Title: Refugio Lodge - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Refugio Lodge Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, 4-minute walk to Tamarindo Beach ![Courtyard](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84020000/84012800/84012769/9531314c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84020000/84012800/84012769/6dd364ac.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84020000/84012800/84012769/f67e3360.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84020000/84012800/84012769/d885afda.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84020000/84012800/84012769/10709a40.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Near Tamarindo Beach, La Oveja Surf House offers a vibrant atmosphere with local cuisine breakfasts. Enjoy the outdoor pool between coworking sessions. Evenings feature live concerts and shows at the nightclub, and on-site designer stores provide shopping breaks. 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Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with a coffee shop/cafe and a garden. You'll also enjoy perks such as: - An outdoor pool along with sun loungers - Smoke-free premises, tour/ticket assistance, and multilingual staff - A gift shop, outdoor furniture, and coworking spaces - Concierge services - Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff Room features All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes. 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Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - No onsite parking available ### Food and drink - Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM - A bar/lounge - A coffee shop/cafe - A restaurant ### Things to do - Designer stores - Outdoor pool - Shopping ### Family friendly - Grocery/convenience store - Outdoor pool ### Conveniences - Gift shop/newsstand - Grocery/convenience store - Guidebooks - Limited-hour front desk ### Guest services - Concierge services - Housekeeping (on request) - Multilingual staff - Tour and ticket assistance ### Business services - Coworking space ### Outdoors - Garden - Outdoor entertainment area - Outdoor furniture - Pool loungers ### Spa - In-room massages ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - No elevator - Tile flooring in room - Well-lit path to entrance ### More - Communal living room - Smoking not allowed ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Blackout drapes - Down comforter - Pillowtop mattress ### Bathroom - Private bathroom - Rainfall showerhead - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels ### Food and drink - Restaurant dining guides ### More - Access via exterior corridors - Air conditioning - Desk - Individual decor - Individual furnishings - Laptop workspace - Safe ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM Late check-in subject to availability Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM Front desk staffed during limited hours If you are planning to arrive after 9:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets No pets or service animals allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome 1 child per adult, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room ### Property payment types ## Important information ### You need to know 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; cash is not accepted This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed Safety features at this property include outdoor lighting This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room ### We should mention This property does not have elevators Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly) ### Property is also known as La Oveja Surf House surf house ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Refugio Lodge have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM–10:00 PM. ### How much does it cost to stay at Refugio Lodge? > As of Nov 5, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Refugio Lodge on Nov 10, 2025 start from CA $132.83, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/Tamarindo-Hotels-Surf-House.h84012769.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### Is Refugio Lodge pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Refugio Lodge? > This property doesn't offer parking. ### What time is check-in at Refugio Lodge? > Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours. ### What time is check-out at Refugio Lodge? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Refugio Lodge located? > Situated by the ocean, this bed & breakfast is within 1 mi (2 km) of Tamarindo Beach and Playa Langosta. Las Baulas National Marine Park and Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course are also within 12 mi (20 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Refugio Lodge Reviews 8.8 ### Excellent All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 79 8 - Good 31 6 - Okay 11 4 - Poor 7 2 - Terrible 3 ### 8.8/10 Cleanliness ### 9.6/10 Staff & service ### 8.4/10 Amenities ### 8.6/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 9.2/10 Eco-friendliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Davin May 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Absolutely enjoyed this place and would stay again. Right in the heart of the city and close to everything. Breakfasts were delicious and were some of our favorite meals while in CR. ##### Davin Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Dornel May 25, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The property was conveniently located made it easy to get around. The staff was very friendly and it had entertainment every night. The food was also very good. