Jw Marriott Guanacaste Resort, TamarindoJw Marriott Guanacaste Resort in Tamarindo, Costa Rica has a corrected score of 3.1 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 12 of 14 hotels we score in Tamarindo. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 2.9 before correction: Booking.com 2.1, Tripadvisor 3.7. Rooms from about $516 a night (cached, not a live quote).Located on the Nicoya Peninsula within the Hacienda Pinilla estate, this 310-room resort sits directly on the beachfront near Avellanas Beach. The property uses a hacienda design style and provides various accommodation types, including deluxe rooms and suites with ocean views. Facilities include six restaurants, an infinity pool, an award-winning spa, and a fitness centre. Families can use the kids' club and outdoor whirlpools, while others may use the biking and jogging trails. The hotel follows mandatory eco-rules through the Woke hotel programme, which includes opt-in cleaning services. While the resort offers extensive amenities, its location is quite far from Volcano National Park.What stands out

Direct beach access

Six on-site restaurants

Hacienda style architecture

Dedicated kids club

Watch out for

Remote from national parks

Better-scored in Tamarindo

Cala Luna Luxury Boutique Hotel Costa Ri, Tamarindo: 4.0 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), from $339 a night. Cala Luna Luxury Boutique Hotel Costa Ri is a four-star property situated on Langosta Beach in Guanacaste.

W Costa Rica Reserva Conchal, Tamarindo: 4.0 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), from $546 a night. W Costa Rica Reserva Conchal is a five-star beachfront resort located within the Reserva Conchal gated community in Playa Conchal, Guanacaste.

Esh Hotel And Spa, Tamarindo: 3.9 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), from $300 a night. Esh Hotel And Spa is a 29-room boutique property situated between the jungle and the ocean near Playa Guiones in Nosara.