2 Blu Moons offers spacious, comfortable rooms with modern-local finishes, a relaxing pool and outdoor patios. Its location a short 3–5 minute walk to Playa Avellanas places guests near beaches, cafes and restaurants in a quiet, family-friendly atmosphere. The hosts provide attentive, friendly service and a fresh Costa Rican breakfast, plus extras like boogie boards and ample parking.
Casa Columbine offers cozy, well-equipped rooms and grounds with a private pool, stocked kitchen, washer/dryer and family-friendly games. It sits within easy walking distance of the beach, nearby restaurants and other bays, and the hosts keep the property well maintained while providing extras like a sailing club pass.
FreeStyle Surf House offers clean, comfortable rooms, a recently refinished pool and shared kitchen, and pleasant grounds. It sits in a quiet area about a 10–15 minute walk from Tamarindo’s center and beach, with easy access to groceries and restaurants. Hosts are friendly and accommodating, though occasional noise from other guests is reported.
- Pool
- Air conditioning
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
Casa Habibi-Playa Potrero offers spacious, clean rooms with sea views and well-kept grounds centered around a large pool. The property sits close to local beaches in a scenic location and provides friendly, attentive service with on-site dining.
Villa Corazón del Mar is a spacious beachfront villa with ocean‑view bedrooms, an infinity pool and private beach access, offering comfortable, air‑conditioned rooms and full baths. Hosts provide attentive service—chef, housekeeping, massages and local concierge support—to arrange activities and logistics. Guests note occasional appliance issues and past booking/refund disputes related to COVID.
Cabinas Los Almendros offers comfortable rooms and tidy grounds in Villa, Portegolpe, creating a relaxed, village atmosphere. Hosts are generally helpful, though some guests note occasional shortfalls in service. Overall it is a recommended, casual lodging option.
- Wheelchair accessible
Rooms are comfortable and secure with kitchenettes, large showers and plenty of hot water; Wi‑Fi can be weak away from the building center and maid service is only occasional. The quiet property sits across from the beach near Playa Potrero's center, and hosts are friendly and accommodating but often favor longer stays over single-night bookings.
Casa La Reina features clean, modern rooms, a private pool and lush grounds where monkeys often visit, offering a relaxed beach-meets-mountain atmosphere. Located about 20 minutes from Tamarindo, it provides attentive, accommodating hosts and staff who arrange meals, excursions and in‑house services for a seamless stay.
- LGBTQ+ friendly
The property offers gorgeous, comfortable rooms and well-maintained grounds with a pool and jacuzzi, and sits close to the main beaches. Service is generally relaxed, though guests note occasional maintenance issues—broken appliances and fixtures—and slow repairs and lax noise enforcement.
The house offers spacious, spotless, well-equipped rooms with a private pool, access to a communal pool and grill, and reliable internet and TV. Set in a secure, quiet gated community, it sits close to Guanacaste beaches and supermarkets and is maintained for a relaxed, family-friendly stay.
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Casa Libelula offers clean, well-maintained cottages set in a small private property with a lush garden, hammock and pool for a relaxed, peaceful atmosphere. It sits a short drive from Tamarindo's beaches, restaurants and nightlife. The hosts are welcoming and helpful, creating a friendly, accommodating stay.
Tao Destinations offers private, all-inclusive accommodations on a tucked-away beachfront property with easy walking access to Avellana Beach and a quiet, dust-free setting. The boutique surf-school atmosphere emphasizes personalized instruction (often 1:1), fresh on-site meals tailored to dietary needs, and attentive hosts who handle transfers and surf arrangements.
Nahualli Hostel Tamarindo sits in the center of Tamarindo and offers a laid-back, social atmosphere with friendly, helpful hosts. Rooms are small and basic with limited ventilation and modest facilities, and some guests report noise and cleanliness issues.
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Apartamentos Nazareno offers clean, compact rooms and pleasant grounds in a quiet area near beaches and forests, making it convenient for travelers with a car. Hosts and service are inconsistent—some guests find them helpful while others report check-in difficulties, strict house rules, and occasional amenity or maintenance issues such as limited supplies and AC or pool problems.
