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Reviews of Hotel Tamarindo Village

3.5 out of 5
Hotel Tamarindo Village
200 Meters South of Banco Nacional, and 100M South of Hotel Arco Iris, Tamarindo, Guanacaste

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 195 out of 286 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 63 out of 286 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 286 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 286 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 286 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Alejandro

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Steve on 24 Apr 2024
Thanks for staying at Tamarindo Village Hotel, Elizabeth. We hope to see you again and we are pleased your enjoyed your stay.

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay here. It was quiet, well landscaped, and we liked our spacious room with a refrigerator and coffee maker. Mostly we enjoyed it was quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Thomas, Chandler

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

steven

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
beautiful property. The hosts/staff are helpful and trustworthy.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy, Bend

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tamarindo Village is an absolute oasis of relaxation and the ultimate hideaway in Tamarindo. Everything about the property and people will make your stay special.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie-Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Amenities
Really cool place. Good AC. Friendly staff and owner
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy, Bend

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked everything about Tamarindo Village but especially enjoyed the peaceful and private setting. I was traveling solo and stayed in #2 and initially felt like I was being indulgent with the size of the room but quickly gave myself permission to enjoy the tranquility of the accommodations. Owners were on site, very friendly and fluent English speakers. I was about two weeks into a trip and had developed certain questions about the area that they were able to help me answer due to my limited Spanish. The layout of the various rooms and suites into the hillside is different than most places in the area. Thankfully I like that but if mobility was challenging for you this might be something to consider. Clean, comfortable, friendly, private, all top notch. Mature landscaping allows you to feel like you’re in the jungle or above the canopy. I plan to return and personally do whatever I can to not stay at any one place twice.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Esmail

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the moment we stepped into the reception area and met Trevor, we were greeted with warmth and charm. His welcoming demeanor made us feel like old friends, setting the tone for a delightful stay. The hotel itself is a true gem, surrounded by lush greenery, vibrant plants, and towering trees that create a serene atmosphere. Our room, number 1, was a haven of tranquility. With a spacious window and a large sliding entrance door, we were treated to a picturesque view of the sun filtering through the branches and leaves of the surrounding trees. The melodic songs of birds added to the enchanting ambiance, gently caressing our ears each morning. Each day began with a delightful surprise as we perused the menu featuring three different breakfast options, all brimming with fresh fruits and local flavors. It's evident that this is a family-run business, with Trevor's California roots shining through in the impeccable service and attention to detail. It's a refreshing departure from establishments solely focused on profit, as here, hospitality is paramount. Situated atop a hill, the hotel offers both seclusion and convenience. A mere five-minute stroll takes you to a plethora of excellent restaurants, while a leisurely ten-minute walk leads you to the stunning beach. The well-lit alleys provide a sense of security even after nightfall, allowing for peaceful nighttime strolls through the charming town. In summary, our stay at this hotel was nothing short of magical.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

bonnie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were nicely welcomed by the owners. That is a very nice touch. Super kind and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

RYAN Ronald

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wa a last minute boooking. Decided to stay in the area for the night. Hotel was a great place, short walk to shops and beach, off the main drag, which was nice since the evening was quieter when we got back. Staff was friendly and nice
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Steve on 9 Mar 2024
Thank you. We are glad you found us and that you are letting others know of your great experience.We hope you come again for longer.

10/10 Excellent

Katlin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Steve on 1 Mar 2024
Thank you, Kaitlin. We hope you return soon to enjoy Costa Rica and Tamarindo.

