Best Western Tamarindo Vista Villas, TamarindoBest Western Tamarindo Vista Villas in Tamarindo, Costa Rica has a corrected score of 2.7 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 14 of 14 hotels we score in Tamarindo. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 2.6 before correction: Booking.com 2.9, Tripadvisor 3.2, Google 2.5, Agoda 1.9. Rooms from about $87 a night (cached, not a live quote).Best Western Tamarindo Vista Villas is a 3-star property situated on a bluff overlooking Tamarindo Bay on the northern Pacific coast. The hotel consists of 51 rooms and villas, making it a practical choice for families and budget-conscious travellers. Guests can walk to Playa Tamarindo and the local town centre from this location. Facilities include an outdoor swimming pool with a waterfall, a swim-up bar, a fitness centre, and a nightclub. Rooms feature air-conditioning, Wi-Fi, and balconies with ocean views. The hotel also provides complimentary breakfast and rental equipment such as kayaks and surfboards. While many rooms offer views, some guest quarters are smaller than others.What stands out

Walking distance to the beach

Free breakfast and beach gear

On-site pool and bar

Pet friendly policy

Watch out for

Some rooms are small

Pool area can be noisy

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