We have created a list with cool, unusual and unique hotels in Tamarindo, Costa Rica. We have also included accommodation in boutique hotels, apartments, boats, romantic hotels and villas. 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 Ella Hofer & Maryna Kravets. Updated January 2024.
Boutique hotel.Romantic. Nice surroundings. Set in Tamarindo, Les Voiles Blanches - Luxury Lodge offers an outdoor swimming pool, garden and terrace. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and on-site free parking is provided. At the bed and breakfast, every room comes with a desk and a flat-screen TV with Netflix. Each room includes a private bathroom, all rooms are fitted with a terrace. The units at Les Voiles Blanches - Luxury Lodge have air conditioning and a wardrobe. A continental breakfast is served each morning at the property. An array of activities can be enjoyed in the surroundings, horse riding, sailing cruise and diving. Playa Conchal is 13 km from the accommodation, while Playa Avellanas is 10km away. The nearest airport is Tamarindo Airport, 5 km from the property.Show full description
This is likely the most ROMANTIC boutique hotel in Tamarindo.
Boutique hotel.Unique. Great location. Popular among couples. Located right on Langosta Beach, the Sueño del Mar Beachfront Hotel offers an outdoor pool, tropical gardens and free daily breakfast. Each charming room and apartment features air conditioning and free Wi-Fi. Apartments also have a well-equipped kitchenette. The Sueño del Mar’s rooms are individually decorated and offer views of the gardens or ocean. All have a private bathroom with a hairdryer and free toiletries. You can enjoy a drink at the Sueño del Mar’s bar, while the tour desk offers information on activities in Tamarindo and the surrounding area. Free parking is available on site. A grocery store and beachfront restaurant can be found within 600 metres. Tamarindo town is a 5-minute drive away, while Tamarindo Local Airport and Las Baulas Marine National Park are within a 15-minute drive.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Delightful property. Great views. 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. An à la carte breakfast is available each morning at Pacific Kalokairi - Adults Only. 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. 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
I rate this as one of the most BEAUTIFUL boutique hotels in Tamarindo. It also has outstanding views.
Apartment.Romantic. Superb interior design. Set in Tamarindo, Favela Chic Tamarindo - Adults Only offers accommodation with private pool, free WiFi and free private parking for guests who drive. With pool views, this accommodation features a patio. The apartment complex will provide guests with air-conditioned units with a wardrobe, a coffee machine, a microwave, a toaster, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower. At the apartment complex, the units have bed linen and towels. Staff on-site can arrange a shuttle service. There is also a dining area and a fully equipped kitchen equipped with a fridge, a stovetop, and kitchenware. There is a coffee shop on-site. The area is popular for cycling, and free use of bicycles is available at the apartment. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. Langosta Beach is 400 metres from Favela Chic Tamarindo - Adults Only, while Tamarindo Beach is 600 metres away. The nearest airport is Tamarindo Airport, 5 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Elegant. 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
Boutique hotel.Highly elegant. Great views. Popular among 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. Guests can enjoy breakfast, a light snack-style lunch and a limited a la carte dinner. 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. 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
I think this is one of the most ELEGANT boutique hotels in Tamarindo.
Boutique hotel.Beautiful. Great location. Set in Tamarindo, less than 1 km from Tamarindo Beach, Hotel Casa Leona offers accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden. The hotel also provides free WiFi as well as a paid airport shuttle service. Guest rooms in the hotel are fitted with a coffee machine. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, the units at Hotel Casa Leona have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and selected rooms here will provide you with a terrace. At the accommodation all rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels. Grande Beach is 1.9 km from Hotel Casa Leona. The nearest airport is Tamarindo Airport, 5 km from the hotel.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Great location.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 great location in Tamarindo.
Boutique hotel.Creative. Situated just 500 metres from the beach and 100 metres from the town centre, the Modern, Contemporary & Sophisticated Adult-Only Tamarindo Bay Boutique Hotel features free Wi-Fi throughout and an outdoor swimming pool. This boutique hotel offers air-conditioned rooms with a flat-screen TV, a wardrobe and private bathroom with free toiletries. Rooms overlook the pool or tropical gardens on two levels. Daily housekeeping service is included in every reservation. A full breakfast is included in all reservations from November 1 to April 30 on a 200 square metre terrace overlooking the hotel’s tropical gardens, which attract a wide variety of wild fauna like iguanas, birds and monkeys. Activities like paddle boarding, zip lining, surfing and canopy tours can also be organized. Guests can find a variety of restaurants and bars within a short 5-minute walk. Las Baulas National Marine Park and Playa Langosta are just 1.5 km from the property, while Juan Santamaria International Airport in Alajuela can be reached in 4 hours by car.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Charming. Located in Tamarindo, less than 1 km from Tamarindo Beach, La Ramona Charming Hotel provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi. At La Ramona Charming Hotel each room comes with bed linen and towels. Grande Beach is 1.9 km from La Ramona Charming Hotel. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. The accommodation offers a vegetarian or vegan breakfast. The nearest airport is Tamarindo Airport, 5 km from the hotel.Show full description
I really like this place... I think it is one of the most charming and cool boutique hotels in Tamarindo.
