San José Pinilla Hotels

Pros: Everything was great, nice room, pool and bar near the restaurant, food, a place I recommend for families.

Cons: The hotel is close to the beach, but not directly on the beach. Gate to access the beach was closing at 6-7pm, which sometimes was a concern as we enjoyed staying a bit late on the beach. Beach at...

Pros: Everyone was very friendly, kind and knowledgeable. They made sure you were very comfortable if not they will try and solve any issue. They met all our needs and went beyond my expectations. They ...

Cons: I loved everything. No negative thoughts during my trip

Pros: We enjoyed our time at Cala Luna---it is quite lovely!

Cons: It is important to note that you aren't located in the heart of the town, but it is easily accessed by shuttle. In addition, you aren't on a swimming beach so you need to bike or visit another...

Pros: The hotel room was large with excellent facilities-staff were friendly and attentive, loved the cute little cats Cala and Luna, and the howler monkeys were amazing. Great hotel!

Pros: If you value great customer service, this is it! I've been to many hotel and resorts, and this is hands down the best service I've gotten. Hats off to the front desk for making everything so ...

Cons: Prices for food and drinks onsite and offsite nearby were steeper than I expected (maybe I should've done so more research, but lesson learned). About $10-$15 for lunch and $20+ for dinner (not ...

Pros: Cala Luna is honestly the only place to stay in Tamarindo. 3-4 nights would be ideal and they provide complimentary sunset cocktails every night 5-6pm. We loved it and got upgraded to one of their ...

Pros: Very nice upscale facility with lots of jungle trees/plants that are watered to insure they are lush and green. Everything was top notch.

Cons: Leaving.

Pros: Bedrooms were very comfortable, bathrooms and bathroom amenities.

Cons: Breakfast area a bit too crowded.

Pros: The jungle setting and animals. The secluded beach. The awesome breakfast, pinto gallo and sweet plantsin with pineapple homemade sauce was memorable. The pool was perfect.

Cons: No bikes for kids. If it was cheaper we would stay longer!

Pros: Food and Clean

Pros: Personalized experience. good facility. close to town.

Cons: Slightly older facility

Pros: the pool

Cons: the lights in the room were poor

Pros: All the staff was wonderful. Overall a really laid back place. Close to town. Food great!

Cons: Only the rain. Which no control over.

Pros: Walking out of hotel grounds onto the beach. It was very relaxing.

Pros: Everything. Lovely hotel and gardens, pool, beach. Well planned, well executed, excellent food, great value for the money. Excellent location

Cons: One concierge did not speak very good English, which was difficult.

Pros: Capitan Suizo is amazing - the garden is beautiful and reflects the hotel's philosophy to be ecologically responsible. The accommodations, service and amenities are superior.

Pros: A wonderful place and very well run. We could not have been more pleased with the facilities, beach, food, pool and staff. Would love to go back

Pros: Great beach location and facilities. Excellent restaurant. All staff friendly and client-focused.

Cons: The town of Tamarindo - but can be avoided.

Pros: Lovely Boutique Hotel that is family owned. Close to Tamarindo shopping/restaurants but removed from the craziness. Excellent service and cleanliness.

Pros: Loved, loved, loved this hotel. Food and service was great. Had dinner nearly every night at the hotel and always had a great meal. The Tuna Capitan appetizer was our favorite. Hands down best entree ...

Pros: Everything was perfect . It's a beautiful hotel . luxurious. The breakfast was very complete . Quiet and relax

Pros: We had a lovely stay here. It feels very luxurious. The ground are very pretty and well kept, you see gardeners looking after it all day. The welcome from Reception was ok, not overly friendly. We ...

Pros: Beautiful grounds, friendly staff & very comfortable rooms

Cons: The 'private beach' & lounge chairs are NOT on the sand. They sit back off the actual sand, very disappointing!!! Also the staff arbitrarily threw away souvenir's that we're ...

Pros: We loved the property and Tamarindo!!!!

Pros: A small but well organised hotel in a beautiful setting, a really immaculate garden with high quality friendly and personal staff who remembered us every day. Great food and restaurant was superb. ...

Cons: A little away from the beach( 5 min walk down a narrow alleyway) But this made this place even more special as it was like a hidden garden from the rest of Tamarindo. Don't be put off by the ...

Pros: The breakfast was very nice! I enjoyed the chef that made breakfast and the homemade juices. Easy access to the beach from the hotel, and private tub! The staff was very friendly. Quiet area, just the...

