Top Hotels in Tamarindo Bed and Breakfast Inns
10 Top-Rated Bed and Breakfast Inns in Tamarindo, Province of Guanacaste
Tamarindo is a prime spot for surfing and sportfishing, diving and sunning. Nesting leatherback turtles do their thing along the beaches from October to May and, for some nesting of your own, gorgeous beach houses, B&Bs and luxury hotels line the sunny sands. Shopping and dining options are superb and plentiful, perfect for sampling the true flavors of Costa Rica.
Restaurants in Tamarindo
1. SoulShine
Overall Ratings
5 based on 55 reviews
Soul Shine is not a place, it’s a state of mind. Whether you are into surfing or just chilling by the pool, SoulShine is the best place to be. This lovely 7 room mediteranean chick resort has a great restaurant and beautiful garden surroundings. On premises you will find an amazing outdoor pool (including kiddy pool), many magical hiding spots for relaxation and fully furnished outdoor kitchen
You’ve got to let your SOULSHINE!
Reviewed By 108JessicaKramerI stayed at SoulShine for a total of 4 nights in May 2022. I chose it due to its proximity to a nearby retreat resort that I was attending; I also chose SoulShine because they serve breakfast/lunch onsite and they have rave reviews for their food - for good reason! It is fresh, healthy, and delicious! Thank you! The accommodations are perfect; each, its own little casita. The bed is comfortable and the room is well-appointed. SoulShine provides bathroom toiletries such as shampoo, conditioner, and shower get so you do not have to pack those. There is an outside kitchen where you can prepare your own food or refrigerate any items that you need. I was very well pleased with the arrangements and was very well-taken care of by the owners, Jael and Rory. The grounds are beautiful with lots of floral and fauna. The pool is a relaxing area with a covered lounge area and places to sunbathe. SoulShine is a short walk to the beach and you can also arrange surf lessons should you desire. There is also a small market nearby. I will certainly return to SoulShine. Everyone is very friendly and more than happy to help you with anything that you may need. I am grateful and appreciative of my time spent here. Thank you!
2. Villa Amarilla Beach Front Hotel
Overall Ratings
5 based on 295 reviews
We are a fun friendly hotel. Right on the beach with tropical gardens. We have a Rancho with day beds and hammocks. The Rancho has a chill vibe. It's where you can mingle with other guests from all over the world. There are games and books in the Rancho. Our sound system always has different genres of music playing or you can put on your music. We have a pingpong table, frisbees, paddle boards, soccer balls or just kick back and relax. We have a fully stocked community kitchen if you feel like cooking. Free Breakfast which includes Muffins, French Pastries, Quiche, Papaya, Mango, Pineapple, Bananas, Watermelon, Milk, Juice and of course Costarican Coffee. We have a massage palapa, the masseuses are amazing. We have a salon palapa, if you need blow dry or cut/color. Amenities included in the price of your room are AirConditioning, Flat Screen Cable T.V, Ceiling Fan, Free Wi-Fi (throughout the hotel), Hot Water, Hair Dryers at your request. Need a snack late in the afternoon, In the Community Kitchen you will always find Fresh Fruit. At the reception desk you will find Beach Towels, Sunscreen and Bug Spray. We also carry a First Aid Kit. Free Parking in Front and We offer Free Laundry Service. The fun begins at check-in with a shot of tequila.... "Come a strangers, leave as family"
World Class Attention
Reviewed By Mike CThe owner , TJ, will do anything you need. Very friendly, and helpful. Elena, was over the top helpful. A world class hostess. Held a parking spot for us while we arrived, and had a smile on her face at all times. My wife was feeling ill upon our arrival, and she went out of her way to make her comfortable. Her knowledge of the local area was invaluable, and had shots of tequila waiting for us when we checked in. ( I drank the wife’s) The resident dogs and cats were friendly and a welcome addition to this experience. The hotel rooms were great and the location was prime. It was not over priced, and a great value for the area. We felt totally safe here. It is right on the beach, which was gorgeous, and everything you may need is within walking distance. We enjoyed it very much and if we ever go back to that area, we will be calling Elena right off the bat. She is the heart of this place and an absolute gem of a human being.
