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Hotel Mar Rey

Pacific North Coast / Guanacaste · Costa Rica

Playa TamarindoView location

8.6/10Excellent374 Reviews
Cleanliness8.6/108.6
Service8.8/108.8
Comfort8.0/108.0
Condition8.2/108.2
Neighborhood9.0/109.0
Amenities8.2/108.2
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About Hotel Mar Rey

With a stay at Hotel Mar Rey in Tamarindo, you'll be 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Tamarindo Beach and 10.3 mi (16.5 km) from Avellana Beach. This hotel is 10.4 mi (16.7 km) from Mansita Beach and 10.6 mi (17.1 km) from Conchal Beach.

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless Internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.

A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite. Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 3 beach bars.

Make yourself at home in one of the 18 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with showers are provided.

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With a stay at Hotel Mar Rey in Tamarindo, you'll be 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Tamarindo Beach and 9.6 mi (15.5 km) from Mansita Beach. This hotel is 11.4 mi (18.3 km) from Avellanas Beach and 12.6 mi (20.3 km) from Conchal Beach.

Make yourself at home in one of the 18 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and minibars. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Smart televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected.

Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Spa
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Childcare
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until anytime
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

Beach nearby No rollaway/extra beds available No elevators By ocean Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions Guest will receive an email before arrival 24 hours Professional property host/manager Onsite COVID-19 testing (PCR) is available Onsite COVID-19 testing (Antigen) is available Property does not require health documentation at check-in Pets not allowed

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-in is available Contactless check-out is available Cashless transactions are available
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • You need to know
    • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
    • Reservations are required for massage services. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
    • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
    • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
  • Special Instructions
    The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM. Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
    • Cashless transactions are available
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
    • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Spoken Language

    English

    Spanish

Nearby attractions

Tamarindo Beach 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
WAYRA Institute of Spanish 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Playa Langosta 2.2 km / 1.4 mi
Tamarindo Church 4 km / 2.5 mi
Black Stallion Eco Park 8 km / 5 mi
Casino Diria 8.5 km / 5.3 mi
Las Baulas National Marine Park 11.8 km / 7.4 mi
Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course 14.9 km / 9.3 mi
Mansita Beach 15.5 km / 9.6 mi
Playa Róbalo 16 km / 9.9 mi
Grande Beach 16.8 km / 10.5 mi
Minas Beach 17.3 km / 10.8 mi
Playa Zapotillal 17.4 km / 10.8 mi
Playa Brasilito 17.6 km / 10.9 mi
Reserva Conchal Golf Course 17.6 km / 10.9 mi

Hotel facilities & services

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  • Total number of rooms: 18
  • hotel
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Secure parking
  • Airport Shuttle
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Grill/BBQ
  • Indoor freshwater pool: 1
  • Outdoor freshwater pool: 1
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  • Children’s swimming area: 1
  • Picnic
  • Non-smoking establishment
Meal plans

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  • DOUBLE DELUXE KING BEDDOUBLE • DELUXE KING BEDDBL.DX-KG

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    Room code: DBL.DX-KG

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  • Double or Twin TWO BEDSDouble or Twin • TWO BEDSDBT.2B

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    Double or Twin TWO BEDS

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    TWO BEDS

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    Room code: DBT.2B

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  • DOUBLE DELUXEDOUBLE • DELUXEDBL.DX

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    DOUBLE DELUXE

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    DELUXE

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    Room code: DBL.DX

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  • FAMILY ROOM BUNK BEDFAMILY ROOM • BUNK BEDFAM.BK

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    FAMILY ROOM BUNK BED

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    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
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    FAMILY ROOM
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    BUNK BED

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    Room code: FAM.BK

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  • DOUBLE KING SIZE BEDDOUBLE • KING SIZE BEDDBL.KG

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    DOUBLE KING SIZE BED

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    DOUBLE
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    KING SIZE BED

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    Room code: DBL.KG

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  • DOUBLE PREMIUMDOUBLE • PREMIUMDBL.PI

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    DOUBLE PREMIUM

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    PREMIUM

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    Room code: DBL.PI

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  • TRIPLE COMFORTTRIPLE • COMFORTTPL.OM

