Playa Tamarindo is a long beach known for its surfable waves and offshore sport fishing. With acres of white sand, palm fronds and lush, jungle topiary coming right down to the shore, Playa Tamarindo has all the elements of the proverbial tropical, beach paradise.
The Jardin del Eden is a luxurious resort hotel right on the coast. Rooms are decorated in themes that include African, Tunisian, Japanese and Mexican. In-suite amenities include air conditioning, cable TV and mini-bars. Most of the hotel's 36 rooms offer beach views. The hotel's restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Hotel amenities include a full-service spa, beach activities like jet skiing and surfing, and a tennis court and the property is adjacent to two golf courses.
Hotel Jardin del Eden
Tamarindo Beach
Guanacaste, Costa Rica
(506) 2653-0137
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The Pasatiempo is a tropical-style hotel just a short walk from the beach at Playa Tamarindo. Rooms at the Pasatiempo are light and airy, decorated with hand-painted murals and opening on their own covered patios with a hammock or hammock chair. Room amenities include air-conditioning, TVs and telephones. The hotel has its own bar and restaurant on-site as well as a swimming pool.
Hotel Pasatiempo
Playa Tamarindo, Santa Cruz
Guanacaste, Costa Rica
(506) 2653-0096
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The Tamarindo Vista Villas Hotel and Resort is on a bluff that overlooks Tamarindo Bay. Located within easy walking distance of the beach, many of the rooms at the hotel offer views of the beach and the Pacific. The rooms are spacious and self-catering with fully-functional kitchens. Other in-suite amenities include air conditioning, TVs and private balconies.
Tamarindo Vista Villas
1000 Calle Principal
Tamarindo, Costa Rica
(506) 653 0115
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