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On the beach, white sand, free beach shuttle, beach cabanas

JW Marriott Guanacaste Beach Resort

JW Marriott Guanacaste Beach Resort
5.0 star property
Tamarindo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (776 reviews)
"Everything was great. The staff is friendly and they work hard all day. I hope they get compensated good. Without the staff, it wouldn’t be possible. Definitely recommend this place for families. And to the people complaining about finding some bugs, lol its Costa Rica.."
United States
Andrew
The price is £335
includes taxes & fees
17 Jul - 18 Jul
JW Marriott Guanacaste Beach Resort
Executive lounge

The mVillas with Exclusive Beach Club Access

The mVillas with Exclusive Beach Club Access
5.0 star property
Tamarindo
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (42 reviews)
"Comfortable rooms. Good location and clean"
United States
Jay
The price is £194
includes taxes & fees
27 Jul - 28 Jul
The mVillas with Exclusive Beach Club Access
Exclusive Villa | Terrace/patio

Ocean Villas - Luxury Ocean View Villas

Ocean Villas - Luxury Ocean View Villas
5.0 star property
Tamarindo
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (6 reviews)
"We absolutely loved our stay!!!"
United States
Tiffany
The price is £221
includes taxes & fees
21 Jul - 22 Jul
Ocean Villas - Luxury Ocean View Villas
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Hotel Tamarindo Diria Beach Resort

Hotel Tamarindo Diria Beach Resort

Tamarindo Beach Tamarindo Guanacaste
The price is £198 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
£198
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,038 reviews)
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Golden beaches stretch for miles where surfers catch perfect waves and sea turtles nest nearby. Grab a fresh coconut at the beachfront market before exploring mangrove forests teeming with howler monkeys and colourful birds.

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A beach with clear blue waters, a sandy shore, and green hills in the background.

Top Tamarindo Hotel Reviews

JW Marriott Guanacaste Beach Resort

JW Marriott Guanacaste Beach Resort

8/10 Good
"Ok, so after spending 8 days here we can give a very thorough review and comparison to the W that we also stayed at nearby for 3 nights. The staff was amazing!!! Beware!!! The road is ridiculous into the property!! It is a dirt road that has random animals, atv’ers, parked card and other fun surprises. Apparently they are working on a permanent paved road but this one is definitely a problem. It almost made you not want to leave the property. It was exactly 42 min each way to Tamarindo. The grounds were not kept to the jw standard. The gardens were dry and overgrown, the pool chairs had bird poop all over them, and the staff only cleans up the pool area at the end of the day. All the food and drink cups sit out all day. In addition, the elevator had mold all around the top rim, and the food was sub par. We did the all inclusive so we ate everywhere. The best restaurant was the Azul restaurant by the beach. The pool was huge. My kids had a blast. The ocean has full on waves and rocks, so it can be dangerous. There are no water sports like the W has. Also, the JW is in a dry area, there was little go no wildlife (monkeys, bugs, frogs, etc), a plus for me! The W is in a mangrove so its crazy buggy and filled with howler monkeys, lizards, etc. with all that being said the vibe at the JW was better. The W is built on a hillside and its a shlep everywhere and its not a hotel feel. We loved the W’s room (we had a suite with a jacuzzi outside) we would still choose the JW."
Christina 5-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
JW Marriott Guanacaste Beach Resort
The mVillas with Exclusive Beach Club Access

The mVillas with Exclusive Beach Club Access

10/10 Excellent
"So, I loved it so much I came back for another stay. I started my 3 week tour of Costa Rica here in this villa and at the end of my trip I adjusted my plans and made sure to return back to Tamarindo and stay a few more nights because I enjoyed the stay that much. We are already taking about returning next summer with more friends and family. The pass to the beachfront club is a great bonus for staying at this villa. They really do take care of so many little details that are appreciated like soap for laundry, beach towels, umbrellas, yoga mats and even a beach bag! This was my absolute favorite place we stayed in my 3 week trip."
Timi 2-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
The mVillas with Exclusive Beach Club Access

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