La Laguna del Cocodrilo

Costa Rica , Pacific North Coast / Guanacaste
PLAYA TAMARINDO, Tamarindo Beach
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6/10

Pleasant

24 Mar 2026

Carmelle

Location fantastic! But the small grassy area for guests had three lounge chairs two completely broken and side table broken. No drinking/water glasses in room and no coffee maker. Bathroom door didn’t quite close and not all outlets work. Hardly saw any staff they provided no information. Door locks are just a push lock no dead bolt or chain. Best feature is quiet ocean beach is right there.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

11 Mar 2026

Dallas

Little jungle oasis with private access to end of estuary and beach :) it’s a great little place to stay with adjoining restaurant with nice staff :)

8/10

Excellent

11 Feb 2026

Jimmy

Staff was great, city view room was a bit noisy but clean

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

03 Feb 2026

Susan

The room could use some love. The staff was great!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jan 2026

Ainsley

Great owner!! Rooms were clean and well kept. Had a great time!!

8/10

Excellent

23 Oct 2025

Dale

Room was clean and a/c was good

2/10

Poor

22 Oct 2025

Thomas

I hate Expedia

10/10

Exceptional

28 Sep 2025

Sean

The owners and cleaning service folks are just very warm and accommodating. The vibe is accepting and supportive. I stayed here 20 years ago and had a similar experience. They are nice people running a great, small hotel.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jul 2025

Janie

Loved it. Definitely recommend it.

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2025

Jamie D

Everything weas great, no easy access to beach as it implies, but gorgeous none-the-less.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

13 Apr 2025

Julijana

This property was unfortunately older than the photos and could use new beds or memory foam toppers. The cleaning staff was very nice and accommodating.
It’s walking distance to the main strip but furthermore to the shops the beach is close but there is no shade there.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

22 Mar 2025

Robert

For the price and location it was very nice. But if you are looking to have dinner take the minute walk towards town many restaurants The restaurants that is there is expensive and not very good.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Mar 2025

Ken

Ez access to the beach.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

08 Mar 2025

Michael

Need way better signs out front!!!!!
Like to never found property.

8/10

Excellent

04 Mar 2025

Michael

Occasional barking dog at night, one night went a bit long, but the responsibility of the hotel? Can't do much about a noisy neighbor...maybe a temporary thing. Staff wonderful, place very clean and great view out the window. Good value!

Leisure Self

4/10

Poor

26 Feb 2025

steve

The chambermaid Marta was great The rest of the other than two people were the worst staff in my coming to tamarindo for 15 years. People working behind the bar and the receptionist didn't even say hi when I entered the lobby. Really sad.

10/10

Exceptional

11 Feb 2025

Robert

Great place to stay highly recommend

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Feb 2025

Guadalupe

Nice stay

Check in was easy the hotel was a cute boutique style hotel staff was friendly and very convenient has a restaurant downstairs with great food and decent prices for the area

Friends_and_family Friends

4/10

Poor

31 Jan 2025

Alejandro

The parking is practically on the street, the cabin is just enough to stay a night but it’s difficult to sleep because the place is next to Main Street so you hear cars all night long, there is a bad smell.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

30 Jan 2025

Dawn

Very basic but just what we needed!. Staff was friendly especially the housekeepers. Would recommend and hopefully will will be back again!

8/10

Excellent

27 Jan 2025

Ernest

Room was nice for the price

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

25 Nov 2024

Verified traveler

Thank you for great service!

I gave this spot 4 stars because of how amazing the people were. Specifically the man who checked me in and the overall service. The A/C wouldn’t turn on in my room so I was upgraded to a much better room with a balcony which I really appreciated! The issue is that the sheets and bedding were stained so it didn’t feel clean I didn’t even use the pillows I used my sweater lol - new linens would be a good investment for this property. Also the bathroom didn’t smell clean at all and the hallway and room was infested with mosquitoes so bring your choice of deet! I usually use the natural stuff but it won’t work in this spot…
Thank you for the amazing service but ownership should consider a new linen order and maybe some bleach in the bathroom!