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    TRIPLE COMFORT

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    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 4
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    COMFORT

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    Room code: TPL.OM

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  • QUADRUPLE THREE BEDSQUADRUPLE • THREE BEDSQUA.3B

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    QUADRUPLE THREE BEDS

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    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    THREE BEDS

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    Room code: QUA.3B

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Hotel Mar Rey

8.6
Excellent
374 Reviews
Cleanliness
8.6 /10
Service
8.8 /10
Comfort
8.0 /10
Condition
8.2 /10
Neighborhood
9.0 /10
Amenities
8.2 /10
100 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jul 2026
Andre'
Hotel Mar Rey was everything I hoped for and more. The location is unbeatable—right in the heart of Tamarindo and directly across the street from the beach with incredible sunsets every evening. The hotel was spotless, comfortable, and very affordable. The owners made me feel welcome and were incredibly helpful throughout my stay. I’ll absolutely be staying here again on my next trip to Costa Rica. Highly recommend!
Self
6/10
Pleasant
05 Jul 2026
Ebony
Centrally located, close to all the shops, restaurants and most importantly the beach! The rooms could use some updates especially with the room door and sliders to keep critters out and the cool air in. The property is well maintained though.
Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
01 Jul 2026
Troy
Easy to get to and central to everything.
100 meters away from the beach ad well.
Hotel is easy and convenient, but amenities are dated.
I would definitely return though
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jun 2026
Abhijit
Best location ever, clean room, just one minute from beach, so many nice places to eat next to it and so many souvenir shops around it.
Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
13 Jun 2026
Daniel
Clean room easy check in nice staff and good location. A bit dated and you can hear a bit of traffic but goes with the price might stay again!
Self
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jun 2026
Brenda
Great location! Would definitely stay here again!
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
21 May 2026
Abigail
The overall experience was nice. The only complaint I’d have is about the room air conditioner but other than that, perfect location, comfortable days and nice pool
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
17 May 2026
Luis Diego
Hotel muy limpio..excelente ubicación
Y el personal muy atento y amable..
Sin duda Volveré!
Family
10/10
Exceptional
15 May 2026
Fontana
We had a fantastic stay, all staff was very friendly and perfect location. The pool was a great way to cool down on the hot days and just what was needed! Highly recommend staying here
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 May 2026
Amir
Very central location. Due to which can be loud at night. Can hear traffic. So if you don't mind noises, very central location.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
27 Apr 2026
evany
Location is in the middle of pretty much the center of Tamarindo for whatever you need, carr was kept in a gated and fully secured parking lot. The pool and set up of the entire place was gorgeous, you wouldn’t need anything more.
Family
6/10
Pleasant
26 Apr 2026
Bin
The hotel looks beautiful from the outside and it’s very easy to get to the beach. However it’s really disappointed inside the room, with old furniture and kind of less than standard minimal supplies. There’s a coffee maker but no coffee powders. No coffee at the front lobby either and you need to buy from outside. There’s no cup in the room and you had to ask from the front desk. So was the hair dryer.
Family
4/10
Poor
25 Apr 2026
Sharon
Amazing location but first night we didn’t have warm water, no pool or beach towels provided. Beautiful hotel tho!
8/10
Excellent
25 Apr 2026
Sierra
This hotel is in a prime location right across the street from the lovely Tamarindo beach. My kids loved the bunk beds and big pool. I appreciated the solid AC, having both a fridge and microwave in the room and the accommodating staff who stored our luggage while we went for an early dive trip.