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/b8d12290-b461-473e-a008-c7fbab3a0fa1-1748135647727.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/c67e0857-ee48-4de5-ae5c-94b4536898fb-1748135648261.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/d376de5f-e215-4915-bd5f-1a5b78b8d09f-1748135648372.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/b3c4a20c-f407-4592-8c9c-6e6ad84b479a-1748135648185.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Dornel Stayed 5 nights in May 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Victoria Aug 8, 2025 Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities Wonderfully helpful staff, well air-conditioned rooms, and the included breakfast has several options and is delicious! It is unfortunate that the neighboring business is quite loud at night, but given the relatively low cost for a location so close to central Tamarindo, it was worth the price. Take care not to keep food in the room though, with no fridge or storage areas the ants will find it VERY quickly. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/51df4404-f018-4812-ad25-b365b4bdeab4-1754619481293.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Victoria Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Carolyn May 23, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Fantastic breakfast and coffee included!! We loved the food, friendly staff, comfy bed, shower, cold AC. There is no mini fridge. But there is a grocery store across the street if the kitchen is closed at Refugio. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/9bb718f9-b06e-48eb-bc68-892676eb4ca6-1748043879004.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Carolyn Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Feb 4, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Divine accommodations in the center of Tamarindo! Wonderful place in the center of town. Perfect location, and the staff was fantastic, super friendly and warm. The breakfast was amazing, and the coffee too. Totally recommended. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Daniel Nov 22, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Agustin and the other staff at the hotel were great! Our room was lovely, pool and surrounding area was nice too. My friend and I would absolutely stay again, the breakfast included was a nice touch - thanks for having us! ##### Daniel Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### pritesh Feb 4, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Located in a prime spot, this place was clean, convenient with amazing staff. Augustin was very prompt with his communication and took great care of all o our needs! His staff is very helpful and the nearby bar is excellent for a night cap. Breakfast and on site cafe is excellent! ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/F56E4ECACEB2CF78B464F7164CDB2CE128A9578E1738705912722.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/881CEA35A06FC3A8A6FBF663BABE90F9662A43671738705913347.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### pritesh Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Esther Dec 25, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The staff were excellent. The room was a great size and clean! The breakfast were many choices and excellent coffee. Good nightly entertainment! Pleasant stay I would definitely go back! ##### Esther Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Morgan Jul 25, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities I’m so glad I found Refugio Lodge for my stay in Tamarindo! From the moment I booked, I felt like more than just a guest—Agustin and the team made me feel like a friend. Agustin was amazing with communication, always available to chat, offer great local recommendations, help with booking shuttles or anything else I needed. The entire staff was warm, welcoming, and genuinely cared about making sure we had a great experience. The cafe is the morning gathering space where you’ll always find amazing coffee — roasted on site, and a delicious breakfast. Afternoons and evenings feature live music, flowing drinks at the bar, and dancing into the night. The lodge itself has a really heartwarming origin story behind it—definitely ask about it when you visit! And as a bonus, the sweetest cat named Pega lives on site and loves greeting guests. I loved here so much that I actually got a tattoo of her before I left for home! I’m already looking forward to coming back with friends and family. Refugio Lodge is truly a gem in Tamarindo, don’t miss it. Pura vida! ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/aff37a2c-360d-4b03-aea9-8a7ef1b88d84-1753483598875.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/e8952bbf-87a9-41fa-9bef-5101d0e10b80-1753483599834.