Excellent location, lovely food, clean and easy! Wish we’d stayed here for longer.

Stayed in August 2023

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The pool was really gorgeous

Stayed in August 2023

Friendly Staff. The hotel was very quiet, the room was nice, everything was clean. We just spent 1 night. We'd come again!

Stayed in August 2023

Sandra was very helpful

Stayed in August 2023

We really enjoyed our stay at the Shade Hotel. The staff and owners are really nice and welcoming. The pool was amazing and the location is just perfect. Thanks !

Stayed in August 2023

Location is great, walking distance from everything. The pool. Co working area is good. I also liked they offered breakfast and other quick eats at the property.

Stayed in June 2023

Option to include breakfast

Great staff, good location

Stayed in July 2023

Quiet and not many rooms so not crowded. Pool right outside your door. Water was clean and warm and always open. Next door to a very excellent restaurant. The Thursday evening social was a great idea. Very friendly guests.

Stayed in July 2023

There’s not really anything that I didn’t like about the property. If I have any complaints l, it is about creatures comforts that I realize are subject to personal opinions and expectations from not recently traveling extensively in other countries. I just need more practice. For example: Occasional ants (we were in Costa Rica…) Not being able to flush paper (we were in Costa Rica) See? Ridiculous and has nothing to do with the hotel. The hotel, was awesome.

Our stay was wonderful from the moment that we arrived. The staff went above and beyond for every question or request. The Cafe onsite was some of the best food in town and the pool (in the shade most of the times that we required a moment of respite) was always refreshing. Our room was small, which was perfect in its own way, because we were there to be outside and experience a different culture. They had a smart tv and we didn’t have to worry about outlet converters for out electronics. The shower had hot water (my husband was just being special and turned the knob the wrong way). The smoothies and coffee were a great way to start the day. Everything was great. We would have stayed longer, if I didn’t have to go home to my dogs!

Stayed in July 2023

It was quiet! All the staff were so friendly!

Stayed in July 2023

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The staff was incredibly friendly and the beds were the most comfortable we have "ever" had in Costa Rica. We live here and travel the country regularly. Most mattresses are hard or somewhat comfortable, In the Shade went above and beyond when selecting their accommodations for their customers.

Stayed in July 2023

Great pool, knowledgable and friendly staff, great Wi-Fi, as well as very clean and tidy rooms. We definitely can recommend the place.

Stayed in July 2023

Everything went great. Check- in is easy, rooms are wonderful.

Stayed in July 2023

The problem came after dark… specifically around 21:00 every night. A local bar started playing music LOUDLY, despite the fact that there didn’t appear to be many customers there. The noise continued until midnight (and sometime 2:00 a.m.) every single night, including Sunday. For this reason alone, we would not return to “In the Shade.” In fact, we will not return to downtown Tamarindo, because of that nightly noise nuisance. During the day, the downtown cacophony is exacerbated by music BLARING from a food court, where it is almost impossible to have a conversation. Sad.

The manager Maggie was extraordinarily helpful and solicitous, from the moment we arrived until we departed a week later. We can’t say enough about how she made us feel at home. Everyone who works there followed Maggie’s gracious example, resulting in an extremely pleasant daily atmosphere.

Stayed in July 2023

nothing, loved it and want to go back!

Loved our stay here - staff, pool, coworking space and location was exceptional!

Stayed in May 2023

Very good location and a good room. Near the beaches and the employees were very accommodating.

Stayed in June 2023

excellent service and excellent place

Stayed in May 2023

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I spent two weeks here and loved it! The wifi in my room was great for long days of televideo via Zoom. The room and entire facility is clean and inviting. The owner Patrick and manager Maggie are exceptional! all staff are warm and attentive, I love it here and I'll return for a longer stay. The Thursday night social with snacks and wine is a wonderful communal experience for solo travelers to meet people. I had the queen suite which includes an outdoor kitchen which was perfect for a longer stay. Close walk to the beach, restaurants and grocery store!

Stayed in June 2023

Centric.

Stayed in May 2023

The room was clean, comfortable, and quiet. Staff exceeded all my expectations and the hotel made it easy to meet other travelers. The weather was very hot in Tamarindo, and the hotel's pool was a great way to cool off. AC and a mini fridge was also a relief to the extreme weather. I would definitely stay again!

Stayed in May 2023

Nothing.

We liked everything about In The Shade. The location is in the heart of Tamarindo. The hotel is adult only and that benefit was fabulous! The pool is pristine. The staff is absolutely unbelievably great when it comes to service and assistance for setting up excursions and they are friendly. It seems to me that the entire staff wants their visitors to relax, enjoy and leave the work to them. I cannot say enough great things about the staff—10 out of 10!!!! The food they cook by the pool is amazing. The price per night is great too. Also the Dragonfly restaurant next door has fabulous food and live music.

Stayed in May 2023

The place is immaculate!

Stayed in May 2023

A place thats feels like home! Perfect 😊

Stayed in May 2023

Furniture in the room could be improved. Table at the bed, bed itself.

Super nice outside area with a great pool to relax. Stuff was super friendly and helpfull. Coworking area with good furniture and great WiFi. Parkinglot in front of the place. Location perfect for all activities in Tamarindo. Amazing Smoothies and great little deserts just because you are a guest :) great!

Stayed in May 2023