Tamarindo Hotels

Tamarindo Bay, on Costa Rica's northwest Pacific coast, is an idyllic cove dotted with white beaches and luxurious hotels, only 4-5 hours' drive from the Costa Rican capital San Jose. Renowned for its sunny climate and its glittering shoreline, publicized in the surfer film classic Endless Summer II, Tamarindo offers a bewildering array of sports - particularly deep water sport fishing, diving, surfing, sailing, horseback riding, scuba diving, and snorkeling.

Located in the verdant region of Guanacaste, Tamarindo is an ecotourism center. Adrenalin junkies can zip through centuries-old forest canopy, visit nesting sites of the giant leatherback turtle, explore caves and an active volcano. Most resorts in Tamarindo offer all these packages; so optional trips can be planned on the spur of the moment.

The bay's three beaches, Playa Tamarindo, Playa Langosta, and Playa Grande, offer a variety of Tamarindo Hotels for every budget and lodging preference. From b & bs to air-conditioned cabanas on the beach, hotels in Tamarindo accommodate all types of tourists, whether backpackers, luxury travelers, or families with young children.

Slightly on a larger scale among Tamarindo hotels is the Langosta Beach hotel, on Playa Langosta, two km from the city center. The hotel is slightly off the beaten path but has numerous facilities certain to keep both kids and adults entertained. The hotel features 132 rooms, and leisure options such as a casino, a pool with Jacuzzi, and a Turkish bath. Sports facilities include golf (15 minutes' drive), archery, darts, and even giant chess. Particularly kid-friendly among hotels in Tamarindo, Barcelo runs a children's program, designed to keep them safe and occupied while the parents relax. The hotel also offers an attractive All Inclusive program, which allows guests to pay one time and avail of the following: access to all services and amenities, accommodations, all meals, daily scheduled on-site activities and classes, taxes, tips, and unlimited local beverages.