Pros: Staff went out of their way, good drinks service at the pool

Cons: Cocktails weren't great, fresh fruit instead of syrups also improve the lunch menu to be healthier and more sophisticated

Pros: The private beach front area is sweet!

Pros: Location, as expected was amazing, we were able to enjoy the town as well as the beach and the hotel itself is really nice, great gardens, and amazing view from our room's balcony. Breakfast ...

Cons: 1. We are newlyweds and chose this hotel for our honeymoon and our room was two beds instead of one big one...i had requested a king bed when I booked. 2. The receptionist or clerk who first ...

Pros: Excellent location, beautiful setting, great service. The gardens at this property are amazing and tropical. The beach right across the street is also perfect.

Pros: Location, pool, and view

Pros: The location and the pool srea

Pros: Everything you need is in the apartment. It was a home away from home.

Pros: Rooms and the property.

Pros: Very well-equipped facilities. Clean and attractive pool.

Cons: Parking along the road was not secure.

Pros: Host was waiting with keys for late arrival at 10pm

Cons: Water and power goes off but is not the owners fault, it happens in Tamarindo

Pros: The small kitchenette and the small living room apart from the bedroom The small terrace and the tranquility in the hotel

Cons: The bed was really very hard and it did not have a toaster to make our toast in the morning.

Pros: The place was very spacious. There was a bedroom upstairs with a private bathroom and an AC unit, as well as a downstairs living room with a couch, another bathroom/shower, and an outdoor patio ...

Cons: The price on the Booking.com was a little misleading. We ended up paying 13% more than the price said. Still a great value.

Pros: Clean, big rooms, full kitchen. Pool is clean. Located near de center very easy to walk around.

Cons: Wifi could be better.

Pros: The Staff were very friendly, and kept the room and public areas extremely clean...A+

Cons: The bed want the most comfortable and we had trouble with the air-conditioning which the did work to improve upon.

Pros: It was exceptionally clean and the staff was friendly. It was close to the beach and the city center. It was quiet, we had our own patio, and the grounds were well kept. We will go there again.

Pros: Nothing

Cons: The place was disgusting, I should had listen to reviews bout rooms not being clean but I gave it the benefit of doubt. First the pillows had hair on them, the towels in the bathroom were like stain with paint or something and worse part is the bathroom smelled like week old sweaty clothes( not exaggerating). There was a shirt hanging on curtains from previous guest. There was a fridge but it didn't work! I left the place, there was no way I could sleep there let alone shower and use those towels. The pics are deceiving and I don't know who reviewed this place but my experience was. Awful!

Cons: Parking was outside the hotel . Felt insecure about that

Pros: Very nice breakfast options with a view of monkey's on a few days.

Pros: pool

Cons: Poor choices for breakfast

Pros: We really liked this hotel. The room was spacious with a small kitchen and fridge. It's a couple of blocks from the beach and the main drag. There are lots of restaurants close by and easy walking...

Cons: We could have used more towels - the bare minimum number was provided for two people.

Pros: Pool and garden area were beautiful

Cons: Shower was mostly cold

Pros: The staff was very friendly. We loved the location of the hotel. It was only a five minute walk to the beach. The room was big and very clean. The house keeping did a great job. Breakfast was included...

Cons: N/A

Pros: Perfect location, clean, quiet, spacious, and the best breakfast ever! Staff was friendly and helpful too!

Cons: We wish we could have stayed longer!

Pros: Excellent owner and property

Cons: Nothing

Pros: Booking.com reviews were right. We could not have been more satisfied with our stay at Hotel Flores. From the moment we arrived, we knew we were in good hands. Greeting by the owner, she ...

Pros: Brilliant little hotel. Paula in the cafe was really helpful. Her breakfasts were delicious. The healthy option of fruit, granola and yogurt was amazing. Nice little pool, and on the last day after ...

Cons: Nothing.

Pros: The rooms are arranged around a nice pool area with bar and each has its own terrace. My only comment would be the pool, it looks a good size in the photos but is actually so small you can't swim...

Cons: We arrived late and left early and the hotel is not staffed at night. We had to phone and then wait for someone to arrive and let us in. In the morning when we left there was no one to return the ...

Pros: Cedric is a cogenial host. The small property is set up so you almost have to meet your neighbors. It's only a 6 minute walk to the heart of Tamarindo, but far enough away to be quiet.