HOWEVER, please be forewarned that it is across the street from a very loud discoteca with music playing late into the night. Even with earplugs we hardly slept until it closed in the wee hours. (Not sure if this is every night of the week, but we were there on a Thursday-Saturday). You’ll also need to ask for extra blankets for your kids if you like to sleep with the AC on as only sheets were provided for the bunk beds.
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
24 Apr 2026
myranda
Close to the beach and parking on site
10/10
Exceptional
19 Apr 2026
riley
This is my second stay there and would absolutely recommend it. Perfect location perfect accommodations.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
15 Apr 2026
Patricia
One of the mattresses on the beds in our room was broken down, actually making it difficult to not fall off! Also the AC was a little weak.
Aside from that, the hotel was just fine. The poolside room was nice!
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
11 Apr 2026
Caitlin
Great budget hotel, very clean, excellent pool, cold AC, perfect location across the street from the beach with beach access. Staff was friendly and helpful.
Friends
6/10
Pleasant
11 Apr 2026
Sarah
Meh. Housekeeping didn’t clean room well. Bathroom smelled funny. Old building. But very close to beach!
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
08 Apr 2026
Robert
Beautiful place. Parking was very convenient.
10/10
Exceptional
07 Apr 2026
Patricia
Very clean room, spacious, best location right across the street from the beach.
Family
6/10
Pleasant
23 Mar 2026
Kathryn
Room was cleaned everyday, however front doors to room only locked from inside. There were gaps in the doors that allowed mosquitos to get in. Let us check in early but we did ask for above ground level if possible and were put on the ground level. Overall close to everything. Could use some Reno’s. Loud area at night with the doors having gaps especially.
Family
8/10
Excellent
23 Mar 2026
Therese
Extremely service minded staff! They were in contact with us from
The booking to arrival to accommodate request! Impressive !
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
21 Mar 2026
Marcela
Very nice place, clean, the staff is very friendly
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
20 Mar 2026
Lesley Marie
Staff very helpful, knowledgeable about the area. Room pleasant and clean. Grounds well kept, and pool clean and refreshing. Charming exterior with arches covered in bougainvillea. I would have only 2 suggestions- install a small chest of drawers in the rooms for longer stays, and a shade sail for mid-day over the pool.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Mar 2026
Kate
An architecturally beautiful hotel with stunning wood carving adornments. Located at the centre of walkable Tamarindo. Hosts were friendly and helpful. The pool was perfect. In-room safe was convenient.
The laundry service is contracted out and charged by the kg. On the downside, you don't get to weigh it so there is no cost transparency, just a bill when it comes back -- ours cost 3 times more than quoted and much more than one would expect.
The common area poolside kitchen amenities need attention but otherwise this is an excellent hotel.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
19 Mar 2026
Tanja
I was very pleased with everything about this hotel. All of the staff were so helpful, knowledgeable and available. The location was PERFECT. I especially enjoyed my very comfy bed and the beautifully maintained landscaping and common area by the pool.

There was a bit of confusion on how transportation from the airport to the hotel had been arranged. Edwin was professional and patient with me explaining the process in detail and clearing up my confusion.

Overall, this place was AMAZING!

PURA VIDA!!!!!