Self

8/10

Excellent

22 Nov 2024

Mark

It is a good property and location for the price. Several things didn't work and it was difficult to get it fixed. I wouldn't take my family there, but it was ok for a guys trip.

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2024

Shulamit

Very great proximity to the beach for an affordable price! Great value for money. Parking is available and directly in front of the hotel. Staff are flexible and helpful

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

11 Jul 2024

Matthew

Close to the beach!

Leisure Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

24 Jun 2024

Ker

Las toallas son muy viejas, manchadas y rotas, el estacionamiento es el mismo para el restaurante y el hotel, ellos no aseguran estacionamiento para los huéspedes.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

10 Jun 2024

Casey

If you are ok with staying in a room that has the bare minimum this place is a gem for its location and rustic charm. The view from our room was amazing with beachfront access and the food at the Red Door restaurant downstairs was amazing! They had live music and friendly staff. There aren’t any frills and the staff did not speak English but the location and seclusion at the north end of Tamarindo made it such a delight for us.

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

30 May 2024

Osvaldo

The room was nasty! There was a cockroach, the shower was broken, and I couldn't even control the water temperature. And most of the time, there wasn't even anyone at the front desk... The only good thing was that it was close to the beach. Oh, and the people who worked there were nice, I guess.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

26 May 2024

JOHN

This was my 2nd visit to Laguna de Cocodrilos. Great, quiet location right off the beach at the mouth of the estuary. Only a few minutes walking distance to downtown. Stayed in a Jr. Suite (#12) and thoroughly enjoyed my brief stay.

Business_and_leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

16 May 2024

Scott

Nice room and view

8/10

Excellent

04 May 2024

Jessica

Other than an unusual smell in the room, it’s everything you need, steps to the beach, with a great restaurant on site at a very affordable price.
It’s a simple room in great surroundings

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Mar 2024

John

Property is located steps from the beach, no street to cross. Parking was easy. Ten minute walk to town center. Close to restaurants, shopping and nightlife.

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

24 Mar 2024

Johnathon

Convenient location, and a private path to the beach. But no one at front desk when trying to check out at 8am, the toilet in our room was really dirty. You’re right on the Main Street so it can get noisy but that’s to be expected.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

17 Mar 2024

Beth

The accomodations were okay. The room was clean but basic and small for 3 people. Beds were not very comfortable. We only stayed one night so it was fine. Our room was on the street side and it was very noisy with traffic at all hours, even through the night.
The staff was friendly and the restaurant downstairs was very lovely and a good place to sit near the beach and watch the animals in the trees. We saw 3 monkeys just hanging out in one tree and a huge iguana resting in another tree just above us.

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

14 Mar 2024

Michael

Ok... So the access to the beach was nice. Sadly it's ridiculously hot in the back as there is no airflow near the building. The room was highly disappointing. Nothing like pictures. Mold in bathroom and main room. Dead bugs squished on walls. No cups in room for water or anything. Shower was horrible most of the time as hot water was non existent at first, then excruciating the next day and could not get it to cool down at all. There was a used toothpick under the bedsheet. The towels especially and blanket on the bed were rags. Had 1 face cloth for the entire week we stayed. Parking was precarious and sketchy right on the road. One couple that started 2 nights next to us had money stolen from them their last night. Crazy dogs next door (possible the owners dogs) woke us up every morning but the last one before 6am. The locks on the doors of the rooms are terrible to operate and I had to help a couple other guests get there's to lock since I figured out mine after 2 days being frustrated with it. We did not see the sheets changed between guests in either room next to ours and the guests changed almost every day. The restaurant next door, which is NOT PART OF THE HOTEL, does play music until 10 or 11pm, but they were very nice and have great service and amazing food. They informed us that the hotel is being bought by another hotel owner and there are plans to clean up and renovate the current hotel and premises.
I recommend that people only stay here if you have to.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 Feb 2024

Lisa

Decent value for the money. Beach is excellent. Clean but very basic. A coffee machine would really help as there is no sign of life until the restaurant opens later in the day.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

