Hotels and places to stay in Tamarindo & Playa Grande

Boutique hotels, jungle lodges, hostels, and private villas, verified and current. Every listing checked against live sources.

Tamarindo's 10 verified stays lean upscale, 5 boutique hotels and 3 villas including Casa Bonita Beach, plus Cala Luna Boutique Hotel & Villas in nearby Langosta, reflecting Tamarindo's reputation as Guanacaste's most developed surf and expat beach town.

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Cala Luna Boutique Hotel & Villas

Langosta

Luxury boutique hotel and villa property in Playa Langosta, a five-minute walk from Langosta Beach and a short drive from Tamarindo. Accommodations range from hotel rooms to private villas, with on-site dining and an organic garden. About 60 minutes from Liberia's Daniel Oduber International Airport.

Boutique Hotel $$$$

Capitan Suizo Beachfront Boutique Hotel

Tamarindo

A beachfront boutique hotel on Playa Tamarindo, family-run since 1992 and set in tropical gardens at the quiet south end of the bay. Its rooms, bungalows, and suites use local materials and Costa Rican craftsmanship, and the property includes an open-air spa and a beachfront restaurant.

Villa $$$$

Casa Bonita Beach

Tamarindo

Casa Bonita Beach is a six-bedroom villa with an additional studio apartment inside the gated Hacienda Pinilla community, sleeping 14 to 19 guests. Every bedroom has its own bathroom, and the grounds include a private pool with a waterslide, an outdoor kitchen with a BBQ, and a covered rancho. A dedicated concierge and household staff work the property Monday through Saturday, and guests have access to Playa Bonita.

Vacation Rental $$$

Grande Vacation Rentals

Playa Grande

Grande Vacation Rentals is a boutique villa rental and property management company based in Playa Grande, founded by Keith Clower after two decades in Costa Rica real estate. The company manages a curated set of beachfront homes in Playa Grande and nearby Santa Cruz, offering concierge add-ons like private chefs, airport transfers, and tour bookings. Guests coordinate directly with the on-site team via WhatsApp during their stay.

Boutique Hotel $$

Hotel Las Tortugas

Playa Grande

A small eco-focused beachfront hotel, the only one directly on the sand at Playa Grande, across the estuary from Tamarindo. It runs as a surf and yoga retreat with an outdoor pool, heated jacuzzi, and restaurant. Founder Louis Wilson helped preserve Playa Grande as a nesting beach for the endangered leatherback sea turtle.

Boutique Hotel $$$$

Jardin del Eden Boutique Hotel

Tamarindo

An adults-only boutique hotel in the center of Tamarindo, a short walk from the beach and the town's shops and restaurants. Its individually decorated rooms sit within tropical gardens, and the rate includes breakfast, a three-course dinner at the on-site Plumeria restaurant, and wellness activities such as yoga. A short private path leads to a beachfront garden with a plunge pool and ocean-front bar.

Boutique Hotel $$$$

Los Altos de Eros

Tamarindo

Adults-only boutique hotel and award-winning spa set in the hills above Tamarindo with ocean and jungle views. The spa has eight open-air treatment rooms, a hydrotherapy pool, infrared sauna and Balinese soaking tubs. Spa packages are open to outside guests; individual treatments are for hotel guests only.

Boutique Hotel $$$

RipJack Inn

Playa Grande

Boutique beach hotel in Playa Grande, close to the surf break and Las Baulas national park. Small property with an on-site restaurant and yoga. A quieter base than Tamarindo, popular with surfers and turtle-season visitors.

Villa $$$$

Tamarindo Luxury Villas

Tamarindo

Tamarindo Luxury Villas manages a portfolio of beachfront and hillside villas across Tamarindo, handling bookings, upkeep, and a complimentary concierge for guests. The company also brokers real estate sales for the same properties and is a recognized Airbnb Superhost and Vrbo Premier Host. Listings range from three-bedroom homes to large group villas with private pools.

Villa $$$$

The Point Luxury Villa

Tamarindo

The Point Luxury Villa is a seven-suite oceanfront estate on the point separating Tamarindo and Langosta beaches, inside a gated community with 24-hour security. The property includes a private gym, infinity pool, and fire pit, and comes staffed with a butler, concierge, and private chef for guests. Rates run from roughly 2,900 to 3,750 dollars per night with a five-night minimum.

Frequently asked questions

Are there villas for rent in Tamarindo?

Yes, 3 verified villas serve the zone, including Casa Bonita Beach in Tamarindo and properties in Playa Grande.

What is the difference between Tamarindo and Playa Grande?

Tamarindo is the busier surf and nightlife town, while Playa Grande next door is quieter and known for its turtle nesting beach.

Is there boutique hotel lodging in Tamarindo?

Yes, 5 verified boutique hotels serve the zone, including Jardin del Eden and Capitan Suizo Beachfront Boutique Hotel.

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