Pros: -Perfect location, a few minutes walking from the main street and very silent. -Nice owner and staff -Good small kitchen -Clean

Cons: Just a bit darker curtains would be better as the sun shines directly into the room in the morning... actually only in the one the room we had.

Pros: Location was perfect. Close walk to the town but not noisy from all the club crowds

Pros: Absolutely lovely accommodation and the staff were equally lovely.

Pros: It was a cute place. It has a nice small pool. It has great and reliable wifi. There was a kitchen. You have your own personal fridge in your room. The owner was very nice and helpful. It was very ...

Cons: Kitchen is outdoors so ok during day but at night time there was bugs. Some appliances in the kitchen could be updated. The pool was small but perfect for our needs. There is no lobby so you need to ...

Pros: Very good place to stay. Rooms are clean and there is swimming pool and common kitchen in case you want to cook. The place is located a bit after the centre of the town and the beach but it is like 10...

Cons: everything was nice

Pros: Everything was perfect ! This is the perfect place to chill near the pacific coast ! And the manager is very very very very very cool ;-)

Cons: If you become friend with the manager, it will be very difficult to leave the place ;-)

Pros: Loved this place. As a female traveling alone I felt very safe. I liked the gated courtyard where I could sit on the porch and feel safe. Very clean. 5 minute walk to the beach or town.

Pros: Clean and QUIET.. we will come back..

Pros: I liked the room and the yard.

Cons: They gived us a good service at all.

Pros: Owner and staff were great. The breakfast was a great way to start the day.

Pros: I really enjoy the breakfast, it has a good variety of options to chose from and the lady who prepares the eggs is lovely. The owner was very kind and thoughtful he was always making sure everybody ...

Pros: Very laid back and comfortable. It was quiet, clean and relaxing. We will be back!

Pros: Richard the owner and his staff are keeping the hotel and grounds very well groomed. It is a small and quiet place just about 10 minutes from the beach and the bustling town of Tamarindo. The ...

Cons: everything was great, there is nothing to dislike!

Pros: Quaint bungalows. Housekeeping went above and beyond to clean our room.

Cons: For some reason it took the air conditioner awhile to turn down the temperature in the room.

Pros: Hotel felt out of the hustle and bustle of the town, but still in easy walking distance of points of interest and a friendly staff was very helpful and accommodating.

Cons: Lighting made it a little difficult to see and since you're very close to other bungalows youre unable to open blinds for extra lighting.

Pros: Great property, rooms were big and clean, ac was great

Cons: Wish it was a little bigger and closer to the beach.

Pros: Staff was very accommodating, friendly, kind. Breakfast cook made to order omelets and worked to please guests. Fruit was delicious! Rooms and grounds were nice and clean.

Cons: More variety options for breakfast when staying for a week it gets a bit repetitive. Beds could use a little upgrade.

Pros: Good water pressure in shower

Cons: Small bed

Pros: Arco Iris had a great feel to it. The pool is very nice. Richard is a super cool guy and is extremely friendly. We had to leave at 4:00 am to catch our flight and Richard gave us some fruit, muffins, and juice. He offered that up without us even asking. We were very happy with the location. You are just far enough from the noise of the main street, but still able to walk to everything. The beach is maybe a 5 minute walk. There is a walking path from the hotel to a road with tons of great restaurants. If you feel like staying in for a nice meal, they lease their dining space to one of the best restaurants in Tamarindo, Seasons by Shlomy. We traveled to 4 different cities in Costa Rica and this hotel was our favorite by far.

Cons: The air conditioner in our room was kind of weak. It worked a little better at night. We weren't around much during the day so it didn't bother us much.

Pros: Incredible view and wonderful infinity pool. Great cool vibe. Really wonderful stay here.

Pros: The view.

Cons: The breakfast can be moré creative, introducing one special every day!!

Pros: Excellent location every rooms has a balcony whith awsome ocean view .Staff was very friendly excellent,excellent very excellent..

Cons: nothing

Pros: The view was amazing, and it was cooler than down on the beach.

Cons: We thought the room would be larger. We would have liked to have a microwave, and the bathroom was a little too small.

Pros: Nic, affordable hotel when you come by car. Great pool and view.

Cons: All tours and activities pick you up between 6:30 and 6:45 but the hotel doesn't serve breakfast before 7:00

Pros: The view is the selling feature of this hotel, small rooms, no dresser's but the food and staff were great.

Cons: No dressers for cloths, no DVD, small room.