Friends
10/10
Exceptional
18 Mar 2026
robert
Very comfortable hotel with excellent pool area and parking, just across the road from the beach and right at the heart of the bars, restaurants and shops. Fantastic value for money.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
15 Mar 2026
Leighann
Friendly and helpful staff. Great location to walk everywhere in Tamarindo. Right across from the beach and coffee and can have breakfast on the beach. Pool area is nice to relax and sit outside. Great outdoor kitchen to use, we would definitely go back. Wonderful time, thank you!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 Mar 2026
Brett
Great place for the money. Staff is very friendly and helpful. It was spring break so i should have brought war plugs!!
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
13 Mar 2026
Rachel
Spacious room, very clean each day, view out door to pool stunning, beyond friendly staff.
10/10
Exceptional
11 Mar 2026
Alisha
Right across street from beach and all the shops and restaurants. Fantastic experience and close to the heart of the downtown area without breaking budgets
Partner
4/10
Poor
10 Mar 2026
Norman
The premium room is not premium. Very noisy and could hear kids fighting next door. Ceiling fan was so noisy we could t use it. But it is in a good location if you want to be in the thick of things.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 Mar 2026
benjamin
The location was perfect. A short walk to all of the shops, restaurants, and the beach.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
06 Mar 2026
Kevin
Great location
10/10
Exceptional
24 Feb 2026
Sandra
Great location, room was always clean. Most comfortable bed of our entire holiday. Pool area is very nice.
Older hotel and the street noise can be a bit much but was much quieter after Saturday. Very friendly staff and their dogs.
Would stay here again.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
19 Feb 2026
Kristin
Old building and it was loud from the street noise but very central.
2/10
Poor
17 Feb 2026
Jean
The room we were assigned to didn't meet our expectations so we asked if there was another room they can move us to and the answer was no. We were scheduled to stay for 4 nights and didn't feel we would be able to relax and enjoy our time. So we spent the first night looking for another hotel in the area and moved to it the next day. Also during the first night I had an accident and fell on the sidewalk near the hotel and Hotel MarRey didn't have any first aid available, told me to just wash my injured hand with soap and didn't seem to much care of the pain I was in.
Family
8/10
Excellent
16 Feb 2026
Robert
Hotel is in the heart of Tamarindo. The grounds and the pool are amazing. The beds are 5 stars comfortable. We will back!!
8/10
Excellent
15 Feb 2026
Susan
Very clean and has a good location. With the central location comes noise.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 Feb 2026
Angela
Clean room. The pool area was lovely the photos don’t do it justice. Just steps from the beach and many restaurants. Also they had a small outdoor kitchen with pots and utensils you could use which I wish I had known about before hand as I would have brought more groceries. Our room had a fridge, microwave and coffee pot as well. Everything was clean and well taken care of. We loved it!
Leisure Family
4/10
Poor
14 Feb 2026
Paul
First issue, there was a security camera outside our room that we found directed towards our bathroom room window. It was located about 2 feet from the window and should have been facing anywhere but right into our bathroom. Very creepy. The street noise was very loud and the patio doors didn’t close all the way. I asked for help to operate the safe and was told I would have to wait until the next day for the manager. The next day, the same guy came to the room and showed me how to operate it. Not sure why he couldn’t have done this the first day. I just felt like he couldn’t be bothered. They provided a coffee machine, but no coffee.
The positives were the pool was nice and beach was close
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 Feb 2026
Sayeed
Location of this place was awesome. So close to everything, beach, restaurants, bars, etc.

Gaby, one of the hosts was super helpful. We had some noise issues during the first night, as our room was very close to the major road. Upon bringing this to her attention, she arranged for us to move to another room the next day.
Place was clean and the pool was an added bonus.

Thanks Mar Ray team.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
21 Jan 2026
Matti
Nice small hotel. Very good location near beach and reatsurants.
Leisure Self
2/10
Poor
19 Jan 2026
Jennifer
The shower kept leaking, bathroom floor would be soaked with water. We Informed the front staff, gentleman came in and used towels to soak up all the water, wasn’t repaired so everyday we had the same issues. Very, very, noisy, you hear everything going on outside. House keeping just enters your room before asking if services are needed. No “Do Not Disturb sign provided by Hotel. Not beach front. No option to have a massages on the beach, only pool side offered. Night time security sleeps while on the job, did not make me feel safe at all, multiple time we were able to go in and out of the hotel without him noticing due to him sleeping.
8/10
Excellent
17 Jan 2026
Kelly
We picked this hotel do to the location, location was good and we were kind of in the middle of everything from the beach, shops, and nightlife. As others have stated the noise is pretty loud at night. Not so much the music from the clubs but from the noise of cars and motorcycles racing up and down to street on each side of the hotel. I do believe that if we visit again we would probably pay a little more and be beach front.
This is a no frills hotel, very basic, no restaurant or bar. But it is clean and everyone there is very friendly and helpful.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
08 Jan 2026
Don
Room was good
10/10
Exceptional
05 Jan 2026
Sara
the biggest issue is the early morning trash noise and disruption - the loudness of the lcoation on the main street made it hard to have uninteruppted sleep. Should give people noise canceling headphones or warn them
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
30 Dec 2025
David
Great check in! Awesome staff and experience.
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
28 Dec 2025
Barbee
Floor area wasn't clear.
Leisure Self
4/10
Poor
25 Dec 2025
Phoebe Ai-Chen
The hotel has no sound barrier, it is located on two busy streets, so you can hear everything outside. Very difficult for sleeping.

The bathroom shower doesn't drain well, so you are showering in a pool of water.

There was very little room to put your things as there is no closet or shelve space. Some hooks on the walls in the room would have helped. We luggage/bags are just placed on the floor, while the room is already small.

