We have created a list with the best luxury hotels in Tamarindo, Costa Rica. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Sara Lind & Adam Larsen. Updated March 2024.
Comfortable beds. Cosy rooms. Popular among couples. The Coast Beachfront Hotel is located on Tamarindo Beach. We offer 24-hour reception, security, private parking, concierge services and the hotel is a 5-minute walk downtown. Tamarindo Airport is 10 minutes' away while the international Liberia airport is one hour. The Coast Beachfront Hotel offers free optic fibre WiFi throughout the property. There are rooms with beach views and pool views. Each unit has a fully equipped kitchen. Enjoy great swimming and surfing out front. There are lounge chairs, beach chairs and boogie boards. For a surcharge, the property offers a round trip airport shuttle. While our hotel does not have a restaurante, all our units are equipped with a full kitchen. As well there are many restaurants in the area.Show full description
Romantic. Beautiful. Cosy rooms. Popular among women. This property is a beachfront hotel that has an outdoor pool, spa facilities and massage services. It also features meeting rooms, gardens and on-site shops. The hotel offers Wi-Fi in the business centre and private parking. The rustic-style rooms at Capitán Suizo Beach Front Boutique Hotel are air conditioned and have a seating area, safety deposit box and balconies. They are decorated with wooden furniture and light-coloured beddings. The on-site restaurant serves local dishes and international-style cuisine. It also has a bar. Hotel Capitán Suizo Beach Front Boutique Hotel can help the guest with the arrangements to take tours like canopy, sports fishing or horseback riding. Kayaking is also a suggested activity. Tamarindo Beach is less than 200 metres from the hotel and guests can be at Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport after a 1-hour drive.Show full description
Delightful property. Relaxing atmosphere. Superb interior design. Popular among couples. Pacific Kalokairi - Adults Only has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and restaurant in Tamarindo. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers room service and a concierge service. There is free private parking and the property features paid airport shuttle service. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a shower. Pacific Kalokairi - Adults Only provides some rooms with city views, and the rooms include a balcony. At the accommodation rooms come with bed linen and towels. An à la carte breakfast is available each morning at Pacific Kalokairi - Adults Only. The spa and wellness centre at the hotel features a hot tub. The nearest airport is Tamarindo Airport, 5 km from Pacific Kalokairi - Adults Only.Show full description
In my judgement this could be the most beautiful, well designed and relaxing luxury hotel in Tamarindo. It also has outstanding views! And it is one of the most popular luxury hotels in Tamarindo, among couples.
Highly elegant. Lovely property. Popular among women and couples. This adults-only boutique hotel offers stylish accommodations with ocean views and tropical gardens. Jardin del Eden also features a private beach garden located in the middle of Tamarindo beach. Each room provides free WiFi, noise reduced air conditioning, flat-screen TV, digital safe, mini fridge and coffee maker. Jardin del Eden also features a spa and wellness centre. The on-site poolside restaurant features a blend of Asian, Mediterranean and Central American flavors made from fresh local ingredients. Guests can enjoy breakfast, a light snack-style lunch and a limited a la carte dinner. Activities offered in the area are snorkeling, diving, horseback riding and fishing. The hotel staff can help with information of what is worth sightseeing. Jardin del Eden is located 45 minutes drive from Costa Rica's Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport (LIR) and a 5 minutes drive away from Tamarindo domestic airport.Show full description
Resort.Great location. Great views. Featuring three outdoor swimming pools overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Tamarindo Diria Beach Resort has a beautiful setting on Tamarindo Beach. This large resort has 4 restaurants, 4 bars, a spa and a casino. The attractive rooms at Tamarindo Diria Beach Resort offer garden, pool or ocean views. All accommodation has a seating area, a minibar and a flat-screen TV. Set overlooking the ocean, Diriá Restaurant offers an a la carte breakfast and dinner, while Matapalo serves Costa Rican dishes, steak and seafood on its terrace. There is also a pizzeria, a beach bar, a cocktail lounge and a café. Las Baulas National Park is less than 1 km from the resort. Playa Conchal and Playa Flamingo are within 25 minutes’ drive of Tamarindo. Daniel Oduber International Airport is 65 km away.Show full description
