The location is a short walk or bike ride to town and the beach though the road can be dark at night, and the hosts provide attentive, helpful service with breakfasts, tours and rental assistance.

        • Pool
        • Air conditioning
        • Wi-Fi
        • Parking
        • LGBTQ+ friendly
        Seis Playas Hotel
        Tamarindo - Guanacaste

        Contemporary property with free breakfast, WiFi & parking, plus an outdoor pool & terrace dining.

        • Pool
        • Free breakfast
        • Air conditioning
        • Wi-Fi
        Hotel Gardenia Tamarindo
        Tamarindo - Guanacaste

        Airy units with kitchens & furnished terraces in laid-back condo hotel featuring an outdoor pool.

        • Pool
        • Air conditioning
        • Wi-Fi
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        Tamarindo - Guanacaste
          Casa Nahua (Hotel in Tamarindo)
          Tamarindo - Guanacaste
          +506 8696 7007Directions

          Unfussy rooms & apartments in a relaxed hotel featuring a garden & an outdoor pool.

          • Pool
          • Air conditioning
          • Wi-Fi
          • LGBTQ+ friendly
          Tamarindo Village Hotel
          Tamarindo - Guanacaste

          Laid-back rooms with patios or balconies in a relaxed hotel offering an outdoor pool.

          • Pool
          • Air conditioning
          • Wi-Fi
          Tekana Retreat
          Tamarindo - Guanacaste

          Tekana Retreat sits in lush jungle grounds with spacious, comfortable rooms, a large pool and on-site horses, providing a quiet, nature-focused atmosphere while staying close to Tamarindo and the beach. The hosts are friendly and accommodating, and guests have easy access to canopy zip-lines, horseback and ATV tours plus wellness amenities such as a red-light sauna.

          • Pool
          • Free breakfast
          • Spa
          • Wi-Fi
          Zen Garden Tamarindo
          Tamarindo - Guanacaste
          +506 8820 8440Directions

          Zen Garden Tamarindo offers clean, comfortable, uniquely designed rooms set in a lush garden with outdoor showers and a small plunge pool suited more for soaking than swimming. The property is a short walk or drive from Tamarindo and Langosta beaches and provides a relaxed, private atmosphere with attentive, friendly hosts and in-room kitchens and entertainment amenities.

          • Pool
          • Wi-Fi
          • Parking
          Cabinas EL LABRADOR
          Tamarindo - Guanacaste
          +506 8793 4151Directions

          Cabinas El Labrador offers small, clean, well‑maintained rooms in a leafy oasis with a pool and fruit trees where wildlife like howler monkeys is common. It sits within easy walking distance of Tamarindo’s beaches, bars and restaurants while staying relatively quiet, and hosts are generally friendly though communication about bookings or cancellations can be inconsistent.

            NONI GARDEN GUEST HOUSE
            Tamarindo - Guanacaste
            +506 8356 2877Directions

            Noni Garden offers clean private and shared rooms set in a shaded tropical garden with well-kept common areas, a stocked kitchen, and convenient bathrooms and showers. About 600 meters from the beach, it provides a relaxed, social atmosphere near shops and cafés while hosts organize activities like surf lessons and massages and offer friendly, helpful service.

              Le MaGil Boutique Hotel
              Tamarindo - Guanacaste

              Le MaGil offers well-appointed, tastefully decorated rooms and a well-maintained garden and pool that create a tranquil atmosphere. Located conveniently for Tamarindo beaches and restaurants, the boutique hotel is run by attentive, helpful hosts who provide thoughtful amenities, homemade breakfasts, and practical local tips.

              • Pool
              • Free breakfast
              • Wi-Fi
              • Parking
              • LGBTQ+ friendly
              La Ramona Charming Hotel
              Tamarindo - Guanacaste

              Trendy, minimalist rooms offering private terraces with hanging chairs, plus an outdoor pool.

              • Pool
              • Air conditioning
              • Wi-Fi
              • Parking
              House of Nomad
              Tamarindo - Guanacaste

              House of Nomad offers compact, comfortable rooms within a relaxed compound centered on a pleasant pool and communal area. Its location is a short walk to Tamarindo town and the beach, and hosts are friendly and helpful; occasional cleanliness or maintenance issues in ground‑level container units are noted.

              • Pool
              • Free breakfast
              • Wi-Fi
              • Parking
              VR Beachwalk Avellanas
              Tamarindo - Guanacaste

              Compact, modern bungalows offer clean, comfortable rooms with kitchenettes and a relaxing central pool and grounds. The property is within walking distance of Avellanas beach but sits off the main hubs down a bumpy dirt road. Hosts are friendly and helpful, though onsite staff presence is limited, communication is mainly via WhatsApp, and breakfast/delivery can be inconsistent.

              • Air conditioning
              • Parking
              • LGBTQ+ friendly
              La Botella de Leche Hostel
              Tamarindo - Guanacaste

              Spartan dorms & private rooms in a casual hostel with an outdoor pool, hammocks & a shared kitchen.

              • Pool
              • Air conditioning
              • Wi-Fi
              • Parking
              • LGBTQ+ friendly
              Muna Tamarindo
              Tamarindo - Guanacaste

              Muna Tamarindo offers clean, comfortable rooms with air conditioning, large TVs and cosy beds, plus a small pool and tidy grounds (occasional pool cleanliness and mild shower pressure issues). The property sits a short, quiet walk from Tamarindo beach and restaurants. Staff and hosts are friendly, responsive and professional.

              • Wi-Fi
              • Parking
              • LGBTQ+ friendly