The Friedrich family runs a welcoming bed & breakfast set in interesting architecture with well-appointed rooms, private bathrooms (including a spa tub), a balcony and lush garden views. It sits in a jungle-like setting within walking distance of Pacific beaches and a nearby hotel restaurant, while the hosts provide home-cooked breakfast, local recommendations and thoughtful extras like beach chairs.
Casa Bougainvillea offers clean, well-maintained rooms, a pool and mature gardens with a terrace for sunsets; the lower-level rental is more basic with a single bathroom and kitchenette. It sits steps from Playa Blanca and near Junquillal, and hosts Fanny and Eddie provide attentive service; howler monkeys and foraging coatis are frequent, so guests should secure food.
The campground offers basic, budget-friendly accommodations on peaceful grounds where wildlife and monkey calls are often heard. It sits about a 25-minute walk from Tamarindo beach, appealing to guests seeking quiet away from the center. Hosts are warm and welcoming and provide friendly, helpful service.
The apartment is attractive and well-kept, though the orthopedic mattress could use improvement. Feedback concentrates on the accommodation itself, with little comment on location, atmosphere, or the hosts.
The Den offers clean, compact rooms with kitchenettes and a pool just steps away, set within modest grounds. It sits about a 20–25 minute walk from the beach and can feel exposed at night; daytime construction noise and occasional access obstacles are reported, and guests should clarify payment/billing arrangements due to past double charges.
Casa Acadia in Potrero offers homestay-style accommodations with a laid-back, local atmosphere and modest rooms and grounds. Visitors occasionally report slow or unresponsive reservation communication from the hosts after making a deposit.
Motmot Surf B&B offers comfortable, clean rooms set in well-kept tropical grounds, minutes from Playa Avellanas. The atmosphere is relaxed and surf-oriented, with easy beach access and local restaurants nearby. Hosts are friendly and attentive, providing helpful local tips and arranging surf activities.
Accommodations sit right on the beach with expansive ocean views and easy access to miles of sand. The location is near supermarkets, bars and restaurants and offers a relaxed, sunset-focused atmosphere; service and hosts are not often mentioned in reviews.
Casa Yireh offers a pretty, comfortable house set very close to the beach with a relaxed, pura vida atmosphere and easy access to nearby walks and surf spots. The host Francisco is attentive and helps arrange surf lessons and transfers to other beaches. Contact details are not always easy to find.
Casaluz Tamarindo offers comfortable, air-conditioned rooms in a simple property that suits short overnight stays, though it sits a fair distance from the beach. Pricing feels high for the location, and the staff provides straightforward, no-frills service.
Laid-back bungalows in a casual B&B offering an outdoor pool & complimentary Wi-Fi.
- Pool
- Free breakfast
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- LGBTQ+ friendly
Casual hotel offering serene rooms, as well as a terrace, a lounge & an outdoor pool.
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- Air conditioning
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
SoulShine offers cute, cool bungalows on relaxed grounds with a boardwalk to the beach; rooms usually have good AC, coffee and outdoor showers, though some guests report drainage, mold or noise issues. The atmosphere is laid-back and surf-oriented with nearby eateries, and the hosts are warm and helpful, though after-hours response can be spotty.
- Pool
- Air conditioning
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- LGBTQ+ friendly
Casa Puesta del Sol offers attractive villa-style rooms and pretty, well-kept grounds. Its location near Playa Langosta puts guests within easy walking distance of shops and restaurants, while the hosts or service receive little comment.
Simple rooms in a relaxed hotel with an outdoor pool & a restaurant, plus free breakfast.
- Pool
- Air conditioning
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- LGBTQ+ friendly
Cote Pacific’s cabinas are clean, well-equipped and set in lush, well-kept grounds with a pool and friendly dogs. The property sits a short drive from Tamarindo and nearby beaches, offering a tranquil atmosphere that suits guests who have a car. Hosts are attentive, offering local recommendations and helping with transport.
- Wheelchair accessible
Casa Mapache offers well cared-for, comfortable rooms set in quiet, lush grounds with a pool and frequent wildlife sightings. The location is peaceful and convenient for exploring nearby beaches and towns, though it’s easier with a car and can be a little tricky to find; hosts respond promptly and provide warm, helpful service.
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