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The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Tamarindo

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Tamarindo

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Are you looking for a hotel for your first trip to Tamarindo, Costa Rica? With plenty of activities and sites, this is a great destination for first-time visitors. So if you're deciding where to stay on your first trip to Tamarindo, don't worry, we've got you covered. We've analyzed the hotels in Tamarindo to find out which are the best for first timers based on price, amenities, location, reviews, and guest ratings. In this guide, we'll be showcasing the best hotels for first-time visitors in Tamarindo, taking into consideration all of these important factors. Whether you're traveling solo, with family, or with friends, there's a hotel that caters to every traveler's needs to make the most of your first trip here. So, if you're visiting Tamarindo for the first time, the hotels below will be great options, as many of them have pools, breakfast, and plenty of comforts to help you relax. So, here they are, the best hotels in Tamarindo for first time visitors.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Capitán Suizo Beachfront Boutique Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $321 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
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Located at 1 Km South From Tamarindo Downtown, Capitán Suizo Beachfront Boutique Hotel has great rooms from $321 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving. It has a terrific 9.60 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0.9 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love snorkeling, a bar, laundry services, a hot tub, and a spa at this relaxing hotel. We love the convenience of room service, and it's really nice here.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Refrigerator
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Seis Playas Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $50 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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A great place to stay is Seis Playas Hotel which has nice rooms starting at $50. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, and snorkeling, it also has a great guest rating of 8.90 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 3 Km From Huacas Intersection. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers a bar, child care, laundry services, golf, and free parking which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 8.1 km from the city center. Everyone loves a nice pool, and you won't be disappointed with this one. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast in the room
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Cala Luna Boutique Hotel & Villas

4-star Resort with prices starting at $330 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Tamarindo
  • Family-Friendly
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We found Cala Luna Boutique Hotel & Villas to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $330. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, and snorkeling, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 200Mts Del Capitan Suizo Playa Langosta. You'll also find a bar, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, and golf which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 1.4 km from the center of town. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Horse riding
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Les Voiles Blanches - Luxury Lodge

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $159 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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With terrific rooms from $159, Les Voiles Blanches - Luxury Lodge, at 152 Rio Santo provides an outdoor pool, room service, scuba diving, snorkeling, and a bar. Its terrific guest rating is 9.80 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers hiking, rooms with kitchens, pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, and free parking. It's located just 6.4 km from the city center, too. That hot tub is terrific after a long day of sightseeing.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Private pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
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Hotel Luna Llena

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $101 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Tamarindo
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
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Hotel Luna Llena has a great guest rating of 8.70 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, a fitness center, scuba diving, and snorkeling. The great rooms here start at $101 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Calle Real 1. Furthermore, it also offers a bar, hiking, rooms with kitchenettes, child care, and laundry services, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 0.4 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. We always love being able to prepare simple meals in a hotel room, and the kitchenette here was teriffic. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Hotel Tamarindo Diria Beach Resort

4-star Resort with prices starting at $143 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
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The great guest rating of Hotel Tamarindo Diria Beach Resort is 8.60 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a casino, and a restaurant. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $143, and it's located at Tamarindo Beach. We also love the a fitness center, scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, and hiking which are great for visitors. And since it's just 0.2 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. Don't miss the pool bar which offers drinks and a fun area to unwind.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Tennis
  • Refrigerator
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La Botella de Leche

Hostel with prices starting at $51 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Tamarindo
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
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A cool place is La Botella de Leche because it has great rooms that start at $51. It has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, snorkeling, and a bar, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.60 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 50 Meters From Banco Nacional. Only 0.4 km from the city center, travelers will especially love hiking, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, free parking, and laundry facilities at this convenient hotel. Don't forget that there's a kitchen in the room to cook your meals, too. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Los Altos de Eros - Adults Only

4-star Resort with prices starting at $267 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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Los Altos de Eros - Adults Only offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $267 (before taxes). It's located at 2 Kms Sur Sabanero Eco Lodge and has earned a guest rating of 9.50/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, golf, a hot tub, and a spa which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 9.5 km from the city center.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Private pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Infinity pool
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Hotel Pasatiempo

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $86 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly
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Located at Playa Tamarindo, Hotel Pasatiempo has great rooms from $86 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, and snorkeling. It has a terrific 8.50 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find a bar, hiking, rooms with kitchens, child care, and free parking which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 0.3 km from the center of town. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Horse riding
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Ocho Artisan Bungalows

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $294 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Tamarindo
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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A great place to stay is Ocho Artisan Bungalows which has nice rooms starting at $294. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a casino, and a restaurant, it also has a great guest rating of 9.10 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 300 Meters South From Super 2001 Playa Tamarindo. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers snorkeling, a bar, hiking, rooms with kitchens, and child care. It's located just 0.3 km from the city center, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
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Also, take a look at the first time trip hotels in nearby destinations: Tamarindo, Santa Teresa, Nosara, Sámara, and San Juan del Sur.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Tamarindo, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Tamarindo, Best Luxury Hotels in Tamarindo, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Tamarindo, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Tamarindo, Best Hotels for One Week in Tamarindo, Best Hotels for One Night in Tamarindo, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Tamarindo, Best Adults Only Hotels in Tamarindo, Best Party Hotels in Tamarindo, Best Hotels for Scuba Diving in Tamarindo, or Best Business Hotels in Tamarindo.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Tamarindo?

Tamarindo Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$124

Travelers to Tamarindo, Costa Rica will have a large number of terrific first time trip accommodation options with a variety of great prices. The price of first time trip hotels here can vary by amenities, dates, and the neighborhood. Based on thorough data from 39 first time trip hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $124. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Tamarindo.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $179
  • 3-star hotels: $118
  • 2-star hotels: $56


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