Pros: LOVED how every room had a balcony with amazing rooms and the infinity pool!

Cons: The bathroom shower only has one side covered and the other open, so the floor gets wet easily.

Pros: Great Pool! Great Drinks! Comfortable bed. Nice balcony.

Cons: More variety at breakfast from day to day.

Pros: The beaches and restaurants around the hotel

Cons: Nothing

Pros: Excelent staff, very nice people, nice rooms, Clean, good advices

Pros: Staying at Indra Inn was an amazing experience! The place itself is confortable and clean, close to restaurants and the beach by a walking distance. Natalia and Matthew are super nice hosts that ...

Pros: Owners very helpful and friendly, very nice communal space with comfy hammocks, nice to be able to use the open space kitchen and fridges for personal cooking. Very nice rooms, comfy bed and spacious ...

Cons: Room walls too thin, we could hear the guests in the adjacent room talking as if we were in their room. Couldn't enjoy the breakfast as it starts only at 8AM and we had to leave the premises ...

Pros: Nice room for 3 of us, good air conditioner and 2 options for the breakfast which is nice. A short walk to the beach.

Pros: Comfortable clean room. Playa grande is a surfers paradise. The owners and their son are really nice and full of information. A/C is perfect and with a fan. It is hot here in this season.

Cons: Nothing. This is nice, simple and clean family run hotel.

Pros: Staff was lovely, the location also very nice, facilities and the room were just as good as they should. Definitely a place to come back.

Pros: We have a very good moments! Very Clean! Mateo and Natalia they are very Friendly! The hotel is perfefect! They have gallo pinto traditional breakfast! We want to come back!

Pros: The owners Matthew and Natalia are lovely people, as is the gardener (who is constantly followed by the owners' 3-year-old son). The rooms are simple but comfortable and the atmosphere is very ...

Cons: The property is a little further from the beach than other hotels, but it's still only a 20 mins walk.

Pros: Great breakfast and the owners were super helpful with great suggestions. Very clean. Decent location

Cons: It seemed over priced for such a basic room

Pros: Matt and is wife were amazing. They gave us great advice for activities and were very flexible, warm and caring people. The breakfast was awesome and made with love and a smile every morning. This ...

Pros: Matthew and Natalia (owners) are great! They really make you feel at home. M has some great info on surrounding beaches, local restaurants and shops. He even knows which ATMs have the best rates! Natalia makes a great breakfast and is very accommodating to make sure you have a good stay. A/C was chilly, wifi was constant, room was very clean (no bugs in rainy season, yay!). 10-15 minute walk to the beach. Would stay again in a heartbeat.

Pros: It was our 1 year wedding anniversary and Alexia went out of her way to book us surf lessons and an in room massage! She went above and beyond and we could not be happier!!! Thank you Alexia- you made...

Pros: This place is at the estuary and you can see the effect of low and high tide. View from the hotel was amazing. Best Guanacaste beaches are short drive from this hotel.

Cons: Beds were not as comfortable for person with back problem

Pros: Loved the view! The hotel owner and property manager were amazing and helped in any way they could. The a/c worked well and there is a very comfortable couch on the balcony.

Cons: Would like something to cook on to make it a true kitchenette, and a drip coffee maker would have sealed the deal.

Pros: Alexa, the owner of the hotel is extremely nice and give us loads of good advises what to do here. she called us every day just to ask if everything is alright. we got a free upgrade to a better room ...

Pros: There are are only 5-6 rooms for rent at La Casa Blanca, so it has a personal and private feel to it. There is a nice backyard leading to the beach and the property is adjacent to one of the top ...

Cons: The next door restaurant's patrons were noisy at times, but not too late into the night.

Pros: Comfortable room with a beautiful balcony and ocean view. Staff was very nice. Patio area out back is great and very relaxing/quiet.

Pros: Very good location. It's not quite in town but close enough. The garden has an excellent view to the beach

Cons: It would be great if our room had a coffee machine.

Pros: Closeness of the beach.

Cons: Check out time is at 11am should be noon like most places.

Pros: Great diversity in guests and owners. We met a lovely couple from France who spoke several languages and exchanged travel adventures. The owners are also originally from France and the reception was...

Cons: The rooms are empty, no shelves, no bureaus. The internet is almost '0'. There is tremendous noise at night from the kitchen next door. The water is brown...the ac controls are sketchy. ...

Pros: My husband and I stayed here for 10 days and had such a great time. The owners were so accommodating. We arrived well ahead of check-in time because we got in on a really early flight. We had ...

