Hotel Pasatiempo

Hotels
8.5 (742 reviews)
Guanacaste, Playa Tamarindo , Tamarindo , cr

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Nice pool
Cons:
Some odor in the room
Room decor could be updated

Categories

Cleanliness
8.08
Overall positive sentiment, though some mentions of odor and decor issues.
Service
9.05
Staff were friendly and accommodating, with special mentions for attentiveness.
Location
9.09
Great location close to beach and amenities, highly praised.
Room Quality
7.54
Some complaints about room decor and basic appearance.
Amenities
8.57
Good amenities including pool, though some guests mentioned minor issues.
Value for Money
8.53
General agreement that the stay offered good value.
Food and Beverage
8.58
Food received positive reviews and breakfast mentioned as a positive.
Overall Experience
8.55
Guests expressed overall satisfaction with their stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 07:38

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodations

The Hotel Pasatiempo offers bright rooms with orthopedic beds, flat-screen TVs, and private terraces overlooking lush gardens. The colorful tiled bathrooms with organic toiletries provide a relaxing retreat after a day at the beach.

Convenient Amenities

Guests can enjoy the outdoor pool, tour desk, and concierge services for a seamless stay. The on-site restaurant and pool bar offer a variety of local and international cuisine, as well as refreshing cocktails in a tropical setting.

Exciting Activities

Embark on adventurous excursions arranged by the staff, from safari boat trips to whale-watching tours. With Tamarindo Beach just a short walk away and Las Baulas National Park nearby, endless outdoor activities await.

Experience the perfect blend of relaxation and adventure at Hotel Pasatiempo. Book your stay now for an unforgettable tropical getaway.

Important information:

Please note that the parking space is on the outside of the property. It is limited, therefore it will be subject to availability.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: LIR

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 5 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 742 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.08
Service: 9.05
Location: 9.09
Room Quality: 7.54
Amenities: 8.57
Value for Money: 8.53
Food and Beverage: 8.58
Overall Experience: 8.55
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SDU666 • couple • cr
5
Cero descanso
Pros:

Ubicacion

Cons:

Había cucarachas en el baño, la cama demasiado incómoda, la almohadas incómodas, el aire acondicionado hacía mucho ruido y tenía una luz muy brillante, no pude descansar

2026-05-02 • via Nuitee
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Kateřina • solo_traveller • cz
9
2026-05-02 • via Nuitee
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HAROLD • couple • cr
10
Pros:

La ubicación, cerca de todo, lugar bonito cómodo, áreas verdes, piscina, perfecto.

Cons:

Nada

2026-04-27 • via Nuitee
C
Carlos • couple • pe
8
Placentera
Pros:

Hotel acogedor y bien ubicado

Cons:

La piscina no estaba muy limpia

2026-04-24 • via Nuitee
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Magen • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-04-23 • via Nuitee
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Gabriela • solo_traveller • cr
8
Pros:

La instalacion las matas, picina . Los cuartos muy lindo y limpio.

Cons:

Desayuno no fue nada especial para no decir mal.

2026-04-23 • via Nuitee
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Nathalie • couple • ar
10
Muy cerca del centro, excelente atención
Pros:

Me encantó la atención, el lugar a pocos metros del centro , la piscina excelente

Cons:

Está todo muy recomendable

2026-04-22 • via Nuitee
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Lorena • extended_group • cl
5
Lugar deteriorado con un gran potencial no explorado
Pros:

No

Cons:

Estéticamente antiguo y mantención deficiente y mal ejecutada , evidentemente deteriorado.

2026-04-20 • via Nuitee
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Nicolas Di Schiavi • solo_traveller • ar
10
Excelente Lugar
Pros:

Excelente lugar. Buena ubicación. Muy buen desayuno. Pileta excelente. El restaurante tienen varias opciones para poder comer. Realmente es el hotel que mas nos gustó en nuestra estadía por Costa Rica. Ademas, esta muy bien ambientado, manteniendo el estilo de Costa Rica, árboles, arbustos, animales en hábitat, etc.

