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Hotel Pasatiempo

Tamarindo, Costa Rica
Property Type: Hotel
  • Lodging offering guest rooms, a 24-hour front desk and a variety of services and amenities.
Walk through the arched entry and you enter a lush tropical garden with 18 rooms scattered among the palms and bougainvillea, and surrounding the... Walk through the arched entry and you enter a lush tropical garden with 18 rooms scattered among the palms and bougainvillea, and surrounding the hotel's private pool. more » « less
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TripAdvisor Traveler Reviews

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars Based on 56 traveler reviews
  • What to Expect:
    • 4 based on 36 reviews Rooms
    • 4 based on 36 reviews Service
    • 4 based on 34 reviews Value
    • 4 based on 36 reviews Cleanliness
    • 4 based on 8 reviews Pool

Reviews of Hotel Pasatiempo

( 1-10 of 56 )
5 of 5 stars
Los Angeles
Aug 10, 2008

My stay in late June in Hotel Pasatiempo was just what the name describes – my new pastime! I wanted to see Costa Rica since it was highlighted in the travel channel but did not really know where to start. Hotel Pasatiempo created one of the best experiences ever. The staff literally catered to our needs. The rooms were charming... more

5 of 5 stars
San Francisco, CA.
Aug 6, 2008

If you're a budget traveller, looking for a cute, charming and authentic cabana setting located about 300 meters from one of Costa Rica's finest beaches and trendiest towns, Tamarindo. Then this is it. Palm trees swaying around a pool, lovely private cabins, with patios, colorfully painted, open air restaurant, air conditioned suites, TV with HBO and it's all for about... more

May 3, 2008

Terrible customer service. I believe this hotel used to be under different management and may just be coasting off of previous good reviews. Very difficult to communicate with them and charged us for a stay even though we never stayed at the hotel. Be very wary of what they will charge your credit card. more

Management response from
pasatiemp0, manager/owner

The above client NEVER contact us and we NEVER charged him.We have no idea what he is talking about. Please read ALL the other reviews so you can understand that the hotel will do anything to satisfied his clients.

Apr 29, 2008

This hotel is so quaint and off the main road, just 5 minutes walk to the beach. The people who work there are very kind and helpful. They will go out of there way to assist you and make sure whatever you ask for , you get. THe food at the restaurant was very good as well as the place... more

5 of 5 stars
Raymond
Mar 15, 2008

The hotel Pasatiempo exceeded our already high expectations. The rooms were clean and comfortable, the pool and bar/restaurant were perfect for relaxing and enjoying the company of those in our party and other guests. The staff was wonderful; and I mean everyone, from the owner to the room cleaners. All were very friendly, courteous and helpful. They were great at... more

5 of 5 stars
SF Bay Area
Feb 25, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Just back from Hotel Pasatiempo, so this is your latest and greatest intel on the place. For what it is, where it is and how much it cost, the place was excellent. Freddy and William at the front desk were very helpful. I was concerned when Freddy told me that the original owners Ron & Janet had (in the last... more

3 of 5 stars
volaughlen
Dec 31, 2007
2/2 found this review helpful

I thought the place was in a good location. Tamarindo is good for a party town, which is what we did most of the time. However, rennovations to the bar area were a drawback. In addition, my credit card bill was 80 dollars more than what they said they charged at check-out. My other group of friends got overcharged by... more

Management response from
Marjolet, manager

We never got any request or complain for over charge, no from them and not from any other guest.

4 of 5 stars
San Francisco, CA
Dec 2, 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

It is hard for me to write a very positive review of this hotel - nothing wrong with the hotel, but I guess I just was not thrilled about Tamarindo. The hotel is nice and spacious, and the best thing is there is a front porch for each room with its own hammock. My only minor complain is that there... more

4 of 5 stars
Phoenix, AZ
Aug 14, 2007
3/3 found this review helpful

Hotel Pasatiempo is a laid back, relaxing reosrt just minutes from the beach. It's run by a great couple that are from the states and understand what people want on a vacation......comfort, a cold beer, some food and a clean room. more

3 of 5 stars
Dallas, Texas
Jul 27, 2007
2/2 found this review helpful

Two friends and I stayed at the Pasatiempo in Tamarindo between July 7-14. The staff was very nice, and courteous. They promptly answered emails, and immediately notified my friends when I let them know my arrival was delayed by 24 hrs. The problem with the hotel is the area it is in. During the rainy season, water run off from... more

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