Pros: Everything about our room was just what we needed. A small room with perfect kitchen area to make a small breakfast. Good size bathroom for both of us to spread out. Lots of extra space to put our ...

Pros: The pool area was really pretty

Cons: Shower head sprayed everywhere in our unit, should be replaced as it was hard to get shampoo out of my hair. A very light blanket on the bed would be a nice touch as a sheet just wasn't enough ...

Pros: We received the warmest welcome upon our arrival and they provided us with tips on where to go and what to eat. We stayed here on our honeymoon and they decorated our room so beautifully with a bed ...

Pros: We were greeted by the lovely couple that managed and lived on the property. They gave us a map of the town and recommended great restaurants. The room was perfect for our needs and had a full kitchen...

Pros: The room was fabulous and the location is very quiet and peaceful, yet conveniently near all the amenities you need

Pros: Very clean, gorgeous pool, close to beach

Cons: Everything was good!

Pros: Great staff, great location, very nice outside pool area

Cons: One of the beds was high up which was uncomfortable at times temperature wise and climbing the ladder to get to it.

Pros: 10 day stay...Owners and staff were absolutely lovely and accommodating.. king terrace room is very comfortable and private, beautiful B&B. Nice, short, safe walk to the beach and town, day and ...

Pros: The owners & staff of Villa Nautilus make a really nice property that extra bit special. It really was like staying with friends!! The rooms were clean, bright and modern yet felt very natural. ...

Pros: The staff was so welcoming and accommodating! We loved Simona.

Cons: The beds were a little hard but not too bad.

Pros: Everything! Simona and Pino the owners are lovely people. We spent a week there but we could easily have spent 3 more. The resort is few minutes from the beach, perfectly located (not too far from the...

Pros: The staff was nice, and the location was good. Close to the beach and to downtown Tamarindo.

Cons: Wifi was out during our whole stay, which made things a little difficult as we didn't have a data plan. It would've been helpful to have a fridge in the room as well.

Pros: We had an amazing stay at the Luna Llena, the staff, including the owners were so accommodating and all so friendly. Short walk to the beach and main road of town, the hotel is located a little out of...

Cons: The ONE and only thing myself and my spouse would change is having a mini fridge in the rooms would make an already great experience even better, warm water in heat is no fun. Other than that, love ...

Pros: Clean and cozy facility. Staff friendly with everything Included. Breakfast was simple with good choices.

Cons: Hot water was limited in shower

Pros: I like the disposition of the rooms. Each one in a little hut and the shape of the swimming pool.

Cons: They were some ants inside the room and my friend found one in her bed. Also the swimming pool was not clean at all.

Pros: Great central location close to all restaurants and town center. Good beds, good Airco, hot water and a nice poolside to relax. Great price - quality conversion.

Pros: This hotel is amazing. Walking distance to the beach. Very cute bungalows for a family of 5. All of the bungalows are around the pool so you feel like you are at your own home. Owners amazingly nice. ...

Cons: Nothing! It was perfect!

Pros: Very nice family run hotel. We stayed in one of the bungalows. Good location, short walk to the beach. Nice breakfast included every morning. Very friendly staff that allowed very early check-in. ...

Cons: Airport shuttle is available - contact hotel ahead of time to book, but at additional charge. Approx 1 hour ride from the airport.

Pros: the hotel grounds were beautiful. swimming pool was so nice and deep. pleasant to swim in. it was great just to hang around on the property. restaurant on the grounds. Howler monkeys in the trees in...

Cons: wifi didn't work in the room.

Pros: Hotel Luna Llena was amazing we were traveling with a 8 month old so we really enjoyed the quiet setting, just a block away from the beach and the main part of Tamarindo, we had a car rented but didnt have to drive unless we left town. Clean rooms and friendly staff we stayed in bungalow 6, it had a loft with two twin beds and the main floor had a king bed with a kitchen and bathroom. Cable TV, we don't speak spanish but was good to have cartoons for the little one. All the rooms are centered around the pool offering food and drinks from noon-3 and 6-9PM. The landscaping was very nice, providing privacy, quiet and just a calm vibe, very relaxing, we enjoyed spending time there.

Cons: Wifi signal was weak in the room, good around the pool. Beds were a little too hard for our liking.

Pros: Location was great and staff were friendly and helpful. Breakfast was good.

