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Hotel Mar Rey

2.5 star property
Hotel with a full-service spa, a quick walk to Tamarindo Beach

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Deep-tissue massages, sports massages, beach massages, massages
Front of property - evening/night
Property entrance
Deluxe Double Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar
Superior Family Room | View from room
Hotel Mar Rey blends tropical warmth with modern comfort. Enjoy a deep-tissue massage at Oceanic spa or relax with drinks at three beach bars. Features include an outdoor pool, children's pool, in-room WiFi, and luggage storage, steps from Tamarindo Beach.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Family Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Family Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Quadruple Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Quadruple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Comfort Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Comfort Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Yard
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
  • 26 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Large Twin Futon

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Premium Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Premium Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Double Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Standard Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Family Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Superior Family Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Deluxe Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 King Bed

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Standard Double or Twin Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Standard Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Tamarindo, Hotel Mar Rey is in a rural area and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tamarindo Beach and Conchal Beach. Mansita Beach and Avellanas Beach are two other places to visit that come recommended. Snorkeling and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with rock climbing and mountain biking nearby.
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Playa Tamarindo, Tamarindo, Guanacaste, 50309

What's nearby

  • Tamarindo Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Playa Langosta - 8 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course - 29 min drive - 11.1 miles
  • Grande Beach - 30 min drive - 10.2 miles
  • Avellanas Beach - 35 min drive - 12.8 miles

Getting around

  • Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sol Bakery - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Medusa Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Venezia Gelati y Café - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Walter's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Patagonia Argentinian Grill & Restaurant - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Mar Rey

Hotel near Tamarindo Beach
Located close to Mansita Beach and Avellanas Beach, Hotel Mar Rey provides 3 beach bars, a terrace, and a garden. Treat yourself to a deep-tissue massage at Oceanic, the onsite spa. In addition to an outdoor entertainment area, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and smoke-free premises
  • A TV in the lobby, barbecue grills, and a water dispenser
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Mar Rey offer comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like air conditioning and separate sitting areas.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters, recycling, and LED light bulbs
  • Showers and free toiletries
  • Smart TVs with streaming services and digital channels
  • Balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and separate sitting areas

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • 3 beach bars

Things to do

  • Books
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Direct access to the beach
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • In-room massages
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages

Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in room

More

  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with digital channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Hotel Mar Rey Guanacaste
Hotel Mar Rey
Mar Rey Guanacaste
Mar Rey
Hotel Mar Rey Tamarindo
Mar Rey Tamarindo
Hotel Mar Rey Hotel
Hotel Mar Rey Tamarindo
Hotel Mar Rey Hotel Tamarindo

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Mar Rey have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM–10:00 PM.

Is Hotel Mar Rey pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel Mar Rey?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Mar Rey?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Hotel Mar Rey?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hotel Mar Rey located?

Situated by the ocean, this spa hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Tamarindo Beach and within 12 mi (20 km) of Conchal Beach and Mansita Beach. Avellanas Beach is 11.2 mi (18.1 km) away.

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Hotel Mar Rey Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 146 out of 279 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 78 out of 279 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 279 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 279 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 279 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a completely different experience this time! I will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ginny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property in the heart of Tamarindo, and across the street from the beach.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very close to beach and restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamera

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was fun!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evan

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

Great family getaway

Good vibes great times. Great for families
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stanislaw

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was a great stay. Staff were awesome!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked the safety, cleanliness and it was central to many amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice reasonably priced hotel for being so close to the beach. Fyi, there are a couple of hotel dogs, super friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

regina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great pool. Rooms are quiet despite busy area.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Shirley

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was so helpful Andrea was wonderful to us
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Alex

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A bit Noisie but very good located hotel beach across the street.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Gladys

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel Mar Rey is in an excellent location—right across from public beach access, making it super convenient for enjoying the beach or catching the sunset. It's also surrounded by restaurants, shops, cafés, and a pharmacy. While the hotel is older, it’s clean and well-maintained, with nice bedding. We appreciated the staff’s quick response when we reported a slow water flow in the shower—it was resolved promptly. The main downsides were some noise from outside (understandable given the age of the building and limited soundproofing) and the lack of breakfast or complimentary coffee. Overall, we had a comfortable and pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Tobias

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good centrally Located Hotel

Basic hotel, No Food, No Ice Machine, but walking distance to everything needed. Little Italian cafe right outside the hotel, great coffee and breakfast. Secure, Front desk was helpful. Strong WiFi, free parking.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Close to it all

Hotel Mar Ray was a neat little hotel with a great pool area and decent sized rooms very close to beach and all bars, restaurants and mini supermarkets. Enjoyed our stay although it is getting a little dated which we weren’t concerned about.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service and staff were very nice and helpful for suggestions and booking cars/outings. The hotel was cute and across street from beach access. The downside for our family was the noise/sound from the local clubs - it was very loud until late on weekends but a bit better on weekdays.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness
This was hotel good, right across from beach access tons of food and shopping options. The staff was friendly and the pool was nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is great! It is minutes from the beach and the staff is amazing.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel Mar Rey is in a great location. Close to beach, restaurants and bars and shopping. The pool and surroundings are beautiful. Hacienda style. The ranch kitchen by the pool was great. You could buy groceries and cook them on site. Andrey and staff were extremely helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beverly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central located in town and walkable. Close to dining and markets.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rodger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jeanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great host and location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lucie

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

Edwin, Andre & staff @ Hotel Mar Rey the very Best

An absolutely amazing stay at Mar Rey! Unforgettable time :) The owners and staff are so welcoming, helpful and charming....you feel right at home before you even arrive on site because they ensure that your entire journey goes splendidly well. I could not have picked a better hotel....I am definitely returning there, but plan to bring my entire family with me next time! :)
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff!!! Just a little noisy due to the area. Was hard to sleep at times. The staff is so friendly and wants to keep you safe. Overall good experience.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

The place to stay

Great place to stay and will recommend to my friends. Perfect location
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
I like the pool, location, and cleanliness. The owners and their family live in the hotel. All their dogs are on site and unrestrained. They bark and awake the guests at night and in the mornings, early. My complaints to the owner were met with shrugs. Sleeping is a problem here. Even time by the delightful pool is disturbed. We stayed on the beach our last few days to get away from the constant barking. It was not like this last year. I love dogs, but I love my sleep and quiet on vacation. I will stay elsewhere when I return to Tamarindo in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

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