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Morgan Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Margaret Apr 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Our stay at the Refugio Lodge exceeded all of our expectations, with Augustin and the staff making us feel at home. The hotel was beautiful with clean and spacious rooms. The attached cafe (with free breakfast included) was amazing and i still think about the banana pancakes and coffee. The location was unbeatable being in the heart of Tamarindo, next to the farmers market, walking distance to all the restaurants, and being less than a 5 minutes walk from the beach. The staff helped ensure our trip was memorable with helping coordinate private transportation to and from the Liberia airport and helping schedule excursions to the waterfalls/etc. We are already planning our next trip back and we will be staying here again !! ##### Margaret Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Henderson Dec 21, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Pura Vida We stayed for 9 days, good breakfast/ coffee/juice included with the room 👍 Agustin and staff we're all super nice and helpful with sharing good places to see, good restaurants. The hotel hosts an array of fun entertainment in the evenings 💥 💥 💥 Good times 👌 Looking forward to our next stay here. ##### Henderson Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julie Jul 12, 2023 Super cute small hotel. Staff were amazing, breakfast was delicious! ##### Julie Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Roberta Feb 23, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities In the heart of Tamarindo, which means lots of options for food and entertainment. It also means lots of noise from surrounding businesses. The staff is extremely friendly and helpful. There is room for improvement for the facility but I can see that they are working on this improvements ##### Roberta Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patricia Dec 24, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort The staff was fantastic. Very helpful, kind and a lot if fun to be with. The only bad thing was the blaring music in and around the area which made it difficult to sleep. ##### Patricia Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Jacinta Nov 20, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service It was perfect! The staff were so friendly, and it was a great place to stay I wish I could stay longer. ##### Jacinta Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gerrit Dec 28, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Highly Recommend! Everything good! Was very clean, and staff were very helpful! Great place to stay in Tamarindo! ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/643D09BADD9549BF06061BA5D0D0B47E714018081703795644260.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/EFDE52BA9F817EC85B1AEBD8C8FC9A562E5E3ACA1703795644146.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/38A2A6C6CFB272C15A3774D424665E31C0DA74141703795644229.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Gerrit Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Coleton Jan 20, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities The people that worked there are very friendly and helpful. Free breakfast is the best breakfast in town and the live music is unbelievable and the drinks are awesome. Hard place to beat. ##### Coleton Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christopher Jan 3, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Nice spot in Tamarindo Room was clean, staff was friendly and the free breakfast was great. Very loud at night however. Not that it matters because you’re so close to the beach, but the pool isn’t clean. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/865EB41B9F2697A79F1635A756019F2D2571F73E1704309498776.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/D9861FC47CA6670993F5BE5C8D705EC8763404611704309499117.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/F09D7856D21A3A59C944EBC48E32715FCFA3FFD21704309499763.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/4639FAEF7CB60D8AC78CF1D32951BA3E67F0C8F11704309499820.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Christopher Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Tonya Apr 4, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The staff, location, included breakfast, and amenities were awesome! The noise at night was VERY loud. There is a club very close by playing thumping music on the weekends. It was quieter during the week but earplugs were a necessity on the weekend. That being said, there were so many positives that I would definitely consider staying there again! ##### Tonya Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicole Mar 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities I had a great stay at Refugio Lodge in Tamarindo! The rooms were nice, clean, and well-maintained, making for a comfortable stay. The location is fantastic—right in the heart of Tamarindo and just a short walk to the beach, restaurants, and shops. The staff was wonderful, especially Agustin, who was incredibly helpful and communicative. He was always quick to answer questions, provided great