Cool. Relaxing atmosphere. Good breakfast. Popular among women. This charming hotel is located on Langosta Beach in Costa Rica’s Guanacaste region. Set in tropical gardens, it offers spacious rooms and villas with a private pool, free Wi-Fi and a private beach area. Rooms and villas at Cala Luna offer unique décor, with cream tones and dark wood furniture. All include a terrace with garden views and a lounge area with minibar, sofa, satellite TV and safe. The Cala Moresca Restaurant serves Italian fusion dishes and seafood, while the La Caletta Lounge offers refreshing cocktails on the terrace and fresh sushi. The resort’s centre is 10 minutes’ walk away. There is a large outdoor pool and massage services are available. The hotel organises trips and activities, including quad biking, fishing, jungle boat safaris and horse riding. Cala Luna Boutique Hotel & Villas offers car rental and free private parking. It also runs a shuttle service for a fee and is 65 km from Daniel Oduber International Airport.Show full description
Resort. Offering a beautiful setting on Playa Langosta Beach and next to Las Baulas National Park, Occidental Tamarindo features an outdoor swimming pool and spa. Occidental Tamarindo has attractive décor throughout. Each air-conditioned room has a flat-screen TV, minibar and coffee maker. This property is beachfront. Guests can enjoy a range of international cuisine at the buffet and à la carte restaurant. There is also a poolside bar and a lounge bar. La Fontana (Italian) and Kyoto (Japanese) restaurants only serve à la carte dinners; Only one courtesy a la carte dinner is offered for every 3 nights of lodging in the restaurant of your choice (La Fontana or Kyoto). Guests staying for fewer days may pay an additional fee to access these restaurants. Occidental Tamarindo’s spa features a hot tub and sauna and offers treatments including massage. There is also a gym and beauty salon. Langosta Beach is a popular surfing destination and other activities include deep-sea fishing, kayaking and snorkelling. The resort also features tennis courts and volleyball pitches.Show full description
Charming. Hip. Great breakfast. This property is just a 3 minute walk from Tamarindo beach, and features an outdoor pool in a tropical setting. There is free WiFi throughout the property, and daily housekeeping. The property offers different types of accommodations to suit different types of travelers. There are hotel rooms equipped with mini-fridges, some of which have balconies or patios, and there are one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments. Each apartment unit has a combination living/kitchen area with a sofa bed, a gas cook top, refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker and cooking and dining implements. The two bedroom apartments are situated on the ground floor in front of the pool, with a dining patio, while the one-bedroom apartments are on the second floor with a dining balcony overlooking the pool area. The staff at Ten North can help arrange activities such as scuba diving, boat trips, horseback riding, surfing, zip lining, volcano tours and more! Free parking is available on site and street-side, and airport transportation can be arranged. Local and international restaurants, shops, and Tamarindo’s beach are steps away from Ten North. Playa Conchal is 11.3 km away, while Playa Grande is 2.6 km from Ten North Tamarindo Beach Hotel. Las Baulas Marine National Marine Park and Playa Langosta are less than a kilometer away and Tamarindo Airport is 4 km away. Daniel Oduber International Airport can be reached in 70 minutes, while Juan Santamaria International Airport in Alajuela can be reached in 4 hours by car.Show full description
This might be one of the coolest boutique hotels in Tamarindo.
Boutique hotel.Great value. Good breakfast. Hotel Arco Iris offers an outdoor pool, lush tropical gardens and charming air-conditioned accommodation, just 500 metres from Tamarindo Beach. The Seasons Gourmet restaurant serves innovative Mediterranean cuisine in a poolside dining area. This boutique hotel offers bright rooms and bungalows, decorated in a contemporary style. All accommodation includes free Wi-Fi, cable TV, a safe and a minibar. The stylish modern bathrooms include free toiletries. Arco Iris is a 5-minute walk from the shops, international restaurants and lively nightlife of Tamarindo. Located on Costa Rica’s Pacific coast, Tamarindo is within the Baulas de Guanacaste Marine National Park. Staff at the hotel’s 24-hour reception can arrange activities, including diving, snorkelling and boat tours of the national park. You can also visit the Arenal Volcano or take a rainforest canopy tour.Show full description
Great views. Comfortable beds. Offering an outdoor pool and sun terrace,Wyndham Tamarindo is set in Tamarindo in the Guanacaste Region, 20 km from Playa Conchal. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar and pool bar. Each room at this hotel is air conditioned with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hairdryer. Wyndham Tamarindo features free WiFi throughout the property. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property as well as a spa offering a variety of treatments. Nauta restaurant offers Costa Rican cuisine. Playa Hermosa is 50 km from Wyndham Tamarindo, while Playa Grande is 17 km from the property. The nearest airport is Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport, 45 km from the property.Show full description