3. Hotel Pasatiempo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 747 reviews
Hotel Pasatiempo is the perfect small boutique hotel in Tamarindo Beach. A breezeway leads you past the reception area to our tropical pool and restaurant. We offer more than fair prices, and if you are looking for an intimate place, with abundant green gardens surrounding the pool, then we are the perfect choice. We are located at only 400 yards from the beach at Playa Tamarindo. We are located in the quiet part of town yet just a 5-minute walk to the beach. Your room will be surrounded by nature, but within walking distance of everything in town. Relax at the pool, enjoy a cocktail or nice fresh meal at Monkey La-La our full service bar/restaurant or book an activity during your stay. Rooms feature high efficiency A/C, flat-screen televisions with cable, orthopedic mattresses with divine pillow-top, private bathroom with shower and hot water, safe box, fridges in higher categories, and a little private terrace in front of your room. Live Music 3 times a week (7:30pm to 9:30 pm)
Tranquil Jungle Hotel amid the chaos
Reviewed By flycatcher06Once inside the tropical, jungle hotel, you leave the chaos of the street behind. nice shady pool area, quiet rooms and friendly, helpful front desk staff. Rooms were very clean, safe in room. If you are leaving early you need to tell them so they can unlock the gate. Very nice atmosphere and good value for the price
4. Drift Away Eco Lodge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 55 reviews
Situated in a quiet town of Playa Avellanas, the Drift Away Eco Lodge offers a perfect setting to relax, unwind, and connect with nature. The lodge is located in close proximity to some of Guanacaste’s most beautiful beaches known for great swimming and excellent surfing.
Hidden Gem
Reviewed By NickyB53510You know your in a good spot when you hear your teenager mumble to himself “this is a cool spot”. After arriving during a long day of travel, we were greeted by the delightful hotel manager Maria. She could not of been more accommodating by keeping the kitchen open after getting lost from the airport (that is another story). If you want to stay away from the tourists and have a more authentic experience, this is the spot for you. The villas are equipped with everything you need. Victoria was very sweet by catering to all of our gastrointestinal needs and Mauritizo went out of his way to make my daughter’s birthday a special event by decorating and ordering a cake. Don’t miss out on Lola’s for lunch and hit up playa Negra for beautiful beaches and restaurants. The only thing that I wish they had was a gym. We will definitely come back!
5. Hotel Mahayana
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 199 reviews
The Hotel Mahayana is a few minutes away in walking distance from the beach as well as from the center of Tamarindo and its shops and restaurants. The Hotel Mahayana is composed by 7 attractive rooms with terrace looking onto the outside little swimming-pool and also a communal kitchen. All the rooms have private hot water bathroom, AC and ceiling fan. They are also equipped with mini refrigerator. Double rooms have double beds and triple rooms have twin beds, all with orthopedic matresses. Wifi available in all the hotel (Download 93Mb/s;;Upload 18Mb/s)
Quiet spot close to the action
Reviewed By CuatroBurrosIt had everything we needed! Strong wifi, AC, access to the kitchen area, and a nice pool. We also had a hammock outside our room and a little bistro table and chairs. There were also some loungers by the pool. Cecile had beach towels for us too. The room was small but had everything, including a bar fridge. Definitely recommended for backpackers!
6. Hotel Luna Llena
Overall Ratings
4 based on 273 reviews
Hotel Luna Llena is an excellent choice for travelers visiting Tamarindo, offering a quaint environment alongside many helpful amenities designed to enhance your stay. The rooms offer a flat screen TV, air conditioning, and a kitchenette, and getting online is possible, as free wifi is available, allowing you to rest and refresh with ease. Hotel Luna Llena features room service, currency exchange, and express check-in and check-out. In addition, as a valued Hotel Luna Llena guest, you can enjoy a pool and free breakfast that are available on-site. Guests arriving by vehicle have access to free parking. Given the close proximity to Kingpin Sportfishing (1.4 mi), guests of Hotel Luna Llena can easily experience one of Tamarindo's most popular landmarks. While visiting Tamarindo, you may want to try some ribs at one of the nearby restaurants, such as Pangas Beach Club, Patagonia Argentinian Grill & Restaurant, or Langosta Beach Club. Looking to explore? Then look no further than Lydia Beech Art Boutique, Con Mucho Gusto, and Galeria Atalaida, which are some popular Tamarindo art galleries – all conveniently located a short distance from the bed and breakfast. Enjoy your stay in Tamarindo!
