Calle Corona, 50309 Tamarindo, Costa Rica
#8 of 54 hotels in Tamarindo
Guests' ChoiceBased on 256 hotel reviews
9.0Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.0
Location
9.3
Facilities
9.0
Staff
9.6
Value for money
8.7
Free WiFi
9.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 8 June 2025
Caesar
United StatesWe did not experience any downsides at all .
Beautiful and clean property . Great place to rest and enjoy because the staff were just so friendly and welcoming.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 24 May 2025
Srdan
GermanyClose to everything, comfortable, great pool, very helpful lady at check in. Definitely recommended
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 28 April 2025
Richard
United StatesNada.
Great staff, excellent breakfast each day! Pool is very refreshing after a hot day at the beach. The hotel is out of the main Tamarindo action which makes it peaceful and quiet at night. It's still just a short walk to be anywhere though. Lovely!
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 18 April 2025
Susan
United Stateswish steps were easier to climb in front of hotel. height level made me walk on gravel but i am older and gimpy
Excellent! super cozy safe clean place. highly recommend. very nice. staff was very welcoming and the breakfast delicious. loved it. enjoyed pool and how easy it was. walkable to everything including beach shops grocer. super convenient.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 2 April 2025
Ran
FranceFriendly staff , our room good
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 1 April 2025
Carolyn
United StatesGreat location & hospitality. Easy walk to shops & beach but peacefully off the Main Street. Clean, well appointed, comfortable, delicious breakfast, nice pool. Perfect for my solo trip, felt super safe & welcomed. Would definitely recommend and stay again!
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 17 March 2025
Varacalli
CanadaWe could have used an extra mirror in the main room since the bathroom is on the smaller side.
The location was excellent. 10 minutes walk to the beach, on a quiet street, near a grocery story/pharmacy and close to a lot of restaurants.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 5 March 2025
Diana
ArgentinaWe spent 7 nights in Hotel Elixir. Unlike most travelers to Tamarindo, we had quite a long stay. Hotel Elixir was beyond perfect. The staff is friendly and is willing to help you get the best out of your trip. We didn't have a car, so we had to do everything by Uber or foot. The access to Playa Tamarindo, Playa Langosta and Playa Grande is excellent. You can get there by foot. You can easily get too to pharmacies, supermarkets and all of the bars and restaurants in the center of Tamarindo. To the Playas more far away you can get an Uber, they can easily access the hotel. You have different breakfast options, they are fresh and cooked by the staff every morning. Wi-Fi works without interruptions. All the spaces are very clean and comfortable. We would definitely come back whenever we return to Tamarindo :) Thanks for all!
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 2 March 2025
Dawn
United KingdomWould have preferred tea and coffee making facilities in the room.
Spacious, clean and the host was very helpful and accommodating.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 28 February 2025
Jennifer
United StatesGreat property and location, just steps from the hustle and bustle in town.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 17 February 2025
Ron
United StatesLocation close to the action and beaches but far quieter. Very good, small hotel with small rooms but comfortable bed and adequate bathroom. Pool is small but nice area to lounge about. Staff are great. Don't expect luxury but simply a nice place to call home when visiting Tamarindo
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 15 February 2025
Christina
United StatesBeautiful! Helpful, wonderful staff! Relaxing pool! Delicious breakfast!
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 14 February 2025
Todd
CanadaIf you want total peace and quiet this isn't the place for you. Tamarindo is busy everywhere so there is always some noise. You can't get away from it if you want to be walking distance to the beach.
The staff here are amazing and go above and beyond to make your entire stay is perfect. It is a very friendly and welcoming property. Morning breakfast is delicious with numerous choices. The pool is perfect and you will usually have it to yourself. This property is very close walking distance to the beach as 2 of the best restaurants in town are neighboring properties. There is also a Saturday market a block away.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 7 February 2025
John
CanadaNot really suitable for two octogenarians as it is situated on an unmade unlit road, which made it difficult to go out after dark.
Clean, quiet, comfortable easy access to everything
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 31 January 2025
Nomadmum
United KingdomWe loved this little hotel, tucked away on a quiet street, but just a 5 minute walk to the town centre. Very comfortable room, and a great shower! The staff were so friendly and helpful, and the breakfast was delicious, especially the avocado toast! We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 30 January 2025
Samuel
CanadaRooms are small with little storage place for luggage and clothes! TV was difficult to manage!
Breakfast was ok! Choice of 4 different mains was good!
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 29 January 2025
Amanda
CanadaClean pool, healthy good quality breakfast, wonderful management
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 27 January 2025
Dennis
United StatesPerfect Score........10 out of 10. Very convenient to town and beaches, yet tucked away on a quiet street. It was my bright, cheerful & peaceful home for an 8 day stay. Elisa and staff were both friendly and helpful on suggestions for restaurants etc. I will return....soon I hope!
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 25 January 2025
Tish
United StatesNothing we didn’t like. The owner also has security keeping an eye on the place at night and we loved that. It’s small, only 6 rooms so it’s quant and personal.
Property was perfectly located about a block off a main street, far enough away from noise at night but close enough for walking to all the shops, restaurants and beach. It is the cutest place and the pool is amazing. Nice little breakfast every morning !!
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 23 January 2025
John
United KingdomNada
As others have said, this is an oasis of calm and quiet despite being 2 mins walk to the hustle and bustle. We loved the design, giving privacy and peace to all guests. The breakfasts were amazing. Really comfortable bed, room spotless. Eliza, the owner, is a great host; she is friendly, knowledgeable and a real people person who wants her visitors to enjoy their stay.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 14 January 2025
Sally
United StatesWould love to have had a coffee pot in our room
Great on both accounts
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 12 January 2025
Linda
CanadaWonderful small hotel just outside of downtown area. Very walkable but also quiet and serene. Great pool and hang out space . Nice breakfast. Parking inside the property. Wonderful owner. I would definitely come back.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 1 January 2025
Victoria
United KingdomThe hotel owner was amazing! So helpful and answered all the questions. Would recommend!
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 29 December 2024
Amanda
United StatesBook now for prime location with an incredible owner! Hands down Elisa was just top notch! She cooked us gormet breakfast every morning (shoutout to her Avocado Toast), offered us advice on restaurants, excursions, other places to check out etc. She is what made our stay so amazing !! In terms of location I don’t think you can beat it. It’s one block off the main road so not noisy but everything is walkable. Each room has its own patio/balcony, is well appointed with nice, comfortable beds, smart TV, small desk and chair, open closet with extra hangers, a safe and a well laid out bathroom. We loved everything about Hotel Elixir. Don’t miss the chance to stay with Elisa!
Stayed in December 2024
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