Calle Corona, 50309 Tamarindo, Costa Rica
#34 of 52 hotels in Tamarindo
Guests' ChoiceBased on 120 hotel reviews
8.2Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.6
Location
8.5
Facilities
8.3
Staff
8.6
Value for money
8.3
Free WiFi
8.4
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 30 May 2024
Aryana
United StatesThere is a steep hill to get to the hotel.
Dry close to the store, restaurants, and shops. Less than 10 minute walk to beach . Staff was very nice and accommodated everything we needed.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 16 May 2024
Hinton
United StatesThe pool was dirty and the shower was awful, it was just a small stream of water. The booking process was a little difficult.
I loved this property! The Kitchenette was awesome to have, great location.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 14 May 2024
Amanda
AustraliaThe noise .. we had a very hard time sleeping .. there was a huge construction site next door that was relentless and there is a venue called RIO down the road which had such loud noise till 12 .. 3 of the 6 nights we were there.
The place is spacious and the place reasonably clean. The beds were comfortable and it had a great kitchen. The bathroom was also spacious but there was mould near the shower but other than being a bit old, it was clean. The rooms are serviced everyday which is nice. The pool is really small and the water temp was like a warm bath.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 3 May 2024
Martine
CanadaThe place inside is a bit run down. The shower is old, and water goes everywhere in the bathroom. The shampoo and body wash in the shower are not labelled, so dont know which is which. On saturday night, we could hear loud bass from a restaurant close by, but wasnt too loud. We were a family of 4 and there were only 2 pool towels and 2 shower towels when we arrived. There should have been 4 of each before our arrival. Not enough hooks to dry bathing suits and towels. No where to place clothjng and suitcases.
Location is great. The pool is great. Charming buildings.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 25 April 2024
Cathy
CanadaThe bed was to hard , construction next door will be better when finished
Was a good little hotel for meeting people from around the world. Kitchen was nice. Pool was small but good.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 6 March 2024
Catherine
United KingdomEverything was practically perfect
Clean, very comfortable bed. Everything you would need all available
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 22 February 2024
Barbara
United StatesThe bed was extremely uncomfortable. It was one mattress about 12 inches thick. You could feel the springs. There is no room for chairs around the pool. The chairs provided outside each unit are quite uncomfortable. So there really is no space to lounge outside. They didn't have washcloths available and the towels, although clean, were stained and fraying. The sheets on the bed didn't match. The rooms felt like they could use a little TLC. The headboard had a big crack in it. The bathroom door needed to be wiped down. The mattress and bath towels need to be replaced. You could see on the ceiling where it was patched but not painted. Small details that make a big difference in the experience. This hotel felt like a place where you wouldn't spend a lot of time, just use it as a home base and go out each day. It's not a place where you would hang out and lounge by the pool. Clean and basic. I was kind of expecting that from the rate we paid but would opt for a little more luxury next time.
The staff was very quick to respond to a couple issues we had. Great communication during our stay. Housekeeping was very friendly and helpful. I liked that there were only 5 units which provided a quieter environment and more privacy. Easy access getting into lockbox and room. It is gated and felt safe. It is in a good location to a lot of restaurants and a quick walk to the beach. We met some great people during our stay!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 2 February 2024
Cathelyn93
IndonesiaThere were quite a lot of ants
Nice location, quiet, pool, well equipped, nice beds
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 21 January 2024
Kristina
BrazilThe door didn't feel very securely locked, the sink knob kept falling off, the faculties were a bit outdated. The road getting up to the property was rough. I feel like it was not a good value for money
It was closer to the center, and nice restaurants. There was a lot of space. There was hot water, which is a rare thing to find in CR! The bed was comfy.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 28 December 2023
Ana
United StatesDidn't like the street in front of this location, need more light on the street, the mounting of the shower head must be changed, and the small space outside our unit (#4).
Most days were very quiet at night which is important to my husband and I us, secure, and things were promptly taken care of by property management.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 23 December 2023
Jaime
United Statesactual bed was a bit hard, and the pillows were extremely full. softer pillow & bed overall would have been great
location was amazing! staff was super attentive, and helpful over WhatsApp. they helped us schedule a taxi to the airport and answered all questions promptly. lots of space for just the two of us. we didnt use much, but the kitchen was fully equipped if we wanted to cook.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 9 December 2023
Rona
United KingdomEnormous ruts on access street. Some, directly outside the hotel were filled in before we left but the route out was still very tricky.
