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Reviews of Hotel Carlota Tamarindo 3 stars

Del cruce de Villareal, 500 metros al norte. Diagonal a Maxipali, 50309 Tamarindo, Costa Rica

#9 of 56 hotels in Tamarindo

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 35 hotel reviews

9.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.7

  • Comfort

    9.6

  • Location

    8.9

  • Facilities

    9.4

  • Staff

    9.8

  • Value for money

    9.2

  • Free WiFi

    9.5

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  • Reviewed: 13 August 2025

    8.0
    Well located place ideal for short, overnight stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Kitchen area could do with ceiling fans.

    Well located, a nice host, very clean

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No

    The staff was very friendly. The room was comfortable and easy to access. It had a good layout.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 March 2025

    9.0
    Anytime again!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s close to a busy street, and therefore it could be a bit loud but for us it was not a problem.

    Very friendly and helpful owner and staff! The room has everything needed. Safe parking available. You can use the pool. Everything was clean and tidy. I asked for beach towels and they were provided. It’s close to a big supermarket. It’s not far from Tamarindo center, for me well located between the beaches around Tamarindo.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 February 2025

    9.0
    Nice place and convenient location. Very friendly and helpful staff!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Right around the pool you have what you need to prepare your food if needed/wanted, the fridge in the room is also very convenient.. and the room has enough space.. it's close to the beach and the movement. It was my second time there and I'd go back.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 February 2025

    9.0
    Motel near Max Pali grocery
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no blankets or bed spread, only a top sheet. Pillows are hard. Water pressure is too low for the shower head. Few places to put suitcases. Overhead light, and one small bedside lamp leave the other sleepers without light.

    Generally quiet, even next to the highway. We were greeted by the owner's two teenage sons. Clearly managers in training. The kitchen beside the pool was well equipped for our breakfast of cold cereal. There is a hot plate and BBQ which we did not try out. Both beds were pushed against the walls. We were able to move the double bed away from the wall and use the side chair so both sides of the bed could have a bedside table of sorts. Towels are thick, soft.and absorbant. Shower is slow to heat but then warm.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2024

    10
    Comfortable and kind
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Privacy

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 March 2024

    10
    Comfortable, Clean and Safe
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 6 nights

    Access to the property is from a busy street and can take a bit of skill.

    The owners are friendly and accommodating. They gave me great recommendations for places to visit. The property is gated and feels very safe, and provides a nice respite from the hustle and bustle of the town. My room was very clean and comfortable. The room had a refrigerator, the shared kitchen had the equipment for making simple meals or reheating leftovers.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 March 2024

    8.0
    Family run, clean and comfortable for a short stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    On a busy road and couldn't really walk to restaurants

    Worked well for a short stay, clean and had what we needed. Staff was exceptional and helped out with our needs

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 March 2024

    8.0
    Good value for clean nice rooms
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good spot at edge of Tamarindo main road. Spot is very clean and secure

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location clean. Amazing host.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 January 2024

    9.0
    Great location. Easy to find. Nice bedroom and comfortable beds.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Water pressure in the sink was a bit low. Didn’t have conditioner in shower but we could’ve asked for it and we chose not to.

    Beautiful room. Liked how private and safe it felt. Owner is extremely nice and helpful. Definitely would stay here again if we went back to Costa Rica.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 February 2023

    10
    Best Place near Tamarindo
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    nada

    Muchas gracias to the owners from Hotel Casa Carlota. The Hotel is near from Tamarindo, but you may be need a car to go there. For us it was perfect far away from the trouble. But its close to a supermarket. The room was very clean and we had enough space. You also have a fridge and a coffeemachine. We used the kitchen outdoor in the cooking area for the breakfast. There‘s also a swimmingpool, which was cleaned everyday. The owners are very friendly and they also give us good suggestions. We would choose this place everytime again. muchas gracias para todo y hasta la proxima pura vida David and Sabrina

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 February 2023

    9.0
    Fantastic place, highly recommmended
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Just small issues and suggestions really. The design of the rooms means the patio was the only natural light into the room; but, the curtains often had to be closed for privacy. Perhaps a light inner curtain or voile would solve this. There was lots of shelf spaces but a couple of suitcase stands and some more hangers would be useful. Also, a way to indicate if cleaning is required, such as a sign for the door. Tea and milk or creamer would also be a nice addition. None of these is a reason not to stay at this wonderful place. It would be a score of 9.5 if possible.

    This place is fabulous. It is really thoughtfully designed. The owner is very friendly and welcoming. Communication before and during the stay was excellent and helped us to find the place in relation to bus stops. The room was very clean and modern. The bed was comfortable and both sheets and towels were fresh and white. Fridge and coffee maker provided. The bathroom was cosy, but perfectly acceptable with a good and hot shower. Plenty of shelves and hooks. The hotel grounds are very secure and there is a nice pool area plus hammocks outside the rooms. It is across the road from a supermarket, 10 minutes walk to local restaurants and a bus or taxi ride to Tamarindo itself. It is convenient enough in its location to make it a really good value stay when compared to alternatives. Highly recommended.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 February 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast not included.

    Friendly owner, clean room, comfortable bed & the fridge in the room. I also liked a little pool a lot!

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 February 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    We enjoyed everything.

    The hotel is not actually in Tamarindo, it's in Villarreal, which is very close to Tamarindo. It has a gate, so your car and valuables will be safe. Each room has AC and hot water. Bed was comfortable and clean. There's also a swimming pool which was cleaned every day and a cooking area for guests. The owner was friendly and sent us lots of suggestions on Whatsapp. Good value for money since everything else was fully booked for the BPM festival. Close to supermarket and restaurants.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 December 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very friendly and welcoming family. Clean room and very confortable. All the needed is there. Beautiful pool and outdoor kitchen with a pergola.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 12 December 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    nada

    ubicación

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 16 January 2024

    6.0
    Lots of road noise
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was very loud. Hard to sleep with the busy road and traffic noise all night

    It was clean and good value

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 February 2023

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The main problem was the noise from the cars! I'm not sure if it was just our room that wasn't well insulated, but the hotel is located on a busy street, and the sound of cars was non-stop. The large sliding doors just weren't up for keeping that sound out. Bring earplugs if that bothers you.

    We didn't use many of the facilities, because we were here only for a short night, but they seemed to have a lot to offer. It was overall clean and simple and well maintained. The staff was friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 February 2023

    5.0
    Good for a night or two no more, underwhelming rooms
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Low quality, small room, no windows, short beds, coffee yet no coffee filters, noisy location

    We liked the pool

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 December 2022

    5.0
    Passable
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lack of storage facility

    Convenience for visa run.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 26 November 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in February 2024

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