Occidental Tamarindo Hotel

The location of this all inclusive hotel makes it easy to explore the gorgeous surrounding area. Many of the rooms here overlook the Las Baulas Marino National Park. Watch the majestic leatherback turtles come to shore to nest at Playa Grande or enjoy an early bird watching tour. Take a kayaking and snorkeling tour, horseback ride along beautiful beaches, or zip through the canopy of the tropical dry forest.

Occidental Tamarindo has lovely swimming pools to enjoy a refreshing mid-day swim or a cocktail from the poolside bar. There are games to keep busy with such as two tennis courts, a soccer court, and a beach volleyball court. There's also a game room featuring billiards and table tennis.

Dine at one of the two restaurants, and have cocktails at the three on-site bars. The main restaurant serves meals buffet style. In the lobby bar, you can hear live music. After dinner, try your luck at the hotel casino. You can access the Wi-Fi in the common areas for an extra charge.

The hotel features a total of 198 tastefully decorated rooms. All of the rooms have air conditioning and regular housekeeping. There's also a laundry, dry cleaning, and ironing service.

Visit the spa for body and skin treatments, and you can sign up for open-air massages. The spa comes with a salon area. You can get head-to-toe pampering at the sauna, the fitness center, and the Jacuzzi.