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Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Express check-in/check-out
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Beautiful interior design
Cons:
Theft incident
Refund issues
Kitchen and bar professionalism

Categories

Cleanliness
7.04
Theft incident raises concerns about security and cleanliness.
Service
10
Ilse, Sue, and other staff received positive mentions for their assistance.
Location
10
Perfect location as walking distance to everywhere in the town.
Room Quality
10
The interior design of jungle bungalows is amazing.
Amenities
10
No specific mention on amenities, but overall positive sentiment about the property.
Value for Money
9.01
Refund issues indicated problems with perceived value.
Food and Beverage
8.05
Concerns about kitchen and bar professionalism.
Overall Experience
9.5
Mixed experience with standout staff, but tarnished by theft.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 21:10

Property Description

Luxurious Bungalows

Ocho Artisan Bungalows offers seven luxurious bungalows, each featuring a king-size bed, two single beds, air conditioning, and large screen windows providing panoramic views. The spacious 600 ft.² bungalows also include a fully equipped kitchen, en-suite bathroom, and indoor/outdoor shower for a comfortable stay.

Prime Beachfront Location

Situated on the beautiful beach in the heart of Tamarindo, guests at Ocho Artisan Bungalows enjoy easy access to restaurants, shops, and supermarkets. The outdoor area boasts a large swimming pool and a bar, perfect for relaxation and socializing.

Exciting Activities

With water sports facilities and car hire on-site, guests can partake in activities like horse riding, snorkeling, and fishing. Explore the nearby Playa Hermosa, located just 35 km away.

Book your stay at Ocho Artisan Bungalows and experience luxury and convenience in Tamarindo!

Important information:

A prepayment deposit via PayPal is required to secure your reservation. The property will contact you after you book to provide any instructions.

Please be advised credit cards will not be charged, only in the event of a no show. Payment will have to made via PayPal or in cash.

For non refundable rates 100% payment will be request 3 days after booking.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

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

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

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children are not allowed.
    Adults stay for US$40 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 353 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.04
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 10
Amenities: 10
Value for Money: 9.01
Food and Beverage: 8.05
Overall Experience: 9.5
K
kellypP6557BJ • Couples
10
Ocho Bungalows
Pros:

My husband and I stayed at Ocho in March for our anniversary. Absolutely stunning property! It is in the heart of the town of Tamarindo but you wouldn't know it. The property is surrounded by beautiful landscaping. You feel secluded but you can walk into town for nightlife and food, so cool! The food on property is so good! The staff, so attentive, so kind and fun! Isle was the absolute best!

2026-05-30 • via Tripadvisor
M
Michael • couple • us
8
2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Bailey • couple • us
10
ABSOLUTELY AMAZING
Pros:

Wonderful staff, Ilse was absolutely amazing and booked us reservations at restaurants in town and booked us excursions, she always made sure we were taken care of and is very skilled at her job. The cleaning staff was amazing and made sure our room was cleaned and stocked everyday. The wait staff was also wonderful, we loved Pablo! The grounds were beautiful and so peaceful, we loved the pool and relaxing on the beach during sunset. The food and drinks were amazing, the bungalow was an absolute dream, and loved watching the fire show and listening to the DJ while relaxing on a day bed.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
T
Trinidad • couple • us
9
Amazing! Friendly and very helpful
Pros:

Amazing beach location in the center of everything

Cons:

Minor construction

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Harband • couple • us
10
I’d raise it from Ocho to Diez
Pros:

Much quieter end of the main beach, and with great access to boats and excursions. Incredibly friendly staff. Ilsa, Giovanni and Sylvia were very welcoming. Rooms were private and ours (#3) had a nice amount of shade.

Cons:

Nada

2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
F
Franziska • couple • ch
10
Pros:

Super tolle Lage
Sehr gutes Frühstück
Tolle Massage

Cons:

-

2026-05-12 • via Nuitee
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MALET • couple • us
10
Pros:

The staff… front desk, bar, waiters, everyone goes out of their way to be pleasant, smiling, friendly, engaging, always ensuring you have all you need.

2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
B
Bryan • couple • us
8
2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
H
Hyunju • couple • us
8
2026-04-26 • via Nuitee
M
Machteld • couple • nl
10
Fantastisch!
Pros:

Prachtig complex, direct aan het strand. Mooi ingerichte lodge met alle voorzieningen die je maar kan bedenken aanwezig. Ontbijt een feest en onze host, Ilse, had oog voor elk detail en niets was haar teveel. Hierdoor echt het gevoel dat je extra in de watten werd gelegd. We hebben genoten!

2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
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Clement • couple • fr
9
2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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GrandeJuan • Couples
8
Oasis Amidst the Hustle and Bustle of Tamarindo
Pros:

My husband and I stayed at Ocho Artisan Bungalows for 5 days at the beginning of April.
Part of our stay was difficult because I made the mistake of booking one of the 2 busiest times in Tamarindo, Semana Santa. The beach was so busy and loud, that we had to wear earplugs at night. When the busyness died down, Ocho became the oasis I had hoped it would be.
The location right off the beach is so convenient to hop into the ocean and back onto a lounge chair by the pool. It was so nice to sit at the Beach Club in the morning for breakfast and in the evening for drinks.
The staff here do all they can to make your stay enjoyable. Ilse was exceptional. She was always available to see if there was anything she could do for us. The bar staff, servers including Giovanni, and Jazmin and Silvia took good care of us, always smiling and friendly.
We stayed in Casita 8, just to the side of the pool with a view of the ocean from our patio, I would call the room design Bohemian- with more of an emphasis on personal design rather then practicality. The room did lack furniture to put our items on and the wide open bathroom was really dark without an enclosed shower or water closet. Some windows did not have coverings, so if the morning sun gets you up, your out of luck. Part of the charm I guess! Ilse and staff surprised us with a room decorated for our 30th Anniversary! It was very special. It was so nice to lay in bed in the mornings and hear the wildlife, monkeys included!
Staff are cleaning the grounds and pool daily - it is a beautiful atmosphere especially around the pool.
There are only 8 casitas so the pool area did not feel crowded. A beachfront lounger can be reserved at the Ocho Beach Club included in ones stay. An Ocho Beach Club day pass does allow off site patrons a lounger by the beach and access to the pool, which we were unaware of until 5 loud young men came off the beach, lol. But that was only once - something to be aware of.
Thank-you Ilse for a wonderful stay!

2026-04-11 • via Tripadvisor
D
Deisy • solo_traveller • gt
10
Sin duda volvemos a repetir la experiencia!
Pros:

Vista impresionante a la playa ! Muy amable el personal, muy atentos , hacen de la estadía una muy buena experiencia!

2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
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Elisa • couple • us
10
2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
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William • couple • us
9
Else and the staff treated like very special guests. They made the visit extra special
Pros:

The property was beautiful and the bungalows were very unique. We really enjoyed that.

Cons:

Food in the restaurant was very good, but very expensive. Other than breakfast, we ate all our meals elsewhere.

2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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Diana • couple • de
10
Wundervoll…
Pros:

Das Ocho ist wunderschön angelegt und eine wahre Oase inmitten des Trubels…es fühlt sich an wie nach Hause zu kommen. Das Personal ist der Wahnsinn. Jeder war unheimlich bemüht und so freundlich. Insbesondere Ilse wäre für uns der Grund jederzeit wieder zu buchen. Sie hat es uns mit ihrer unglaublich lieben und aufmerksamen Art so angenehm gemacht- vielen lieben Dank dafür…als Fremde kommen und als Freunde gehen…

Cons:

Das Frühstück ist zwar wirklich phänomenal, allerdings wäre es schön, wenn man mehr als ein Getränk zum Frühstück dazu bekäme.

2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
D
douglas • couple • us
9
2026-03-25 • via Nuitee
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Lars • couple • de
9
Jungelfeeling mit Abstrichen
Pros:

Anlage besteht nur aus wenigen Bungalows, die alle im Jungel eingebettet sind(besser geht es nicht)Das macht den Flair aus. Die Bungalows haben eine super größe und sind sehr gut ausgestattet. Haben immer uns das Frühstück auf die Terrasse des Bungalows bringen lassen und auch abends dort eine Vorspeise eingenommen. Das Frühstück, was nur aus einer Eierspeise und einem Getränk(Kaffe oder O Saft)bestand haben wir, da wir einen großen Kühlschrank und eine Herdplatte hatten, um weitere Dinge wie Joghurt, Käse, Marmelade und zusätzlichen Kaffee, für uns aufgewertet. Man konnte regelmäßig Nasenbären von der Terrasse beobachten. Der Anlage ist ein Beachclub angeschlossen. Liegen konnte man kostenlos reservieren. Von den Liegen konnte man traumhafte Sonnenuntergänge beobachten. Das Personal und die Lage der Anlage, wenige Schritte zum Zentrum, top.

Cons:

Hatten leider in unseren 4 Nächten 4 ?Kakerlaken auf dem Zimmer. Die Bungalows konnte man nicht richtig verdunkeln und es war teilweise durch angrenzende Hotelanlagen, die bis spät in die Nacht live Musik hatten, sehr laut. Ab dem frühen Morgen gab es Geräusch von der Hauptstraße. Es gab in jedem Bungalow zwar Schlafmasken und Ohrstöpsel aber....Ich schwimmer gerne täglich ein paar Runden im Pool. Dieser ist dafür allerdings nicht geeignet da,der Pool sehr klein ist und eine maximale Tiefe von ca.70cm hat, schade.

2026-03-24 • via Nuitee
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MicheleE430 • Couples • Aguilar, Colorado
10
Amazing place and staff
Pros:

Hands down best vacation ! Staff was incredible! Ilse, Vlad, Pablo. Just amazing ! Ilse we can't say enough about. Anything we needed she took care of including suggestions for dining, transportation etc. We will be back!!!!

2026-03-16 • via Tripadvisor
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Madeline • solo_traveller • ca
9
Overall our stay here was fantastic. The place was clean, in a great location, and had everything we needed for our stay
Pros:

Proximity to the beach was fantastic, as close as you can get. The pool was great and well maintained, and it was a good size for the number of guests.

Cons:

On booking.com, it said that payment wasn’t required until arrival; however, after booking through booking.com we received a message from the property saying we had to pay 75% of the stay within 48 hours or our booking would be cancelled. This should have been clearly outlined in the booking description. Upon arrival, we needed to pay the remaining 25% and we were told we could not pay in USD by card and instead had to pay in CRC where they used a conversion rate that did not match published conversions for the day we arrived and resulted in about 10% higher cost than expected.

2026-03-16 • via Nuitee