Luxury Hotel. Offering an outdoor pool, Ocho Artisan Bungalows is located in Tamarindo. Playa Conchal is 12 km from the property. There are seven luxurious bungalows to offer, all of which come with one bed room with king-size bed, 2 Single beds - for 4 people , air condition,ceiling fan and large screen windows that allow views of surrounds from all corners of your room. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property. The spacious Bungalow is size 600 ft.² comes with Fully equipped kitchen,en-suite bathroom with , and in door/outdoor shower. The Bungalows are Individual located on the beautiful beach in the best location, in the center of Tamarindo, close to the Restaurants, shops and supermarket. The guests outdoor area has a large swimming pool and a bar. The property has water sports facilities and car hire is available. You can engage in various activities, such as horse riding, snorkeling and fishing. Playa Hermosa is 35 km from Ocho Artisan Bungalows.Show full description
Resort.Elegant. Charming. Live the essence of Costa Rican in a luxury hacienda style resort in Guanacaste. This resort & spa sits oceanfront and is surrounded by the beauty of Costa Rican rich biodiversity. This hotel is the closest international branded resort to Tamarindo. All air-conditioned guestrooms have balconies either with garden, pool or ocean view. The resort is located right at Mansita beach and guests can choose from 4 other beaches within Hacienda Pinilla. Next to the resort you will find an equestrian center, tennis courts, and an 18-hole golf course with a coastal layout. Off-site activities such as surfing lessons, zip lining, horseback riding, white water rafting, kayaking, bird & monkey watching and ATV tours can be arranged on site. Within the resort guests will find an array of gastronomic options such as Azul Grill beach front restaurant, Tamarine our Asian fusion cuisine restaurant, Sabanero is a genuine Guanacastecan Steakhouse or Mansita Restaurant. The hotel features an award winning spa, a spectacular infinity pool, outdoor Jacuzzis, a fully equipped fitness center, biking and jogging trails and a Kids Club.Show full description
Charming. Nice style. Superb breakfast. Popular among couples.Opened September 2021. Located in Tamarindo, 600 metres from Tamarindo Beach, Hotel Elixir provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking and a garden. This 4-star hotel offers luggage storage space. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a concierge service and free WiFi throughout the property. At the hotel every room comes with air conditioning, a desk, a patio with pool view, a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV, bed linen and towels. Rooms are fitted with a safety deposit box, while some rooms here will provide you with a terrace. All units include a wardrobe. Grande Beach is 1.4 km from Hotel Elixir, while Langosta Beach is 1.9 km away. The nearest airport is Tamarindo Airport, 4 km from the accommodation.Show full description
This boutique hotel has a highly rated breakfast, very cosy rooms and a great location in Tamarindo.
Opened June 2023. Set in Tamarindo, 1.1 km from Tamarindo Beach, ElMoro Tamarindo offers accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar. The 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom and free WiFi. Langosta Beach is 2.3 km from the hotel. All guest rooms at the hotel come with a flat-screen TV and a safety deposit box. At ElMoro Tamarindo all rooms have bed linen and towels. The nearest airport is Tamarindo Airport, 5 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Facing the beachfront, Surf Ranch Tamarindo offers 4-star accommodation in Tamarindo and has a garden, terrace and restaurant. The property is set a few steps from Tamarindo Beach, 400 metres from Grande Beach and 2.5 km from Langosta Beach. The hotel also offers free WiFi as well as a paid airport shuttle service. At the hotel, all rooms come with a desk. Complete with a private bathroom fitted with a shower and a hairdryer, all guest rooms at Surf Ranch Tamarindo have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and selected rooms also offer a balcony. At the accommodation all rooms have bed linen and towels. Breakfast is available every morning, and includes à la carte, continental and Full English/Irish options. The area is popular for hiking, and car hire is available at Surf Ranch Tamarindo. There is an in-house bar and guests can also make use of the business area. The nearest airport is Tamarindo Airport, 3 km from the hotel.Show full description
Comfortable beds. Great value. Hotel In the Shade is set 5 minutes' walk from Tamarindo Beach and 12 km from Playa Conchal. The rooms are decorated in a simple contemporary European style, and have a spacious private balcony with table and chairs and a palm tree. Each air-conditioned room has free WiFi, a fridge, fan and a safe. All beds feature premium orthopedic matrasses. There is room service. Guests can also find La Baula restaurant serving Italian food and the Dragonfly offering Mediterranean dishes just next door. A grocery store is 3 minutes' walk away. Playa Grande is 2.8 km from Hotel In the Shade, while Nosara is 41 km away.Show full description
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