Swim-up Rooms & Private Pools in Costa Rica

Beautiful! Loved jungle walk to the beach. We loved the pools & our suite. We had a small private pool with our room just for us! Nice bars & restaurant. Golf cart service and luggage storage. The staff is very nice.

Pretty much everything - comfortable room with a nice ocean view, friendly staff, good food, nice pool, access to the beach.

Breakfast was great everyday. White face monkeys were a common site, especially at breakfast. The dinners at the restaurant were top notch and reasonably priced for a resort. Our servers Carlos, Marcos, Francella and William were are friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. My wife is celiac and they went above and beyond to make sure her food was safe and delicious. Our room had a private pool with a beautiful view that my kids used every day. The beach was a five minute hike from the property, quiet and beautiful!

The animals around, was more worth it than going to Manuel Antonio Park, I saw a tucano, a lizard, a sloth, monkeys everywhere… including my varanda ! Cocktails at happy hour 2 for 1. The pool is not heated, but was warm enough, during day and night. Pool and restaurant with a view. Great option of a second pool with no kids. Beautiful architecture, great food at breakfast (pancakes and eggs from scratch) and dinner. The hotel is on a hill, but a golf car took us up any time needed.

Loved staying here, the adults pools especially is really nice with a bar serving food and drinks. Having access to Biesanz beach through the hotel was a selling point to us, where we went and relaxed and swam in the mornings with not too many people. Be careful it’s a steep 10min walk down, the walk back up could be tough for someone less fit! Same goes with the grounds itself, it’s located on a very steep hill to go up to the restaurant and pool but they have golf carts to help you. Staff were really lovely. Lots of wildlife around including a big group of monkeys that came down to the pool area one night. The views from breakfast were fab.

The suite was pretty great. Was super nice having our own little private hot spring not having to go find parking at the other hot springs was nice. They had good food nice pools and hot spring pools that stayed open late swim up bar!

The pool and hot tubs and swim up bar all were great. Beautiful view of the volcano. Very good included breakfast. Close to La Fortuna. The staff was very friendly and helpful.

Pools, views, and food were all wonderful. Swim up bar for late night drinks and food was phenomenol.

I loved the pool and thermal springs area. Especially the swim up bar in the hot springs was quite cool. It is a bit out of town but really close to the volcano.

Swim up bar, happy hour, number of pools/hot tubs, privacy of rooms, perimeter walk, staff friendliness, location of the property in relation to downtown and the national park

Excellent room with a private pool on the balconey & kitchen. Clean, good free breakfast and nice swimming pool.

Nice clean room with a nice private pool at a reasonable price. Staff was friendly, free breakfast was great!

We stayed a week at the Oceano, and what a lovely stay it was! We had a suite with a plunge pool. The room was massive, spotlessly clean and had everything we could need and more. The kitchen is well equipped with coffee maker, fridge freezer, small oven etc and a washer-dryer. The staff at the hotel were all very friendly and welcoming, nothing was a problem. Breakfast is good, selected from a menu (around 7 choices in total) and cereals, juice and coffee were self service. The food always came out hot and everything we had, we really enjoyed. I would say to get to breakfast around 8:00 as there are only a few tables and it did get busy after 8:30. The pool area was also very well maintained and the pool itself was the perfect temperature. I will say the hotel got significantly busier on weekends due to offers they had on, so there was a longer wait for breakfast and the pool did get more crowded, so if you want to avoid this it’s best to do an excursion on a weekend and have a relaxing pool day another time. I wouldn’t hesitate to come back to the Oceano. It really is a delight and situated only 10 mins from the Jaco strip, so it’s quiet but not too far away from the action.