18 Feb 2024

Jason Wagner

We stayed in suite #12 and had a great ocean view. I think the view would have been better in room #11 as it seemed they didnt have as many trees blocking the view. The room had a nice size bathroom with shower that had hot water and pressure as long as they qerent watering plants outside. The room came with a safe, fridge and giant balcony with table and two chairs plus some floor pillows. The linens were stained and ripped but clean and comfortable. Towels need to be updated or have those available to bring to the beach. LOTS of ants, if you plan on keeping food in your room make sure to bring ziploc baggies to keep the ants out. The Red Dor Restaurant downstairs adds such a cool vibe to staying on the balcony which was one of our favorite things to do after sunset. Also lots of iguanas and saw monkeys almost daily. If they updated their linens I would give this facility 4 stars but currently its more of a 3 star hotel with the location and the restaurant downstairs adding in that 3rd star. Easy to walk to downtown/beach pr grab an uber and go. This hotel is on the nice sandy, private end of the beach which is a giant bonus.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Feb 2024

Cecilia

Property is very well located. Walkable distance to supermarket and restaurants. Parking on site and friendly staff.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Feb 2024

Stacey

Walking distance to town and beach

We loved this place! Walking distance to downtown. Very friendly staff.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

02 Feb 2024

Amanda

The security guard was very nice. The towels are small. There was a lot of noice from the restaurant downstairs

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jan 2024

Marie-Eve

Overall a very great place directly on the beach. Far enough from downtown for quiet night, but still pretty close and walking distance (10-15minutes) to all activities and restaurants. Nice owners and staff

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

25 Dec 2023

Shuping

The room facing the street is very, very noisy and it has a bunk bed without a safety bar on the top bunk. My two adult boys had to share a twin bed. After suffering for a night, I asked to exchange to a room that has two double beds the next morning and we were given a better room without extra charge. If the story ended here, I would have given a good review.

I was given three keys for the new room and there are no labels. So I had to try one by one. When two keys could not enter and the third key was fully inserted, I naturally thought it was the right one and started to turn. The key was broken right away. It turned out to be the safety box key that I inserted. I was not given a replacement key to use for the safety box. And the lady asked me to pay $40 to replace the key and showed me the contract I signed saying it cost $30 for losing safety box key. I did not lose the key and this is a rip off.

And this hotel does not give drinking water or anything. No service at all.

This hotel is to be avoided. My experience gave me an impression that people in Costa Rica are not friendly at all and all they want from tourists is money without giving any service.

The lady deserves a one star review due to her rude face and her effort to rip me off.

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

20 Dec 2023

Verified traveler

Would not stay again

Was told at check in that there was a private party on site and we would be refunded due to the inevitable noise disruptions. Since then, the owner has refused to refund us despite offering to in the first place and has ignored our attempts at communication (she was very welcoming and helpful prior to this).

The room itself was basic, which was fine, but the small towels and thin bedding did not appear to be cleaned or they were just extremely old. The mattresses were thin and they sank when you sat on them. I also bruised myself on the wooded bed frame because it stuck out in the limited space. The piping in the bathroom was all out in the open and the toilet leaked on occasion after flushing. There were very few electrical sockets in the room, in fact there was one and it was sticking out of the wall. The room was never cleaned in the three nights that we stayed in, and the owner told us at check in that her cleaning staff may steal our money if we left it out. As such, we put money in the safe (which was key locked, not PIN locked) and $30 still went missing. Finally, the \"city view\" that was advertised with our room was merely just a view of the street outside.

