The best spa hotels in Tamarindo

Hey! Indulge in the ultimate pampering experience at one of these luxurious spa hotels. Designed to provide relaxation, rejuvenation, and tranquility, these properties offer an array of wellness services that range from massages and facials to yoga classes and meditation sessions. To make your search for the perfect spa hotel in in Tamarindo easier, I've compiled this list of top-rated properties for your consideration. So sit back, relax, and explore your options - your ultimate wellness retreat awaits!

• 1 Jardin del Eden Boutique Hotel Tamarindo, Costa Rica

  

  Hotel. This adults-only boutique hotel offers stylish accommodations with ocean views and tropical gardens. Jardin del Eden also features a private beach garden located in the middle of Tamarindo beach. Each room provides free WiFi, noise reduced air conditioning, flat-screen TV, digital safe, mini fridge and coffee maker. Jardin del Eden also features a spa and wellness centre. The on-site poolside restaurant features a blend of Asian, Mediterranean and Central American flavors made from fresh local ingredients. Guests can enjoy breakfast, a light snack-style lunch and a limited a la carte dinner. Activities offered in the area are snorkeling, diving, horseback riding and fishing. The hotel staff can help with information of what is worth sightseeing. Jardin del Eden is located 45 minutes drive from Costa Rica's Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport (LIR) and a 5 minutes drive away from Tamarindo domestic airport. Show full description Guest review score 9.2, rooms from around $390.

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• 2 Cala Luna Boutique Hotel & Villas Tamarindo, Costa Rica

  

  Resort. This charming hotel is located on Langosta Beach in Costa Rica’s Guanacaste region. Set in tropical gardens, it offers spacious rooms and villas with a private pool, free Wi-Fi and a private beach area. Rooms and villas at Cala Luna offer unique décor, with cream tones and dark wood furniture. All include a terrace with garden views and a lounge area with minibar, sofa, satellite TV and safe. The Cala Moresca Restaurant serves Italian fusion dishes and seafood, while the La Caletta Lounge offers refreshing cocktails on the terrace and fresh sushi. The resort’s centre is 10 minutes’ walk away. There is a large outdoor pool and massage services are available. The hotel organises trips and activities, including quad biking, fishing, jungle boat safaris and horse riding. Cala Luna Boutique Hotel & Villas offers car rental and free private parking. It also runs a shuttle service for a fee and is 65 km from Daniel Oduber International Airport. Guest review score 8.8, rooms from around $480.

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• 3 JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort & Spa Tamarindo, Costa Rica

  

  Resort. Live the essence of Costa Rican in a luxury hacienda style resort in Guanacaste. This resort & spa sits oceanfront and is surrounded by the beauty of Costa Rican rich biodiversity. This hotel is the closest international branded resort to Tamarindo. All air-conditioned guestrooms have balconies either with garden, pool or ocean view. The resort is located right at Mansita beach and guests can choose from 4 other beaches within Hacienda Pinilla. Next to the resort you will find an equestrian center, tennis courts, and an 18-hole golf course with a coastal layout. Off-site activities such as surfing lessons, zip lining, horseback riding, white water rafting, kayaking, bird & monkey watching and ATV tours can be arranged on site. Within the resort guests will find an array of gastronomic options such as Azul Grill beach front restaurant, Tamarine our Asian fusion cuisine restaurant, Sabanero is a genuine Guanacastecan Steakhouse or Mansita Restaurant. The hotel features an award winning spa, a spectacular infinity pool, outdoor Jacuzzis, a fully equipped fitness center, biking and jogging trails and a Kids Club. Show full description Guest review score 7.9, rooms from around $749.

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• 4 Pacific Kalokairi - Adults Only Tamarindo, Costa Rica

  

  Hotel. Situated in Tamarindo, 2.5 km from Hernández, Pacific Kalokairi - Adults Only features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers room service, a concierge service and free WiFi. Guests can have a drink at the snack bar. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a shower. Pacific Kalokairi - Adults Only provides some rooms with city views, and the rooms include a balcony. At the accommodation rooms come with bed linen and towels. Pacific Kalokairi - Adults Only offers a buffet or continental breakfast. The hotel offers 4-star accommodation with a hot tub and spa centre. Villarreal is 5.1 km from Pacific Kalokairi - Adults Only, while Tamarindo Airport is 5.5 km from the property. The nearest airport is Tamarindo, 5 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Guest review score 9.3, rooms from around $350.