The room was spacious, however, we upgraded after a week to a Pool room. which was on the balcony. Absolutely Loved it. Exercise in the pool downstairs in the morning< and refreshing cool pool in the afternoon on the balcony. It was amazing. You could not ask for more in a hotel. We loved our stay. The staff are wonderful. The Manager Alexandra was amazing as well, very helpful. It was a full apartment, with a kitchen, refrigerator, stove, microwave. If you wanted to cook You could. Pali grocery store is minutes away, Maxi Mennos ( Walmart) is a 15 minute walk on the main strip. The main Pool downstairs was amazing, with a side jacuzzi and little huts for shade, as well as beautiful lounge chairs. If you don't want to cook, you can order with confidence from the restaurant in the hotel, everything was delicious. The breakfast is included and spectacular choices. As far as we were concerned it was all first class, the service, the staff and the apartment. We loved our stay. We would highly recommend this hotel. The cleaning is done daily. you have a choice of the time it is done. They cater to your every desire. We even washed our clothes before coming back, as there is a washer and dryer in the apartment, you just have to buy detergent that's it.

Oceano was definitely one of the best lodging options for downtown Jaco. Everything you could want was writhing a 10-minute walk or a 10-minute taxi drive. The property is new and the facilities are upgraded. Our particular room included a a full kitchen with laundry. We had a separate bedroom and a living room that included a large couch which converted into a double decker bed. The room had two balconies which overlooked the pool. There were also floor to ceiling windows that brought in lots of light. This can be good or bad. The view was lovely, but could be noisy at night when people were frolicking in the pool. Also, you could be seen through the windows by neighbors. We kept the shade down most times. However, the property was lovely. Breakfast was included in our stay and it was homemade deliciousness. The staff provided free beach or pool towels that could be exchanged each day. The staff was very helpful and courteous. The hotel tour concierge was very helpful and helped my family customize our excursion experience. Each night we could walk to the best restaurants and bars and felt safe. I highly recommend Oceano. FYI: as of Dec 2024, there are three additional properties being built in the area. By Dec 2025, I imagine that strip will be a bustling little metropolis. I look forward to returning.

From the moment we pulled in, we were greeted by Bryan with a cool towel and welcome drink. Our check in was quick. Bryan showed us to our 2 bedroom villa with a plunge pool. The grounds were beautiful. Breakfast was amazing with fruit to start and a made to order breakfast

The hotel, restaurants, and coffee/cocoa tour were all five stars. We were very impressed and would happily come back, this is a wonderful place. Our private pool overlooking the rain forest was particularly amazing, and the kids loved the water slide into the river.

Beautiful surroundings. Walkable trail and nice wildlife. Very secluded. Nice private pool we had with our stay. Good breakfast. Would come again and my husband said it was the highlight of the trip. Thank you!!

Excellent facilities, especially loved our two bedroom villa with private pool. The hiking trails, hot springs and river swimming were also great! Staff was super helpful and allowed us to check in early which was a huge help with our baby.

The location was private. The villa in person looked liked the pictures online. I loved the plunge pool. Very exclusive.

This was a perfect fit for our quick trip to Tamarindo. Easy walking (a block from the Main Street) to all the shops and restaurants as well as the beach. Check in was easy and very efficient - including a tour of the unit ( we had a two bedroom by the pool) to show us all the options and amenities. Breakfast (def chose the room option that includes breakfast!) was a delight. Fresh coffee and fresh made typical (eggs, chorizo, beans and rice) were served on our outside table in the morning. Everything was fresh and delicious. The pool was clean and well cared for, and lush foliage helps create privacy between the pool and the units.

We had a fantastic stay at Ten North Hotel in the heart of Tamarindo. The location is perfect—just a 5-minute walk to the beach and right in the vibrant city center, making it easy to explore everything the town has to offer. Our room was spacious, comfortable, and spotless, with the added bonus of being poolside. It was great to start the day with a refreshing swim and, in the evening, relax by the pool with a cold ginger ale in hand. Breakfast was delicious, but what truly made our stay special was the hospitality of Juan and Karol—they went above and beyond to share their local tips and recommendations. Such wonderful people! We highly recommend Ten North Hotel for anyone visiting Tamarindo. Looking forward to coming back!

