Hotel Boruca Tamarindo

2.5 star property
Hotel with outdoor pool, near Tamarindo Beach

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Property entrance
Front of property
Outdoor pool
Standard Quadruple Room, Garden View
Economy Apartment | Living area

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
Main amenities
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurants
  • Outdoor pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Limited hour front desk
Feel at home
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Outdoor swimming pools
  • Free toiletries
The price is NZ$103
includes taxes & fees
27 Nov - 28 Nov

Room options

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Showing 7 of 7 rooms

Standard Quadruple Room, Garden View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Fan
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

Comfort Apartment

Highlights

Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Economy Apartment

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Living room
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Family Apartment

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
2 bedrooms
Fan
2 bathrooms
Living room
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Economy Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
2 bedrooms
Fan
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room, Garden View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Fan
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Triple Room, Garden View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Laptop workspace
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Map
Frente al Banco Nacional de Tamarindo, Tamarindo, Guanacaste

What's nearby

  • WAYRA Institute of Spanish - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Tamarindo Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Playa Langosta - 7 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course - 32 min drive - 17.1 km
  • Grande Beach - 36 min drive - 18.1 km

Getting around

  • Tamarindo (TNO) - 8 min drive
  • Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.) - 80 min drive
  • Nosara (NOB) - 110 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sharky's Sports Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪El Moro - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Chiquita’s - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Wild Panda - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪La Boca - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Hotel Boruca Tamarindo

Hotel Boruca Tamarindo offers a great location, putting you within a short 10-minute walk of Tamarindo Beach. Guests can splash around at the outdoor pool or grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.

Languages

English, Italian, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 10 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is noon

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

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

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • No on-site parking

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant

What to do

  • Beach nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)

Facilities

  • Garden
  • An outdoor pool
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Fan

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Fees & policies

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Also known as

Hotel Boruca Tamarindo Hotel
Hotel Boruca Tamarindo Tamarindo
Hotel Boruca Tamarindo Hotel Tamarindo

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Boruca Tamarindo offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Boruca Tamarindo does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Hotel Boruca Tamarindo?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Boruca Tamarindo?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Boruca Tamarindo?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Hotel Boruca Tamarindo.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Boruca Tamarindo?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.
Is there an on-site casino at Hotel Boruca Tamarindo?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Casino Diria (14-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Hotel Boruca Tamarindo and nearby?
Hotel Boruca Tamarindo has an outdoor pool and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Boruca Tamarindo?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
What's the area around Hotel Boruca Tamarindo like?
Hotel Boruca Tamarindo is a short 6-minute walk from Tamarindo Beach and 5 minutes' walk from WAYRA Institute of Spanish.

Hotel Boruca Tamarindo Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Good

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.
Jody, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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!!
Brian, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

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 !
Manon st, 6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Yadira, 6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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
AMY, 21-night romance trip
Verified Travelocity guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
Lori, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect for solo travel
Room was clean and staff was fantastic.
Christopher, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Shobana, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

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.
Geoff, 4-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Good stay. Generally happy.
David, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice place
Very good breakfast great location and quiet
davin, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Room size small, but okay, bathroom more like a 2star hotel in usa, but absolutely livable. (my room toilet doesn't like to "eat" paper, so you better not put in.. Not uncommon in Central America. Not a big deal somehow. But good to know. If you could get a good price for a night, you will be satisfied with this hotel, and location. 10 minutes walk from beach, and most restaurants. Recommended. Safe place.
Jules, 3-night romance trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

6/10 Good

El lugar muy bonito elm restaurante delicioso sin embargo se escuchaba mucho ruido. La gente estaba haciendo mucho ruido y se oía demasiado.
Lin, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

The staff and owners friendly and very helpful. The location , three blocks from the beach, made it easy to walk to beach and stores but was quieter than closer to town and beach. The garden and swimming pool were pleasant place to hang out and rest up.
Peggy, 13-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Good hotel if you get a room at the rear.
The Hotel is nice and rustic. However, the room I had (#1) was directly across from the restaurant, so it was very noisy in the evenings. There was a lot of noise early in the morning around 5 AM when staff was preparing breakfast. I was woken up everyday around that time. I think if I had had a different room towards the back this would not have been the case.
Hareton, 6-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

I loved it being an eco-hotel and the eco-shower was my first ever experience and I loved it! The surrounding is all green with trees, plants, flowers all over and there is a troupe of monkeys that stays above the trees. They don't bother residents & mind their business lol. There's a pool, a picturesque breakfast nook & a Milanese pizzeria attached.
Ena, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Dark dinghy old property. Would not recommend this hotel.
Familytrip, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Clean, good cable, good A/C, good pool. Good hot water. Great location.
Marcelo, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Staff was friendly and very helpful. The restuarant food was top notch. Breakfast was cooked for you personally while waited and then enjoyed it in the courtyard by the pool. Loved our stay there.
8-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Good for the price!
Close to everything. Good hot water. Good pool. Good A/C. Good cable channels. Clean.
Marcelo, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice and clean. I would recommend.to friends. Vida pura
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect location and a top notch owner/operator.
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review