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Steve on 27 Feb 2024
Thank you for staying with us, Alan. We hope to have you as a guest again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay! This was our first trip to Tamarindo and Costa Rica. We loved the villa we stayed in (number 11), with our own private plunge pool, loft area and balcony. The main pool was always clean and very quiet. The breakfast daily was delicious with lots of fresh fruit, juice, coffee along with a cooked hot breakfast from the menu. The grounds are kept very tidy and the staff are super friendly and accommodating. Lots of stairs as this hotel is built on a hill. About a 5 minute walk to restaurants and groceries, and an 8 minute walk to the beach. We can’t wait to stay again! Thank you Trevor, family and staff!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Steve on 20 Feb 2024
Thanks, Kim. We appreciate that you took the time to share about your great experience at Tamarindo Village Hotel.We hope to have you as a guest again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Trudi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Steve on 21 Jan 2024
Trudi, thank you for staying with us. We enjoyed having you as a guest and hope to see you again.

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Steve on 8 Feb 2024
Thank you. We agree and most others do, too.

10/10 Excellent

Magalie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Steve on 21 Jan 2024
Thanks, Magalie, for telling others about your good experience at Tamarindo Village Hotel.

10/10 Excellent

Jose, San Jose

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Once again we felt at home a the wonderful hotel. Breakfast is superb and staff is super friendly and helpful. We'll come back!
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Steve & Martha on 23 Dec 2023
Thank you very much for the kind words. We look forward to your return.

8/10 Good

Swaminathan

Travelled with family
Spacious room but water flow and drainage in the bathroom was very poor.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Steve on 23 Dec 2023
Thank you for writing and telling everyone of your good experience.This guest was kind enough to let us know while they were here about the shower floor retaining a little water because it was not properly slanted for all the water to immediately drain. We will deal with that when the season is over - requires removal and replacement of the floor tiles.We think that the water pressure problem was solved when we found that a worker's foot hit a water valve and caused the valve to be half-way to the 'off' position. No further complaints.

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Steve on 21 Dec 2023
Thanks, Brian. Come back soon!

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Martha & Steve on 21 Dec 2023
Thank you very much for letting others know of your good experience with us.

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Steve on 21 Jan 2024
Hey, Brad, we enjoyed your time as our guest, too. Thank you for telling others. We hope to have you as a guest again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super nice owners!
Terrific and clean. Thank you for all your help! DJ Phill
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Steve & Martha on 21 Dec 2023
You're welcome and thank you for your nice comments.

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Steve on 13 Dec 2023
Thank you, Joe, for staying with us and we look forward to your return as soon as possible.

8/10 Good

Frank

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Steve on 13 Dec 2023
Thank you.

10/10 Excellent

Johannes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location out of the hustle and bustle. Lots of stairs, but a beautiful spot.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Steve on 13 Dec 2023
Thank you. Yes, we have stairs because we are built on a hillside, and that is how we get to the beautiful ocean view rooms with their own private pools.We are, in fact, very close to town but far enough outside the noise zone that our mornings are only interrupted by birds, which is as Costa Rica should be.

10/10 Excellent

Arnold

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in a convenient location. Excellent customer service and good breakfast.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Steve on 13 Dec 2023
Thank you for staying with us and for letting others know of your great experience. We hope to have you as a guest again.

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Steve on 5 Dec 2023
Thanks, Jeremy. We enjoyed having you as our guest.

10/10 Excellent

julio

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Steve on 21 Dec 2023
Thank you.

6/10 Okay

Marta

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
The staff was nice and pleasant but moldy smell of bedsheets was horrible
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from Steve on 28 Nov 2023
Thanks, Marta, for taking the time to write.I agree: Our staff is great. And there is more positive to speak about, but the issue of the sheets gets our attention.I checked to see if maybe the room this guest had for a single night had gone empty for a time before she used it. Nope. We had a steady stream of guests so that room should have had fresh sheets and pillow cases. Our cleaning staff is trained to give the smell test to our linens and the rooms themselves, but obviously there was something unpleasant for this guest.We have just gone through a couple months or more with the high humidity for this time of the year. That is ending now. But we do not have a story of a resolution to this guests' complaint, just us saying we are aware and checking as we normally do, but hopefully better.Marta, we are sorry that this was a negative for you.

