We weren't planning on visiting Tamarindo, we just sort of ended up there. When we got to town there were a variety of places to stay at all different prices. There's big resorts or other "chain" motels, and a few small independent places. There was one lady who offered to take a shot of tequila with us upon check-in. The... More

Despite the development in Tamarindo Cabinas Marielos remains a paradise. Marielos maintains the most beautiful gardens and the place remains clean and quiet. I have actually been returning to this place since 1999.

This quiet spot is right across from the beach in Tamarindo. It has beautiful gardens in the court yard and a great spot to read or eat lunch in front of each room, some with balconies. The kitchen and the rooms are kept clean and the workers are very pleasant and helpful. We slept hard for 9 - 10 hours... More

The ocean is just across the street. Over all the place is preety confortable and atractive. The whole experience fades out Right from the check in. There are too many rules and policies for a place where you dont need them or want them. Apart from it the owner is a resentful person Who claims to know more than the... More

IOther reviews here are along the lines of what I might say, mas of menos, but for me , what was important was the fact that the owner was a real host, and treated me like a guest, not just a source of income. I'll never forget her making me a beautiful breakfast my first morning, just out of kindness,... More

I arrived at night and I found this hotel, when they told me 60 dollars per night I assumed it would have basic comfort and more for such a price since for 45 you get very good accomodation even in Tamarindo (Portofino hotel for example). It was the biggest scam I had in Costa Rica, the room has cold shower... More

I agree with all reviews I have read. Basic rooms with AC. Comfortable enough and the grounds are pretty. The staff was helpful and very friendly. We had some ants in our room and a couple of them on the bed so we moved the beds away from the walls and slept fine, but I would have changed rooms if... More

Right across the road from the beach, perfect for me to run across the road for an early morning surf. Staff helpful, booked my onward shuttle and were always available. Basic kitchen which maybe wasn't the cleanest or best equipped, but I was able to make myself a hot drink whenever it was open which is all I needed. No... More

We had to stay just one night in tamarindo and we chose marielos as it was close to the beach, but it was the only good point! We paied 50 USD (never paied so much in Costa Rica) for a basic room full of red, big ants. When we left the room they wanted to make an "inspection"!! Better if... More