Absolutely loved my solo stay at Ten North! From the moment I arrived I was welcomed with such warmth and also a cold beer by Juan at reception. The room was beautiful and clean and the pool area was perfect for chilling and lounging by the pool. I’m vegan, and the staff including Caro made sure I always had a filling delicious breakfast. The hotel is a short few minutes from the beach and super close to restaurants and the grocery store. Another highlight for me was the sweetest small cat who hangs around and the staff look after her. I wouldn’t hesitate to book this place again and highly recommend!

Centrally located, a short walk from the beach, with incredibly attentive staff and a fantastic breakfast. Small but homey, with a pool centering the courtyard. Staff will happily arrange anything you need (tours, laundry, transportation, etc). Clean within a fairly dirty town (a nice respite). Nextdoor to a park with basketball hoops and a lively weekend scene, which can get loud, but noise machines in each room easily drown out the nightlife. Supermarket right across the street, and many restaurants an easy walk away. AC in each room works great, and they provide towels for the pool and beach, as well as chairs, umbrellas, etc. Overall a fantastic place.

Great location 5 minutes walk from the beach but tucked away on a side street away from the busier roads. We requested a vegan breakfast when we booked and Laura cooked different dishes for us every day. From traditional Costa Rican, vegan omelette to pancakes (which were the highlight). Our room was poolside. It had everything we needed and was clean and comfortable. There was a white noise machine to use in case of any noise during the night time but we found it wasn't necessary and switched it off. Pool was perfect for a quick dip to cool off and to relax by.

We stay at a lot of nice hotels all over the world, Four Seasons Tokyo and Maui, Hotel Ritz in Paris, etc. Though that is not what this Marriott is, I would say I enjoyed it equally to those experiences. This hotel has amazing charm, it is spotless, and the people who work here are genuinely kind, interested and engaged. The rooms are spacious and modern while keeping the old world charm accents. I read many reviews complaining of noise or thin walls? We did not experience this (had 2 rooms adjoining on the 4th floor). In my experience, everything about this hotel was respectful of others, no activities went late. The one bar/restaurant that was open the latest (besides the very lovely coffee shop/gift shop) was only open until 11pm and was far from loud or rowdy in any way. The pools are very clean - when it’s windy, leaves blow in. They choose the best times to clean each pool after the winds die down. Nothing here was dirty or unkempt. The food in all restaurants is well priced and delicious. The accommodating attitude of staff is obvious (one night we wanted to eat at the steakhouse which does not have patio dining so instead we sat at a restaurant that offered patio dining and the steakhouse menu was offered fed to us). The entire staff was great, but a nod to Johan and Alan at Bar 10 who gave us tips on our next stops in Costa Rica and were excellent bartenders and servers .

Congrats This is without a doubt the best Marriott hotel we have been to. The grounds are amazingly beautiful and well kept. The staff made our stay so enjoyable. They were always attentive and helpful. Not one time did I hear a NO. Very polite. The restaurants served large portions and were well worth the prices. Some observations: The sliding doors to the bathrooms are useless and make noise. The gardeners should use electric tools around the pool and rooms. Some of the toilets in pool Area are toooo small and wet ones. I would turn the driving range into a 9 hole pitch and put. Overall a wonderful stay. Norman R Wright Flynn. Room 460. Jan 4-9 2025

We were there a little less than 24hours. I wanted to experience the outdoors not just sleep in a bed. Loved the grounds the pool and the noise of the birds.even had late lunch by the pool!!!!!!!!!!!,

