Budget-Friendly Options
1. Tamarindo Backpackers
Tamarindo Backpackers, located an 8-minute walk from Tamarindo Beach, offers a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge, and barbecue facilities. The hostel features family rooms, a sun terrace, an outdoor pool, a shared kitchen, and free WiFi. Some rooms have pool views, and all come with bed linen and an electric tea kettle. Guests can enjoy activities like cycling in and around Tamarindo.
2. TamaHostel & Glamping
TamaHostel & Glamping, just a 5-minute walk from Tamarindo Beach, offers an outdoor pool, free private parking, a garden, and a shared lounge. The property features a shared kitchen, tour desk, and free WiFi. Airport transportation and car rental services are available. Guests can also enjoy a grill on-site.
3. Hotel Boruca Tamarindo
Hotel Boruca Tamarindo, located just a 6-minute walk from Tamarindo Beach, features an outdoor pool, free parking, a garden, and a restaurant. This 3-star hotel offers a tour desk and free WiFi, with shuttle service arrangements available. Rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a safety deposit box, a TV, and some include a terrace. Guests can enjoy a variety of breakfast options, including à la carte, vegetarian, and vegan choices.
4. Pyramid Tamarindo
Pyramid Tamarindo offers accommodations with garden views, an outdoor pool, a garden, and a bar. This bed and breakfast provides air-conditioned rooms with private entrances, free private parking, and free Wi-Fi. Each unit features a terrace with mountain views, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven, toaster, fridge, stovetop, kitchenware, coffee machine, and kettle, along with a private bathroom with a walk-in shower. For families, outdoor play equipment is available, and there’s a picnic area for outdoor enjoyment.
5. Mai Ke Kai Surf House
Mai Ke Kai Surf House in Tamarindo is a 6-minute walk from Tamarindo Beach. It offers concierge services, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi, a garden, and a shared lounge. The property has a shared kitchen and terrace, along with airport transportation and bicycle rentals. Rooms feature shared bathrooms with showers, and some also include a kitchen with a fridge.
6. Hotel Gardenia Tamarindo
Hotel Gardenia Tamarindo, located just an 8-minute walk from Tamarindo Beach, offers an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden, and a terrace. This 3-star hotel features air-conditioned rooms with private bathrooms and free Wi-Fi. Some rooms include a balcony with pool views, and select accommodations offer a kitchen with a fridge, microwave, and stovetop. All rooms are equipped with a safety deposit box.
7. Hotel Carlota Tamarindo
Hotel Carlota Tamarindo offers a garden, year-round outdoor pool, and free WiFi and private parking. Each room features air conditioning, a closet, flat-screen TV, private bathroom, bed linen, towels, and a terrace with pool views. Rooms are equipped with a coffee machine, and some include a patio or garden views. Additionally, all rooms provide a fridge.
8. Best Western Tamarindo Vista Villas
Best Western Tamarindo Vista Villas offers family-friendly villas just a 5-minute walk from the beach, with an outdoor pool, on-site restaurant, and cabana-style rooms featuring balconies. Each air-conditioned room includes free Wi-Fi, cable TV, an in-room safe, and a private bathroom with a hairdryer. The Crazy Monkey Bar serves tropical drinks and hosts live entertainment, including a salsa band and DJ on Fridays. A swim-up bar is available at the beachfront pool, and activities like horseback riding and canopy tours are also offered.
9. Villas Macondo
Villas Macondo, located just 500 feet from Tamarindo Beach, offers an outdoor pool, tropical gardens, and free Wi-Fi. Rooms feature colorful décor, a terrace with a hammock, cable TV, a mini-fridge, and a safe. The property has a computer room, tour desk, and free parking. Activities like boat trips, horseback riding, surfing, and diving can be arranged. Local restaurants are within a 5-minute walk, and Las Baulas Marine National Park is 1 mile away.
10. Bonga House
Bonga House is a tranquil retreat just a short walk from the heart of Tamarindo, offering beautiful tropical gardens and a peaceful atmosphere. Located in Costa Rica’s Pacific Northwest, it features spacious dorms, rooms, and suites for ultimate comfort. The property offers a concierge and tour desk, bar and pool service from 9 am to 10 pm, and 24-hour pool access. It’s the perfect place to enjoy a serene escape while still being close to the town’s attractions.