Cons: The room was fine however the shower needed to be de scaled so only about half of the water would come out. The temps were inconsistent. One of the bedside lamps didn't work and the other had ...

Pros: The pool area was lush with plants

Cons: Beds uncomfortable

Cons: Assumptive arrogant staff

Pros: Reasonable price

Cons: for dripping water from the airconditioner in the second floor room which dropped straight to the gas stove in the kitchen.

Pros: Very friendly staff, I got a room upgrade, which was awesome. Location is good, close to the beach, restaurants. Room was clean and tidy.

Pros: Wonderful staff, comfortable bed, a/c, fabulous breakfast! Gracious!

Cons: Nada

Pros: Nice bed Close to everything

Cons: Small bathroom (room 1)

Pros: Good food, good vibe!

Pros: Wonderful!!!! Beautiful relaxing awesome helpful staff clean comfy beds!!! Nice pool and hot tub area will def return!!! Breakfast amazing

Cons: All good!

Cons: Frig and cieling fan was not working.

Pros: In arrival I was greeted with a room upgrade which was a great gesture. A great location, great room and the staff were amazing. Extremely helpful and attended to all of my needs. Highly recommend ...

Pros: Watching the monkeys from the pool.

Cons: Nothing

Pros: I had an absolutely amazing experience! I was a little nervous at the low price, considering that I had never been to Costa Rica before, but my experiences were blown out of the water! I will no doubt...

Cons: Wonderful staff, cleanliness was perfect, and ideal location - not one bad thing to say!

Pros: Very nice, functional room layout. Quiet location, very close to main drag and beach.

Cons: Pool could have been cleaned better.

Pros: Very close to the beach, nice little hotel with a great stuff. Big rooms, nice pool. Cute little monkeys are coming to visit ( there are bunch of them living on the tree across the street)

Cons: The floor in the room is getting VERY slippery when wet, so if you are traveling with kids make sure they are not running. We actually hold the hand of our 4 years old every time he entered the ...

Pros: The pool was 24 hours instead of closing early like 7 or 9 pm like many hotels

Pros: Great shower and bathroom facilities, spacious room.

Cons: Decor was very basic, lacked personality.

Pros: We were there for 16 nights ( We stayed an extra 2 at the end) in total and really felt at home. The location is brilliant, next to Bodega, opposite the bank, 1 to 2 minutes from loads of great ...

Pros: Monkeys playing in the trees every morning. Hotel room was very clean, AC worked great. Wifi was fine. Easy walk to town center and beach, plenty of parking in front.

Cons: Pool was cloudy.

Pros: Great rooms, comfortable, modern, clean, nice pool, monkeys on the grounds!

Cons: The only real issues is that all night there was pounding music I guess from a bar or club near by? Not sure where came from, but it was really loud and made it almost impossible to sleep, even with ear plugs.

Pros: A comfortable bed and a clean spacious room. It's handy to everything and the staff is friendly.

Pros: Pool was a great amenity, and a great break between running around Tamarindo. The staff was incredibly helpful and friendly. Hotel itself is in the perfect location. Away from the main street, but a ...

Cons: Toilet backed up, sewage smell outside room, room was too small for two people, no place to put bags. Would not stay again. They did move us to a different room second night after I complained. It ...

Pros: Hector was a great host and yoga instructor. His English is excellent, also. Always receptive to any feedback.

Cons: This hotel was not represented accurately in the photos online. When I got there, the room was disgusting and the front desk told me if I wanted to pay more money, I could have a nicer room. I was ...

Pros: The attention to detail, friendly atmosphere, local knowledge, location and breakfast made our stay excellent!!! I would recommend staying here to any of my friends or family.

Pros: The staff is warm, enthusiastic, and responsive. The chef has created a delicious and authentic menu that exceeds expectations.

Cons: That I could not stay longer.

Pros: Great staff, clean facilities. Awesome experience

Pros: Loved our own patio, peaceful setting, mostly had the pool to myself all week, excellent staff on hand when needed. Chance to relax after a busy 2 week tour. Breakfast served on our patio from ...

Cons: Door locks were a poor quality, but security on site was high. It is located away from the beach on a badly maintained road, but this actually added to the peaceful setting.

Pros: This little gem of a Boutique Hotel nicely laid out , decorated and is close to the action & restaurants downtown but far enough to not be noisy. It has a large pool and lots of trees. Luis & ...

Cons: There is nothing I didn't like about my stay at this wonderful place !

