Hotel Pasatiempo

Property class: 3

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A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden countertop, a gas stove, and a ceiling fan.
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
The current price is NZ$215
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept

Explore the area

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Playa Tamarindo, Tamarindo, Guanacaste, 0
  • Place, Tamarindo Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, WAYRA Institute of Spanish
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Playa Langosta
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)
    ‪102 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Family Room Deluxe

  • Garden view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Family Deluxe Room 2 Queens beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Villa

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

About the area

Tamarindo

At Hotel Pasatiempo, you'll be 0.4 km (0.3 mi) from Tamarindo Beach and 12.1 km (7.5 mi) from Las Baulas National Marine Park. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .Monkey La-La serves international cuisine and is open for dinner. At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also limited parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a 30-minute drive of this 3-property class Tamarindo hotel include Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course and Monkey Park.

What's nearby

  • Tamarindo Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • WAYRA Institute of Spanish - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Playa Langosta - 9 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course - 40 min drive - 16.8 km
  • Conchal Beach - 43 min drive - 22.6 km

Getting around

  • Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.) - 87 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sharky's Sports Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sol Bakery - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪La Berrakera - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Rumours - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Nordico Coffee House - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Pasatiempo

There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. An outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace are also featured at Hotel Pasatiempo. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Tamarindo hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 22 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Hotel Pasatiempo offers 22 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and free toiletries. Rooms open to patios. Memory foam beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead. This Tamarindo hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and in-room massages can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: CRC 7,000 to 10,000 for adults and CRC 6,000 to 10,000 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Monkey La-La

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 floor
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hotel Pasatiempo

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately CRC 7000 to 10000 for adults and CRC 6000 to 10000 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: CRC 52000 per person (one-way)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Hotel Pasatiempo
Hotel Pasatiempo Tamarindo
Pasatiempo Tamarindo
Hotel Pasatiempo Hotel
Hotel Pasatiempo Tamarindo
Hotel Pasatiempo Hotel Tamarindo

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Pasatiempo?

Hotel Pasatiempo offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Pasatiempo?

As of 27 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Pasatiempo on 28 Sept 2026 start from NZ$215, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Hotel Pasatiempo?

Yep, Hotel Pasatiempo has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Hotel Pasatiempo?

Yep, Hotel Pasatiempo is a short 5-minute walk from Tamarindo Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, scuba diving and body boarding.

Does Hotel Pasatiempo have a pool?

Hotel Pasatiempo has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

What makes Hotel Pasatiempo a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Hotel Pasatiempo.

Does Hotel Pasatiempo serve breakfast?

Sure does, cooked-to-order brekkie is served daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Pasatiempo?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel Pasatiempo?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Pasatiempo?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Pasatiempo?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Hotel Pasatiempo Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 267 out of 521 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 180 out of 521 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 521 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 521 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 521 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Location is perfect for a home base. Enjoy your daily excursions and return to your little paradise to relax by the pool.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Perfect location. Great staff. Clean cold rooms. Couldn't be better....
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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Nice family place. Close to main store in downtown. Only concern was ants in my room and mosquitoes that around the pool and dining area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The property, the staff, and everything about our stay, here was excellent. The location to the beach and all of the things in downtown or within 10 minutes or less. It really added to our trip to Costa Rica and we think the hotel very much for helping in every way. My wife and I had a very good time here.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful oasis in the midst of Tamarindo. Amazing staff, gorgeous pool area and tropical gardens. Great bungalow accommodation with excellent privacy and amenities. Attentive owner was helpful in giving tips about the area. Loved every minute of our stay and will definitely return. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The place was paradise, with howler monkeys in the trees by the pool. A close walk to everything.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Room was clean, well equipped and bed was super comfy. Pool area was nice with plenty of areas of shade to avoid the sun. Very convenient location. Would definitely recommend if you’re looking for something quaint with a local vibe.
The resident iguana made regular appearances.
Howler monkeys kept us entertained.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing stay. Felt authentic. Loved being surrounded by nature. Close to beach and restaurants. Breakfast was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place to stay. Highly recommend as a frequent guest.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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The hotel is a very short walk to the main downtown area. Just far enough away to avoid the noise but close enough to be there in a few minutes. The pool is amazing! Staff is very helpful and courteous. The room was clean and air conditioned, and the beds were comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

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The location is very convenient to everything but can be a little noisy at night (mostly talking about the bad karaoke singing haha). There are many animals around which is fun to see. The property is really charming. The breakfast options could be better for vegans but the staff tried their best to accommodate us. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay and would recommend this hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

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Small hotel with a nice made to order restaurant. Within walking distance of everything you need. Across the street is a grocery store, down the street is the beach, coffee shops, many different restaurants. I was there with two children (10, 11,) and my husband and we felt safe the entire time. The hotel has security and closes a gate at night. Would stay here again and would definitely recommend. We saw cool birds, iguanas and monkeys while there!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Another excellent stay!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Hotel Pasatiempo is right in town and walking distance to many restaurants, live music and the beach and at the same time it feels like a lush oasis. Lots of beautiful palm trees and plenty of wildlife like iguanas and monkey visits in the mornings. Very quiet considering how close you are to everything.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

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Super close to everything would stay again very nice hotel
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Allan was amazing! Thanks Allan!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent location, clean, friendly staff, great price.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff were super helpful and friendly. The grounds were lush and full of trees and gardens and the kitchen suite was perfect for small family size with private patio. Loved it and would go back.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Super friendly staff and very helpful with any and all inquiries. They speak both english and spanish. Super close to everything so great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Everything was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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We stayed for 7 nights and had a wonderful time! The property was right in the middle of all the best restaurants in town - Lestanco (The Hidden Garden), Dragonfly, Rugierio for coffee and bagels, the Night Market and all of the beach restaurants to watch the sunset. The owner was there every day. The staff was excellent. Definitely saw monkeys in the trees above us. It was a definite oasis in the middle of town! We loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

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It was a cute little place. Room wasn’t anything fancy but the hotel was close to all the action in Tamarindo. The staff were very nice and we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing spot!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Incredible property!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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This is a boutique hotel with quaint clean rooms. The staff are friendly and helpful. The food at the restaurant is more expensive than other restaurants in town so didn’t eat there but in the morning they had delicious free coffee for guests.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025