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Hotel Boruca Tamarindo

Property class: 2.5

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A building entrance with a stone statue, a paved pathway, and potted plants. - Hotel Boruca Tamarindo (Tamarindo)
A two-story building with a curved roof, large windows, and a balcony. - Hotel Boruca Tamarindo (Tamarindo)
A swimming pool surrounded by lush greenery and a building with a tiled roof. - Hotel Boruca Tamarindo (Tamarindo)
An outdoor dining area with stone flooring, wooden tables and chairs, and hanging lights. - Hotel Boruca Tamarindo (Tamarindo)
A hallway with a stone wall, metal gates, and a hanging light fixture. - Hotel Boruca Tamarindo (Tamarindo)
Close to Tamarindo Beach, Hotel Boruca Tamarindo provides amenities like a garden and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

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Room options

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Room

Standard Triple Room, Garden View

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a painting on the wall, and a stone wall.

Standard Double Room, Garden View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room

Standard Quadruple Room, Garden View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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A neatly made bed with a beige blanket and two towels, a wooden headboard, a painting of a woman on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Standard Triple Room, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a painting on the wall, and a stone wall.

Standard Double Room, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A room with two beds, a window with curtains, an air conditioning unit, and a wicker vase on a side table.

Standard Quadruple Room, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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A room with two beds, wooden headboards, and a wooden ceiling.

Comfort Apartment

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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A small, cozy attic bedroom with a wooden desk and a bed with a floral bedspread.

Economy Apartment

  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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A cozy room with a wooden ceiling, a sofa, a dining table with a colorful table runner, and a bookshelf with books and plants.

Family Apartment

  • Garden view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, beige curtains, a wall-mounted air conditioner, and a yellow artwork.

Economy Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Tamarindo, Hotel Boruca Tamarindo is near the beach. While the natural beauty of Tamarindo Beach and Conchal Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course. Las Baulas National Marine Park and Monkey Park are also worth visiting. Visit our Tamarindo travel guide
Map
Frente al Banco Nacional de Tamarindo, Tamarindo, Guanacaste

What's nearby

  • A coastal town with a beach, houses, and mountains in the background.
    Tamarindo Beach
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, a winding river, and a residential area with buildings on a hillside.
    Playa Langosta
    10 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • A sunset over a beach with a boat and people in the water.
    Avellanas Beach
    47 min drive - 13.0 miles
  • WAYRA Institute of Spanish
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course
    41 min drive - 10.7 miles

Getting around

  • Tamarindo (TNO)
    12 min drive

Restaurants

  • Sharky's Sports Bar
    3 min walk
  • La Berrakera
    5 min walk
  • Nordico Coffee House
    3 min walk
  • Refugio Cafe
    2 min walk
  • Rumours
    4 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

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
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
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 - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Boruca Tamarindo have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Hotel Boruca Tamarindo pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Hotel Boruca Tamarindo doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hotel Boruca Tamarindo?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Hotel Boruca Tamarindo?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hotel Boruca Tamarindo located?

Situated near the beach, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of WAYRA Institute of Spanish and Tamarindo Beach. Playa Langosta and Tamarindo Church are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hotel Boruca Tamarindo Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

10

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 59 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff! Great location! Love love love
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful hotel! Very friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, staff was nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Wonderful staff in an incredible spot!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, great staff, pool & restaurant are really good, location is handy but a little loud (next to main road), would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was efficient, clean and had all I needed. There is a grocery store very close and it’s close to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pictures do not do this place justice at all! the exterior was super beautiful and check in was easy. The rooms are a little dated but still a comfortable and safe stay and also room was bigger than picures might show. I just wished the cleaned the pool a little better or more often but i still had a nice swim.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property with excellent staff! The food at the restaurant was incredible!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect for solo travel

