6 Top-Rated Hotels in Playa Avellanas, Tamarindo, Province of Guanacaste

September 10, 2022 Kaleigh Reichenbach

Discover the best hotels in Playa Avellanas, Tamarindo, Province of Guanacaste including JW Marriott Hotel Guanacaste Resort & Spa, SoulShine, Drift Away Eco Lodge, Cabinas Las Olas, Pazifico Tropical Villas, JW Marriott Hotel Guanacaste Resort & Spa.
Restaurants in Playa Avellanas

1. JW Marriott Hotel Guanacaste Resort & Spa

Hacienda Pinilla, Playa Avellanas, Tamarindo 50309 Costa Rica
Excellent
59%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
5%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 3277 reviews

JW Marriott Hotel Guanacaste Resort & Spa

Live an authentic Costa Rican experience in a luxury hacienda style resort in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. JW Marriott Hotel Guanacaste Resort & Spa is surrounded by the splendors of Costa Rican rich biodiversity. This resort & spa sits oceanfront and is the only international branded hotel close to Tamarindo town. The resort is located right at Mansita beach and guests can choose from four other beaches within Hacienda Pinilla. Next to the resort you will find an equestrian center, tennis courts, and an 18-hole golf course with coastal layout. Enjoy surf beaches with excellent year-round waves and warm water, visit turtle nesting sanctuaries or observe a great variety of wildlife. All guestrooms have balconies either with garden, pool or ocean view. In-room amenities include LCD TVs, soundproof windows, alarm clock with mobile docks, streaming speed internet, total blackout curtains, plush pillow-top mattresses, rich woods, and marble bathtubs.

Lovely resort

Reviewed By tiffany000

Lovely classic hotel, used Marriott points and was upgraded to an oceanfront room. The pool is MASSIVE but the water was heated (I prefer cooler water in hot/humid places). Hotel is pretty remote, but it’s good for a R&R type of trip. We took the shuttle to Tamarindo a few times - cute surf town about 30 minutes away with a nice beach and cute shops (shuttle provided by a 3rd party company, $20 per person roundtrip).

2. SoulShine

Playa Avellanas de Santa Cruz, Playa Avellanas, Tamarindo 50309 Costa Rica
Excellent
98%
Good
2%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 55 reviews

SoulShine

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 108JessicaKramer

I 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!

3. Drift Away Eco Lodge

Playa Avellanas, Tamarindo Costa Rica
Excellent
82%
Good
15%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
0%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 55 reviews

Drift Away Eco Lodge

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 NickyB53510

You 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!

4. Cabinas Las Olas

Playa Avellanas, Tamarindo 50309 Costa Rica
Excellent
61%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
3%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 104 reviews

Cabinas Las Olas

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 Rbern49086

My 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.

5. Pazifico Tropical Villas

200 Metres South Of Cabinas Las Olas, Playa Avellanas, Tamarindo 50309 Costa Rica
Excellent
100%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 5 reviews

Pazifico Tropical Villas

Friendly, comfortable, accommodating, and professional

Reviewed By Y8993ZDpatrickt

My brother and I spent a month here at Pazifico Tropical Villas Avellanas. It's a great location, just a short ten minute walk to the beach (Playa Avellanas). And it's also very close to Il Rustico, a very nice Italian restaurant. We stayed in the second floor apartment/house with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and three beds. It was spacious and had everything we could possibly need. It has a small front balcony for grilling (propane grill provided) and lounging...and a larger balcony on the opposite side to lounge as well. It has a fully furnished kitchen with microwave, microwave oven, gas stove, and refrigerator. If you're thinking about remote work, the internet here is solid too. Another key point is the host, Dave, is extremely friendly, accommodating, and professional. He's always available to chat or help out with any requests you might have; he's very responsive to texts (or in person). Whether your stay in Avellanas is short or long, this is the place you want to be staying.

6. JW Marriott Hotel Guanacaste Resort & Spa

Hacienda Pinilla, Playa Avellanas, Tamarindo 50309 Costa Rica
Excellent
59%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
5%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 3277 reviews

JW Marriott Hotel Guanacaste Resort & Spa

Live an authentic Costa Rican experience in a luxury hacienda style resort in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. JW Marriott Hotel Guanacaste Resort & Spa is surrounded by the splendors of Costa Rican rich biodiversity. This resort & spa sits oceanfront and is the only international branded hotel close to Tamarindo town. The resort is located right at Mansita beach and guests can choose from four other beaches within Hacienda Pinilla. Next to the resort you will find an equestrian center, tennis courts, and an 18-hole golf course with coastal layout. Enjoy surf beaches with excellent year-round waves and warm water, visit turtle nesting sanctuaries or observe a great variety of wildlife. All guestrooms have balconies either with garden, pool or ocean view. In-room amenities include LCD TVs, soundproof windows, alarm clock with mobile docks, streaming speed internet, total blackout curtains, plush pillow-top mattresses, rich woods, and marble bathtubs.

Lovely resort

Reviewed By tiffany000

Lovely classic hotel, used Marriott points and was upgraded to an oceanfront room. The pool is MASSIVE but the water was heated (I prefer cooler water in hot/humid places). Hotel is pretty remote, but it’s good for a R&R type of trip. We took the shuttle to Tamarindo a few times - cute surf town about 30 minutes away with a nice beach and cute shops (shuttle provided by a 3rd party company, $20 per person roundtrip).

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