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Hotel Pasatiempo

3.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, 5-minute walk to Tamarindo Beach

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Exterior
Family Room Deluxe
International cuisine
International cuisine
Reception hall

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is NZ$290
includes taxes & fees
19 Dec - 20 Dec

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Memory foam bed
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room Deluxe

Family Room Deluxe

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Memory foam bed
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Family Deluxe Room 2 Queens beds

Family Deluxe Room 2 Queens beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Memory foam bed
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Villa

Deluxe Villa

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the area

Tamarindo

At Hotel Pasatiempo, you'll be 0.4 km (0.3 mi) from Tamarindo Beach and 16.3 km (10.1 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. .With a stay at this 3-property class Tamarindo hotel, you'll be 17 km (10.6 mi) from Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course and 17.2 km (10.7 mi) from Conchal Beach.

What's nearby

  • WAYRA Institute of Spanish - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Tamarindo Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Playa Langosta - 9 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course - 37 min drive - 16.8 km
  • Flamingo Beach - 46 min drive - 23.6 km

Getting around

  • Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.) - 80 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sharky's Sports Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪HandleBar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Nordico Coffee House - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪La Boca - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Chiquita’s - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Pasatiempo

Hotel with free parking, 5-minute walk to Tamarindo Beach
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 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
  • Smoke-free property

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

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
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.

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 18 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Pasatiempo on 19 Dec 2025 start from NZ$289.98, 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. 244 out of 491 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 173 out of 491 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 491 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 491 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 491 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Rebecca

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So ive been coming to this hotel for a while. It seems like ownership has changed and with that the condition of the property. The rooms and buildings itself are falling apart, and they're very cheap with simple toilet paper. And on top of that the property is dirty and landscaping is being neglected and the pool was dirty. Its a shame, i wish ownership hadnt change i definitely wont be going back.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tania, Desert Hot Springs

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

dustin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Highly recommend as a frequent guest.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Katherine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Misty

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing. It was clean and quiet. A hidden gem!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marisa

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Shevon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Really pretty common area. Wonderful staff. Wildlife right in the hotel common area was a treat. Rooms could certainly use some upgrading. Didn't feel the interior of our room looked like any of the different rooms shown on the advertisement. Overall convenient location and felt safe.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

MATT

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Incredible property!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We saw monkeys on the hotel property!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Margaret

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a very cute boutique hotel that’s conveniently located across from a grocery store and near the beach and dining options. The pool was great and we saw monkeys in the trees above the pool! We only ate breakfast at the restaurant and it was just so so. We were able to store our luggage at the reception desk before getting our room and after we checked out which was really convenient. We arrived really early from a night flight and couldn’t get our room until 1 PM and we were able to enjoy the pool during that time which was great. It’s a little loud near the road and restaurants, but ear plugs helped. The little patio out front of our room was really nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Shawn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay at this little oasis! So close to everything but once you step onto the property it feels like you’re miles away from everything! Seeing monkeys, squirrels , iguanas, different kinds of birds and of course , the two residents cats everyday was such a treat! We would definitely stay here again!! Pura Vida!!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little chill oasis in the midst of Tamarindo. Was great to sit next to pool in the evening and have live music with beach bar vibes. Rooms are very basic, but common area really nice and location could not be better.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sadya

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

An Affair of the Mind, a Romance of the Senses

Staying at Hotel Pasatiempo was an intellectual romance—every detail curated thoughtfully enough to feel like an inside joke between you and the universe. The design is subtly brilliant, inviting a quiet admiration of tasteful choices that speak volumes without saying a word. The staff moves with understated genius, anticipating needs with a knowing smile as if reading your mind was just their baseline. And the comfort? Pure elegance disguised as simplicity—beds crafted so intelligently comfortable they practically whisper philosophy as you drift off. I left reluctantly, feeling oddly smarter, inspired, and already scheming my return.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

patricia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
liked the conveince to everything yet quite
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

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

8/10 Good

Agnieszka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Not a great stay.

The room was clean but small. The bathroom was extremely small, when you sat on the toilet your knees were touching the wall. Sower also very tight and small. Ants walking everywhere in the room and bathroom. The noise at night was unbearable, loud music blasting until 1:30 am.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Michel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decent place
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Scott

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I’ll start with THE PRO’s The grounds are nice with lots of trees and fauna. The people that work there are nice and friendly. The location to the night life and shops are close to the hotel. They have a 2 for 1 happy hour from 4 to 6 pm every day. There were howler monkeys nearby and some iguanas. Two nice orange kitties, one is missing an eye. Good security. Met a lot of nice people THE CON’s When we got there in the afternoon about a hour before check in time, the door was locked, because the reception person was running around doing everything. After a little wait, not to bad. The hotel has seen better days. The deck around the pool is falling apart. While we were there for 4 days, I never seen the pool get cleaned. They ask you to not turn the ac below 24C. You cannot put anything in the toilet except what comes out of your body. Toilet paper and such must go in a waste basket! The food at the restaurant is just OK. Parking is on a busy road. We had nothing to set our suitcase's on, so we had to set them on the beds, not good. TV’s are not great. Very, very noisy from loud motorcycles, heavy trucks and loud music. Probably will not go back.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful oasis close to all the action of Tam. Staff were excellent and accommodating. Rooms were extra clean, patio with hammock was heaven. Pool area was quiet but allowed for chats with other guests. Would definitely recommend and will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Kyle

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quiet nice place, need to work on service

Staff in the restaurant were not available and unfriendly most of the time, so that was strange. Need a place to fill up water bottles to reduce single use plastic. Rooms were spacious and comfortable. Surprisingly quiet for how close we were to the main streets
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Venezia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a cute hotel. The amenities and pool area are nice and it is a great location. Walking distance to the beach where we were able to rent chairs and surf. Walking distance to many restaurants and the nightlife which all fell safe. Parking is also easy. However, the actual room of the hotel is not anything special. It is very plain and straightforward but was good for us because we were really only in the room for sleep for our 3 day stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

CHRIS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025