Hotel Pasatiempo, Tamarindo

Hotel Pasatiempo - A boutique hotel with tropical gardens, an outdoor pool, and proximity to Tamarindo Beach

Hotel Pasatiempo offers bright, air-conditioned rooms with orthopedic beds, flat-screen TVs, and private terraces featuring Adirondack chairs or hammocks. The Monkey La-La restaurant serves a free continental breakfast before transitioning into a bar with live music twice weekly, offering dishes like burritos, seafood, and pasta. Guests can relax by the outdoor pool surrounded by mango and palm trees or explore nearby attractions, including Tamarindo Beach, a 10-minute walk away. Staff arrange activities such as snorkeling, fishing, ATV tours, and whale-watching trips. The hotel’s inland location means daytime temperatures can be hot, prompting many visitors to head to the beach.

Pros

The outdoor pool area includes shaded palapas and lounge chairs for relaxation.

Monkey La-La restaurant provides live music and a varied menu, attracting both guests and locals.

Staff assist with organizing excursions, including snorkeling, fishing, and turtle-watching tours.

Rooms feature orthopedic mattresses, private terraces, and organic toiletries.

The beach and town center are within a 10-minute walk.

Cons

The inland location lacks ocean breezes, making daytime heat noticeable.

No spa or fitness center is available on-site.