Hotel Mar Rey

2.5 star property
Spa hotel near Tamarindo Beach

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Building design
Deep-tissue massages, sports massages, beach massages, massages
Building design
Standard Double Room | Living area
Deluxe Double Room

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Playa Tamarindo, Tamarindo, Guanacaste, 50309
  • Place, Tamarindo Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, WAYRA Institute of Spanish
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Playa Langosta
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)
    ‪109 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 King Bed

Quadruple Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Comfort Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Large Twin Futon

Premium Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Family Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the area

Tamarindo

Seaside stay .You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Tamarindo Beach and 12 miles (20 km) of Mansita Beach. Avellanas Beach is within 12 miles (20 km) and Conchal Beach is within 16 miles (25 km).

What's nearby

  • Tamarindo Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • WAYRA Institute of Spanish - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Playa Langosta - 9 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Conchal Beach - 35 min drive - 17.3 km
  • Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course - 36 min drive - 16.4 km

Getting around

  • Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR) - 87 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Walter's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sharky's Sports Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Medusa Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sol Bakery - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Tamaonda - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Mar Rey

Spa hotel near Tamarindo Beach
Hotel Mar Rey offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a children's pool. WiFi is free in public spaces. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 3 beach bars. Spa services, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at Hotel Mar Rey. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Tamarindo hotel is smoke free.

  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • 3 bars on the beach
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
Hotel Mar Rey offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and safes. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas and include desks. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Smart televisions come with digital channels. In-room massages and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Oceanic. Massages are available on the beach and in the spa; other services include deep-tissue massages and sports massages. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • 3 beach bars

Things to do

  • Books
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in room

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with digital channels
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Hotel Mar Rey Guanacaste
Hotel Mar Rey
Mar Rey Guanacaste
Mar Rey
Hotel Mar Rey Tamarindo
Mar Rey Tamarindo
Hotel Mar Rey Hotel
Hotel Mar Rey Tamarindo
Hotel Mar Rey Hotel Tamarindo

Hotel Mar Rey Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 174 out of 333 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 96 out of 333 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 333 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 333 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 333 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Barbee, Bozeman

Liked: Staff & service
Floor area wasn't clear.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Phoebe Ai-Chen

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The hotel has no sound barrier, it is located on two busy streets, so you can hear everything outside. Very difficult for sleeping. The bathroom shower doesn't drain well, so you are showering in a pool of water. There was very little room to put your things as there is no closet or shelve space. Some hooks on the walls in the room would have helped. We luggage/bags are just placed on the floor, while the room is already small. Conveniently located across the street from the beach. But I would trade to live 5 min walk away from the main street so I can sleep.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best Location for your visit to Taramindo. Steps to the beach, friendly staff, central to EVERYTHING!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Kyle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel is nice with a good location. It is a little dated but all around for the price pretty good.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. Pool and grounds were spotless. Location can’t be beat. Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Pavel, Edmonton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A great little property with pool and parking. Little noisy at night because it is wedged between 2 roads. A lot of bars 🍸 and parties all around.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We especially felt safe, with friendly staff and felt like it was an oasis inside the city. Beautiful gardens and pool with a perfect location. Highly recommended. Cannot think of a single negative.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hury

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hospitality from the hotel staff is amazing
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the location of Hotel Mar Rey. It was close to everything. The estuary was a 15 minute walk and that was the furthest thing from me. The pool is clean, the shared outdoor kitchen is great, and the staff is very friendly. The hotel is older but they do a great job keeping it up. I would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

KEVIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia, Heredia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a completely different experience this time! I will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Gladys

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel Mar Rey is in an excellent location—right across from public beach access, making it super convenient for enjoying the beach or catching the sunset. It's also surrounded by restaurants, shops, cafés, and a pharmacy. While the hotel is older, it’s clean and well-maintained, with nice bedding. We appreciated the staff’s quick response when we reported a slow water flow in the shower—it was resolved promptly. The main downsides were some noise from outside (understandable given the age of the building and limited soundproofing) and the lack of breakfast or complimentary coffee. Overall, we had a comfortable and pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ginny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property in the heart of Tamarindo, and across the street from the beach.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn K

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful

Loved being in downtown Tamarindo where the action is and still be in a very safe and comfortable room. I will definitely stay again.
From our balcony
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Laura

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
I like the pool, location, and cleanliness. The owners and their family live in the hotel. All their dogs are on site and unrestrained. They bark and awake the guests at night and in the mornings, early. My complaints to the owner were met with shrugs. Sleeping is a problem here. Even time by the delightful pool is disturbed. We stayed on the beach our last few days to get away from the constant barking. It was not like this last year. I love dogs, but I love my sleep and quiet on vacation. I will stay elsewhere when I return to Tamarindo in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Joan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very close to beach and restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jana

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamera, universal city

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was fun!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Livia

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025