As the title implies, this place saved our stay in Costa Rica! Having never been to CR before, we assumed that staying closer to San Jose would get us the best bang for our buck; so we decided to stay at the Sheraton. Nice hotel, but everything that we picked the hotel for (rooftop restaurant, swimming pool, executive lounge) were all under construction. We stayed 1 night and decided that we had to relocate. Also, the location was not so great either; the biggest benefit was the hotel is located within walking distance of a nice mall. So, we arrived at the Hacienda Belen, and just entering onto the driveway made me feel things are looking up already. Reception had a room ready for us upon arrival, ad immediately after check-in we were met in the lobby by the Manager (Caleb Samudio), who took us on a walk through of the property, had our bags delivered to our room, and introduced us to members of the staff whom we could contact for whatever...WOW! The hotel itself is beautiful, and the grounds are maintained at a vey high level. Throughout our stay (6 days), we interacted with many members of the staff, all of whom were personable and professional. A special shout out to the team in the executive lounge and the housekeeping team. The cost was a little more than the Sheraton, but Totally Worth It! WE have found a home away from home in Costa Rica.

What an absolutely stunning hotel! I stayed here for two nights at the end of my Costa Rica adventure. After traveling around the country for seven days, my goal was to find a comfortable, clean, and relaxing place to wind down before returning home (without having to leave the hotel- PSA: I previously stayed in downtown San Jose and didn't feel very safe walking around—do your research!). The hotel and its grounds are breathtaking, featuring two pools, a hot tub, plenty of chairs and tables for sunbathing, a driving range, and several dining options. I dined at three of the onsite restaurants, and all of them were excellent. The cocktails were delicious, and the staff was incredibly friendly and kind! I spent an afternoon at the Kuo Spa, enjoying the hot tub, steam room, sauna, and an excellent massage. This hotel was the perfect choice for me as I didn't plan on leaving the premises, and there was plenty to do right there! I would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone who is looking for a relaxing stay in the sun, or who needs to kill some time before a flight home!

- Really nice outdoor area with green plants and flowers. On my last day, I had a room with a balcony and a view to the swimming pool and the outdoor area, that was nice. - A communal kitchen - A small swimming pool, maybe 20 meters long? - Staff was nice - Rooms were also pretty nice - Close to the beach - Close to small supermarkets and restaurants (I can recommend the Israeli falafel shop that is like maybe 20 m away? There is also a restaurant that kind of shares the outdoor area with the hotel, it also has nice food. - Laundry service right next door - The hotel is managed really professionally by Kevin. Also, if you have questions - bus, tourist tips, whatever - ask him, he knows it. The other staff members are also nice, but my experience was, they know less than him.

It's a really beautiful place. They have the Rising Sol yoga Shala right on the property. I took two yoga classes there at 8:45 am. The pool is really nice. I was wishing it was a bit cooler getting in on those hot days. The pool was nice at night just like a warm tub. They have an excellent restaurant. It's expensive but the food is so good it's worth it.The shared kitchen was an excellent plus. The location is great because it's walking distance to the beach. The rooms are nice too. I loved staying there and would definitely stay again. Kevin and Gretan were so lovely and helpful.

We had a perfect stay at Yuli hotel! Close to beach and the swimming pool was a great! We relaxed a few days in Uvita and therefore the swimming pool was a big plus. The staff is very friendly, especially Kevin help us a lot! He showed us the bus schedule, so we could travel te next day with the local bus to San Jose instead of a expensive shuttle. Also he arranged the very early in the morning transport for us to the bus station. The dorm room was clean, with a lot of space.

Very, very pretty eco-hotel with an wonderful pool. The rooms were nice and clean and even the dorms had a balcony. Staff at both the hotel and the restaurant Sebas where hotel guests can have breakfast, drinks for the pool and dinner were incredibly nice and helpful. The restaurant food was amazing and there is an option to take yoga classes right at the hotel. Overall a great experience!

Very nice, clean and spatious rooms, swimming pool was great and with good hours of use. The staff was very friendly, courteous and accommodating at all times. It is conveniently located close to the National Park entrance and several tour operators options. A quiet and relaxing environment at the rooms and nice ambient music at the pool area from the restaurant located right beside.