Room was clean and staff was fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness
No kitchen. Angelo was extremely helpful and is bilingual. Facilities are old but well kept. All the service personnel are friendly and efficient, always busy but find time to help.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is older and quant, conveniently located to dining, grocery store, banking, shopping and the beach. The staff was incredible, they are so friendly and very helpful. We stayed 3 weeks and couldn't be more happy! We look forward to our next visit
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2024
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The building is a unique design, round. The rooms are very clean and the staff excellent. We enjoyed a complimentary breakfast that was delicious. It was noisy at night however, lots of street noise.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hotel Boruca is an amazing place to stay in Tamarindo. It is located just off the main streets so everything is easily accessible and walkable but not in the center of it so you can enjoy some peace and quiet. The rooms are a bit outdated and run down but the staff is extremely friendly and helpful. We had breakfast included in our stay and it was simple but tasty. They were extremely accommodating and tend to your every need. We didn’t spend much time indoors except to sleep and shower. Definitely recommend staying here for a reasonable price and access to the hot spots.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and always happy to help. It’s very jungle vibes with all the greenery inside the hotel courtyard area. It’s a very convenient location because there are many restaurants around and a grocery store. The beach is only a 7 min walk. The hotel offers a really nice breakfast selection with some traditional Costa Rican breakfast options as well as very fresh fruit. I was also able to book tours at the reception and they help with transportation as well. Overall a great experience 10/10 recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024
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6/10 Okay

Disliked: Cleanliness

This hotel has so much potential!!

The air conditioning was not working in the original tiny stuffy bedroom with a really narrow bathroom you could barely move in. They came in to see if they could get it going but to no avail. Thank goodness the nice man who checked me in moved me to a much more spacious accommodation (which at the price I paid should I have received in the first place!) The room was really great and had all the amenities and more but the overall cleanliness was poor. The shower stone wall and floors and tap fixtures looked like they have never been scrubbed and cleaned ever. I was concerned about my feet so wire my sandals. The cooking and eating utensils had food stuck to them and the countertop kitchen appliances were . I never saw housekeeping nor was my room attended to. They wanted me to go back to the hot room overlooking the busy street but I refused as it was unbearabley hot. The lady (I presume owner or manger) allowed me to stay the second room but you could tell she was very unhappy about it. It was a bigger and better accommodation but again, for the price I paid I think it was fair. I will say the breakfast was good and the young man who served me both mornings was very friendly and sweet. He made the stay much better by his kindness. They are lucky to have him on their staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
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6/10 Okay

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Old , tired grounds = lower cost
Stayed 8 nights in May 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nope Got attacked by staff the first night of being there absolute terrible place to stay! Terrible service, and horrible location
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room - Costa Rica style with lots of wood. The property is well maintained, rooms are cosy and very clean. It's a little noisy at night only because the street has lots of cars. Hotel itself was quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and friendly and helpful staff. Also the pizza is tasty.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The people managing the property are fantastic. Very friendly and quite helpful! The included breakfast is very good. The pool is a great way to get away from the busy beach. The property is a bit older but it’s well cared for. If you don’t like this property then you probably won’t like any property even if you spend way more money. Thanks for our enjoyable stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Never go back there ! The place is strangely curse !! Not my type of holiday to be in )/: I’m still itching from the bugs bed I’m telling you weird crazy place !
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

So-so visit

Was there 4 nights with wife and daughter. Had lots of fun in pool. Rooms were small and bathroom very narrow. The room had A/C which worked great. Hot water was great in bathroom. I arrived early and was given an early check-in which was very much appreciated. The only downside was that we paid for hotel and for breakfast prior to arriving at hotel. Our last day there we were told that our payment was declined (not true as we paid for it all on credit card weeks prior). Everything was eventually settled however, it is very frustrating having to prove you prepaid for everything only to still be told "No, that's not correct". This encounter pissed me off for the entire day. I still recommend coming here just maybe not prepay your bill untill you actually checkout.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Não existe cozinha compartilhada isso foi a minha decepção
Stayed 9 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Una buena calidad -precio. Buena ubicación. La ducha tenía una pequeña salpicadera hacia afuera. Por lo demás muy bien.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026