The Coast Beachfront Hotel by Casa Cook

Tamarindo beachfront living with a kitchen of your own

Step out toward the sand with a boogie board, or settle into a beach lounger and let the afternoon unfold. The Coast Beachfront Hotel by Casa Cook sits directly on Tamarindo's quieter southern beachfront, giving you ocean access alongside the freedom of kitchen-equipped accommodation. The town's lively beach scene is close at hand, but you can return to your own space between swims and outings.

Complimentary continental breakfast starts the day, and the pool offers a change from the ocean. Beach loungers and boogie boards are available for guests, while a BBQ grill and the room kitchens give you alternatives to eating out for every meal. The hotel has no on-site restaurant or bar; nearby beach bars and restaurants add plenty of dining choices.

A beachfront stay with independence

Suites, beach bungalows and a studio apartment give you accommodation choices to compare. Ceramic kitchen counters and custom hardwood furniture bring character to the modern accommodation. Kitchens have a toaster oven, microwave, full-size refrigerator, coffee maker, sink and blender. Cable televisions, clock radios, irons and hair dryers provide familiar practical comforts, while a refrigerator and blender make it easy to prepare a snack or a drink before heading back onto the sand. If you want to cook more fully, the larger suites' ovens and gas stoves are worth comparing with the other kitchen arrangements.

Children under five are free when they sleep in the same bed as an adult. Gated parking with 24-hour security, free WiFi and available laundry service help with the practical details of a beach vacation.

The beach town beyond your door

Tamarindo's one-mile beach is an inviting route for a walk past restaurants and shops. Waffle Monkey is one breakfast option when you feel like trying something beyond the included continental breakfast. A passing mariachi band is among the scenes you might encounter on a beach walk. The beach's northern breaks draw more experienced surfers, while the middle and southern sections are used for beginner lessons; arrange lessons around your ability and the conditions rather than treating any section as always suitable.

Sportfishing, sunset cruises, snorkeling and scuba diving add reasons to get onto the water. Horseback riding on the beach, kayaking, ATV outings and ziplining give you ways to vary the pace, and guided nesting-turtle tours can be arranged. Tamarindo's nightlife includes salsa dancing, but staying on the quieter southern end also leaves the option of returning to your accommodation after dinner instead of extending every evening out.

You need not pack every possibility into the trip. At The Coast, the simplest pleasure is being able to move between your room, the pool and the beach at your own pace, with a kitchen waiting when you would rather stay in than choose another restaurant.

Highlights to help you choose

• Direct access to Tamarindo's quieter southern beachfront lets you move between accommodation and sand without arranging a beach transfer. It suits travelers who want the ocean to be part of everyday hotel time.
• Complimentary continental breakfast and complimentary boogie boards support an easy beach-day rhythm, with beach loungers also available. The pool offers another place to swim and unwind between ocean outings.
• Kitchen-equipped suites, beach bungalows and a studio apartment give you independence with meals and drinks, with ceramic kitchen counters and custom hardwood furniture adding character. Larger suites add ovens and gas stoves; compare categories if full cooking facilities matter to your stay.
• There is no on-site restaurant or bar. Use the kitchens and BBQ grill or visit nearby beach restaurants and bars, choosing this property for self-directed dining rather than full hotel meal service.
• Children under five stay free only when sleeping in the same bed as an adult. Keep that exact condition in mind when comparing room and bedding arrangements for a family.
• Gated parking with 24-hour security, free WiFi and available laundry service add practical comforts for a longer beach stay without changing the independent character of the accommodation.
• Surf lessons, ocean excursions, horseback riding, kayaking, ATV outings, ziplining and nightlife are among Tamarindo's options. Select activities around your ability and plans, then enjoy returning to the quieter southern end of the bay.