The breakfast was superb. The staff were super friendly, efficient, and helpful. All of the restaurants were top notch. The villas were perfect, the cool pools and thermals pools were beautiful, and the swim-up bars were fantastic. The single best hotel I’ve ever experienced.

Excellent hotel with top-notch facilities and service. Delicious food, all set in a lush tropical forest. We loved the room with the outdoor shower and private plunge pool on the front porch. Getting around is easy—just call for a golf cart to take you anywhere within the property.

Beautiful property, amazing service, friendly staff. Rooms are very big and comfortable. Bed facing the private pool was unmatched

Everything. The most amazing place I’ve ever been. Excellent food, tons of animals on property (saw baby sloth from five feet away!), the staff would give us impromptu Spanish lessons… swim up bar in the springs had amazing bar tenders, special treats upon check in, turn down service, at the Italian place. I wanted to go back as soon as I left. 😂

This is a special place. The rooms are separate buildings (or luxury “tents”) each with a plunge pool. The rooms are large and well furnished and decorated. The beds are huge. There was an outside shower with excellent pressure (plus an inside one of you prefer). There are three or four restaurants and multiple bars and swimming pools. The hotel covers a huge area and never feels crowded. We are in two of the restaurants. Our preference was for the Asian one. Breakfast is good.

Incredibly beautiful facilities and immaculately presented room. Every need and indulgence was catered for with diligent and friendly staff. The private pool at our villa was a real bonus, where we had daily wildlife coming to visit! A magical place to stay.

The Hotel is amazing, great design in the room, the restaurant and and the pools. It was a great stay, the pool is perfect, with monkeys just around the pool jumping (not annoying or dangerous)

Wonderful pool and poolside bar. Clean. Comfy beds. Nice outlook. Short walk to a lovely beach. Free sunscreen available at the pool is a nice touch.

The rooms and pools are beautiful, and the property is near the area’s best beaches. We appreciated that the property provided sunscreen and bug spray. The staff are all very friendly and went out of their way to make sure we had a good experience while we were staying at the property. We enjoyed a very good wine dinner at Arbol restaurant, and we enjoyed the drinks we ordered at poolside bars.

Everything! The design is done with incredibly good taste. The location/plot is full of wildlife. We went to 5 tours prior to our stay here to see wildlife and we saw less than what is on site (all types of monkeys, birds, sloths from close proximity, etc). The beach is also nice, black sand, but we preferred to stay at the pools. The rooms are fabulous and designed with impeccable taste. Regarding the restaurant, we often go to these elegant hotels but usually the restaurant does not stand up to the hotels. This is NOT the case for Arbol. The restaurant, Arbol, was great: breakfast, lunch and dinner, it was so good we ate all meals there! It is refined and delicious. Staff is also extremely attentive and helpful. The gym is small but sufficient for 1-2 trainings. We will definitely come back.

Everything!! The location was incredible, close to everything but still quite and relaxing. We stayed in a room with a private pool and the pool was beautiful as well as the little terrace. My favorite part of the room was the bathroom, incredibly BEAUTIFUL! Highly recommended

Beautiful private space that allowed us to relax after excursions. The suite with the private pool had a beautiful view of the volcano the minute we opened up the glass doors.

Beautiful view of Arenal Volcano from the room. Private pool was excellent. Water was chilly, but refreshing. Gorgeous room.

This is a very modern and beautifully designed hotel that is very cozy and has amazing bathroom, the private pool was top notch. Staff was very friendly and the view to the Arenal Volcano couldn’t have been better.

Volcano view, plunge pool, great bathroom. Breakfast down the road was great fun seeing all the birds.

Our bungalow was in a beautiful setting with well maintained gardens, good pool. Access to Atenas by taxi was easy, costing about $2-3 each way. The restaurant was good, the food tasty. Douglas and Frank went out of their way to help us with forward travel arrangements. The only suggestion we have would be that the shower tiles be made nonslip.