10/10 Excellent

george

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome spot not to far from the beach/ nightlife
Nice spacious room with ice-chill AC for them muggy nights. Room was clean and the owner Mr. Cameron was very helpful, breakfast was yummy. Will stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Steve on 6 Nov 2023
Thank you, George. We look forward to having you as a guest again.

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Steve and Martha are excellent hosts. Friendly and helpful staff made our visit fun, relaxing and stress free - we will not hesitate to recommend their hotel nor we will hesitate to return - Tamarindo is a wonderful beach/surf town with first class dining options and lots of exciting activities including surfing, horseback riding, boat charters and zip lining to name just a few. So much to explore in future visits.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Steve & Martha on 12 Aug 2023
Thank you for staying with us and for the nice report on your experience. We agree that there is too much to see and do in Costa Rica for just one trip - after all, relaxation is also something to do, too. We hope to have you back again.

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Charming little villas with incredible interior design and space, and little details you don’t get in other places. The outdoor areas are really nice with lush trees and flowers. The pool area is great for that morning or afternoon time in the water. Breakfast was very good and changes daily. Overall a great place to stay.
Response from Steve on 11 Jul 2023
Thank you, Luis, for staying with us and for telling others about your good experience.We hope you come back soon.

8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from Steve on 1 Jul 2023
Thanks, Tim. We hope you return soon.

10/10 Excellent

Jerome

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyed it very much
Very cool place. Nice vibe. Walking distance from the beach and the city center, yet very quiet. Beautiful rooms; very clean. The AC system works well; you can adjust your room temperature easily. Very welcoming staff. They include breakfast, which is truly great, not only because the food is good but also because you get to meet the cook (she is a local) and the owner. This was our second stay there and will have no reservation coming back. (Family trip: 1 couple and 1 child 13 y/o)
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from Steve & Martha on 12 Jun 2023
Thank you, Jerome, and your family, for staying here not once, but twice on the same trip. Very cool for us and we are obviously pleased to have met you and we hope you come back again in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Jerome

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from steve on 9 Jun 2023
Thank you, Jerome. We appreciate that you liked your time at Tamarindo Village enough to want to tell others.We hope to see you again, soon.

10/10 Excellent

Kurt Louis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A super quaint boutique hotel on the hill. Steve and Martha are great hosts. The rooms are comfortable and perfect for the tama vibe!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
Response from Martha & Steve on 22 Apr 2023
Thanks, Kurt. We think you said it all for guests who have not stayed here yet. We hope to have you as a guest again, soon.

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Response from Steve on 10 May 2023
Thanks, Chris, for staying with us and for telling the world about the fact that you enjoyed your time here. We hope to see you again soon.

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay immensely. Owners and staff were helpful and gracious. Hotel has a homey feel due to friendliness of owners. Delicious breakfasts each morning and loved the unique and private casita (room 11). Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from Steve on 20 Apr 2023
Thank you, James. We enjoyed having you as our guest and hope to see you again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Rhea

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous play to stay in Tamarindo. We stayed two adults and two kids for a week- loved every day. Comfortable, clean and staff is excellent. Highly recommend.
Response from Steve & Martha on 8 Apr 2023
Thanks, Rhea. We enjoyed having your family here, too. Hope to have you return.

6/10 Okay

Luis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff was definitely friendly. Overall the pace was clean. It was not what i was expecting appearance wise. But it was comfortable to stay there and friendly people. Though my reading is not 5 star, i would recommend it and i would stay again if i were to visit the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Response from Steve & Martha on 2 Apr 2023
Hola, Luis, it's nice to hear from you and we are thankful for you comments.All in all we are very pleased with what you have told us and we think that the most important things are what we did well for you.We hope you come back. We enjoyed your stay with us and 2d time might be the charm in this case.We have shared your nice comments with our staff, too. Take care and Pura Vida.

