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Reviews of Perla de la Playa Beachfront Hotel

Avenida Central, 50309 Tamarindo, Costa Rica

#28 of 56 hotels in Tamarindo

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 47 hotel reviews

9.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.2

  • Comfort

    9.2

  • Location

    9.8

  • Facilities

    8.9

  • Staff

    9.7

  • Value for money

    8.8

  • Free WiFi

    8.4

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  • Reviewed: 28 August 2025

    9.0
    Excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing breakfast

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Absolutely nothing.

    Location. Size

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2025

    9.0
    Beautiful stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nil

    The location of this property was absolutely wonderful, a small boutique hotel located on the beach. You can roll out of bed and go straight for a walk. The tie up with larger hotel diria was great to be able to have an included wonderful breakfast. We stayed in the king size sea view room. We sadly had an issue with noise due to animals in the roof (just something that can happen in Costa Rica) but the staff promptly acted on this and switched our room and offered refund for one night. They were helpful and thoughtful. I would very much recommend this place!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 August 2025

    9.0
    Great value next to the beach.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Basic Triple Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Mattresses could have been a little better quality. Street noise was high but that isn't unique to this hotel. If you like to hang out in the room a significant amount of time and drink a lot of coffee maybe not the right hotel for you as it's basic. Coffee is next door at the sister hotel.

    Breakfast was great, location to the beach amazing, everything you need in an unusually small hotel. The staff was helpful and friendly. Appreciated the beach access and walkability. Has access to sister property pools which are nice. (Hotel Diria)

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 August 2025

    10
    Family vacation
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Basic Triple Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Location was fantastic, staff was friendly, Beach access was amazing and access to larger resorts next door. Breakfast area and food were excellent, lots of fresh options. Love the private garden and location of beach bar.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 July 2025

    10
    Perfect location on the beach. Would definitely book again!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Quadruple Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Parking was a little tricky but the staff were helpful and the location was secure when we finally found it.

    Great location on the beach and walking to some amazing restaurants. The staff was wonderful and we were able to use the incredible pool and have breakfast at the neighboring hotel at half the price.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 July 2025

    9.0
    Comfortable bed and good breakfast.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    No laundry service. There was a wild animal fight on the roof over our room that got loud and woke us up. lol

    We had a great stay here! The king bed was very comfortable, and the hotel was steps from the beach. Breakfast was a short walk away, with a huge variety. Easy to walk to a ton of restaurants. Good wifi and AC.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 July 2025

    10
    Most amazing hotel we have ever stayed at in our lives
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything is perfect. The staff is the friendliest we have ever experienced. Have already referred Perla to others who have already booked stays! Can’t say enough of this Pearl of the Beach!

    Most beautiful hotel in Tamarindo. The staff knew it was my fiancé birthday during our stay and they surprised her (us) with a beautiful cake!! My fiancée was blown away! It really set the trip off in the best way possible

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 July 2025

    9.0
    Perfect spot to explore Tamarindo
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beach, pool, access to city

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 July 2025

    10
    A great place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Thin walls - noisy at night due to its location on Main Street.

    Great location and staff.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 June 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Basic Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No pool.

    The hotel did not have a pool.. but the access to the beach is great. Great views. The room was huge with an added bedroom in the side. The staff great. There's a little seaside bar on the property.. the location is right downtown.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 June 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Super friendly staff and Security, if you want to see the best sunset - this is the Place to stay

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2025

    10
    Great gateway for the weekend
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Parking was about 100 mts same it was the breakfast they were located at their sister property.

    Great place in the beach, the staff were so friendly and welcoming and they gave us an upgraded room, we were celebrating our wedding anniversary. The animal shaped towel decorated with flowers was a nice touch and surprise to us. The breakfast was super tasty and lots of options for you to pick because it was buffet style. I would love to come back.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2025

    10
    Staff was incredibly kind, rooms clean and comfortable, access to pool at nearby hotel made it even better.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing location, had access to pool and parking a bigger hotel while still having bar and beach access right out our door.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2025

    9.0
    Naomi and Victor were very friendly
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Basic Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was really good

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2025

    10
    Definitely a Pearl on the beach.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Small boutique hotel. Beautiful oceanfront room. Comfortable bed. Great location, nice tiki bar with Kevin at the bar. Many great restaurants close by.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 March 2025

    8.0
    Quaint clean comfortable stay on the beach.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The stairs to the second story were a little uneven, making climbing and descending a bit precarious.

    The location, right on the beach was excellent. The rooms were clean and comfortable. There was some road noise beginning early in the morning.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 February 2025

    10
    Destination Wedding Solo
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    I get access to the big pool and breakfast at the bigger partner hotel, Daria! It's owned by the same owner. I paid less than half, then what friends paid at Daria. Add the breakfast it's totally worth it!

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 January 2025

    8.0
    Great location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N-a.

    Cool little apart-hotel that's right on the beach. Perfect location. Also, great breakfast which takes place across the road.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 December 2024

    9.0
    Great location, comfy and quiet.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No hairdryer in the room, and slightly pricy in my opinion.

    Great location, quiet at night, right on the beach. Giant comfy bed and great A/C. Staff were so friendly and offered late checkout without us even asking. Breakfast across the road at the bigger hotel was delicious.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 October 2024

    10
    Beat place to stay on the beach in Tamarindo!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There’s nothing to dislike … honestly- best location on the beach, access to everything.. easy walking distance to food, shopping and entertainment .

    From the moment I walked in I felt welcomed. The staff went far beyond to make sure we were comfortable and all of our requests were greeted with warmth and enthusiasm! The room had a gorgeous view and let’s talk about the breakfast ! I wish there was a higher score than 10! A most beautiful experience!! Alex and Naomi were an absolute delight!

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 August 2024

    8.0
    Amazing intimate cozy hotel on the beach.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 5 nights

    -hair conditioner -coffee, tea, water ? Mind you theres isn't much space for it..

    amazing location, very private, nice slow vibe but yet we can enjoy the amazing breakfast of the large hotel next door. Right on the beach. Wow. A simple accomodation but I'm very happy.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 June 2025

    7.0
    If you’re looking for a peaceful and relaxing vacation, make dure you will not be assigned to a room on the road side!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our unit #1 is on the first floor near the entrance and reception desk, which was lack of privacy. The early morning bus/truck traffic from the road right outside our windows was very noisy that shook us up every morning around 6am. In addition, although the unit has windows but none of them can be opened. We had expected a peaceful and relaxing vacation, but in reality, we were exhausted and disappointed!

    Great location right on the beach, fabulous buffet breakfast, nice pools, friendly and helpful staff!

    Stayed in June 2025

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