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BEST WESTERN Tamarindo Vista Villas

3.0 of 5
1000 Calle Principal, Tamarindo, Costa Rica
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BEST WESTERN Tamarindo Vista Villas
Ranked #14 of 23 hotels in Tamarindo
4.0 of 5 stars 273 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Costa rica(10)
  • Ocean views(7)
  • Pool area(5)
  • Friday night(4)
  • Rooms are clean(4)
  • Friendly and helpful(4)
  • Full kitchen(3)
  • Wet bar(3)
  • Surfboard rentals(3)
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Huntington, New York
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

This was the worst hotel experience we've encountered. The room was dated, the ceiling fans, air conditioner, and telephone did not work. Upon checking in, we were informed that there was a "Latin dance party", with a loud band that night. We requested the room farthest from the party, thinking it wouldn't be too bad if we wore ear plugs.... More

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San Francisco, California, United States
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

Echoing what someone already wrote: The people (staff) was a big component of what made our stay at Best Western Tamarindo a truly memorable experience. They were super helpful, responsive, friendly and literally became part of our party crew for the week we were there - suggesting where to go to hit up the best local hot spots. Our suite,... More

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2 reviews
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

This is by far the worst hotel I've ever been to (and I traveled 5 continents for business and pleasure). I cannot imagine it is recommended by some hotel booking websites and has some good reviews (I am pretty sure these are from the hotel owners). We made a last minute reservation as our plans changed and I did trust... More

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Lisbon, New Hampshire
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

We picked this hotel from our list of options, based on trip advisor. Rooms were dirty, doors and windows hard to close and lock. We had 3 beds, one of them eas very good, the other 2 were really unconfortable. Breakfast was awful, food full insects, cups and plates cracked everywhere. Hard to believe other people reviews here. Please, be... More

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Fort St. John, Canada
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

I stayed at the Vista Villas Best Western in Tamarindo for 5 or so days this april, the staff there were very friendly and very helpfull, as i had lost my credit card while surfing, Trevor gave me directions for retrieving my card. I took a surf lesson with one of the fellows that works at the Monkey bar and... More

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EllenZoe, Guest Relations Manager at BEST WESTERN Tamarindo Vista Villas, responded to this review
25 May 2012

Thanks for taking the time to recount your great stay with us. We remember you well. Of course, we were going to help you with your credit card situation because we didn’t want you to ruin your stay because of it. We try and think of how we would feel on vacation if something like that happened to us. And... More

Wisconsin
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

To start with, Trevor, Gilbert and the rest of the staff here were friendly, inviting, and made sure we felt welcome. Thank you for the hangover remedies, btw. :-) I thought the rooms were nice. We did pick the ocean view rooms. As far as the Friday noche de damas goes, that was one of the reasons we were there.... More

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EllenZoe, Guest Relations Manager at BEST WESTERN Tamarindo Vista Villas, responded to this review
22 May 2012

Hello Jimmy. Thanks so much for the nice positive review. You are our kind of guest! Nothing makes us happier than seeing that our staff efforts brought joy to you during your vacation. Glad you found your room comfortable and were able to appreciate the gorgeous ocean view. In addition, we are glad you were able to take part in... More

Chester, Virginia, United States
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3 reviews 3 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012

My boyfriend and I had a great time in Tamarindo. The people working at Vista Villas really made the whole experience for us. They were all very kind and helped to set up activities for us and direct us toward the best restaurants and shops. They all seemed to genuinely want us to have a great time. The ATV tours... More

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EllenZoe, Guest Relations Manager at BEST WESTERN Tamarindo Vista Villas, responded to this review
22 May 2012

We’re glad we were able to make your first time in Tamarindo a good experience. That’s what we strive for every day. Our staff are especially attuned to the needs of our guests, and we do everything we can to make vacations worth remembering. That also includes being aware of the best tours in town, which it looks like you... More

Calgary
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012

Just returned from another awesome trip to Costa Rica, got a really good price to stay at this hotel, had I payed full price I may not have the same opinion. The room, 306, was small but had everything we needed and had an absolute perfect view of the sunset. The food was really good and the staff were nice... More

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EllenZoe, Guest Relations Manager at BEST WESTERN Tamarindo Vista Villas, responded to this review
22 May 2012

It’s nice to hear about your great trip to Costa Rica and how we helped make it a wonderful experience. We always offer good deals on our rooms like the cozy Ocean View room that you had. As you said, your room had “everything you needed.” And you can’t beat the view. It’s no secret that we have a popular... More

Hudson
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2012

I just spent 11 great days March 29th to April 9th. Everyone was warm friendly and had great local knowledge. The room was always clean and could easily get extra linen or anything you need quickly. The beds were great and AC was strong. The rooms were slightly in need of small touch-ups but everywhere on the complex was clean... More

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EllenZoe, Guest Relations Manager at BEST WESTERN Tamarindo Vista Villas, responded to this review
21 May 2012

We’re really glad that your visit with us the last time was your best. Our staff goes out of their way to make sure that you are comfortable and when you need information about tours or the town, they’ve got it right at their fingertips. Our housekeepers do a great job, too, not only cleaning the rooms, but making sure... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012

Great pool and amazing view. Close to everything. Very friendly staff and rooms are clean and adequate. Upgraded to a suite for the second night which is spacious and very comfortable. Smaller room was great value for the price, clean and ac worked well. Breakfast included is simple, but coffee and fresh fruit is all we need! Free Internet and... More

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EllenZoe, Guest Relations Manager at BEST WESTERN Tamarindo Vista Villas, responded to this review
21 May 2012

Thanks for the great review! Someone once said that you don’t have a real Costa Rica vacation until you extend your stay. Glad that you were with us past your return date! While you were with us, you took advantage of your accommodations, as well as the pool, views, internet, bar/restaurant and continental breakfast. What more could you ask for? More

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  • Best Western Tamarindo
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Address: 1000 Calle Principal, Tamarindo, Costa Rica
Price range (per night):* RM195 - 386

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