HOTEL CASA LEONA, Tamarindo

Set back from Tamarindo's main street, Hotel Casa Leona is a 3-star adults-only property with a year-round outdoor pool, a garden, and a sun terrace. Free WiFi is available throughout the property, along with free private parking and a paid airport shuttle from the airport 4 km away. Casa Leona offers air-conditioned rooms with flat-screen TVs, private bathrooms, and kitchen equipment; select Deluxe Double Rooms include balconies, and some overlook the pool. A complimentary breakfast is served each morning at Casa Leona, with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options such as local specialities, pancakes, juice, and fruit. On-site wellness services include couples massage, full-body massage, and foot massage. The property has sun loungers, pool/beach towels, outdoor furniture, a picnic area, and free bikes. Concierge service, a tour desk, daily housekeeping, and private check-in/check-out are available. Tamarindo Beach is a 13-minute walk away, and the Thursday night market is about a 3-minute walk from Casa Leona. Nearby activities include boating and surfing.

Guests describe the property as a quiet refuge, set away from Tamarindo's busy centre.

Rooms include thoughtful extras such as a snack box, emergency self-care kits, and higher-quality toiletries.

The well-maintained gardens feature multiple seating areas, a shaded gazebo, and a large tree that attracts birds and howler monkeys.

Guests can use a washing machine on site, and early check-in was accommodated when rooms were ready.

The hotel's small, discreet sign makes it challenging to find after dark.

Not all staff are fluent in English, so some guests used a translation app to communicate.