Luxury hotels in Tamarindo

Hey! When I travel I love to stay at luxurious hotels - especially the kind of places that offer over the top extras and really spoil their guests with great service, nice spas, awesome restaurants and beautiful views. What more can you want? To save some time, I've put together this list of my favourite 5-star hotels and resorts in Tamarindo. I hope you will like it!

• 1 JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort & Spa Tamarindo, Costa Rica

  

  Resort. Live the essence of Costa Rican in a luxury hacienda style resort in Guanacaste. This resort & spa sits oceanfront and is surrounded by the beauty of Costa Rican rich biodiversity. This hotel is the closest international branded resort to Tamarindo. All air-conditioned guestrooms have balconies either with garden, pool or ocean view. The resort is located right at Mansita beach and guests can choose from 4 other beaches within Hacienda Pinilla. Next to the resort you will find an equestrian center, tennis courts, and an 18-hole golf course with a coastal layout. Off-site activities such as surfing lessons, zip lining, horseback riding, white water rafting, kayaking, bird & monkey watching and ATV tours can be arranged on site. Within the resort guests will find an array of gastronomic options such as Azul Grill beach front restaurant, Tamarine our Asian fusion cuisine restaurant, Sabanero is a genuine Guanacastecan Steakhouse or Mansita Restaurant. The hotel features an award winning spa, a spectacular infinity pool, outdoor Jacuzzis, a fully equipped fitness center, biking and jogging trails and a Kids Club. Show full description Guest review score 7.9, rooms from around $749.

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• 2 Occidental Tamarindo ALL INCLUSIVE Tamarindo, Costa Rica

  

  Resort. Offering a beautiful setting on Playa Langosta Beach and next to Las Baulas National Park, Occidental Tamarindo features an outdoor swimming pool and spa. Occidental Tamarindo has attractive décor throughout. Each air-conditioned room has a flat-screen TV, minibar and coffee maker. This property is beachfront. Guests can enjoy a range of international cuisine at the buffet and à la carte restaurant. There is also a poolside bar and a lounge bar. La Fontana (Italian) and Kyoto (Japanese) restaurants only serve à la carte dinners; Only one courtesy a la carte dinner is offered for every 3 nights of lodging in the restaurant of your choice (La Fontana or Kyoto). Guests staying for fewer days may pay an additional fee to access these restaurants. Occidental Tamarindo’s spa features a hot tub and sauna and offers treatments including massage. There is also a gym and beauty salon. Langosta Beach is a popular surfing destination and other activities include deep-sea fishing, kayaking and snorkelling. The resort also features tennis courts and volleyball pitches. Show full description Guest review score 7.6, rooms from around $210.

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• 3 Les Voiles Blanches - Luxury Lodge & SPA Tamarindo, Costa Rica

  

  Bed and Breakfast. Set in Tamarindo, Les Voiles Blanches - Luxury Lodge offers an outdoor swimming pool, garden and terrace. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and on-site free parking is provided. At the bed and breakfast, every room comes with a desk and a flat-screen TV with Netflix. Each room includes a private bathroom, all rooms are fitted with a terrace. The units at Les Voiles Blanches - Luxury Lodge have air conditioning and a wardrobe. A continental breakfast is served each morning at the property. An array of activities can be enjoyed in the surroundings, horse riding, sailing cruise and diving. Playa Conchal is 13 km from the accommodation, while Playa Avellanas is 10km away. The nearest airport is Tamarindo Airport, 5 km from the property. Show full description Guest review score 9.8, rooms from around $305.

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I try my best to keep this guide up to date and I last refreshed it in November 2022. Did I miss a luxury hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!