Hotel Pasatiempo

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Reception hall
Property grounds
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed
Deluxe Villa | Living room

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Playa Tamarindo, Tamarindo, Guanacaste, 0
  • WAYRA Institute of Spanish
    4 min walk
  • Tamarindo Beach
    5 min walk
  • Playa Langosta
    6 min drive
  • Tamarindo (TNO)
    8 min drive

Room options

Deluxe Villa

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Family Deluxe Room 2 Queens beds

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Family Room Deluxe

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Hotel Pasatiempo

Hotel with free parking, a quick walk to Tamarindo Beach
This smoke-free hotel features an outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, concierge services, and laundry facilities.
Hotel Pasatiempo offers 22 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary toiletries. Rooms open to patios. Memory foam beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. This Tamarindo hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Hotel Pasatiempo. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Tamarindo Beach. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy international cuisine while dining at Monkey La-La
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Tamarindo Beach and 10.1 mi (16.3 km) from Las Baulas National Marine Park
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Monkey La-La - This bar specializes in international cuisine and serves dinner and light fare.

Languages

English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–10:00 AM: CRC 7000-10000 for adults and CRC 6000-10000 for children
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Restaurants on site

  • Monkey La-La

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Fridge
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe
  • Library

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Manicures and pedicures

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan
  • Down duvet
  • Memory-foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV channels
  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Fridge

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • In-room massage
  • 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

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 at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Hotel Pasatiempo offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

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

Hotel Pasatiempo Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 210 out of 437 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 159 out of 437 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 437 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 437 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 437 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Daisy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
It was a pleasant stay nothing to complain very walkable to the center of tamarindo. I have to complain about the fact I went to the office three times one to book my transportation back to SJO airport and twice to confirm my transportation, I was told it was all confirmed and the day of checkout the driver never showed up and sent a new driver (thankfully got us on time to our flight 5hr drive) they acted like this was no problem and blew it off when it wasn't I was flying international and could be late and miss my flight. The people at the front desk never confirmed our transportation. So I would say make sure you get all the info and numbers and confirm yourself with the driver. Other than that it was very nice hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Charles

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a flooding situation in our room due to heavy rains…however I still give this place a 5! They moved us to a new room, refunded the first night, washed all our clothes for us that got wet and offered free breakfast during the rest of our stay. The staff was so helpful and kind and made an unfortunate weather situation so much better!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Not bad but not great. Older hotel and pictures must’ve been taken years ago. Overall not disappointed.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved It!!
Would absolutely stay here again! Great Service, perfect small feel like you left town yet you are right in the middle of it. THE BEST in room Coffee as well. I loved the location, we did not drive at all for 3 days and did a lot. Easy 6 min walk to beach and less thatln that to MANY restaurants. Mini market right across street
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yolanda

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Zoe

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Would Not Recommend
We were very disappointed upon our arrival at the hotel. It was not like what had been described to us. The actual appearance did not match the pictures. Our room was swarming with mosquitoes and spiders. We killed about 10-15 before going to the front desk. Despite bringing this to the attention of the front desk, all we received was bug spray. Our room was not properly cleaned with hair all over the shower and stains and sand on the sheets. Additionally, there was a lack of hot water. When going to breakfast we saw bugs crawling all over the buffet, after ordering food it lead to us getting food poisoning. Our experiences with booking activities through the hotel were equally disappointing, with tours not living up to their descriptions and not booking the shuttle we paid for to take us back to the airport. The only positive aspect was the kindness of the staff. However, based on our overall experience, I would not recommend staying at this hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Haley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Lainey

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Carlos

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Well maintained and the property itself is quiet. The on site restaurant was nice and they make great breakfast and nachos. The a/c was quiet and efficient. Great location for beach access and every restaurant you can imagine. Farmers market nearby 2 days a week. Bring ear plugs for potential howler monkeys and the bar nearby that plays music until 2am.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great spot to stay while in Tamarindo, breakfast was awesome! David & Diego were awesome! Pura Vida, Thank you - Mitch, Canada
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Late night noise but otherwise great
Noise is an issue. If you are not in this area to party this may not be your place. Neighboring bars play loud music from about 11 pm to 3 am. For families, this is not the place to stay. However, this place is great if the noise is not an issue for you. It is an oasis in the craziness of Tamarindo. The people are great, the grounds are nice. Easy to walk everywhere from here. The rooms may be slightly dated but that was not an issue for us. Very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Jungle in a jungle
Very cool little jungle niche in the heart of Tamarindo. Bit of noise from pubs nearby but not huge issue. The layout of the pool and bar really foster a closer connection to other guests. Great place for solo travelers.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

CLARISSA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fully Renovated units..great accessibility to beach..overall is a 10 out of 10
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Randy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The property was beautiful with lots of gardens but the swimming pool was green and murky.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicola, Vancouver

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The small cozy hotel is convenient to everything. The staff was great and the pool refreshing. Thank you, See you again! Nicola
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An excellent facility, well kept and somehow, even though it's in the heart of Tamarindo seems like an oasis from the busy streets, shops and restaurants. Very friendly and accomodating staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Robert

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
The location was central, however the downside is that it was very noisy at night.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Visiting from sardinal,.I will make this my tamarindo stay from now on.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Sarah

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Never staying here again
We booked this as a last minute stay for two nights and decided to leave after one night. Super disappointed with this place. Overpriced for what we got. There were ants all over our room when we got there. No hot water to take a shower before bed. The property cat scratched our kid in the morning when he went out to sit in the patio chair. The breakfast you can buy with it includes cereal and bread. And they ran out of butter and said there was no more. Same with the coffee. We checked out early and told them we were dissatisfied and they didn’t offer any sort of credit or refund for the second night we didn’t stay nor follow up to apologize for the experience. Horrible service and stay overall. We do not plan to go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024