The Cala Luna hotel is the spot! Set on a perfect place, beautifully landscaped grounds with amenities you’d find at top resorts. Once you enter the lobby, you quickly forget the dusty infrastructure of Tamarindo.

It has a large pool, and all the Villas with a private pool, sooooooooo nice, the open air restaurant adjacent to it, just beautiful.

The information desk was staffed all day; they seemed knowledgeable about just about any travel or day trips in the area.

We stayed in one of the deluxe rooms which has a patio terrace, a/c, fans, fully equipped bathroom with hairdryer, satellite TV, telephone and private safe. The room was well appointed, good bed and furniture, nice bath and a sitting area a few steps down. Monkeys occupied the trees outside our balcony from time to time.
Beside the surf, sounds from the pool and bar reached up into the room; however with the exception of one of our 5 nights, it quieted down by 9pm or so.

The included breakfast was quite generous; a great way to start the day.

It has a great location, away from Tamarindo’s bar scene, which is accessible by an easy beach walk for those that seek a little nightlife.