Hotel Boruca Tamarindo

Hotels
8.3 (192 reviews)
50 metros este del hotel Pasatiempo Tamarindo , Tamarindo , cr

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Safety deposit box
Tour desk
Shuttle service (additional charge)
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great service
Excellent location
Cons:
Room cleanliness issues
Discomfort in room quality

Categories

Cleanliness
7.44
Some reviews mention the need for better cleaning, particularly in the rooms.
Service
8.91
Multiple reviews highlight the kindness and helpfulness of the staff.
Location
8.95
The hotel is praised for its excellent location near attractions and amenities.
Room Quality
7.4
Several comments note discomfort and issues with the room quality.
Amenities
8.43
Amenities like the pool and the restaurant received positive recognition.
Value for Money
8.39
Good value noted, especially considering location and service.
Food and Beverage
8.44
Food quality received positive feedback, though breakfast was noted as expensive.
Overall Experience
8.41
Overall positive experiences highlighted, with some issues mentioned.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-10 14:10

Property Description

Luxurious Outdoor Swimming Pool: Enjoy a refreshing dip in our exquisite outdoor swimming pool, perfect for relaxation and leisure.

Delicious Dining Experience: Indulge in a culinary journey at our on-site restaurant, offering a variety of delectable dishes to satisfy your taste buds.

Convenient Shuttle Service: Let our attentive staff take care of your transportation needs with our hassle-free shuttle service arrangement.

Experience the best of Tamarindo at Hotel Boruca Tamarindo. Book your stay now for an unforgettable getaway!

Important information:

The property's reception opening hours are:
- Monday to Sunday: 08:00 until 19:00

You can also reach out to the property during that time frame at the phone number: +506 72623003.

When traveling with pets, please note that a deposit of USD 100 applies and there is a fee of USD 15 per stay.

Please note that a maximum of 2 pets is allowed per room.

Please note that the property can only accommodate pets with a maximum weight of 25 kg or less.

Please note that pets must be kept on a lead while in public areas of the property.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.
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • 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 existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Internet

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

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 192 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.44
Service: 8.91
Location: 8.95
Room Quality: 7.4
Amenities: 8.43
Value for Money: 8.39
Food and Beverage: 8.44
Overall Experience: 8.41
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martinez bravo extended_group es
5
Sin mas
Pros:

La ubicación y el personal muy bien

Cons:

Las habitaciones son MUY pequeñas, nos dejaron 1 armario con 3 perchas para 4 personas

2026-02-26 via Nuitee
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Christian family_with_children ar
10
Pros:

La atención de la dueña y del personal

2026-02-25 via Nuitee
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Rita couple cr
10
Pros:

El.lugar es muy tipico de Costa Rica un estilo rustico, el jardin muy bonito, la piscina tambien y el personal super Pura Vida! Lo que.mas me gusto es la ubicacion muy cerca de la playa, practicamente 5 minutos caminando

Cons:

Talvez el.polvo debido a mucho viento, pero esto no tiene que cer con las instalaciones

2026-02-25 via Nuitee
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keji extended_group us
10
Fantastic and great host
Pros:

Everything was good. The staff especially the receptionist was nice and checked in everyday.

Cons:

Everything was ok just the neighbors right behind my room and next to the pool were very loud at night that it woke me up two nights in a row.

2026-02-23 via Nuitee
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Angelo Enrico extended_group cr
10
Rústico, acogedor y con muy buena comida
Pros:

Me alojé recientemente en el Hotel Boruca y sinceramente fue una excelente decisión, sobre todo considerando el precio. Después de comparar varias opciones en Tamarindo, es de los más accesibles y aun así ofrece muchísimo valor.

El desayuno me sorprendió bastante. No es el típico desayuno básico; todo estaba fresco y muy bien preparado. Además, probé también opciones del restaurante para la cena y estaban deliciosas. Se nota dedicación en la cocina.

Me encantó el estilo rústico del hotel. Está rodeado de naturaleza, lo que le da una vibra muy auténtica, muy “Costa Rica”. Si uno viene buscando contacto con la jungla y un ambiente relajado, este lugar lo tiene.

En cuanto a limpieza, mi habitación estaba ordenada y limpia. Se nota mantenimiento constante. La experiencia en general fue cómoda y tranquila.

Si buscas lujo cinco estrellas quizá no sea tu lugar, pero si quieres buena ubicación, excelente precio, comida rica y una experiencia auténtica en Tamarindo, definitivamente lo recomiendo.

Cons:

Honestamente no hubo nada que no me haya gustado del alojamiento, todo me pareció increíble

2026-02-23 via Nuitee
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Patrik couple se
9
Mysig fastighet som känns genuin
Pros:

Fantastisk personal o maten i restaurangen var helt suverän både frukost o middag

Cons:

Jag är stor så sängen var i minsta laget för två personer. Dushen hade 0 tryck.

2026-02-22 via Nuitee
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Domenica Natalia family_with_children pt
1
Pessimo
Pros:

Nada

Cons:

Materasso scomodo, letto vecchissimo che sembrava crollare da un momento all'altro, polvere ovunque (non solo dovuta al vento costante come dicono, ma sotto i mobili non hanno mai pulito), invasione di formiche nel bagno, asciugamani puzzolenti, temperatura dell' acqua impossibile da regolare e il bagno cosí stretto da non poterci quasi entrare A queste condizioni si dovrebbe pagare almeno la metà del prezzo.