Cons:

Como para comentar algunos puntos de mejora para cuando volvamos a Costa Rica (seguro nos volveriamos a hospedar en este hotel)... Nuestra habitacion tenia tele con cable pero no era smart. No podíamos conectar Netflix o un celular para ver otra cosa.
Los tragos lo hace la persona que esta en el momento pero no todos saben hacerlos y nos han tocado mojitos y Cuba Libre mal preparados.

2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
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Tim • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Just a fantastic place to stay.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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Annette • family_with_children • de
7
Im Hotel insgesamt schön, da wir ein ruhiges Zimmer hatten. Der Ort schrecklich: laut, teuer, Amis!
Pros:

Schönes, sauberes Zimmer, freundliches, hilfsbereites Personal.

Cons:

Die ganze Anlage ist in die Jahre gekommen und bräuchte eine Renovierung. Die Steinplatten im Außenbereich sind oft lose und man tut sich weh beim Barfußlaufen. Auch ist es im Außenbereich nicht so sauber. Das Preis-Leistungs- Verhältnis ist nicht angemessen, zu teuer. Aber der ganze Ort Tamarindo ist viel zu teuer, zu laut, zu viele Amerikaner. Die Atmospäre des Ortes hat sehr darunter gelitten.

2026-04-15 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Viola Martha • solo_traveller • de
9
Pros:

Super Lage zum Strand, allen Restaurants und Einkaufszentrum .Und auch zur Sprachschule.
very good location . close to the beach and restaurants as well to shopping possibilities, music events en the bars .

Cons:

-

2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
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Viola Martha • solo_traveller • de
9
Alles toll, ausser die Preise der Hochsaison.
Pros:

Die Lage ist perfekt zu allen Restaurants und Einkaufsmöglichkeiten sowie Strand.
Das Restaurant versorgt einen permanent den ganzen Tag, auf Wunsch.
Es gibt viel Schatten wegen der vielen schönen Bäume und Sträucher.
Es gibt viele Tiere zu beobachten, die sich die Früchte von den Bäumen holen.

Cons:

Die Dusche ist total verkalkt gewesen und konnte nicht repariert werden, in 7 Tagen- es gab nur wenig Wasserstrahlung.
Die Aussendusche für den Pool hat gut funktioniert.

2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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Romane • couple • fr
9
Au calme en plein centre ville
Pros:

Hôtel calme et pourtant très bien situé à quelques minutes à pied de la plage et des restaurants. Laverie, pharmacie, petit supermarché en face.
Piscine top. Exposée au soleil presque toute la journée.
Les seuls qui pourraient éventuellement vous réveiller sont les singes hurleurs. C'est ici qu'on les a vus pour la première fois d'aussi près et je ne vous parle pas de l'iguane qui venait tous les matins près de la piscine.
N'hésitez pas !

2026-04-01 • via Nuitee
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Denise • family_with_children • ca
9
Great! Would book again
Pros:

Loved the breakfast. The pool was really nice to have. Cool to see monkeys and iguanas just roaming around, and the staff were all very lovely and helpful

Cons:

No complaints

2026-03-29 • via Nuitee
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Anders • solo_traveller • no
9
Excellent
Pros:

Really nice place. It’s close to everything. Surprisingly quiet as it’s close to restaurants and party streets. The staff was lovely and the pool area was beautiful. A huge iguana stays there as well

2026-03-29 • via Nuitee
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Miguet • solo_traveller • fr
8
2026-03-28 • via Nuitee
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Laura • couple • it
6
Pros:

Posizione vicino alla spiaggia e al centro città.

Cons:

Colazione scarsa

2026-03-27 • via Nuitee
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Anne Christine • extended_group • no
10
Pros:

Det var en oase i byen,rolig , omgitt av natur, variert og deilig frokost.

2026-03-27 • via Nuitee