Tamarindo Diria

Tamarindo Diria, on the beach in the middle of Tamarindo

Tamarindo Diria was the first large hotel in Tamarindo and grew up with the town. It sits right on the beach in the centre, so the sand, the surf schools, the shops and the restaurants are all a short walk away. It suits families, groups and couples who want a full resort with the town at the gate.

Why we choose it

• On the beach, in town. The Standard and Sunset Ocean View rooms are in the beachfront buildings, steps from the sand, and you can walk to dinner every night.
• Adults and families both looked after. The Tropicana Pool View section is adults only, and there is a separate family area with a lagoon pool.
• Sunsets from your room. The Sunset Ocean View rooms face the Pacific, which in Tamarindo means a colourful show most evenings.

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Rooms and views

The resort is spread over four distinct areas, so where you sleep shapes the stay. For the ocean, ask for a Sunset Ocean View room in the beachfront buildings. Couples who want quiet go to the Tropicana side: Tropicana Pool View rooms are adults only, and the Premium Tropicana rooms come with a plunge pool or a jacuzzi over the gardens. There is also a Tropicana Master Suite and a Junior Suite.

Families do well in the Family Pool View rooms or the Family Garden View rooms with queen beds next to the lagoon pool. The Boulevard View rooms look over Boulevard Diria.

On the property

Several pools, including the lagoon pool, sit between the gardens and the beach, and a big old Matapalo tree shades part of the pool deck. There are restaurants, a jacuzzi, a gym, shops, a casino and a business center, and golf is nearby. Iguanas and birds are part of the garden life.

Location and getting there

The Diria is on Tamarindo Beach, about 2 hours by road from Liberia airport. Playa Grande, where leatherback turtles nest, is just across the estuary. We can arrange surf lessons, sailing, horseback riding, zip lines and a day at a volcano with hot springs. It is one of our team's favourites in Tamarindo.

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