Cala Luna Boutique Hotel

I went to Cala Luna for four nights with a family of four including two teenagers aged 13 and 15. It was out third hotel in CR and we loved it. Place is great, grounds are well cared for, people are nice, food is really good. Beach is beautiful not great for swimming but you can get right to the main beach for that it is not far or inconvenient. Surfing lessons were fantastic use the Cala Luna guys they were great taught both my teens. We stayed in a one bedroom with two queens, it was the smallest room of the three hotels but it was fine, I would have reserved a larger room in hindsight. Special thanks to Donovan for being a great host. We did the farm to table meal at La Senda and it was great, really good people up there and the chef is legit you will be happy to remember he is the chef at the hotel as well. Don't miss sunset drinks on the beach. I recommend staying in Rincon de la Vieja to get your adventures in before going to Tamarindo but if you don't, the bus ride is only 90 minutes max. This was the hotel my kids and probably all of us liked the most, enjoy...

What a magical place! Absolutely stunning hotel and location, with a serene beach you have full access to. The beach isn’t entirely swimmable due to rocks but there are spots for wading which was fine by us. We swam as much as we wanted in the pool and walked for miles on the beach. You are surrounded by nature and we enjoyed spotting monkeys and hearing the birds.||Quick walk into town (about a mile) or you can borrow bikes, or renter scooters/golf karts.||Our room was comfortable and always kept stocked. Staff was incredible! Always helpful and did everything possible to make our stay more enjoyable. They went above and beyond for me when I got my sneakers dirty on our atv tour. The cleaning staff was top notch. Planning our transportation and adventures was so easy through the hotel. Eddy was great setting everything up for us.||Food was delicious. We enjoyed the complimentary breakfast every morning and reserved one night at Origen (hotel restaurant). Our Origen dinner was perfection along with the farm to table dinner at La Senda (hotel farm).||We loved every minute of our stay aside from the mosquitoes. Always, always have insect repellent on or you’ll be bitten up. Hotel does provide but we brought our own in order to have readily available.||Really can’t say enough good things. Can’t wait to go back!

Loved our stay at Cala Luna. The rooms are modern and well designed. The pool is lovely yet small, but the short stroll to the beach offered a private paradise, especially at sunset. We loved that we could walk to the main beach area of Tamarindo and enjoy the fun there and then walk back to our secluded beach and hotel. The breakfast was healthy and fresh and the staff were very accommodating. The cocktail prices were very steep and we live in LA, which surprised us. The food was also expensive but we heard that is indicative of most of Tamarindo and the pacific coast.

An Unforgettable Honeymoon at Cala Luna We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect honeymoon experience. From the moment we arrived at Cala Luna, everything exceeded our expectations. We enjoyed lunch, dinner, and breakfast on-site — each meal was absolutely delicious, beautifully presented, and full of fresh, vibrant flavors. The cocktails were expertly crafted and added a special touch to our meals. The excursions were just as incredible. We rented a golf cart and a surfboard, and also went on both the kayak and ATV tours. Every activity was well-organized, full of adventure, and gave us the perfect mix of excitement and relaxation. The staff made everything seamless and went out of their way to ensure we had an amazing time. Cala Luna provided the ideal backdrop for our honeymoon — peaceful, welcoming, and truly unforgettable. We left feeling relaxed, happy, and deeply grateful for the experience. We would absolutely recommend Cala Luna to anyone visiting Tamarindo. Thank you for helping make our honeymoon so special! — Ally & Mikee

Best hotel in Tamarindo hands down. Restaurant is very very good. Service is five star impeccable. Karol and Eddy particularly went out of their way to provide me with exemplary service. I stayed there twice during my recent trip. Above and beyond. The car service they booked for me twice was phenomenal with the best driver, Rudolfo, I've ever had anywhere in the world. They were very very quick to help in kindest ways when I had already checked out and got caught in a horrible rainstorm on foot. The beach that is across the street from the property is gorgeous and chill. I always wish there aren't children around when I am on vacation but the families were lovely and not disruptive. The hotel has a wonderful boutique feel with yoga studio and outdoor seating. Breakfast is very good. Most helpful staff. And as I said, all persons were great. Each person in the restaurant was wonderful and the front desk as well. But Karol and Eddy went above and beyond every day I was there. I will not stay anywhere in Tamarindo. Hotel is also 5 mins by car from town and very very quiet as opposed to all of the other hotels in town that were loud with music and trashy tourist vibes.

Disappointed – Definitely Not a 4-Star Experience Cala Luna Boutique Hotel is, unfortunately, overrated. While it’s advertised as a 4-star resort, it feels much more like a 3-star hotel—at best. The rooms are outdated, with very basic tile decor and a generally worn-out feel. (See pic). What made it worse was the bathroom setup. There is no ventilation, and the only window in the bathroom is sealed shut. Every time someone uses the shower or toilet, the space becomes completely suffocating. It’s shocking that something so essential is overlooked in a place claiming to offer a premium experience. Another disappointment: no complimentary bottled water. You either have to go out and buy it or refill your bottle at one of the hotel’s shared water stations. For $400 a night, it seems ridiculous that two simple bottles of water aren’t provided. Breakfast is also very basic—think eggs and pancakes—with no variation from day to day. Want bacon? (Which I think is very basic). That’ll cost extra. Again, not what you’d expect from a supposedly upscale hotel. Service was fine, nothing to complain about, but also nothing to rave about. There’s nothing about the property that gives a “resort” vibe. It honestly felt more like a standard 3-star hotel you’d find in the U.S.—but at 4x the price. If I had the chance to do it over again, I would have chosen one of the newer hotels closer to downtown for half the cost. Cala Luna simply doesn’t deliver the value or experience you’d expect at this price point.

Absolutely loved Cala Luna! The 2 bedroom villas were spacious, modern and cozy. Loved the swing over looking the provide pool. The staff and service was excellent. The food was beyond my expectations wonderful!! Fantastic for anyone with gluten allergy/celiac. All fresh food and juices!!! I wanted everything on the menus! The complimentary breakfast was delicious. They even made gluten free banana bread and changed the breads daily. It was amazing. The pool was relaxing and the ocean was beautiful. Sunsets were stunning with completely drink at 5. They had complimentary bug repellent lotion, after sun lotion, sunblock and more! Can’t say enough great things!! Highly recommend!!

Our experience with Cala Luna was exceptional. We had a wedding of 70 guests- most of which stayed on premise. The rooms were clean, well stocked, and simple. The staff were tremendous and helpful with every request. The actual hotel grounds itself are peaceful and lush, feeling just like the jungle. Food, also amazing. The pool is perfect for kids- with a shallow deck and deep end. The beach is literally steps away. Silvia who helped planned my wedding was awesome. She was detail oriented and helpful in every step of the planning. Thank you for making it unforgettable!