That said, the hotel is on the beach front, iguanas were frequently on site and there is an unaffiliated restaurant attached to the property.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

13 Dec 2023

Anoosha

This one was a little disappointing. Our first night there were mosquitos and stains on the bed sheet and the AC was barely working. There were also tiny aunts in the washroom. The next morning we complained and thankfully they changed the room for us. The location wasn’t bad, the beach is right behind the property but about a 15-20 min walk from the main area. The restaurant downstairs was amazing but I don’t think they are connected to the hotel. There is definitely potential but overall I would’ve paid a bit more and stayed at a cleaner location

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

15 Nov 2023

Isabelle

The staff were awesome. I sprained my ankle pretty badly in town and they were so helpful. One of the staff is well educated in first aid and he completely assessed my ankle and helped with icing it and immobilizing it. The check in was smooth and very laid back feeling. Room was super clean and great size. They have an outdoor shower to rinse of the sand. The dining room has amazing food. The price was really inexpensive. I would stay there again

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Aug 2023

Christian

This place was right where I wanted to be and easy access to all! Away from all the fuss but close enough to walk to them if I had chosen to. My room was perfect as I can see the ocean in the morning and walk straight out to the river to cross to get to Playa Grande.

Leisure Self

2/10

Poor

13 Aug 2023

Kara

There was bat poop all over the door and roof. The staff refused to clean it. Then we had to leave in the middle of the night because a rat chewed through the wall right next to our bed.

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

22 Jul 2023

Katrina

Cute hotel with everything we needed.
AC was nice, as we weren’t adjusted to the heat yet.
Walkable to the beach, shops and restaurants. Plus the restaurant at the resort looked so cute!!!

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

12 Jun 2023

Nickolas

Parking was limited when in your room you could hear everyone else talk in the hotel too

10/10

Exceptional

24 Apr 2023

Suzanne

Paradise

Great people, very helpful, clean. Will definitely go back

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

10 Mar 2023

Rebecca

The staff was great! Extremely nice and pleasant and it was right next to the beach. The only thing I did not like was how uncomfortable the beds were and there is a restaurant that plays music until 10pm every night right next to the hotel.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Feb 2023

Thomas

We stayed here for one night and were impressed with the reception upon arrival. They helped us park, walked us in and showed us to our room. It had great music playing in the restaurant and was very quiet when it was time for bed. We would definitely stay here again.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Feb 2023

Stephen

My wife and I stayed at the Cocodrillo hotel for our first visit to Tamarindo .
The hotel is a fairly typical older hotel with a few quirks - but the location and the views from the upstairs rooms 11 & 12 are just amazing !
The location is great as well as you are close to all of the beach action but just far enough to be quiet when you want .
A 2 minute walk to the beach and the owners were super accommodating as well

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

24 Feb 2023

Sheri

The door to our room was unable to lock. The shower did not have hot water. Extremely loud music was played until midnight. There isn't a nice walk to the beach from the hotel.. There is a huge drop off that looks like a dried up river. That area needs crossed to get to the beach. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. The TV in the room was the size of a computer monitor and their reception was poor.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Feb 2023

Doug

Deck overlooking the beach.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

12 Feb 2023

Tara

Quiet and clean.

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

05 Feb 2023

Robert

Hotel was ok. Staff helped with transportation to airport when expedia wouldn’t. Recommend the hotel, stay away from Expedia

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jan 2023

Meagan

Great place to stay! I stayed on the ocean side bottom floor and it was so amazing to be able to walk right to the beach. The room was very clean and had everything I needed. The staff was very nice as well. TV didn't really work, but that's fine because I wasn't in CR to watch TV. Walkable to the entire town.
The only thing you need to note is that this is absolutely NOT soundproof like the listing says. I heard everything outside as well as in the next rooms and upstairs.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jan 2023

Luis Gerardo

Nos gustó la habitación, bastante cómoda y limpia, fácil acceso y cercanía de puntos de interés.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

16 Dec 2022

Mark

Good clean, no frills, place that is away from the main part of town. Close to the beach.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

12 Dec 2022

Craig

I would recommend this Hotel to anyone that wants a quiet no-frills stay in Tamarindo. Great owners and decent rooms. Close to the beach, but far enough from the noise.

