Hotel Pasatiempo

Hotels
8.5 (766 reviews)
Guanacaste, Playa Tamarindo , Tamarindo , cr

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 766 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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francisco couple cr
8
2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Chris.Genève extended_group ch
9
Pros:

Tout était très bien

Cons:

Il y a beaucoup de moustiques mais l'hôtel n'y peur rien.

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Manon solo_traveller fr
10
2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Jorge couple cr
8
Excelente lugar para quedarse unos días, muy céntrico!
Pros:

El cuarto muy limpio, cómodo y amplio

Cons:

habitación 11, el baño es demasiado pequeño y la cama no era cómoda, muy dura

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Magdalena family_with_children de
10
Secluded, serene hotel with howler monkeys and iguanas
Pros:

Super comfortable beds, secluded, serene hotel with howler monkeys and iguanas.

Cons:

Everything was perfect!

2026-08-17 via Nuitee
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Daniel couple ar
8
Pros:

La ambientación

Cons:

Nada

2026-08-16 via Nuitee
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Marianna family_with_children cr
7
Descanso, tranquilidad
Pros:

La fauna al rededor de los bungalós: ardillas, lagartos, monos aulladores
Y que hubiera máquina de cafe Brito en la habitación

Cons:

Me sorprendió que por el precio no incluyera el desayuno ni el recojo del aeropuerto (a 30 - 40 minutos

2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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MA family_with_children fr
8
Hôtel très agréable et au calme
Pros:

Un vrai havre de paix au milieu de l’agitation de Tamarindo. L’hôtel est très joli avec sa piscine au milieu de la végétation, l’immense espace restaurant et le billard.
Les chambres sont spacieuses et propres.
Le personnel est gentil et la cuisine plutôt bonne.

2026-08-12 via Nuitee
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Dasa solo_traveller es
9
Little oasis in a busy town
Pros:

Location, monkeys visiting the mango tree, little oasis in the middle of the town, refreshing pool, kind stuff taking care of the property

Cons:

We were greeted by about 40 mosquitos in our room, which we had to kill all otherwise we wouldn't be able to sleep. The security guard kindly offered another room, but we decided to stay and sort them out.

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Héctor extended_group es
10
Sitio perfecto
Pros:

La ubicación, la piscina, el trato de los trabajadores

Cons:

Nada

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Joanna family_with_children gb
10
Fabulous oasis in busy tamarindo
Pros:

Really lovely escape from busy Tamarindo! A great place to stay and well located as so close to everything! The pool was a lovely tranquil place when you were done with the beach. It also had its own resident iguanas!

Cons:

Not so vibey in the evening but everything was right next door!

2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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moles solo_traveller cr
10
2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Mireille family_with_children be
10
Top hotel op toplocatie. Super vriendeijk personnel met luxueuze kamers.
Pros:

De locatie is top. Het hotel is een tophotel met mooie luxueuze kamers.
De badkamer kan beter maar zeker ok. Het hotel geeft een heel leuke beach vibe.

Cons:

Het ontbijt is zeer simpel en kan veel beter. Geen variatie en weinig keuze.
Het zwembad kan beter worden onderhouden. Super mooie ligging maar nodigt niet but uit omdat het bevuild is door omluggense palmbomen

2026-07-12 via Nuitee
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Marian couple us
10
Lush boutique hotel - Friendly and Peaceful!
Pros:

I love that you can walk out into a pool area surrounded by nature with birds singing and monkeys! The vegetation and flowers are well managed! So lush! Their food is great to. Minutes away from the beach and activities. Walkable which is number one for me! Love the staff - they’re the best!

Cons:

Can’t think of anything!

2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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Margot couple es
8
2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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Esmeralda solo_traveller us
8
Relaxing stay with excursions, shops and beaches only steps away.
Pros:

The ambience at the hotel was very tropical, colorful and clean. I had the place to myself most of my stay (5 nights). I chose to have breakfast a couple during my stay, and it was good. Staff was very friendly and responsive and also helped me setup my airport transportation, which I overlooked when booking. Pillows were super comfy!

Cons:

I wouldn't count the following as a negative since they can easily be rectified but, here we go. Pillows...while the pillows I found to be nice and soft and comfortable, the bed was super hard. I loved the cozy feel of the hotel but most people visiting are on vacation and some daily music would be welcomed by guests; 95% of the time there was dead silence except for the sounds of wildlife (which were very pleasant) but it was all I heard. No people, no music, nothing. The hotel could would def benefit with instrumental music in the background. I came here because the reviews mentioned it was a nice mix of quiet and smaller crowds, but it was more on the quieter side. I'm older but not boring.

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Kimberly solo_traveller us
10
2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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Mike solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

I stay at Pasatiempo every time I’m in Tamarindo. It’s located right in the heart of town close to everything. The staff is always amazing and will make sure you have anything you need. The rooms are spacious comfortable and air conditioned, and the grounds are beautiful if you just feel like laying around the pool.

2026-06-24 via Nuitee
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Matos couple pr
9
2026-06-23 via Nuitee
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Michelle couple us
10
2026-06-06 via Nuitee