10/10 Excellent

Vivian

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and affordable
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from Martha and Steve on 1 Apr 2023
Thank you, Vivian, we enjoyed having you as a guest, too. We hope to see again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I greatly enjoyed my stay. The hotel was walkable to everything in the town of Tamarindo. The rooms had everything that you needed. The breakfast and pool area were quite charming. There was quite a bit of construction in the area surrounding the property, but we found this to be true throughout the town and just embraced it as part of the local experience. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Response from Martha & Steve on 28 Mar 2023
Thanks, Jennifer, for staying with us and for your nice remarks and observations.We hope to see you again and that you enjoyed the rest of your Costa Rica trip.

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Response from Steve & Martha on 28 Mar 2023
Thanks, Brian. It was great to have you as a guest.

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The owners and staff were professional and treated us with kindness during our 7 day stay there. The construction noise next door was annoying , however, I realize that was beyond the owners control. The morning breakfast was delightful and in a good location by the pool (if you would add in some sausage and/or bacon, it would make it even greater ). The room was comfortable and cozy. The AC worked greatly and the restroom and shower areas were clean and nice. I did , however, see some ants often in the bathroom. Suggestion : Place a wash machine and dryer in a building or covered part somewhere by the pool area. Some hotels allow the customer to buy tokens and soap to operate the WM and dryer. Laundry adds up quickly while enjoying the beach. There are no close laundry facilities from your location(unless one takes transportation or walks a long way on roads).
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Response from Martha & Steve on 28 Mar 2023
Hi, David, thanks for your comments and suggestions. We'll consider them - particularly the bacon and sausages - my favorites.There is a laundry service in town and not far from us. We regularly take guest laundry to that service, or call them to pick up and deliver the freshly laundered and wrapped items. The cost is reasonable for that service. Our problem here is that we are smaller than we look, and we have not identified a space where we might locate a do-it-yourself laundry here. But we might be able to fit one in.Again, good to have you as a guest and hope to see you again.

10/10 Excellent

Anthony Ruben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Response from Steve & Martha on 28 Mar 2023
Thank you. We are really pleased that you enjoyed your time at Tamarindo Village.

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Delightful hotel - staff was warm and very accommodating. Rooms were comfortable. Breakfast was excellent. We will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Response from Martha & Steve on 28 Mar 2023
Thank you, Laurie. We hope to see you again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Star, Keizer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Response from Martha on 28 Mar 2023
Big smiles here. Thanks.

8/10 Good

Julie Theresa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property is set back from the main town which is great as you don't get the music noise which is extremely loud, it was 5 mins walk from the main streets and beach so was ideally located for us and there is parking if you have a car. The hotel setting is beautiful, with palms and trees to shade the patio areas and the pool/ dining/bar area is lovely. Our garden room which was near the reception was okay. The beds were very comfortable but I would suggest using cotton sheets as the air con in that room isn't very strong so it gets very warm at night. The bathroom shower area was lovely and the room was clean and tidy but a little bit tired in places. I would say that the room is a 2.5-3 star but the surrounding hotel area offers a 3.5 star. However we knew that we weren't in a 4-5 star hotel and the price we paid is fair for what we got and met our needs. Another suggestion would be to offer water in the room upon guest arrival as we arrived at night and were desperate for a drink. We were able to get water from your honesty bar but a bottle would have been lovely in the room for a quick reviver. If you want 4-5 star accommodation in Tamarindo you will be paying a great deal more and are likely to be located either in the town with all the associated noise or out of town, too far to walk. The owners, their children and their staff are 5 star as they are so lovely and helpful. We booked our Rainforest tour and transfers through Martha and it was all fabulous.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2023
Response from Martha & Steve on 28 Mar 2023
Thank you, Julie, for taking the time to write your very nice review of Tamarindo Village Hotel.Your suggestions regarding bottled water being available both in the office and the rooms for new arrivals seems to be a winner and we will make it part of our standard procedures.We have checked the air conditioner and will keep an eye on it. Your room really gets cold, usually, and stays cold, too.All in all, we are happy you were pleased and we hope to have you as guests again.