Pacific Kalokairi - Adults Only

This hotel is so unique - each ‘room’ is a small bungalow with a dedicated AC and private porches. We stayed in the “jungle view” side and it felt like a tree house - very cool and relaxing. Each morning you wake up to the sound of howler monkeys moving through the trees. The staff is exceptional - Herman, Carlos, and Virginia do an incredible job of making sure you have everything you need - from creative and delicious meal options from their kitchen to coordinating taxis to take you to and from town. They have great recommendations for food and activities. The location is very relaxing - it tends to be very quiet and is very much removed from the noise and bustle of downtown Tamarindo, so it’s a great place to unwind after a busy day of adventures in the surrounding area. Sitting poolside and seeing the ocean in the distance was so lovely. The breakfasts are perfect, and nothing like your typical hotel. One evening we did the Tapas tasting menu and that was incredible. Overall the food was great, limited options because it’s a small place and everything is fresh, but it’s so well made. The hotel also shared information to book tours with Native Way - we booked everything in advance and got emails about locations and times and reminders from the scheduling service so that was so convenient. The vast majority of the activities we did through that service were incredible and well worth the money (the sunset cruise Marlin del Rey on a 66 foot catamaran in particular was so so fun and special). The only downside was moving to and from town was a bit of a hassle - the hotel is up a steep hill and the final part of the trip is a mile or so up a dirt road, so using the taxis and transport service to and from the airport through the hotel is critical - if the driver doesn’t know the roads, they can get stuck. The hotel does over two drop offs and pickups in town as well per day, so you can time it so you only need a taxi one way. The hotel staff makes it as convenient for you as possible though.

The ONLY negative thing I can say about this place is that no one told me that the delicious coconut rice was on the menu for a second time! The service was EXCEPTIONAL, the he food was great (that coconut rice 😋), staff was personable without being intruding. Oh, and Charlie was extremely charming. I was pleasantly surprised at how few bugs there were! I really liked that the hotel was somewhat secluded, although it was only a 5-minute ride into town. The room was great with an unbelievable view. They even made sure we had transportation to and from town. I highly recommend this place.

Absolutely wonderful Hotel/Resort - cannot recommend highly enough. We were lucky to secure a last-minute reservation, and from the moment we dealt with the hotel owners and staff, we were incredibly impressed. Upon arrival, the view is gorgeous, the hotel is absolutely immaculate, and all the amenities are incredible - infinity pool with the best drinks and service you could imagine! Then, there's the food - I cannot rate highly enough. We intended to head into town more often, but, upon tasting the absolutely delicious, fresh, incredible meals - we ended up eating nearly every meal here. The Chef deserves special recognition, this was international level service. On a personal note, I had the most incredible 5 days here, so relaxing, my soul felt nourished with the hotel and surrounds (including monkeys on our daily walk!). We celebrated our wedding anniversary here, and the personal touches that they created for us will never be forgotten. To say thank you wouldn't suffice, this hotel is truly a gem, and I absolutely loved staying here...

A fantastic relaxing experience! The entire staff and family owned friendliness were all incredible and they took care of every imaginable detail with great care and consideration..Would highly reccommend staying at this beatiful retreat if visiting Tamarindo CR...Charlie made us feel the creature comforts we left at home : )

rooms were good, hotel itself is basic. 1 small pool and that is it.

Best Villa Getaway! We have done trips to Hawaii, Belize, the Dominican Republic, Mexico and other beach locations, and Pacific Kalokairi is bar none, head and shoulders above them all. The accommodations are meticulously cared for, thoughtfully and beautifully designed, and kept to a pristine cleanliness. We were also pleasantly surprised to find a mini fridge in the room which wasn’t mentioned in the listing. The location is perfect offering the most stunning view of the Costa Rican countryside and beach, located close to town but in a tranquil setting outside the hustle and bustle of town. The service is exemplary by the family, characteristic of only the most expensive 5-star resorts. They are there to attend to your every need, going above and beyond at every opportunity. Based on others’ reviews, we rented a large SUV to handle the Costa Rican roads, and did just fine. Definitely recommend an SUV with 4-wheel drive. We already miss the sounds of the monkeys and birds. What are you waiting for, book it! You’re in for a real treat!