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Reviews of In the Shade Hotel - Coworking - Adults Only

3 out of 5
In the Shade Hotel - Coworking - Adults Only
Calle Corona, Between Ret La Baula and Dragonfly, Tamarindo, Guanacaste

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 171 out of 249 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 59 out of 249 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 249 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 249 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 249 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location within short walking distance of restaurants, grocery store and beach is not much further. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Free coffee in the mornings to enjoy on your balcony or beside the pool is a nice touch. Not a lot of shade mid day to be able to lounge around the pool but perfect time to take a siesta or go exploring.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Maggie on May 1, 2024
Thanks Kelly for your great comment. Looking forward to welcome you again. See you soon and Pura Vida

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Maggie on May 8, 2024
Thanks Stephanie and see you on your next trip in Tamarindo

8/10 Good

Colin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is in a good location and staff are very friendly. The rooms are also very clean and there is a nice pool and cafe. Only issue was the water pressure wasn’t great but overall enjoyed the hotel.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Maggie on Mar 11, 2024
thanks you and see you soon

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a gem of a place. Adults only!! Perfect location in Tamarindo, close to everything you want or need, within waking distance of everything. The staff is amazing!! Thank you to Maggie & all the staff. We will definitely be back to stay here.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Maggie on Mar 26, 2024
Thank you and see you soon

6/10 Okay

Farshid

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Maggie on Mar 26, 2024
thank you and see you soon

10/10 Excellent

Nazanin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
location was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Maggie on Mar 26, 2024
Thanks and see you soon

10/10 Excellent

Pierre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Il faut y séjourner!
Un endroit charmant sur une rue tranquille..aussi près de la plage et des restos. Les employés sont tous souriants et serviables et Maggie la gérante s’assure de nous procurer un service d’excellence et propose même des activités dans la région. Je recommande fortement cet hôtel!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Maggie on Mar 26, 2024
Merci et a bientot pour votre prochain sejour

2/10 Terrible

heather

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was stopped by corrupt policia and had to pay money to leave there custody Very scary and I also had a extreme reaction to mosquitoes bites turning into large blisters all overy leg
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Paddy on Feb 2, 2024
Heather, Sorry you did not enjoy Costa Rica, but how was your 1 night stay in our hotel?

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff. Very clean and quiet. Good WiFi.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Travelled with group
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lyle

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Maggie on Mar 26, 2024
thanks you and see you soon

10/10 Excellent

Rich

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is amazing. Perfectly located to central Tamarindo and In very easy walking distance to the bars, beach and shops (all within 5 mins) (genuinely 5 mins too) The hotel is clean and comfortable with great staff and excellent facilities. Including a co working space (desks and office space with a view of the pool, in a very cool air conditioned space) There is no gym, however energy fitness is literally 5 minute walk away and is only $30 USD for a week pass. I am a frequent traveler and very picky with hotels but you can rest assured that this one is great. I would recommend booking any excursions through the hotel as they secure excellent rates and email you a payment link to securely pay online. I would recommend booking your airport transfer through them too. If you can pay them in Cash ($USD) and you get a generous discount. But you can pay by card no problem. Rich
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quality stay
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

CARLOS, LA URUCA

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandrine

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

alan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Klodjan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dr Ari

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really nice hotel, super well located. Pool is amazing food too. Definitely recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Dean

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall good, but weak shower operation and noisy neighboring properties.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Last Minute Vacation
About 5 days before my departure date I got lucky and found an opening at his hotel at a good price. I didn’t know what to expect before arriving, but I have to say I was impressed throughout the week. I’d say the biggest pros to staying here were - The customer service. Maggie went above and beyond to make the trip more enjoyable. From giving us a rundown of the hotel and the town, to a surprise dessert one afternoon after coming back from the beach, to helping me book shuttles - The community pool was really relaxing and quiet throughout the day - The hotel has a good selection of breakfast meals on their menu. The cook did a great job. Also, free coffee before 10:30! - Filtered water was available 24/7 in the lobby area - The hotel also had a social event for all guests the Thursday evening I was there. It was a good opportunity to meet other people
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Will definitely be back.
Great stay. Everything you could ask for in a hotel in Tamarindo Clean. Great staff. FANTASTIC location. The breakfast was amazing as well Sandra & Maggie deserve extra kudos for their pleasant demeanour and helpfulness
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Maggie on Nov 16, 2023
Thank you and see you soon.

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tranquil and a great location.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Maggie on Nov 7, 2023
Thanks, and see you next time .

10/10 Excellent

Troy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Maggie on Nov 7, 2023
Thanks and come back when you want

10/10 Excellent

SANDRA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Maggie on Nov 7, 2023
Nos vemos la proxima ves que viene por Tamarindo. Saludos cordiales.

10/10 Excellent

Helena

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was beautiful, breakfast was the best in Tamarindo we had. The property was clean, the co-working space was great. I really enjoyed meeting new people at the sunset and drinks event that they hosted, that was a cherry on top. They provided snacks and drinks on the house which was so thoughtful. Everything was walking distance. Fully recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Maggie on Oct 18, 2023
Thanks Helena, it was a pleasure to meet you and we are looking forward to have you back... see you

10/10 Excellent

MariePierre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tout était parfait
Response from Maggie on Sep 25, 2023
Merci a vous et a bientot..