Hidden gem
Reviewed By 190annettegWe stayed for a week in June 2021 and highly recommend. Small and personable defines this hotel. It's slightly off the beaten path but walk to beach is a breeze and it's so close to town that walking everywhere is not an issue. Bungalows were cute, clean and the grounds were well maintained. Pool was good size although hot tib was nit working. The fresh juice at breakfast was a treat and it was nice having 3 breakfast options to chose from. Peno was a wonderful host with great recommendations for restaurants and quick to assist us. Signage at the main road would have been helpful to find the hotel but that was the only glitch we experienced.
7. Hotel Flores
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 129 reviews
Hotel Flores is a small and cozy hotel with different accommodation options. We offer rooms, studios and apartments, for all your needs. Only 8 units surrounded by tropical landscaped grounds and a beautiful pool with waterfall provide a quiet and relaxing atmosphere. Close to the center of Tamarindo and the beach.
Avoid Studio Room 2!
Reviewed By WarrenHongKongThis review is for the studio, room 2. Tamarindo has changed a lot in the last few years: it has grown considerably and become more expensive. That said, we were surprised at the poor value for money represented by this hotel. We had hoped that, at $135 a night, it would be decent quality. We were disappointed that our room was yards from the busy main road and that the windows were an old louvered type which let in not only huge traffic noise but also some fumes and dust. The room was tired and had not been maintained well - stained tiles and toilet, chipped paint, ill-fitting curtains and door which, given the cost, seems unreasonable. The room is in serious need of a deep clean. Also, even after being looked at twice by staff, we could only achieve two outcomes from the ac - way too hot or freezing cold - no happy medium. Wi-fi was also inconsistent and often weak or non existent. On the plus side it is very close to shops and restaurants, the bed was comfortable and the fridge worked well but the noise from both the road and the pool/ reception area (from where we could hear people’s whole conversations in our room) were overwhelming for us and we would not return. Frankly if these sort of prices persist we would not return to Tamarindo - it is no longer what it was and is currently pricing itself out of the market, when so many alternatives exist.
8. Cabinas Las Olas
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 104 reviews
Hotel Cabinas Las Olas is located north of the Pacific coast of Guanacaste, specifically in Playa Avellanas, at just one hour and a half of Liberia Airport and twenty minutes from Tamarindo. Cabinas Las Olas is the perfect place for the nature lovers and those ones that like the relaxation. On a 6 hectares of property, the tourists can enjoy a place that was build in harmony with the environment, surrounding by a mangrove reserve, with different kinds of trees, most of them in danger of extinction, a place with a lot of fauna easy to match like monkeys, iguanas, raccoons, squirrels and much more; all of these facts together with one of the most beautiful beaches around Costa Rica with crystal water and white sand beach, gives the opportunity to be in contact with an intact nature. Beside of the beautiful nature of this unique beach, Playa Avellanas is a world-renowned destination for Surfing, being the perfect base camp if you want to surf in the best surf points of Guanacaste such us: Playa Grande, Langosta, Junquillal, Marbella and Playa Negra (considered one the best rights in the North Pacific). However if you stay in the hotel, you won´t have to look for great surfing points in other beaches, you have them in front of our hotel... more than five different surfing points offers the surfer the possibility to run lefts and rights, over rock or sand, in high or low tide... The surfers dream, giving the unforgettable surfing experience in Costa Rica. While you stay here you have the opportunity to do other activities like: snorkeling , scuba diving, fishing, kayaking, boat tours, also you can do biking tours, horseback riding, hiking tours or do a private yoga class where you can connect your body, mind and spirit, also a terapeutic massage are available. In Hotel Cabinas Las Olas your comfort and pleasure are our main concerns. For this reason the peronal that work in Cabinas las Olas is going to take care for every little detail trying to let you feel like if you are in your own home. We have at your disposal the following services: • 10 ample cabinas with double and single orthopedic beds, ceiling fan, private bathroom with hot water, bidet, safety box and an comfortable terrace with hammock. • Restaurant with an international and typical menu, with vegetarian options and outdoor Video Bar surrounded by nature. • Surf shop with all the necessary for surfing, besides clothes and souvenirs • Games area for adults and children • Private parking with surveillance service • Laundry • 24hrs security • Only hotel in the area with access to the beach • Wi-Fi • Tour Desk • Surfing lessons available. Also at Hotel Cabinas Las Olas, one of our main concerns is preserving nature, for this reason one of our main priorities is taking care of this incredible environment by initiating the Sustainable Tourist Program. This program engages in sustainable practices that help to preserve, care for and reduce the impact on the environment; while supporting the community of Playa Avellanas. The beauty of Playa Avellanas speaks for itself but you must experience the atmosphere at Hotel Cabinas Las Olas first hand to truly understand why people keep coming back to their home away from home, year after year..
