We were locked into a specific timeframe in January 2012, and my first choice (Capitan Suizo) and 2nd choice (Hotel Diria) were booked, so we went with this hotel for 3 nights, my 3rd choice, despite my apprehensiveness about reports of it being noisy, especially from 9:00 pm - 1:30 am each Friday night, for Ladies' Night, at the bar.... More

This hotel is very basic (bring your own toiletries) but clean and the staff was great. We were able to check in early and the hotel maid was in the room next door when she came and introduced herself and asked if we needed anything. She went and found us an ice bucket and showed us where the ice is... More

Rooms old and in desperate need of remodeling and updating. Kitchenettes poorly equiped and stove is a 2 burner hot plate that didn't work very well. Nice balcony but lock up when going out as your balcony is very accessable from room next door. Nice pool but over run with kids who might not have been staying at hotel. Overpriced... More

The rooms are basically a hostel, very small and uncomfortable. The TV is maybe 18" and sits about 10 feet high, the AC units are regulated so no high speed and very little cold air. Won't be back More

The hotel is in the ideal place and one can be sure of the place and the location, The view of the sea is just awesome. Th staffs are very supportive, right from reception guy to restaurant ppl. Vey courteous and very well behaved.The rooms are cleaned and comfortable. Best value for the money. The place to be in Tamarindo. More

Went for a boys surfing trip and had a blast time there. The service, the rooms and the crazy bar next to the pool is by far the best place to be at in Tamarindo. More

I think the people that review Vista Villas highly are very young party goers that don' mind very average places to stay. The view and location are fine everything else makes for their bad rating. You need to keep your passport etc in a safe in Costa Rica and the one in our room could be carried away. The rooms... More

I visited Tamarindo purely to Surf and take in the amazing views. I couldn't have picked a better place during my stay in Tamarindo. At the pool level of the hotel, there is a great view of the ocean and estuary (This is the best place to surf in Tamarindo). There you can also grab a bite to eat at... More

I spent a week at the Vista Villas with some friends over the New Year holiday, and to make a long story short, it was exactly what we needed. They have the most perfect location -- northern side of town overlooking the estuary, right across from the beach, far enough from the bar strip to have peace and quiet, yet... More