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A cozy place to call home while in Tamarindo
There’s a vibe that captures you and makes you want to stay. Draws a certain kind of traveler…chill, friendly folk. Digital Nomad’s paradise with a great place, next to the pool, to set up office. Great location close to the beach, plenty of restaurants and shops. Food is delicious! Friendly staff. VERY Clean rooms. Patrick, the owner, is a great dude! We will definitely be back. I would absolutely recommend this to anyone looking to chill, meet great people and get some online work done while I’m CR
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Maggie on Sep 13, 2023
Thanks you for your stay and looking forward to welcome you again

10/10 Excellent

Fatoumata

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I generally don’t write reviews but had to do one for this hotel. It’s by far one of my favorites because the experience felt so humanized. It is a great place to stay and the staff are amazing! This is especially great for solo travelers like myself. It is safe, clean, rooms are modern and I was able to make a lot of friends during my stay. It really felt like a community. It’s walking distance from the beach and extremely close to restaurants and nightlife in Tamarindo. The pool is located perfectly in the middle of the property and allows for a nice space to hangout on a hot sunny day when you need a break from the beach. I absolutely recommend!!!
Response from Paddy on Aug 24, 2023
Thank you for sharing.We hope to see you again,Patrick

10/10 Excellent

brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place, amazing location. Maggie was helpful with booking excursions and any wants or needs I may of needed, even after I needed to switch to a different hotel. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Paddy on Aug 24, 2023
Brendan, thanks for writing, we sure next time you will not switch hotels!Patrick

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn, San Diego

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Paddy on Aug 24, 2023
Kathryn,Thanks for the review.Pura Vida

10/10 Excellent

Faisal

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Paddy on Aug 24, 2023
Thanks for 10!See you again soon

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is the second time that I have stayed at ITS. The hotel is beautiful, clean, and an outstanding value for the price. The owner/management are amazing, ensuring that all of your needs are met. The pool is really incredible. Inside the room, the bed is comfortable and the shower is big. There is a microwave and refrigerator in the room, and outside on the patio, a sink and 2 but er stove and drawers with any dishes you will need if you decide to cook or bring something home to eat. There's really only 2 things that I don't think are great, and neither has anything specifically to do with the hotel. The hotel's location is off a side street and only a quick 5 minute walk to central Tamarindo. The street is in bad condition, especially after a rain. The other is not being able to flush paper down the toilet, which is very common at small hotels (and homes!) in Costa Rica. Just can't get used to throwing it in the garbage. But once again, this isn't ITS's issue, more of a Costa Rican issue in general. The great things about this hotel far exceed anything negative, especially the staff. Will definitely stay here again, and again, and again... Every time I am in Tamarindo, I will be a loyal customer at In The Shade!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

O'neil, Brampton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Few minutes walking to the town's main hot spots. Room is modern and cozy. Property is safe and secure. The staff is very helpful and friendly. Makes you feel like a family instead of a guest!!!

10/10 Excellent

Ho Ying

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff, very good service.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great service! Hotel owner and manager provide useful tips and help guest make the most of their trip.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hady

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall a great experience. Will stay again- good location, clean, safe, comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natalia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property surrounded by nature. Good size room with a big bathroom. Very clean and peaceful. The view of the volcano is amazing and the staff is really friendly. We loved our stay. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My friend and I brought our 2 teenage boys to Tamarindo for their graduation present. We stayed at In the Shade for 10 sun filled days. The staff are amazing and eager to help with booking excursions and drivers. The owner Patrick and his lovely wife Michelle are so warm, giving us some amazing recommendations from fun activities with our boys to places to eat to fill their bottomless appetites. Thank you Patrick, Michelle, Maggie, Sandra and Luca for making the 4 of us feel at home in your lovely hotel. The beds were so comfortable, the food was delicious, the pool was divine. The towel service was a nice touch, as well as the filtered water provided in the cowork space (bring your hydro flask). The location is a 5 minute walk to the beach (cut through the farmers market- we didn’t figure this out until the end of our stay). Close to restaurants and bars. The Saturday farmers market was less than a block from our door. The Thursday evening social that Patrick and Michelle host rack week ends with a walk to the night market (a five minute walk away). This place truly felt like our home away from home. We will be back!
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Makoto

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely great stay at in the shade. The staff (Omar, Sandra, Maggie) and owner Patrick were amazing! Would highly recommend and go back! Thanks again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

4/10 Poor

Stalyn

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The shower head barely worked had to go outside and showered..
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Response from Marcy on Feb 27, 2023
Stalyn, we are sorry for the problem with your shower, but to be fair, we did replace faucet and shower head ( and the on demand water heater) when you informed us and bought you breakfast. It's all working great now.

10/10 Excellent

travis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property Friendly owners
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Response from Paddy on Mar 26, 2023
Megan, Thank you and please come see us again