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

10 Sep 2022

Luz

Terrible! We got there 2:30 PM . No one in the reception area to check us in. We finally found the owner, Sandy, in 5e back room where she lives.
Got to the room, and we decided we didn’t want to stay there. My wife and I called Expedia to moves to another hotel,we called them 3 times, and Expedia told us that we can not move unless the owner agrees.
So we decided to stay in, and the next day Sandy confront me and my wife as to why we called expedi?
Then the next day I went into the a fragile safe box that was in the hotel,where we kept the passports and money. Hold and behold! A $ 100 dollar bill was missing from the safe!,,,,,,,,
We decided not to confront Sandy, we were not feeling safe in that place.
I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THE NEXT GUESNOT,NOT TO GO THERE!!, horrendous
Service,not to mention we got robbed.!

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

07 May 2022

Leen

nice enough room by CR standards. Sadly no coffee for the mornings. It was nice to be close to the beach and the red door restaurant on site and an excellent Chinese restaurant next door

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

31 Mar 2022

Konstantin

Low vibe pleasant stay

I stayed in room 12, which is a junior suite, the more expensive tier in this hotel (double the other room rates). This was a pleasant room with balcony, AC, TV, large bathroom. It is on the older/rustic side; and was cool and clean. From the balcony, you can see the beach/ocean. There is restaurant on the first floor - it did not bother me.

Bed was very large, and the right level of firmness. There was a net around the bed, which gave it a royal feel.

Owner is very nice, and he has interesting stories to share. He used to be surfing champion of Costa Rica; AND a golf champion.

Few things to be aware of:

This is hotel at the entrance to town. You are extra few hundred meters away from the action.
While it is a beach front hotel, beach is a long non-paved walk. In room 12, view of the beach is blocked
There are various animals running on the roof at night; and it sounds like they are running in the room. It can get very scary, and having ear plugs may help you. Also, there are small monkeys, that yell very loud - it is also rather intense.
This is a very small hotel/motel. Not much of a travel desk. You will need to use someone to else to schedule / find yourself trips.

Net-net - it was a pleasant, low key stay. Because of location on the edge, you may use Uber more often ($5 usd to any part of town). I am not sure if the price/value ratio was balanced at the time of my stay - and this is Tamarindo, where everything is expensive.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

27 Mar 2022

Eliza

We only had hot water one time out of two nights. We ran out of toilet paper & had to take from the nearby restaurant as no one was ever at the front desk. The restaurant on the premise, The Red Door, was excellent!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 Mar 2022

Davide

Good located hotel, the restaurant is spectacularly beautiful and the staff is very friendly. Good size room and even wild animals around.
A minor issue with the amenities, but certainly an enjoyable staying.

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

25 Jan 2022

Daniella

Location, location, location! You can see the ocean from the hotel, the beach is a 1 minute walk and there is nothing but nature between the hotel and the sand of Playa Tamarindo. Plus, it is very easy to walk to many restaurant, bars and shops.

The room was simple, bed was comfortable enough, the AC worked well and there was a refrigerator which was a nice surprise. The hot water in my room didn't work and the only person I ran into to ask about it didn't know what the problem was. I was only there for 2 nights so I didn't make a big deal about it. Although, if I was staying longer I definitely would have wanted hot water! I think if I tried harder to have it fixed, it would have been resolved. I also think they forgot to sweep the floor when they changed over the room, other than that it was clean.

The wifi was ify at best. Don't plan to work from here. There are restaurants/cafes with strong wifi close by though.

Overall, it's the best location for the price and it was fine for a 2 night stay.

Would I stay again? Yes, probably, if it was on the weekend when I don't need the wifi to be reliable. I would also test the hot water when I checked in.

Business_and_leisure Self

2/10

Poor

25 Jan 2022

Kyle

Very dirty. Room AC was almost nil due to lack of cleaning of outside unit. Unit was completely clogged. Mesquitos, ants and spiders in the room. Hallway to rooms very dark, had to use cell flashlight to find keyhole. Beds stiff and uncomfortable. Night club downstairs constant beat made sleep difficult. Only positive was that it was inexpensive.

Business_and_leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

08 Jan 2022

Carlos L.