Conveniently located across the street from the beach. But I would trade to live 5 min walk away from the main street so I can sleep.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
18 Dec 2025
Robert
Best Location for your visit to Taramindo. Steps to the beach, friendly staff, central to EVERYTHING!
Business_and_leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
16 Dec 2025
Kyle
The hotel is nice with a good location. It is a little dated but all around for the price pretty good.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
14 Dec 2025
Chris
Room was clean. Pool and grounds were spotless. Location can’t be beat. Highly recommend
Leisure
8/10
Excellent
30 Nov 2025
Pavel
A great little property with pool and parking. Little noisy at night because it is wedged between 2 roads. A lot of bars 🍸 and parties all around.
10/10
Exceptional
29 Nov 2025
Andrea
We especially felt safe, with friendly staff and felt like it was an oasis inside the city. Beautiful gardens and pool with a perfect location. Highly recommended. Cannot think of a single negative.
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
23 Oct 2025
Hury
The hospitality from the hotel staff is amazing
8/10
Excellent
14 Oct 2025
John
I loved the location of Hotel Mar Rey. It was close to everything. The estuary was a 15 minute walk and that was the furthest thing from me. The pool is clean, the shared outdoor kitchen is great, and the staff is very friendly. The hotel is older but they do a great job keeping it up. I would stay here again!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
11 Sep 2025
Sylvia
I had a completely different experience this time! I will definitely be back!
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
17 Jul 2025
Gladys
Hotel Mar Rey is in an excellent location—right across from public beach access, making it super convenient for enjoying the beach or catching the sunset. It's also surrounded by restaurants, shops, cafés, and a pharmacy. While the hotel is older, it’s clean and well-maintained, with nice bedding. We appreciated the staff’s quick response when we reported a slow water flow in the shower—it was resolved promptly.

The main downsides were some noise from outside (understandable given the age of the building and limited soundproofing) and the lack of breakfast or complimentary coffee.

Overall, we had a comfortable and pleasant stay.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
09 Jul 2025
Ginny
Lovely property in the heart of Tamarindo, and across the street from the beach.
Business_and_leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jul 2025
Carolyn K

Beautiful

Loved being in downtown Tamarindo where the action is and still be in a very safe and comfortable room. I will definitely stay again.
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
25 Jun 2025
Laura
I like the pool, location, and cleanliness.
The owners and their family live in the hotel. All their dogs are on site and unrestrained. They bark and awake the guests at night and in the mornings, early. My complaints to the owner were met with shrugs. Sleeping is a problem here. Even time by the delightful pool is disturbed. We stayed on the beach our last few days to get away from the constant barking. It was not like this last year. I love dogs, but I love my sleep and quiet on vacation. I will stay elsewhere when I return to Tamarindo in the future.
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
23 Jun 2025
Joan
Very close to beach and restaurants.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
17 Jun 2025
Tamera
Was fun!
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
08 Jun 2025
Denise
I recently stayed at this hotel and overall, it was an okay experience. The room was somewhat clean—not spotless, but acceptable for a short stay.
Had the basic amenities. Bonus for having a fridge and microwave in the room. The staff were generally friendly and helpful, no major complaints there.

There were a couple of issues worth noting:
One, there were holes in the window screens, which allowed bugs to get in, and two, the main door didn’t fully meet the floor, leaving a gap that allowed critters to come inside. These are small but important details that really affect comfort.

On the positive side, the area around the hotel was nice and peaceful, which added to the overall relaxation of the trip. The shared kitchen and outdoor barbecue space was a great feature and made the place feel more social and convenient. It would’ve been even better if charcoal had been provided—or even better, if they had a gas barbecue to eliminate the need for charcoal altogether.