Great bartenders
Reviewed By Rbern49086My wife and I frequent the bar here. We are staying nearby. The drink are far better than many of the more expensive restaurants in the area. We have had both the pina colada and margarita. The margaritas are fresh squeezed and nicely presented. These bartenders are among the best on the beach.
9. In the Shade Hotel
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 115 reviews
Everyone needs a place to lay their weary head. For travelers visiting Tamarindo, In the Shade is an excellent choice for rest and rejuvenation. Well-known for its charming environment and proximity to great restaurants, In the Shade makes it easy to enjoy the best of Tamarindo. The rooms offer air conditioning and a refrigerator, and getting online is possible, as free wifi is available, allowing you to rest and refresh with ease. Guests arriving by vehicle have access to free parking. Given the close proximity to Kingpin Sportfishing (1.2 mi), guests of In the Shade can easily experience one of Tamarindo's most popular landmarks. While in Tamarindo, you may want to check out some of the restaurants that are a short walk away from In the Shade, including Pangas Beach Club (0.7 mi), Patagonia Argentinian Grill & Restaurant (0.2 mi), and Langosta Beach Club (0.5 mi). Tamarindo is also known for some great art galleries, including Lydia Beech Art Boutique, Con Mucho Gusto, and Galeria Atalaida, which are not too far from In the Shade. In the Shade is sure to make your visit to Tamarindo one worth remembering.
Amazing co-working space for Digital Nomads
Reviewed By J2191JMkatiegMy boyfriend and I came to Tamarindo for a month (May 2022) and heard about In The Shade co-working space. We signed up to a 3-week membership for the co-working space and it was one of the best decisions we've made on the holiday. We worked there from 9am-5pm on the week days. They have the best Wi-Fi in Tamarindo, there was plenty of space, the staff and owner (Patrick) are so friendly and welcoming, and they've created a great little community of like-minded individuals who are interested in working hard and travelling. The space often attracts digital nomads, like ourselves. They also have excellent and reasonably priced food/drinks, and an indoor and outdoor space to work. The place is very clean and it's a beautiful setting to work from. When sitting outside, you look onto their newly built infinity pool and sun loungers. During our time at In The Shade, we've met some great people who we ended up hanging out with at the weekends. We'd really recommend this place for anyone coming to Tamarindo and working remotely! Although we were staying at an Airbnb nearby, we met some people who were staying at the hotel and were very happy with their stay too.
10. Hotel Mar Rey
Overall Ratings
3 based on 62 reviews
Looking for a place to stay in Tamarindo? Then look no further than Hotel Mar Rey, a budget friendly small hotel that brings the best of Tamarindo to your doorstep. You’ll enjoy relaxing rooms that offer air conditioning, and you can stay connected during your stay as Hotel Mar Rey offers guests free internet access. Plus, Hotel Mar Rey offers a pool, providing a pleasant respite from your busy day. Given the close proximity to Kingpin Sportfishing (1.3 mi), guests of Hotel Mar Rey can easily experience one of Tamarindo's most popular landmarks. Travelers looking to enjoy some tempura can head to La Palapa, Bamboo Sushi Club, or Dragonfly Bar & Grill. Otherwise, you may want to check out a barbeque restaurant such as LongBoards BBQ. Tamarindo is also known for some great art galleries, including Lydia Beech Art Boutique, Con Mucho Gusto, and Galeria Atalaida, which are not too far from Hotel Mar Rey. We’re sure you’ll enjoy your stay at Hotel Mar Rey as you experience everything Tamarindo has to offer.
Best location!
Reviewed By OccbrkGreat location! Steps to beach and heart of downtown/main strip on beach. Lots of boutique/souvenir shops and restaurants right outside the entrance. There was an oversized fridge which came in handy for storing leftovers. The room was like an ice box and the proximity to everything we did locally made it easy to stop by and cool down. Sunsets in Tamarindo should not be missed, so get an ocean view balcony if you can manage. Read someone else’s review that the shower was cold in their upstairs unit so wanted to specify that that was not our experience. Very hot shower in ours. Don’t expect a 5 star hotel here with every accommodation, but if you look at this based off just value, its a great package deal. I recommend the resort to anyone looking for a stay on a budget as its a great way to experience Tamarindo.