Beautiful place, the pool is so well maintained. The front of the bungalow faced the pool making it feel very quiet and tropical. Loved that there was yoga in the morning.

We arrived late after a long day of travel with two children. We had been traveling throughout Costa Rica for the past week and were looking for a place to stay after leaving Jaco and within an hour of San Jose Airport. Everyone was very friendly, hospitable and welcoming. The food was delicious. Service was great. Our room was was quaint, clean and relaxing. Needed a few extra blankets for the children and they were more than happy to get those for us. Room and especially the Bathroom was very nice and clean. We wish we could have arrived earlier to enjoy the pool during the day and maybe stayed and extra day. The sharp left turn getting off the road from Jaco, threw us off a bit, but trust your Waze app. Hotel Colinas is tucked away in a cozy little spot with nice grounds with plants and trees. We would like to say thank you to the folks there with our late evening dinner.

The hotel is located very close to Atenas and in a lush garden environment. The owner and staff could not be more accommodating. The food was delicious. The pool was large and clean. And the room was a good deal for the inexpensive cost. The surrounding gardens teem with wildlife including interesting birds that build large nests hanging from the palm trees. We'll be back!

Just stayed here one night before flight out next morning. Seems pleasant, wish we could have enjoyed the pool. Had dinner and breakfast . Dinner was good, a little pricier than we found at most other restaurants in CR. Breakfast was included, few selections of some meats, scrambled eggs, fruit, toast and juices and coffee and teas.

We had the best time here. The property is beautiful and modern and the plunge pool at our bungalow was great. The staff was incredibly kind and helpful and made sure our trip was great. You can walk to the town of puerto Viejo within minutes and be Oceanside in no time.

Clean and comfortable. Private pool was cleaned daily and the staff were super friendly! I was shy not knowing any Spanish but the staff were very warm and kind. I had to change dates last minute and the hotel was accomodating. Love the rooms, delicious food — highly recommend!

The gardens are beautiful and teeming with wildlife Room facilities all very nice Breakfast was delicious and staff very friendly Plunge pool and our own sunbeds by the bungalow Spa staff were excellent and the massage was wonderful!

The hotel was lovely! The decor in the rooms was lovely, and the facilities were exceptional. The private pool with my bungalow was the perfect size, and the chairs and shower for a great setup.

Beautiful garden and lovely peaceful setting. Small private pool with bungalow. Few minutes walk from PV beachfront and restaurants/bars.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | W Costa Rica – Reserva Conchal My wife and I chose the W Costa Rica – Reserva Conchal for our honeymoon and could not have picked better. Arrival & Service • Free valet made having a rental car simple. • We were welcomed with a bottle of champagne and an upgraded suite arranged by Ayeisha, the W Insider who looked after us all week. She also secured a special dinner reservation that turned into the highlight of one evening and sent us home with local gourmet coffee. • Housekeeper Monica kept the suite immaculate and surprised us with chocolates, balloons, and decorations. • Chef Andre built a three-course dinner around the lobsters we caught on a private fishing trip—easily the best lobster we’ve had. • Vladimir (restaurant), Rahul, Javier, Miguel (dining teams), Allan (front desk—quick ATM help), and Guillermo (pool deck) all greeted us by name and made each interaction easy. Suite Large living area, separate bedroom, generous balcony, and a private plunge pool—plenty of space to relax between beach and activities. Food Breakfast offered new regional and international options every morning. Every on-site meal outperformed anything we tried off-property. Beach & Extras The resort’s beach felt quiet and safe; we swam far into the bay and saw only tropical fish and clear water. Takeaway Personal touches—from Ayeisha’s planning to the kitchen turning our day’s catch into dinner—made this stay memorable. We will be back for an anniversary.