Pros: Great breakfast. Ricardo and Hector were great as well. Awesome time!!

Pros: Staff was pretty friendly and it seemed like a nice surfer beach hotel that was literally a few min walk to the beach which was great.

Cons: The room smelled like weed when we checked in and we let management know but the smell went away when we turned on the AC so we didn't care. The second night, someones cigarette smoke kept blowing...

Pros: good food

Pros: Position

Cons: Old furniture

Pros: I liked how close the property was to the ocean. Also it was very clean & the restaurant was very good here. They rented chairs, boogie boards, & had t-shirts, towels, etc. for sale which was ...

Cons: I didn't like the bed that was on the harder side & wasn't very comfortable. I have a bad back so prefer a softer bed. I also thought the 2 pools were quite small & not really good for...

Pros: Staff was very helpful and friendly. Reception was open from 730-9p which was a nice conveinience when we had questions. Loved that we were able to rent chairs for the beach. Happy hour from 4-6 with ...

Pros: The restaurant was amazing and the hotel grounds were beautiful.

Cons: The Wi-Fi is nearly useless from the rooms.

Pros: The staff were excellent, the food delicious, very short walk to excellent beach

Cons: The prices of the food were a bit high

Pros: Very beautiful stay with 2 swimming pools, palmtrees, yoga resort. Cleaning service is great (we even got a coolbox with ice for free without asking!). Good coffee. Big bar/restaurant with a daily...

Cons: The food is good, but it's not cheap.

Pros: The staff was very friendly & accommodating.The food was very good. We had a fantastic time on the sunset sail and snorkel trip. Make sure you get your 'ohm' on via outdoor yoga with ...

Pros: Resturant was very good

Cons: There was no tv, and the wify was weak and almost non existant

Pros: In the afternoons around 4:30, a family of howlers monkeys came around. This was such a great site & quite the treat to see

Cons: The door was really hard to lock.

Pros: Overall good hotel. Basic, clean, comfortable, cute pool area and perfect location!

Cons: No beach towels

Pros: It's its own little oasis. The staff is super friendly and always helpful. Walking distant to shop, bars resturants and the beach. Also the breakfast was great. The fruit was always so fresh!

Pros: Cool wildlife on the property including howler monkeys and iguanas.

Cons: The room smelled of mildew and urine. The walls are thin and we could hear the couple next to us having sex all night long (yuck). Even though the hotel was 3/4 empty, the staff was reluctant to ...

Pros: Breakfast wasnt bad. Was located close to everything and not far from beach.

Cons: Bathroom was old. Paint on wall chipped. Too many bugs within the property. Too outdated. In future would choose something across from the beach. There are better options in the same price tange ...

Pros: Very helpful staff. Kind and willing to solve questions

Cons: Location is outside the village with very steep slopes to kind there.

Pros: Manager accommodating to request about changing length of stay 2/2 work emergency in US Randy ( reception) & brother Giovanni ( bar) awesome hosts

Pros: Location

Cons: To many mosquitos everywhere. Very uncomfortable!!! They need to have citronella candles or spray mosquito repellent. I came back with so many bites everywhere on my body. The staff is not very ...

Pros: Staff was very friendly and helpful. Room was very comfortable. Room temperature was great. Breakfast was good and a good value. Drinks were good. Loved the pool. Beautiful surroundings, would ...

Cons: Would have preferred having a small fridge included in the room although it was an option for $9.00/day but we purchased a small cooler from the grocery store which worked out ok. Disappointed ...

Pros: Nice pool. Small size. close to the beach. decent price ($124 for 3 people in Nov, including breakfast) Nice staff.

Cons: breakfast was okay.

Pros: Really charming place and really helpful staff. Great value. WOuld go back for sure.

Cons: no complaints

Pros: Location, close to beach and good bars. Friendly staff.

Cons: Rooms were way too small. Not enough room for storage/bags.

Pros: Comfortable bed, and clean room, very nice helpful staaf

Cons: the room was quite dark, with a very small window which didn't allow any light to go through so it can get a bit depressing sometimes

Pros: We had a very good and recovering sleep although there are many beds in the dormroom! The staff is nice, handsome :D and easygoing, and they were very helpful in many situations. Great location, nice ...

Pros: Best place ever, great value and amazing staff.

Pros: Nora was amazing

Cons: Some other staff were in the bubble

Cons: The smoke coming out of the restaurant directly on the terrace, making the relaxation time smokey...

