Best Western Tamarindo Vista Villas

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Surf Villa | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
Exterior
Restaurant

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
1000 Calle Principal, Tamarindo, Guanacaste, 50309
  • Tamarindo Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Playa Langosta
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Grande Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)
    ‪90 min drive‬

Room options

Pilsen Suite

  • 36 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Corona Suite

  • 36 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 36 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Superior Room ( No Balcony or Patio )

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 36 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Ocean View Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 36 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Junior Suite

  • 36 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Surf Villa

  • 36 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

Jungle Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 36 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Tropical Villa

  • 36 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Best Western Tamarindo Vista Villas

3-star Tamarindo hotel walkable to Tamarindo Beach
At Best Western Tamarindo Vista Villas, relax by an outdoor pool or hit the beach where you can enjoy surfing/body boarding. Change of towels is available on request.
Best Western Tamarindo Vista Villas offers 51 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. In-room massages, irons/ironing boards, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Best Western Tamarindo Vista Villas features an outdoor pool, a nightclub, and a terrace. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. For a surcharge, the property provides an area shuttle within 80.00 km and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours). This beach hotel also offers multilingual staff, gift shops/newsstands, and tour/ticket assistance. Complimentary self parking is available on site. The property offers extended parking privileges to guests.

Best Western Tamarindo Vista Villas has designated areas for smoking.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 80 km
  • Free self parking on site
  • Extended parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar

Things to do

  • Nightclub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Surfing/bodyboarding

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
This property hosts live music every Friday evening from 9 PM to 2:30 AM. Guests should expect a high level of noise.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 200 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 9 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 90.00 per vehicle (one way)
  • Pet fee: USD 200 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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Best Western Tamarindo Vista Villas Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 269 out of 772 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 264 out of 772 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 126 out of 772 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 67 out of 772 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 46 out of 772 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Yuliya

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice boutique hotel with great view. Cozy layout and has all you need.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kunal

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dallas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
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Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Horrible

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

KELLY D

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
Room was good. Property is in very poor condition.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property great pool
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Akshay

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dirty shower, creaky bed, inadequate parking, awfully limited breakfast and loud music on Friday night till 2:30. It’s not advertised at the time of making the reservation but they inform you after you get there at the property, which in my opinion is very late. And the reception lady has major attitude problems.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maheshkumar, Fulshear

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and breakfast was awesome. Staff really helpful with all the details.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Benjamin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great price... AC had trouble keeping air temp below 72.... There is a great loud party Friday nights. Pool was good. Sun deck good. Proximity to ocean fair for walking. Breakfast was good.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with group, Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Restaurant was closed for renovations. Would have been nice to have food available there.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Louise

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very close to many restaurants and shops. Would have rated more stars, but the beds were terribly uncomfortable. You should also know Tamarindo is very busy, so its not a quiet hotel. (Traffic noise). Breakfast was the same food every day, would havebeen nice to chamge it.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

ron

Traveled with partner
Stayed one night in an oceanfront view room. Was lovely having a morning coffee out on our little patio. Pool, bar and restaurant was fun and full buffet breakfast in the morning. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful. Clean. Good location. Walking distance to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Anita

Liked: Staff & service
This was my first time to Tamarindo and I didn't have much expectations. Upon arrival at the hotel, I was told I had to roll my luggage on the gravel road onto to stoned driveway up a small hill and then carry it up the stairs to my room.... The next morning I saw the breakfast was sub par so I only had the toasts with butter and jam, coffee and juice. They ran out of sterno to keep the food warm the next morning, so everything was served cold. By the third morning, they had scented candles put under the warming trays but most of them were out... The property is located at the entry end of the town but still walkable into town in about 10 minutes if you walk slow. Some areas of the road toward the center of town is without sidewalk so you'll get dirty feet getting into town. My room has a decent water view above the trees but it has no mini fridge nor microwave. I had to get ice from the restaurant all day to keep my drinks cold. I think for about $100/night it's decent. There are many options of places to stay in Tamarindo but mostly local hotels and not world wide chains. There is no reception per say except a little building at the entrance that looks like a security guard hut so if you check out and leave your suitcase with the reception, you would have no where to hang out until it's time to leave. There is a very good Chinese restaurant across the street which I had a few meals while I was there.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Cassandra

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

bruce

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Great staff! Nice pool and bar area! Very clean!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Cassandra

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Claudia Marín

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It wqs a good place to stay. A bit old so there wasn't a lot o accessible electrical outlets.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Good stay

Beautiful pool and great breakfast. Nice location. The rooms and beds are too small, even claustrophobic for my liking.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

James Everett Laxson

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We spent 5 days in Tamarindo and really liked the Best Western. We had a small balcony, but didn't use that so much as the upstairs patio area that was near the pool. We could catch a breeze there when it was hot and in general it was a nice comfortable space to hang out when we weren't doing something outside the hotel area. Visitors should be aware that on Friday nights, there is a very loud party with music that does on until about 2 AM. We were not made aware of this until we arrived but it happens every Friday night, and it is loud enough to make the walls vibrate. We also had an air conditioner problem that couldn't be solved and it would work, then not work, then work again. Sometimes it got really hot inside the room. Staff was very nice and they kept trying, but we had to keep asking. The included daily breakfast was really good, and my husband loved it and he is pretty picky about breakfast. All in all, it was a lovely place to stay. Small issues, but a very nice staff, nice location, and pretty comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

wayne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
everything was good. we would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025