If you’re not too picky and just need a simple place to stay, this hotel is a decent option, especially if you plan to enjoy the outdoor features. With a few upgrades, it could be a much better experience
8/10
Excellent
01 May 2025
Sondra
The Mar Rey was convenient to everything. We’ve staying in Tamarindo many times and wanted to be on the beach this time. We did however end up leaving two days early.
A few things … we were in the end room facing the parking lot and street. Which was quite noisy at night. We came back to our room one evening and there was a woman sitting on our patio who walked off the street to wait for her taxi. It was sorta unsettling having someone sitting at our door when we arrived back. She was nice and apologetic.
There is security that sits there at night. We did not feel unsafe. Also be aware that the cleaning staff enters your room to clean without warning and I came back to use the bathroom after being at the pool and a lady was cleaning the room. We had all of our belongings out in the room. And I had to ask her to leave so I could use the bathroom. I didn’t feel like anyone was dishonest BUT we would have liked to be able to put our money and passports in safe before strangers entered. Would stay again just prefer a room inside the hotel complex not facing road.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
18 Apr 2025
Heather
The service and staff were very nice and helpful for suggestions and booking cars/outings. The hotel was cute and across street from beach access. The downside for our family was the noise/sound from the local clubs - it was very loud until late on weekends but a bit better on weekdays.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
15 Apr 2025
Lucie

Edwin, Andre & staff @ Hotel Mar Rey the very Best

An absolutely amazing stay at Mar Rey! Unforgettable time :) The owners and staff are so welcoming, helpful and charming....you feel right at home before you even arrive on site because they ensure that your entire journey goes splendidly well. I could not have picked a better hotel....I am definitely returning there, but plan to bring my entire family with me next time! :)
Self
10/10
Exceptional
12 Apr 2025
Frank
The rooms were very clean and furnished nicely, having back door access to the pool area was great
10/10
Exceptional
09 Apr 2025
Jodi
We liked the safety, cleanliness and it was central to many amenities.
Leisure Friends
6/10
Pleasant
05 Apr 2025
Tobias

Good centrally Located Hotel

Basic hotel, No Food, No Ice Machine, but walking distance to everything needed. Little Italian cafe right outside the hotel, great coffee and breakfast. Secure, Front desk was helpful. Strong WiFi, free parking.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
26 Mar 2025
regina
Great pool. Rooms are quiet despite busy area.
10/10
Exceptional
25 Mar 2025
Bradley
Close to the pickup point for fishing. All my needs were within two blocks.
6/10
Pleasant
25 Mar 2025
Shirley
The staff was so helpful Andrea was wonderful to us
10/10
Exceptional
25 Mar 2025
David
The property is a few feet away from the beach and from all the major businesses.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
24 Mar 2025
Mary Jo
Hotel Mar Rey is in a great location. Close to beach, restaurants and bars and shopping. The pool and surroundings are beautiful. Hacienda style. The ranch kitchen by the pool was great. You could buy groceries and cook them on site. Andrey and staff were extremely helpful.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
22 Mar 2025
Evan

Great family getaway

Good vibes great times. Great for families
Self
10/10
Exceptional
18 Mar 2025
William John
Great location, walk to everything! Awesome pool!
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
16 Mar 2025
joanne

Gem in tamarindo

The hotel was inviting, rooms had great beds and air conditioning, loved the general atmosphere and space for hanging out by pool
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
09 Mar 2025
Greg
We stayed here for a week in March and it was fantastic! The staff were INCREDIBLE, they live on site and they have a few pet dogs that free roam the property. It has a beautiful pool and is conveniently located right in the main area of town and literally just STEPS to the ocean. You’ll notice the reviews mention how noisy the hotel is because of its location and it definitely is noisy but it really didn’t bother us because we played so hard during the day we crashed hard at night and most of the bars and parties in the area wrapped up between 10pm-midnight.
We would choose to stay here again, hands down.
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
09 Mar 2025
David

Close to it all

Hotel Mar Ray was a neat little hotel with a great pool area and decent sized rooms very close to beach and all bars, restaurants and mini supermarkets. Enjoyed our stay although it is getting a little dated which we weren’t concerned about.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
09 Mar 2025
Tracy
Amazing staff!!! Just a little noisy due to the area. Was hard to sleep at times. The staff is so friendly and wants to keep you safe. Overall good experience.
Business_and_leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
03 Mar 2025
Brian

