Margaritaville Costa Rica, TamarindoMargaritaville Costa Rica in Tamarindo, Costa Rica has a corrected score of 3.2 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 11 of 14 hotels we score in Tamarindo. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.2 before correction: Booking.com 2.9, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 3.3, Agoda 2.5. Rooms from about $264 a night (cached, not a live quote).Margaritaville Costa Rica is a beachfront resort situated on the white sands of Playa Flamingo in the Guanacaste province. The property consists of 198 rooms spread across two three-story wings. It caters to families and travellers seeking an all-inclusive experience. Facilities include three outdoor swimming pools, a swim-up Tiki bar, a rooftop lounge, and a full-service spa. Guests can choose from three restaurants serving international dishes with local influences. On-site amenities also feature tennis courts and a fitness centre. While the location is direct access to the beach, some guests have reported issues with room odours and a lack of hooks in the bathrooms.What stands out

Direct access to Playa Flamingo

Multiple outdoor swimming pools

On-site spa and fitness centre

All-inclusive dining options

Watch out for

Lack of bathroom hooks

Occasional room odours

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