recommendations, and helped us arrange tours. The guys in the cafe and the bar staff were all very kind and friendly. The included breakfast was delicious, a great way to start the day. The attached bar/restaurant was a fun bonus, with live music most nights that added to the lively atmosphere. The only downside is that because of its central location, it can be a bit noisy at night from a nearby nightclub (you can’t hear the live music from the bar in the rooms). We were warned of this in advance and Agustin had offered us earplugs as well. It didn’t bother us at all, but if you are sensitive to noise, it may not be the ideal place for you. However, if you’re looking to be in the middle of the action, this is a great spot. Would definitely recommend for anyone wanting a convenient and vibrant place to stay in Tamarindo! ##### Nicole Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025 ### 4/10 Poor #### Amy Mar 3, 2024 Liked: Staff & service Please read the reviews and trust that the noise reviews are legitimate. There is a night club 25 meters from the back of these rooms. I did read the reviews and the staff warned us but it was so much worse than I imagined. There was music blaring and bumping till 3 am so much that the walls were shaking. If you are a light sleeper do not book this spot. We ended up leaving after one night. ##### Amy Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### BonnyBeth Jul 18, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities I booked this hotel for my fiance and I. For the most part it was a nice facility. We arrived late at night on a Friday around 10:30pm and the restaurant was turned into a nightclub (which was disclosed when booking). However, the rooms were about 50 meters from the night club and it was very loud. Again, the booking did disclose that it would be loud, but I was not expecting it to be right outside of our room. Inside the room was pretty bare, very limited amenities, but it was clean and matched the pictures I saw online. All and all this hotel was just not for my fiance and I and we checked out after one night. The manager was very kind and refunded our remaining days. I would say that this hotel is a great stay for younger people looking to dive into the nightlife and party. That is just not what we were looking for. The free breakfast was very good and the staff was all very friendly. ##### BonnyBeth Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Judith Mar 4, 2023 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities Eat here. Don’t sleep here! Great location in the middle of town. Hotel resto has lovely food and attentive service. Hotel is mediocre but safe and clean enough. I stayed one week, but this is not a four-star hotel. It’s situated in a vortex of noise thanks mostly to a neighbouring disco that’s open 9pm – 3am. every. single. day. Earplugs barely muffle the noise. The music is stupid loud, and the hotel’s walls are paper thin. And, there’s even more noise to contend with: live music in the restaurant some evenings; construction noise starting early morning; street noise from cars, all-terrain vehicles, and delivery trucks; scraping noises from the hotel’s metal roof (tree branches? monkeys?). Hotel staff is great except for one who asked me what I do for a living. Don’t ask your guests that. It’s none of your beeswax! Even rocket scientists take vacation, okay? The hotel maintains vestiges of its hostel past. The rooms are long rectangles with 11-foot ceiling. Rooms are in surprising disrepair, or perhaps this is the result of bad renovations. Water in the shower is tepid but plentiful. Got a towel change halfway through the week, but I could not get staff to sweep my room of sand even after two promises that it would be done (it’s a beach town!). The hotel’s pool is small and sad, but the beach is a 5-min walk away. Loved the room’s metal door and deadbolt for safety. Wi-Fi worked reliably and so did cable TV so I could barely hear the TV over music from the disco!! ##### Judith Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Rainit Feb 14, 2023 Liked: Staff & service, amenities Disliked: Cleanliness This was a very disappointing experinece. We really looked forward to our 3 nights and now wish we never stayed there. The room was clean but the bathroom was disgusting and stinky (terrible sewage smell). There were old used bars of soap on the shower wall, a dirt ring in the toiler bowl, and someone elses stuff was left on the bathrooms door handle containing toiletries. There was no hot water. Luke warm at best. And terrible water pressure that it was impossible to shower after a day at the beach. No shampoo/conditioner, just a bar of soap. The room was advertised to have a king and queen beds. The king bed was hard as the floor and our backs started hurting from sleeping on it. The queen bed was actually a double and we couldnt use it instead of the king because it was too small. It was also impossible to fall asleep or stay asleep because the club right next door had parties until 3am everg single night that even earplus didnt drain the noise. It felt like the party was literally inside our room. The hotel staff did not give us a heads up about it. The reception was supposed to be available for inquiries via whats app till 11pm but when messaged to inquire about the noise, our messages werent even acknowledged at all. Not even the next morning. The staff were very friendly and the included breakfast at the cafe was delicious, but unfortunately not worth the price we paid for the hotel at all. We'd have rathered paid for breakfast than stay at this place. ##### Rainit Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Claudette Oct 31, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Clean , amenities and friendly staff🙏 ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/2290ba58-ca82-4d06-a0a0-81a322bfb128-1761949337203.