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• 5 Hotel Tamarindo Diria Beach Resort Tamarindo, Costa Rica

  

  Resort. Featuring three outdoor swimming pools overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Tamarindo Diria Beach Resort has a beautiful setting on Tamarindo Beach. This large resort has 4 restaurants, 4 bars, a spa and a casino. The attractive rooms at Tamarindo Diria Beach Resort offer garden, pool or ocean views. All accommodation has a seating area, a minibar and a flat-screen TV. Set overlooking the ocean, Diriá Restaurant offers an a la carte breakfast and dinner, while Matapalo serves Costa Rican dishes, steak and seafood on its terrace. There is also a pizzeria, a beach bar, a cocktail lounge and a café. Las Baulas National Park is less than 1 km from the resort. Playa Conchal and Playa Flamingo are within 25 minutes’ drive of Tamarindo. Daniel Oduber International Airport is 65 km away. Show full description Guest review score 8.2, rooms from around $289.

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• 6 Occidental Tamarindo ALL INCLUSIVE Tamarindo, Costa Rica

  

  Resort. Offering a beautiful setting on Playa Langosta Beach and next to Las Baulas National Park, Occidental Tamarindo features an outdoor swimming pool and spa. Occidental Tamarindo has attractive décor throughout. Each air-conditioned room has a flat-screen TV, minibar and coffee maker. This property is beachfront. Guests can enjoy a range of international cuisine at the buffet and à la carte restaurant. There is also a poolside bar and a lounge bar. La Fontana (Italian) and Kyoto (Japanese) restaurants only serve à la carte dinners; Only one courtesy a la carte dinner is offered for every 3 nights of lodging in the restaurant of your choice (La Fontana or Kyoto). Guests staying for fewer days may pay an additional fee to access these restaurants. Occidental Tamarindo’s spa features a hot tub and sauna and offers treatments including massage. There is also a gym and beauty salon. Langosta Beach is a popular surfing destination and other activities include deep-sea fishing, kayaking and snorkelling. The resort also features tennis courts and volleyball pitches. Show full description Guest review score 7.6, rooms from around $210.

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• 7 Ten North Tamarindo Beach Hotel Tamarindo, Costa Rica

  

  Hotel. This property is just a 3 minute walk from Tamarindo beach, and features an outdoor pool in a tropical setting. There is free WiFi throughout the property, and daily housekeeping. The property offers different types of accommodations to suit different types of travelers. There are hotel rooms equipped with mini-fridges, some of which have balconies or patios, and there are one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments. Each apartment unit has a combination living/kitchen area with a sofa bed, a gas cook top, refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker and cooking and dining implements. The two bedroom apartments are situated on the ground floor in front of the pool, with a dining patio, while the one-bedroom apartments are on the second floor with a dining balcony overlooking the pool area. The staff at Ten North can help arrange activities such as scuba diving, boat trips, horseback riding, surfing, zip lining, volcano tours and more! Free parking is available on site and street-side, and airport transportation can be arranged. Local and international restaurants, shops, and Tamarindo’s beach are steps away from Ten North. Playa Conchal is 11.3 km away, while Playa Grande is 2.6 km from Ten North Tamarindo Beach Hotel. Las Baulas Marine National Marine Park and Playa Langosta are less than a kilometer away and Tamarindo Airport is 4 km away. Daniel Oduber International Airport can be reached in 70 minutes, while Juan Santamaria International Airport in Alajuela can be reached in 4 hours by car. This property offers spa and wellness packages. Show full description Guest review score 8.9, rooms from around $115.

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• 8 The Beach Bungalows - Digital Nomad Friendly - Adults Only Tamarindo, Costa Rica

  

  Bed and Breakfast. Offering outdoor swimming pool, a garden and BBQ facilities, The Beach Bungalows - Digital Nomad Friendly - Adults Only is located 700 metres from Tamarindo Beach. Free Wi-Fi access is available and Continental breakfast is included. Rooms feature tropical-style décor and a refrigerator. Private bathrooms also come with a shower. Extras include a safety deposit box. Guests can find a variety of restaurants and markets within 5 minutes’ walk. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including horse riding, windsurfing and diving. The property offers free parking and it is 1 hour’s drive from Daniel Oduber International Airport. This property offers spa and wellness packages. Show full description Guest review score 9.2, rooms from around $160.

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