Calle Corona, 50309 Tamarindo, Costa Rica
#9 of 57 hotels in Tamarindo
Guests' ChoiceBased on 272 hotel reviews
9.0Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.1
Location
9.4
Facilities
9.0
Staff
9.6
Value for money
8.7
Free WiFi
9.6
Each review score is between 1-10. To get the overall score that you see, we add up all the review scores we’ve received and divide that total by the number of review scores we’ve received. We use a weighted review system which means that the more recent the review, the bigger the impact on the total review score calculation. In addition, guests can give separate ‘subscores’ in crucial areas, such as location, cleanliness, staff, comfort, facilities, value for money and free Wi-Fi. Note that guests submit their subscores and their overall scores independently, so there’s no direct link between them.
You can review an Accommodation that you booked through our Platform if you stayed there or if you arrived at the property but didn’t actually stay there. To edit a review you’ve already submitted, please contact our Customer Service team.
We have people and automated systems that specialise in detecting fake reviews submitted to our Platform. If we find any, we delete them and, if necessary, take action against whoever is responsible.
Anyone else who spots something suspicious can always report it to our Customer Service team, so our Fraud team can investigate.
Ideally, we would publish every review we receive, whether positive or negative. However, we won’t display any review that includes or refers to (among other things):
To make sure reviews are relevant, we may only accept reviews that are submitted within 3 months of checking out, and we may stop showing reviews once they’re 36 months old – or if the Accommodation has a change of ownership.
An Accommodation may choose to reply to a review.
When you see multiple reviews, the most recent ones will be at the top, subject to a few other factors (what language a review is in, whether it’s just a rating or contains comments as well, etc.). If you like, you can sort and/or filter them (by time of year, review score, etc.).
We sometimes show external review scores from other well-known travel websites. We make it clear when we’ve done this.
These guidelines and standards aim to keep the content on Booking.com relevant and family-friendly without limiting expression of strong opinions. They are also applicable regardless of the sentiment of the comment.
Contributions should be travel related. The most helpful contributions are detailed and help others make better decisions. Please don’t include personal, political, ethical, or religious commentary. Promotional content will be removed and issues concerning Booking.com’s services should be routed to our Customer Service or Accommodation Service teams.
Contributions should be appropriate for a global audience. Please avoid using profanity or attempts to approximate profanity with creative spelling, in any language. Comments and media that include 'hate speech', discriminatory remarks, threats, sexually explicit remarks, violence, and the promotion of illegal activity are not permitted.
All content should be genuine and unique to the guest. Reviews are most valuable when they are original and unbiased. Your contribution should be yours. Booking.com property partners should not post on behalf of guests or offer incentives in exchange for reviews. Attempts to bring down the rating of a competitor by submitting a negative review will not be tolerated.
Respect the privacy of others. Booking.com will make an effort to obscure email addresses, telephone numbers, website addresses, social media accounts, and similar details.
The opinions expressed in contributions are those of Booking.com customers and properties and not of Booking.com. Booking.com does not accept responsibility or liability for any reviews or responses. Booking.com is a distributor (without any obligation to verify) and not a publisher of these comments and responses.
By default, reviews are sorted based on the date of the review and on additional criteria to display the most relevant reviews, including but not limited to: your language, reviews with text, and non-anonymous reviews. Additional sorting options may be available (by type of traveller, by score, etc.).
This service may contain translations powered by Google. Google disclaims all warranties related to the translations, express or implied, including any warranties of accuracy, reliability, and any implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose and non-infringement.
End of dialog contentReviewed: 10 August 2022
Amber
Costa RicaBreakfast was amazing. There are only 6 rooms so it felt very private. Outdoor space is so amazing and relaxing. The owner was very nice and helpful.
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 1 August 2022
Laura
Germany+ modern rooms + very clean + lovely host + nice pool + delicious breakfast + good vibes
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 28 July 2022
Corrine
United StatesNothing at all. Perfect accomodations!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Hotel Elixir. The hotel is beautiful, modern, clean and in the perfect location to walk to everything. The owner greeted us on the first day, provided a great overview of Tamarindo along with suggestions for activities and best restaurants AND prepared breakfast for the guests! We will definitely book future stays here as well. Thank you so much for such a great experience!
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 16 July 2022
Sarah
United KingdomNothing
Excellent location with an excellent host! breakfast was also very good
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 16 July 2022
Rozalyn
United Statesa little far from the beach for surfing, but that’s not a deal breaker. everything else was amazing
close to town, friendly staff, good breakfast. responsive and very safe, even for solo female
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 15 July 2022
Lisa
United StatesEverything was amazing! The only suggestion I’d have is to place mats at the entrance to the rooms. We visited during rainy season and it so helped that there was a place to clean your feat as you entered the property. It would be nice to have a little mat to dry/wipe them before entering the room.
Super friendly staff, including the guard dog, Gem. And by guard dog I mean cute little Dachshund :) Loved the location, right by some amazing “hidden” restaurants. Off the main road so there’s little to no road noise. Walkable to everything. Breakfast was delicious and filling. Rooms were very clean and had all we needed.