Very enjoyable, excellent location

The hotel is affordable, comfortable and in a prime location in Tamarindo. You can walk to the beach and all of the shops and restaurants in the area within minutes. This isn’t a resort, but has everything you need if you enjoy spending the majority of your time enjoying the beach, town, culture, and being more independent than a resort setting. The pool is a very nice spot to come back to and is a lovely setting, also has an outdoor cooking area if you want to prepare some of your own meals. They will also help you book tours/experiences as well if you aren’t as independent when traveling internationally. Staff were very kind and felt like good friends by the time we left!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
16 Feb 2025
Stanislaw
Was a great stay. Staff were awesome!
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
02 Feb 2025
Caroline
We stayed for seven days at this lovely hotel. Staff was very friendly and helpful in booking transport to and from airport and our sunset cruise. We had a king bed that was comfortable. The hotel is right in the center of the action and across the street from the beach. The pool area was very cute, and the water was refreshing from the sun. It can get very noisy at night but a couple of more of margaritas helped to drown out the noise. Overall would recommend staying here.
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
24 Jan 2025
Donald
Location was the best. Walk to the beach in 3 minutes. Coffee Cafe, restaurants bars, live music, and a grocery store all around the hotel. The pool was surrounded by beautiful trees and plants making it feel tropical. The property was gated and fenced making us feel very safe. Our room was cleaned each day. The bed was comfortable and the air conditioner worked great, we slept good. We viewed other properties in the area for a future trip this fall. We will be staying at hotel Mar Rey! Thank you to the friendly staff who took care of our needs. See you in the fall, Pura Vida 🌴
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jan 2025
Dave
Nice reasonably priced hotel for being so close to the beach. Fyi, there are a couple of hotel dogs, super friendly.
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
31 Dec 2024
Mitchel G
Close to beach
10/10
Exceptional
24 Dec 2024
Beverly
Central located in town and walkable. Close to dining and markets.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
23 Nov 2024
Sandra
Andrey was very accommodating and really friendly with a big beautiful smile perfect for front desk. Lloyd the gate man again was really amazing and also very attentive to security. Location, location and location perfect.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
21 Nov 2024
Michael
Great location for access to the beach, dining, shops, banks, tour operators, and all the action. I also loved the large balcony with view of the pool, private courtyard like setting, and outdoor kitchen. the rooms are simple and have all the basics plus small fridge and small microwave. Rooms are spacious and comfortable.

Note: The downtown area of Tamarindo is concentrated around one main road and a couple side streets. The entire area can be a bit noisy in the evening until midnight due to the music at open bars, motorcycles, and other motorists. Only the outskirts of the town seemed to be protected from this. It’s quite lively! For in-town options this hotel seemed to be one of the best.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
15 Nov 2024
Michael

Great location but busy.

A lovely hotel right in the heart of Tamarindo. Across the street from great restaurants, and just a very short walk to the beach. Unfortunately it rain the entire time we were here, but that’s the rainy season. and of course, what sounded like gunshots at 3 AM.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
01 Nov 2024
Jeff
Great location
10/10
Exceptional
22 Oct 2024
Tracey
Everything was within walking distance so no car needed. Fabulous restaurants in the area. Hotel was very clean. Host was very helpful. I read the reviews ahead on time so no surprises. ie. knew to bring towels for beach and pool. Will stay again.
Leisure
6/10
Pleasant
07 Oct 2024
Lynne Judith
Great location, hotel has some quirks like no outlet in bathroom. No end table or place to have put phone/coffee/book. No wash cloths, coffee cup, paper cups, paper products in room.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
06 Oct 2024
Mark
Staff extremely nice and flexible
10/10
Exceptional
29 Sep 2024
Susan
The property location was perfect! There was an outdoor kitchen, which we utilized! The pool temp was perfect! Air conditioned rooms!!
Leisure Friends
6/10
Pleasant
18 Sep 2024
Ajay
I think the property is nice, big pool, AC works nice ! The bed was comfortable and your in the middle of it all. Steps from the beach and steps from all restaurant l. Recommend this stay for 2 nights at most. Sunset at the beach was beautiful and great restaurants with a vibrant nightlife all around.hotel had dogs and cats every where.

3.5/5 is my review.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 Sep 2024
Ami
We enjoyed our stay here! The staff was very friendly and our room was very nice. The property is well maintained. It sits off the Main Street so there is a lot of noise and traffic noise.
Leisure Partner

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Playa Tamarindo, Tamarindo, Costa Rica

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