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/8e43c070-fc77-4c0b-830a-396db450d708-1761949329299.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/eb20702f-49b9-4576-95e7-3e1408e80088-1761949330941.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/32fc9b49-8337-41c5-a3b0-995850b1456b-1761949321658.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Claudette Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Makanda by the Sea](https://www.expedia.ca/Quepos-Hotels-Makanda-By-The-Sea.h2328562.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Magic Mountain SPA & Conference center](https://www.expedia.ca/La-Fortuna-Hotels-Hotel-Magic-Mountain-SPA-Conference-Center.h1636277.Hotel-Information) > > [Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails](https://www.expedia.ca/La-Fortuna-Hotels-Arenal-Observatory-Lodge-Spa.h11820519.Hotel-Information) > > [Kura Boutique Hotel Member of the Cayuga Collection](https://www.expedia.ca/Dominical-Hotels-Kura-Boutique-Hotel.h5637504.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Boutique Casa Del Rio](https://www.expedia.ca/La-Fortuna-Hotels-Casa-Del-Rio.h27603041.Hotel-Information) > > [Borinquen Thermal Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Canas-Dulces-Hotels-Borinquen-Thermal-Resort.h1155801.Hotel-Information) > > [Nammbú Beachfront Bungalows](https://www.expedia.ca/Puerto-Carrillo-Hotels-Nammbu-Beachfront-Bungalows.h11459871.Hotel-Information) > > [Crocs Resort & Casino](https://www.expedia.ca/Jaco-Hotels-Crocs-Resort-Casino.h8741357.Hotel-Information) > > [Azul Hotel & Retreat](https://www.expedia.ca/Playa-Azul-Hotels-Azul-Ocean-Club-Hotel.h6776980.Hotel-Information) > > [Buena Vista del Rincon Eco Adventure Park, Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Canas-Dulces-Hotels-Buena-Vista-Del-Rincon-Eco-Adventure-Park.h1858721.Hotel-Information) > > [Rio Perdido Hotel & Thermal River](https://www.expedia.ca/Fortuna-Hotels-Rio-Perdido-Hotel-Thermal-River.h6371123.Hotel-Information) > > [Nosara Beach Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Nosara-Hotels-Nosara-Beach-Hotel.h32722062.Hotel-Information) > > [Cala Luna Boutique Hotel & Villas](https://www.expedia.ca/Tamarindo-Hotels-Cala-Luna-Boutique-Hotel-Villas.h1118539.Hotel-Information) > > [The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Nosara-Hotels-The-Gilded-Iguana-Surf-Hotel.h22186079.Hotel-Information) > > [La Mansion Inn Arenal](https://www.expedia.ca/Arenal-Hotels-La-Mansion-Inn-Arenal.h8254135.Hotel-Information) > > [Lost Iguana Resort and Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/La-Fortuna-Hotels-Lost-Iguana-Resort-And-Spa.h1174121.Hotel-Information) > > [Capitán Suizo Beachfront Boutique Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Tamarindo-Hotels-Capitan-Suizo-Beachfront-Boutique-Hotel.h1140010.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton Garden Inn Guanacaste Airport](https://www.expedia.ca/Liberia-Hotels-Hilton-Garden-Inn-Liberia-Airport.h2211738.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Boutique Lagarta Lodge](https://www.expedia.ca/Nosara-Hotels-Hotel-Boutique-Lagarta-Lodge.h12324224.Hotel-Information) > > [The Retreat Costa Rica - Wellness Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Atenas-Hotels-The-Retreat-Costa-Rica-Wellness-Resort-Spa.h10447279.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Boyeros](https://www.expedia.ca/Liberia-Hotels-Hotel-Boyeros.h11268329.Hotel-Information) > > [SoulShine](https://www.expedia.ca/Tamarindo-Hotels-SoulShine.h46292420.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin](https://www.expedia.ca/Curubande-Hotels-Hotel-Hacienda-Guachipelin.h1122531.Hotel-Information) > > [Azura Beach Resort - All Inclusive - Adults Only](https://www.expedia.ca/Samara-Hotels-Azura-Beach-Resort-All-Inclusive-Adults-Only.h20586535.Hotel-Information) > > [Best Western Jaco Beach All-Inclusive Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Jaco-Hotels-Best-Western-Jaco-Beach-All-Inclusive-Resort.h54703.Hotel-Information) > > [Socialtel Nosara](https://www.expedia.ca/Nosara-Hotels-Selina-Nosara.h32620956.Hotel-Information) > > [Bodhi Tree Yoga Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Nosara-Hotels-Bodhi-Tree-Yoga-Resort.h10650362.Hotel-Information) > > [Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Samara-Hotels-Villas-Playa-Samara-Beach-Front-Resort.h888268.Hotel-Information) > > [Occidental Tamarindo - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.ca/Tamarindo-Hotels-Occidental-Tamarindo-All-Inclusive.h793778.Hotel-Information)