I stayed at this location in late January, 2012. The rooms are nice, the staff is friendly, and the outdoor area is very nice. The restaurant was the best we had in Costa Rica, and the restaurant staff is extremely good.

There is a great path from the hotel directly to the main street along the beach, making the walk to the water very easy.

My only knock on this place is that it was a little pricey for Costa Rica.

We stayed in a single room with a king bed and terrace access. The room was nice with an interesting feature of an "opened" bathroom to the sleeping quarters. This hotel is located about 5 minute walk to the beach in which you walk though a gated walkway. Staff was friendly and helpful and the included breakfast was not that all bad.

We stayed 3 nights in mid-December. The staff was nice, the room was clean, and the air conditioning icy cold! Location is central, and who cares if you have to check out your beach towel?? I'd trade a bug-free room for that 20-second towel wait any time. Don't skip the free welcome beverage, it's scrumptious.

Best of all -- I had previously emailed the concierge, to upgrade the room as a birthday surprise for my bf. They went so far as to have "Happy Birthday" spelled out in fresh flowers across the bed! Adorable touch, complete with delicious fresh fruit.

We did not try the restaurant for dinner, the breakfast was OK. The biggest inconvenience was a charge to use the common area computers (wireless is free in the rooms if you have a laptop). Other than that, El Jardin is a great spot in Tamarindo!

I cant recommend this hotel enough for Tamarindo! Great location, we loved the staff and the restaurant - had all of the amenities we needed yet wasnt too expensive. Great find and we intend to come back!