Gorgeous property with stunning pools, delightful drinks, friendly staff. The 7 course tasting was outstanding! I wish I could get the recipe for the Arenal pairing. Folks with kids and without kids agreed the family pool and adult pool should be swapped. We traveled with kids and met other sweet families. Many didn’t realize there was a Kids Club with activities. We walked to the pool and dinners from Tower 2. Easy to get shuttles, but the views of monkeys, birds, coatis, iguana and trees made the walk enjoyable. The monkeys woke us up at 5 am, but we were staying on EST anyway. We booked last minute and had 2 King bed rooms which were gorgeous with a fantastic view of the mountains from the shower and balcony. One room was on the corner and caught a great breeze. Only negatives - food and drink prices add up! The reasonable kids meals were generously plated and the red snapper was outstanding. I also wish they had a normal coffee maker in the room. Ours seemed to be more espresso style - which is too much for us. Many people hopped vans and headed into Tamarindo which a a fantastic, walkable town. The beach was beautiful and not crowded at all, but everyone stayed in the pool. Interesting fact - Russian oligarch’s yacht, the Pacific, was anchored off the coast.

We loved our stay at the W Costa Rica. My kids loved the buffet , especially in the mornjng. The food was great. The pools were also great although the kids/family pool is far away compared to the adult pool. We also liked the different restaurants available and the concierge to book excursions was very good. The area itself doesn’t have much and the beach while nice to be close wasn’t amazing. All that said , the kids loved it and that itself was enough. Also the service we received was fantastic!!

This resort was an absolute perfect getaway. The property is beautiful nestled into the hill along Playa Conchal. Both swimming areas (Wet Zone - adults only, larger pool with hot tub - and Zona Azul, the smaller but still spacious pool right next to the beach) are lovely to enjoy. Our room was in Tower 1 (closest to the Living Room) with an ocean view over the trees between our building and the beach. It was spacious and comfortable and I loved our balcony. The wildlife sightings for not even leaving the resort were great - lots of birds, iguanas of all sizes, howler monkeys, deer, small lizards... The service could not be beat. Everyone was very friendly and accommodating. Salud to everyone who took care of us especially Carlos & Carlos in the Living Room, Kevin who seemed to be everywhere, Franden (Frank) at Zona Azul, and everyone at the Wet bar. We look forward to coming back!

We absolutely loved our stay here. We travel a lot and it was probably one of our favourite experiences at a resort in a long time. From the beautiful, lush grounds with so many animals and birds, to the amazing food and cocktails, to the incredible staff (especially Guillermo who was our favourite at the adult pool bar as well as Carlos the bartender in the Living room, and Bernice at Zona Azul). We loved the more relaxed vibe here. The infinity pool at the beach bar Zona Azul was stunning. Just off the beach with trees, plants and flowers all around. There was a great little gym with good equipment. It was handy having a shuttle that you pay to head into Tamarindo. We would definitely return again.

We stayed in a 1 bedroom villa right next to the pool which had a little kitchen, sitting area, and two beds in the bedroom. You get your own patio as well. The hotel is located at the end of a fairly busy street, but its very central to grocery stores and restaurants and you can easily walk to the beach. I thought the road noise would be annoying, but you don't really hear it once you're inside. The pool was really nice to play in and even when the streets flooded from heavy rain the pool did not!

House was in a great spot- can walk anywhere, no idea if they serve good, no one ever mentioned anything. Pool was amazing in the extreme heat. No hot water in upstairs shower. Air was cool in the bedrooms. Available pool/beach toys available to use. We had monkeys on the tree in our backyard. You can walk anywhere, which was great.

Villas verdes was a great spot for our family. Each one is a small little cottage. Ours had two bedrooms and a small kitchen. There are two pools available and a Jacuzzi (not heated). Its in a great location. Literally across the street there is a super market and next door there is a coffee shop. It's a short easy 5 minute walk to the beach and the town is on the same street. You can just walk to restaurants and shops everyday. You feel very safe there but they also have a security guard 24h as an additional safety feature. We would definitely stay here again.