2026-02-13 via Nuitee
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Pablo couple ar
1
No te alojes aquí, pésima experiencia.
Cons:

No hay agua caliente. No hay presión de agua lo que hace que ducharse se convierta en un proyecto de 45 minutos.
La limpieza general del lugar es deplorable, hay telarañas tierra y mugre que tienen meses sin limpiar.
Las habitaciones y espacios comunes son muy oscuros.
La cama estaba desvencijada y se movía para todos lados (y solo peso 60kg)
Pusimos el cartel de "no limpieza, por favor" solo un día, sin embargo de los otros 4 días, solo limpiaron una vez.
Hay mal olor general tanto en las habitaciones como en espacios comunes.
Hay gatos en celo en el hotel que dificultan mucho el descanso sumado a que una noche una persona alcoholizada hizo un escándalo en plena madrugada, según el staff no era un huésped pero estaba dentro de las instalaciones del hotel.
Resumiendo, este lugar es lo que esperaría de un alojamiento que cuesta 20 usd la noche (no los 100usd que cobran). Obviamente que no volvería.
El staff no tiene buena comunicación con los huéspedes, manifestamos que no había agua caliente la mañana siguiente a ingresar, luego de eso nadie se comunicó con nosotros, nos hicieron perder el tiempo, nos dieron escusas inverosimiles justificando por qué no había agua caliente (el clima, que el calentador se les apagaba) no se solucionó el problema, al tercer día y ante la reiteración del reclamo el staff escaló el conflicto, fueron maleducados, amenazaron con reportar a Booking por mal comportamiento, nos responsabilizaron de no haber avisado antes del problema, faltaron el respeto y nos hicieron perder una mañana entera de nuestras vacaciones por esto.
En fin, un disgusto como no tuve nunca en ninguno de todos mis alojamientos en el pasado. Pésima experiencia.

2026-02-12 via Nuitee
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Magda solo_traveller de
7
Pros:

Sehr bequemes Bett, alles sehr geräumig und ein schöner Außenbereich.

Cons:

Es wird nur alle zwei Tage geputzt und es war ein etwas unangenehmer Geruch im Zimmer, die Zimmer sind auch schon etwas in die Jahre gekommen

2026-02-09 via Nuitee
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Jonn couple ca
8
It was very good
Pros:

Location location

Cons:

We had a loft room that wasn’t the best

2026-01-29 via Nuitee
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Carlos Alberto couple bo
10
2026-01-28 via Nuitee
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Ginevra family_with_children it
5
Pros:

Buona la posizione,staff cordiale

Cons:

Struttura molto datata,la nostra stanza dava sulla strada e non potevi permetterti di aprire le tende.
La pulizia da migliorare sopratutto delle finestre

2026-01-26 via Nuitee
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Maynor family_with_children us
10
Great location, and accommodations!
Pros:

The owners and staff were great, the location was perfect! We were only in town for one full day, with so many people to see, and things to do, so we didn’t have breakfast, but we were able to have dinner at the restaurant. Just as delicious as we remember from a few years ago! The pool was cute, clean, and well tended. Zero complaints, about our stay, and we will stay here again when we are back in town!

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Mark solo_traveller us
8
Great location for surfers’ holiday.
Pros:

Excellent location on Avenida Central. Close to all the action on the main strip and 5 mins to the beach. Italian restaurant on the front - La Pachanga serves good food at nice prices.

Cons:

Property is quaint but dated. Nice grounds with pool.

2026-01-18 via Nuitee
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Celia couple fr
9
Emplacement au top
Pros:

Emplacement au top
Très propre
Très bon qualité/prix

2026-01-18 via Nuitee
J
JOSE couple fr
5
Pros:

L'emplacement près du centre

Cons:

Le bruit de la route et la musique jusqu'à très tard

2026-01-18 via Nuitee
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Larissa couple ca
9
The monkeys came through here a few times, lots of birds and iguanas, restaurant on site was great and loved the locatio
Pros:

Location was great walking distance to everything but yet slightly removed from the hustle and bustle! Great location

Cons:

could be loud with a dog barking in morning on occasion but really not that bad

2026-01-17 via Nuitee
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Jacqueline couple us
7
Of our 7 stays in Costa Rica, this was at the bottom
Pros:

No breakfast. No extra towel for pool, even when requested. The street is difficult for pedestrians. Street was noisy late at night

Cons:

Use of pool. Provide breakfast

2026-01-11 via Nuitee
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Lydia couple de
8
Tolles Hitel mit guten Preis-Leistungsverhältnis
Pros:

Super schöner Pool, freundliche Mitarbeiter, gute Lage in der Stadt aber dennoch ruhig

Cons:

Zimmer etwas veraltet

2026-01-09 via Nuitee
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Yexel family_with_children cr
9
Excellent Stay
Pros:

Very clean, it has a pool, it was very close to everything in Tamarindo and the beach.

Cons:

The small bathroom, specially the space between the sink to get to the shower.

2026-01-08 via Nuitee