Old but clean

The restaurant was great

10/10

Exceptional

03 Nov 2021

Michael L

Room was beautiful,I had upstairs oceanview. Thank goodness the mattress was a bit soft, hard mattresses kill me. AC was chill. Food was gourmet. You're gonna pay Yank prices. My one meal there was A . Starting with a gourmet rooll and the best hummus I've ever had. The Osso Bucco was huge,tender and delicious,as we're the obviously fresh veggies. I was in Tamarindo 3 nites. I regret waiting until last nite to try menu!! The music that plays on a loop was also fantastic. Proper volume level and a stellar mix of jazz,soul,reggae,island vibe tunes,some R&B. Owner has excellent taste in music. Two complaints. They need to build a trail from restaurant to beach. And the TV situation is effing ridiculous. Not one Gringo channel. Not even CNN. That's worse than pitiful. But please, eat there,you won't be disappointed...Michael Altee,old fart from Jax Fl

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

23 Mar 2020

David

Nice place nice people good location.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Mar 2020

Patricia

Arrived as hotel guests, left as friends.

We loved this hotel! It’s a little older, charming and very comfortable. The view of the beach from our window was breathtaking. The owners and staff were very friendly and helpful! They have a wonderful boutique bar and restaurant called Wine and Soul.The delicious food, created by a gourmet chef is served al fresco. It’s the perfect romantic getaway! The only thing In this country that is more beautiful than the scenery, is the people!

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

21 Mar 2020

Veronica

It was more of a motel then hotel the best part is that you are in front of the ocean great sunset

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Mar 2020

Renier

Location Location!!

Location Location... pretty much beach front. Very safe place. Mauricio and the owners where great. Apt #11 has the best view!!!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 Mar 2020

Margarita

fantastic time

location is fantastic, weather was a dream ...beautiful time

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Feb 2020

sabrina

Little bit of heaven in Tamarindo

Beautiful place great location right on the ocean. Friendly helpful employees. Highly recommend.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

12 Feb 2020

Alex

Great little hotel. Placement is quiet far from the nightlife just enough to enjoy the beach quietly and relax with the kids.

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

12 Feb 2020

Marcia

The attached restaurant served up a nice lunch and the hotel is beachfront.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 Feb 2020

Owen

Hotel was great but main road noisy late at night and early morning

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

03 Feb 2020

Verified traveler

Not Quite What We Expected

We chose this place basically as a crash pad since we arrived late our first night in Costa Rica, and it served that purpose. There was a mix-up about someone meeting us at the airport (they didn't show), and the room we were led to was not the one we booked, but we rolled with it. I believe there was mention of a breakfast, but there was nothing (the attached French Bakery mentioned was closed and empty). Olivier, the bartender that the clerk pulled over to interpret for us was fun, and helpful.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

25 Jan 2020

Verified traveler

I appreciate minimalist environment. Very nice staff, very helpful, bar and light foods in the evening. Beach view. Comfortable bed.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

09 Jan 2020

The property is on the beach which is perfect. Otherwise I would facilities are below average. An old hotel with old fixing. Room looks like it hadn’t had a good scrub in a long time and ants crawling around throughout the room. Would not stay there again if I had a choice.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

05 Jan 2020

David

Quiet and relaxing vibe - very friendly.

Located at the end of the beach strip, this was the perfect place for us for 3 nights in Tamarindo after 2 long weeks of roughing it. Highly recommend and would stay here again. And squirrels outside your window in the palms!

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

22 Dec 2019

Hagai

Upon arrival hotel was dark and locked... Took many calls and some yelling to get someone, 10 minutes later, to open the gate..

Oops - wrong bed configuration in the room.. Oh well.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Nov 2019

Verified traveler

Great location, close to the beach and clean room.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

Comfortable, clean, excellent beach access!