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 14 July 2022
Sarah
United KingdomHost is lovely, there every day to provide any advice you need and also a very pleasant breakfast. We loved the avocado toast and yoghurt bowl! Our room was cleaned every day. the property is also very secure with a security guard there every night.
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 9 July 2022
Stephany
United Statesthe road leading to the property is unpaved - something to be aware of, but certainly not a reason not to stay!
Great little boutique hotel in beautiful Tamarindo. Comfy room, gorgeous pool, and very clean. Owner is very sweet and makes herself available most of the day.
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 8 July 2022
Sophie
United Statesinternet was not working properly and restaurant’s food could be better
everything and specially Josue receptionist helped us plan activities. he was amazing and all staff were amazing.
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 4 July 2022
Whitney
United StatesRooms are small and face each other. Beds are very firm but New.
Loved the style, and the fact it was very clean. Owner on site.
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 28 June 2022
Tyler
United StatesThe breakfast was awesome! Loved the security we felt while we were there.
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: 6 June 2022
Avishag
Israelthe surrounding of the hotel is under construction so on the outside doesn’t look promising, but once you enter the gate it’s perfect!
the host is very helpful, kind and easy to find. the rooms and the hotel are in perfect condition. everything is new, clean, and beautifully designed.
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: 31 May 2022
Leticia
United StatesThe owner, the location, the breakfast very thing really great!
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: 21 May 2022
Ahmad
CanadaAnts found a way to get inside
Food was great, place was clean and comfortable. Host was so kind.
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: 13 May 2022
Suzanne
CanadaGreat facilities ! Extremely clean. Breakfasts were very good and prepared with care. Hotel is close to grocery, bank, restaurants and other stores.
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: 10 May 2022
Reed
United StatesThe bed was a bit uncomfortable but it worked out
Perfect location, close to restaurants, shops, and beach. The owner is great, she was kind to provide breakfast to go for an early morning. Breakfast is good and fresh. Cute, clean, and modern small hotel
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: 8 May 2022
Fiona
United StatesNothing
Hotel Elixir was a delightful place for my boyfriend and I to stay at while visiting Tamarindo. The staff were so helpful and friendly throughout our stay including cooking us breakfast every morning and making sure we were comfortable. We also go to enjoy the short walk to the beach in addition to swimming in the pool on property. I would recommend!
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: 1 May 2022
Alexandre
BrazilElisa is a fantastic host, providing us with all the requested info (from surf lessons shops to nice beaches for the sunset). The hotel is very well located, close to the center but keeping the peace of a less crowded street.
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: 23 April 2022
Gary
United StatesThe hotel owner was on-site and very accommodating. I left something at the hotel by accident and did not discover it until i had reached San Jose, 4.5 hours away. She went out of her way to find a taxi driver for me to pay to meet me halfway with my possessions. I highly recommend this hotel and the owner.
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: 15 February 2025
Michelle
FranceThe room on the ground floor was small, when you opened the sliding door (no other windows) you had to be careful no one was walking past to breakfast or to their car! Or to the pool, Also the apartment directly across. No privacy unless curtains were closed. The pool area felt un inviting, being surrounded by gravel and parking spaces
It was in a good location, just 5 minutes walk from everything. Elisa was very welcoming and helpful, even arranging transport for us from San Jose.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 7 January 2025
Linda
NorwayThe bathroom could have been a bit cleaner - there was some old dust and things behind the bathroom door.
Loved that it was so small, and run by the owners. The pool was small, but a nice feature none the less. And we enjoyed the made to order breakfast quite a lot. Yogurt with granola was a great option, and avocado toast as well. It was a bit away from the center - perfect short walk that also made it more quiet than the ones directly on the beach street. Big room with balcony and mini fridge - this was very nice!
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 20 September 2024
Horlan
United StatesI was 3 days and the breakfast was the same .. the last day I prefer to go local restaurant to eat CR loco breakfast ..This was yummy..
Location is great 👍!! , so close to downtown ..
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 15 June 2024
Colborn
CanadaNot much not to like, maybe softer pillows, but overall great value for money.
Great location, friendly staff.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 1 April 2024
Jody
CanadaMy room was directly beside the front desk and located right at the front door and I literally stepped outside of my room into the dining area. It was definitely not worth the money I paid. It was very loud with little to no sound barrier from all the external noise from staff and guests starting very early in the morning. You could hear everything in this hotel.
The location is behind the main strip so it was quiet. A little dark to walk at night.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 27 May 2023
Million
United StatesThe room was claustrophobic with modern minimalist furnishings. The couch, bed and pillows were hard and uncomfortable. No coffee maker in the room.
It was a nice clean hotel, in close proximity to all restaurants and town activities. The breakfast was very good and staff was nice.
Stayed in May 2023
Booking.com is part of Booking Holdings Inc., the world leader in online travel and related services.
We have more than 70 million property reviews, and they're all from real, verified guests.
1
The only way to leave a review is to first make a booking. That's how we know our reviews come from real guests who have stayed at the property.
2
When guests stay at the property they check out how quiet the room is, how friendly the staff are and more.
3
After their trip, guests tell us about their stay. We check for naughty words and verify the authenticity of all guest reviews before adding them to our site.
If you booked through us and want to leave a review, please sign in first.
End of dialog content