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. I requested a room as far away from the pool & bar as possible. Our room was 2 rooms away, with no chance of changing rooms. We got a "Corona Suite," with a living room, kitchen, bedroom, bath and private verandah with a terrific view. It was spacious, a bit shabby, but comfortable. We got 3 large spiders in the room over 2 days, which surprised me, as we weren't near any forest. Our room shared a door with the suite next door (I understand 2 connecting rooms, but 2 connecting suites?!). There were gaps all around the shared door, so we could hear everything they said next door, and they had a party our first night. Our 2nd night, Friday, the party started before 9:00 and I couldn't believe how loud the live band sounded in our room. Earplugs didn't dent it. The pool area was small, but nice, with a terrific view. The included continental breakfast had cut fruit, cold cereal, juice and bread to toast. You could pay for breakfast that included eggs. It was good. We ate all our meals at the hotel, and enjoyed them. The mango smoothies here were the best of the whole trip. The beach is across the street from the hotel (with small vendors, like surf shops, located on the beach side of the road). The tree debris enroute to the beach can be hazardous, as some braches have long thorns; both of us had our flip flops stabbed clear through, just missing our feet. However, the trees do provide shade from the sun, which is nice. The beach is wide, the water very warm (78-85 F), and the surf was one foot all 3 days we were there, a real disappointment. The first day, the breeze caused the sand to blow sideways for 4 feet above the level of the sand, which is unpleasant. If you just have to go to Tamarindo in hopes of good surf, I'd suggest the Diria (I didn't actually see the Suizo to comment on it). It's also across the street from the beach, and is in the center of town, but looked much nicer than our hotel, and simply has to be quieter.

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 hidden. The breakfast also is very simple, but you will not starve. The reason to stay at the hotel is all about the view. From our room we had an unbelievable oceanview. It is an easy walk to the beach as it is just across the road and the beach itself is beautiful. It is also a very easy walk to shops and restaurants - we did it every evening we were there. So if you want a room at a very reasonable rate, for Tamarindo, with a million dollar view, book an oceanview room at this hotel.

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 at $125 per night. Staff friendly and try to help as much as they can, very good service from them. DO NOT USE CAR RENTAL COMPANY ON SITE.

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