Pros: It is very close to the beach and the staff and hosts of the hotel are great

Cons: It's definitely a beach budget hostel. The quadruple rooms are extremely small, barely any space for the bags. I would not spend there more than 1 night.

Pros: The staff was really nice. :D

Cons: Wifi system didn't work when we were there.

Pros: Whoa! What a great hostel! The staff is fantastic. There is a lot of restaurant near by (and the pulled pork nachos at Longboards are amazing!). The owner, Jeffrey, is the best and he takes extra good...

Pros: The location of the Hostel is very central. You can reach everything in 5 min (beach, restaurants, tour agents, supermarkets, bars)

Pros: Location was good, nice beach,near the river, lots of wildlife, birds ,monkeys iguanas and even saw a crock.

Cons: Lobby was very dusty and not welcoming. the French bakery was closed down and that was one of the reasons I booked there. so there was no food or coffee on site we had to go out. The room I booked had...

Pros: This is a great little hotel on the beach, just far enough away from the noise and bustle of Tamarindo, but within walking distance to everything.

Cons: This review is not of the hotel conditions but in the attitude of the management and staff. After having our original trip canceled we rerouted to Liberia and booked three night at this hotel in the morning on a thursday. Five hours later (that same day) our flight was cancelled. The staff and management were unwilling to refund our money, even for the second and third night citing the policy that reservations must be cancelled 72 hours in advance. I felt that given the extenuating circumstances that a partial refund would have been a reasonable compromise. The take away message is not to book in advance on the day of arrival but just risk it.

Pros: The view from our deck was breathtaking.

Cons: Nothing, it was one of our favorite places in CR.

Pros: The location was great- off the beaten path and right on the beach! North of town. We had two families and two rooms- one room was An upgrade wo additional cost!

Cons: The lower room did not have a coffee pot or glasses! The facilities could also use some additional outside chairs. Minor details!

Pros: I liked that they were very helpful

Cons: The beaches are not so beautiful

Pros: On the beach, great French Cafe on site

Cons: No pool

Pros: The hotel it was very clean and good location. Personel was more than great. Good tops and good tours.

Cons: Nothing

Pros: Staff are fabulous. Very kind and helpful. The on-site French bakery was a bonus. The hotel is in a quiet location but within walking distance to town center.

Cons: Nothing.

Pros: Loved having a room on the main level with a little walk out patio. Easy access to the beach.

Cons: Walls and ceilings are thin, you can hear you neighbors.

Pros: The ladies who run the hotel are wonderful! Always a smile on their face and addressed concerns, questions and needs attentively. The grounds are beautiful. I would highly recommend a room with an ...

Pros: Beach Location

Cons: Music played from the hotel bar non stop. You could also hear the Disco across street until 2AM. The AC was also very noisy. Water Pressure was terrible in shower.

Pros: Good vibrations in the hostel! Friendly people. Good rooms. You gonna have a great time there.

Cons: Could be a little more close to the Main Street and the beach, but still it is less than 10 minutes walking.

Pros: Beatifull people Free bike/ free boardsurf

Pros: Thomas is super friendly. Chill vibe. Live music 4 nights/week but different than the standard acoustic guitar Jack Johnson thing you find in most other places. Room was very big and comfortable...

Cons: Nothing I can really think of.

Pros: Good location, within walking distance of everything. Staff were great too.

Cons: Lock on the door was broke which made getting in and out of the room difficult. The pipes were also being dug up during our stay so there wasn't the best smell.

Pros: The staff were super nice and helpful and the beach was nearby. as well as many restaurants. It is a very safe area as well.

Cons: There were a lot of smokers and no area for non-smokers. That is a big issue for me. The music was very loud until late and I understand it's part of the hostel lifestyle. However my room was ...

Pros: I liked the setup of the hostel. The main area was accessible and the rooms were around it. The hostel was close to the main road and main area as it was walking distance to the beach, restaurants etc...

Cons: There was a lot of bugs at night. We got bitten a lot. Not in our room but outside in the lobby.

Pros: Great place to stay! Great people.

Pros: The Pura Vida Hostel is a little bit off from the beach and main street, but still close enough to walk (5 min) to everything. There is a super market close by where you can buy fresh food and prepare...

Pros: Best hostel i ever stayed , Staff is very generous and help with anything you need. I would say they are one level up from other hostels great service, no hidden costs like evry other hostel that ...

Pros: Nice staff and fairly easy to find.

Cons: Loud until late on some nights.