Hotel Pasatiempo

Mango trees, terraces and music in Tamarindo

Mango trees and tropical gardens soften the pace at Hotel Pasatiempo, a budget-minded, bed-and-breakfast-style hotel set away from Tamarindo’s busiest drag. Walk out to explore town, then return to the greenery for a swim or a little time on your private terrace. It is an appealing balance when you want the town’s restaurants, beaches and evening life close without spending every hour among the main crowds.

An evening with its own rhythm

The pool and Monkey La-La restaurant give the hotel a sociable center. Have a meal, settle in with a cocktail, or leave an evening free for the weekly music night. Local musicians and bands usually bring guests and townspeople together, with dancing part of the fun. The gardens provide a retreat from the main drag, but live music belongs to the experience here; choose Pasatiempo with that livelier evening rhythm in mind.

A terrace and room to settle

Breakfast is included, and the private terrace gives you somewhere to start the day before heading into Tamarindo. Inside, air conditioning, flat-screen cable television and orthopedic beds with pillow-top mattresses make the return comfortable. Private bathrooms have showers and hot water, with safes and hair dryers among the useful room comforts. WiFi is available in public areas.

Standard and Deluxe Rooms share the core comforts and terrace, while Deluxe Plus and Suite accommodation give you more living space. A Family Suite adds a kitchen and living room, a meaningful distinction for travelers spending time together at the hotel. Confirm the room category available for your dates, especially if its extra space or kitchen is central to your plans.

Give the beach days variety

Tamarindo’s waves may bring you here first, but nearby Playa Grande and Playa Avellanas add other beaches to explore. Estuary safari boat trips, sailing, waterfall expeditions and ziplining offer different ways to spend a day beyond the hotel. Pasatiempo can suit a solo traveler, a couple or a family who appreciates that mixture: outings in the region, a welcoming garden return and an evening when the music is a reason to stay in.

What to consider when choosing Hotel Pasatiempo

• Enjoy a garden retreat within walking reach of Tamarindo: mango trees and tropical greenery give the hotel a softer pace away from the main drag.
• Stay for the social evenings: weekly music nights feature local musicians and bands, bringing guests and townspeople together. Live music is part of the appeal, so do not plan on silence every evening.
• Let breakfast and Monkey La-La make staying in easy: included breakfast, restaurant meals and cocktails at the bar complement days out in town.
• Keep pool time in the itinerary: the swimming pool and gardens give you somewhere to unwind after surfing or exploring.
• Choose outdoor space and comfortable bedding: private terraces, air conditioning and orthopedic beds with pillow-top mattresses add comfort to the tropical setting. Hot-water bathrooms, cable television and public-area WiFi cover practical needs.
• Give your party the space it needs: Deluxe Plus and Suite accommodation add living space, while the Family Suite has a kitchen and living room. Confirm the room category available for your dates.
• Use Tamarindo for more than its surf: Playa Grande and Playa Avellanas add beach choices, with estuary safaris, sailing, waterfall outings and ziplining available in the area.