Comfortable condos close to the beach. Not fancy, but nice grounds, small pool, friendly staff. The owner Karinn (sp?) is very helpful, and made arrangements for us for local vendors (i.e. massage in the room) that would not be possible to arrange on your own. Breakfast is available or you can make your own in the kitchen. Great location, across the street from a nice supermarket, one block from the beach, down the street from several nice restaurants, ATMs, etc. The town is very laid back.: not fancy in any way, but the beach is beautiful and the people are super friendly.

What an exceptional pleasant surprise! From checking in till checking out. Our villas/units were fantastic. Serviced every day by the most friendly housekeeping staff and the villas are very well equipped. Front of house staff - Aáron, was super helpful and professional. Swimming pools and gardens look and feel like paradise. It is safe and very close to the beach. I can absolutely recommend Villa Verdes. Will definitely visit Sámara and this establishment again. Thank you for a lovely stay!

Excellent central location, clean and has very friendly and helpful staff. Very nice private pool and area. Can be a little noisy from the skate park however still a great place to stay. Would recommend.

I took a last-minute trip with a friend, and we stayed in the smallest & most affordable room. We highly recommend Ten North! I don't know which was better: the breakfast (Laura is an excellent cook), price, location or pool! I brought two floats from home, but they supplied two noodles. The pool was refreshing and clean. The trees provided great shade and I spent hours reading in the pool or on our patio. On Saturday I even floated listening to the music from the delightful Farmer's Market (on the other side of the hotel). Our room was wonderfully air-conditioned and the bed was comfy. The noise machine was a nice touch; noise from Friday & Saturday nightlife didn't bother us. There were plenty of drawers to unpack and we utilized the mini fridge. Pool and bathroom towels were switched out daily. Breakfasts were A++ and different daily. They kept us happy & full enough that we ate lightly for lunch. Laura was ready to serve up breakfast between 7-9 daily and we looked forward to it! The location of Ten North is great- walkable to everything. The construction, though, was not great, since you had to really watch where you stepped and avoid hazards- but, I noticed that many roads nearby had issues. Lastly, the little grocery store is steps away and on the 5th floor above it was an excellent pizza place on the roof with the best sunset views- make sure to go before the sunset, order a drink & get a pizza! All in all, I loved this hotel and will be back!

A home away from home. My wife and I had the queen poolside room while the kids had the poolside apartment. It worked out great. The rooms were comfortable as a result of the AC and the overhead fan. The dining table and chairs provided a relaxing spot for morning coffee and breakfast. The pool was clean and refreshing. Having the ice maker and water dispenser at our disposal was fantastic. But the best part of the stay was the staff. We were treated kindly at all times. Laura was a sweetheart with a warm smile. She made us a delicious breakfast every morning and had the coffee ready early. Thank you Laura!!

We loved the small 2-bedroom apartment we booked for 3 weeks in July. For 2 kids and one adult it was perfect in size. It got a bit messy when we were 4 people. However, you are usually out and about and everything is close by on foot... Biggest plus: you are at the beach in 3 minutes! The pool is cleaned daily and really well taken care off. Our apartment was right by the pool and the kids loved to dip into it daily, and I could see them from the apartment and veranda. The ladies who cook breakfast and clean the rooms are very attentive and caring. Nothing was overlooked and everything was well stocked. The ice machine and filtered water dispenser is convenient for refilling your own water bottles. The kitchen is basic equipped, for a salad and pasta night with kids it works fine. The noise from the clubs can't be heard in the apartment bedrooms, and all bedrooms have A/C. And last but not least, for any trips you want to take or cabs you need to book, just ask the front desk. They are very helpful.

Great location. 3 min walk down to the beach and walkable to all major restaurants and bars. It was nice being able to cool off in the pool after a full day at the beach. There is a grocery store that is literally across the street so if you need anything you can walk over grab some food or even some beers for when you are lounging around the pool. Small quaint hotel where you will be able to meet lots of people from all over the world.