The apartment was well appointed. Nice pool available, easy walk to restaurants etc
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 14 November 2023
Mj
Costa RicaThe road in front of the property is very uneven and has many holes, but the property helped in filling the holes. This is important info that I would have liked to know in advance, so I wouldn’t get an unpleasant surprise arriving 6pm at night.
Great location
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 26 October 2023
Lorenzo
United StatesThere really isn't anything negative to say about Hotel Gardenia. It may not be the same in every room, but the shower in the room we stayed in could use some sort of curtain or door in addition to the partial glass wall to stop large amounts of water from getting on the bathroom floor and the road in front of the hotel entrance needs to be repaired due to a lengthy deep trench that can be difficult to navigate but that is nothing a 4x4 SUV can't handle and also not the hotel's fault in any way. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and plan on using the Hotel for our future stays in Tamarindo.
The location was beautiful and truly in the heart of Tamarindo. The rate they charge is beyond fair for what an amazing location and property they have. We loved how it was just outside of the major roadways to ensure it was peaceful and quiet but also less than 5-minute walk into the middle of the main part of town. We felt comfortable knowing it was gated and bordered by walls for excellent security. The property is very clean and well kept, and the staff is very friendly and responsive. Any rare minor issue that could occur will be tended to nearly immediately and you will be provided with updates. Hotel Gardenia is an excellent choice for your stay.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 3 October 2023
Ines
SloveniaThe street in front was a bit bad and the pool would need a bit cleaning now and then
It was ok for what we payed for our stay, we felt safe, the ac worked really good, we had a parking spot and everything was really nearby.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 21 August 2023
Jonathan
United Kingdomthe cold shower (but it’s personal preference) and the terrace and villa 3 we have to step on itchy rocks to get to the sits
loved the cool in the room, the bed with comfy pillows, the pool and satisfying kitchen equipments. loved the safe, wardrobe with hangers and the folded towels
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 14 July 2023
Nadav
IsraelIt’s more than an apartment than a hotel, which is great! Very nice rooms, TV with Netflix which is a great plus. Nice staff!
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 7 June 2023
Lucas
AustraliaShower was broken
Very good location, well equipped kitchen was great to cook a few healthy meals, comfortable bed.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 21 May 2023
Stephanie
United KingdomOutdoor seating area needs a little attention and not much space to lay around pool
Nice quiet apartment but in good location, great communication throughout stay
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 13 May 2023
Megan
United StatesThe bed isn’t the most comfortable and the pillows on the bed are massive. But from talking to other people in town the pillows are common so that will happen almost anywhere you stay. The towels are also on the older side.
The location was perfect, central to everything you want to do/eat in the city. can walk to literally everything. The room is huge and love that there is a kitchen and different areas. AC works great and hot water in the shower. The staff went above and beyond to make sure I had an easy stay. Answered any any all questions I had from how to get to and from the city, helped me get to urgent care, find a pharmacy, and over all was amazing. Can’t say enough amazing things about the staff. There is also a neighbor cat who hangs out that is super friendly and is a nice addition to the place.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 27 April 2023
Alecia
United StatesIt would’ve been nice to have more towels, especially beach towels.
The location was great. Super close to some of the best restaurants we ate at and a short 7-10 minute walk to the beach.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 19 April 2023
Hannah
United KingdomGreat communication for check in with keys left for us to collect in a locked box.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 5 April 2023
Kenneth
United KingdomSadly water rationing meant we had a very short spell with no water, but it made very little difference to us and the owners were very clear and helpful.
it’s in an amazing location, next to top rated restaurants and services (we went scuba diving) and a great little supermarket for all the essentials. having a full kitchen made all the difference too.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 14 February 2023
Melissa
Costa Ricathe shower kept making a high pitch noise due to water pressure. During the night we kept getting up to flush the toilet to resolve this issue.
The location was excellent, close to restaurants and the beach. Self check in was easy and there was parking at the property which was appreciated.
Stayed in February 2023
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