We had a great stay! The apartment is spacious, well-equipped, and has excellent light. The bed is hard but we slept great. Big bathroom, plenty of storage. Fast WiFi, cold AC. The cleaning staff is wonderful and did an excellent job every day. Everyone who works at the hotel is friendly; the one time we had an issue they resolved it fairly and immediately. Beach access is awesome! Just a one-minute walk out the back. In the rainy season the pathway can get a bit muddy and buggy, though bug spray and the outside shower made it not a big deal. Very walkable to the restaurants and shops on the north end of town. A great option for surfers looking for an affordable stay, since there are breaks right out the door and the pangas for boat trips further out. We would absolutely recommend and stay here again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Apr 2019

Very nice place in a very nice location. I would stay there again.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

21 Mar 2019

Sandy

The location was great! Staff was friendly and helpful. The price was VERY fair too.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

11 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

Staff was absolutely great. All friendly and helpful. They willingly helped us by allowing us to store things there when we toured the country for a spell and took to the time to introduce themselves. The only hiccup was our Expedia reservation (from 2 months prior) somehow was not recorded in their books. This led to a double booking as our reserved room was occupied for one night. The quickly gave us the best available room and then switched us the following day... no problem. Accommodating but not ideal.

6/10

Pleasant

04 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

To consider that it is very far outside the real city. No curbs make the way to and from the hotel a dangerous challenge, especially during the night.
As far as amenities: Don't even ask for beach towels or complain about ants in every corner of the rooms. Bar and breakfast bistro are a little overpriced if you consider the location.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 Feb 2019

Marcus

The location is fantastic for the price. Open and airy the hotel sits right on the beach in a beautiful tropical garden. The bar was nice, the breakfast was a little expensive but eating it outside looking at the beach made it worth it. The only thing I would change is the bed was extremely hard.

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

12 Feb 2019

Sunseeker

Great value for the location just steps from the most beautiful end of Tamarindo beach, facing Playa Grande.

Only concern for ocean facing units is the evening parties and entertainment on the patio next to the rooms. But those wrapped up by 9 pm latest, very quiet after that.

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

08 Feb 2019

Sylvia

Very unconsidered management staff was nice

They changed our room to second floor saying that I had cancel a main floor room with a small patio with sea view for a second floor with city. View really????we are senior ladies and my friend had an injury in her leg and uses a Cain to walk then we had to get help from people passing by to carry our suitcases reception lady said she would not and there was no elevator not very nice people the don't deserve 3 stars

Friends

8/10

Excellent

26 Jan 2019

Thomas

good Hotel to stay reasonable rates for a beach hotel Very friendly management always willing to help. I plan to stay there again.

8/10

Excellent

16 Jan 2019

Verified traveler

Proximity to ocean. First class bakery for coffee and croissants.
Room \"tired\" -- needs updating. Shower antiquated.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jan 2019

Verified traveler

The property has direct beach access which is great. Great location in town - easily walkable to many restaurants and shops. Staff were very friendly and helpful.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

02 Jan 2019

Verified traveler

Lovely beach. Incredible french pastries.
Staff accommodating

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jul 2018

Verified traveler

This is the BEST place in Tamarindo, especially because of its price. It’s a beachfront hotel with wonderful rooms and a beautiful yard with hammocks and tables. There’s an awesome French restaurant and bakery directly on property that is the perfect touch. They have pastries, coffee, pizza, alcohol, etc which makes it very possible to have breakfast in bed or dinner on site. Staff was wonderful. Downtown Tamarindo is within a short walking distance in case you don’t have a car.

8/10

Excellent

01 Apr 2018

Brian

Away from the busy part of town

This is a very nice hotel right on the beach but away from the busy, noisy part of town. Rooms are clean, a/c very good but could use a chair or small couch to sit on. Staff is great and very helpful, security is excellent. The hotel is associated with a restaurant that serves excellent breakfasts on the hotel patio. Drinks are good too. 10 minute walk to the centre of Tamarindo.

8/10

Excellent

26 Mar 2018

Steve

A pleasant experience except the noise level in our room. It was just a few feet from the patio where people ate. Noise level woke us up early and one afternoon kept us from napping in the 97 degree weather. Short stroll to town and a quick walk to the beach. Extremely pleasant and helpful owner and staff.

Partner