Resort.Great bar. 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
Bed and Breakfast.Unique. Popular among women. Offering outdoor swimming pool, a garden and BBQ facilities, The Beach Bungalows - Yoga and Surf House - Adults Only is located 700 metres from Tamarindo Beach. Free Wi-Fi access is available and Continental breakfast is included. Rooms feature tropical-style décor and a refrigerator. Private bathrooms also come with a shower. Extras include a safety deposit box. Guests can find a variety of restaurants and markets within 5 minutes’ walk. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including horse riding, windsurfing and diving. The property offers free parking and it is 1 hour’s drive from Daniel Oduber International Airport.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Great location. Offering a barbecue, Tamarindo Sunshine is situated in Tamarindo 100 metres from the beach. Some units include a balcony and/or patio. A fridge and coffee machine are also available. There is also a kitchen in some of the units, fitted with a minibar. Each unit comes with a private bathroom with a shower. Towels and bed linen are offered. Tamarindo Sunshine also includes a terrace. Bike rent and car rent are available at the property and the area is popular for snorkelling. The area is popular for fishing and hiking. Playa Hermosa is 36 km from Tamarindo Sunshine. Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport is 47 km away.Show full description
Lively. Great bar. Offering year-round outside pool in a lush tropical garden settings, outside barbecue . The Breeze is located in Tamarindo National Park . 12 km from Playa Conchal . Playa Avellanas and its famous Lola's is 15km away while Playa Grande is across the estuary. All units feature an outside sitting area, full Kitchen with all necessary utensil for your cooking pleasure. Microwave, Toaster oven and stove tops . Free use of the Bicycles. The area is popular for its world class surfing , deep sea fishing , wildlife siting . Golf , Tennis and other activity are nearby. The Nearest International airport is Daniel Oduber International Airport in Liberia at 62 km from the Breeze . Show full description
Based on my research this is the most lively and relaxing small hotel in Tamarindo.
Boutique hotel.Cosy. Lovely interior design. Popular among women. BoHo Tamarindo is located in Tamarindo and has an outdoor swimming pool. Featuring luggage storage space. Each room has a patio. All rooms at BoHo Tamarindo feature air conditioning and a wardrobe. A continental breakfast is served each morning at the property. Playa Conchal is 13 km from the accommodation, while Playa Hermosa is 36 km away. The Liberia Airport is 47 km away from the property.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Cool. Tee-K Lodge Tamarindo is 7 km from Tamarindo and offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool and a garden. The bed and breakfast has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom and free WiFi. Guests can enjoy garden views. A continental breakfast is available every morning at Tee-K Lodge Tamarindo. Playa Conchal is 12 km from the accommodation. Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport is 43 km away.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Creative. Great interior design.Opened February 2021. Situated in Tamarindo, Mother Earth Vegan Hotel Adults Only & Restaurant offers a restaurant and bar. Among the various facilities are a garden and a terrace. At Mother Earth Vegan Hotel Adults Only & Restaurant every room comes with a desk and a flat-screen TV. Free private parking is possible on site reservation is required. At the hotel, every room is fitted with a balcony with a garden view. The private bathroom is equipped with a shower and a hairdryer. A vegan breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. Playa Conchal is 12 km from the accommodation. The nearest airport is Tamarindo Airport, 3 km from the property.Show full description
I would describe this as one of the most CREATIVE AND COSY boutique hotels in Tamarindo.
Bed and Breakfast.Very stylish. Great value. Featuring an outdoor swimming pool and a garden, Seahorse Resort Tamarindo is set 8 km from Tamarindo. All rooms have a private terrace, the property also features a shared lounge. Free WiFi is available and flat screen TV. At the bed and breakfast, the rooms are equipped with a desk, and pool view. Featuring a private bathroom, certain units at Seahorse Resort Tamarindo also have a terrace. Guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Covered room dedicated to fitness sports, yoga with equipment provision are available at the property, and also book a tour. A continental or buffet breakfast is available daily at the property. Playa Conchal is 7 km from the accommodation, while Playa Hermosa is 28 km from the property. The nearest airport is Tamarindo Airport, 4 km from Seahorse Resort Tamarindo.Show full description
Based on my research this is one of the most STYLISH bed and breakfasts in Tamarindo.
Boutique hotel.Great value. 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
Boutique hotel.Lively. Offering a garden, a lounge area and a sun terrace with swimming pool, Casa Sueca - At the Beach is located 50 metres from Tamarindo Beach and 3 minutes’ walk from Tamarindo Main Square. The apartments and studios offer tropical-style décor, wooden furniture, air conditioning and seating area. All come with flat-screen cable TV, a furnished terrace with garden views and a fully-equipped kitchen. This property also features a locker for surfing boards, BBQ area and a hot tub. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout. Guests can find a variety of restaurants offering Argentinian cuisine, international dishes and local food at Tamarindo town centre. Casa Sueca - At the Beach is 1 km from Langosta Beach and Daniel Oduber International Airport is a 1-hour drive away.Show full description
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