Villas Macondo

I really enjoyed my stay here, the receptionist was super friendly and gave us some great recommendations. The room was basic, but comfortable. Just make sure to bring ear plugs if you are a light sleeper. This hotel is close to everything and super well located. The pool is nice and in the shade, and there are hammocks to relax in. We especially loved the cat named Toto who came to visit us every day.

Loved staying here, I have lived in Tama for 7 years but my houses were rented out during high season and I needed to find somewhere to stay. The location is amazing next to a super market and a food court and close to the beach, Susan the receptionist is very kind as well as the night guard. Hotel is very clean and well kept

During the reservation process I was sure that this place was great and so the staff. Unfortunately when I arrived I had to change my mind. They assigned me the last apartment, almost outside the garden with garbage view. Moreover this terrible apartment was next to a construction (owned by the place!!!) that from 6-7am started to make huge noise. If was not enough, there was also the kitchen 1 meter from my slim wall and I could hear every single word from people there (0 privacy). I also had no electric plug close to the bed.. there was only 1 under the bed ( are you kidding me?). Again they couldn't help so I had to move all forniture to make the plug accessible!! I slept probably 3 hours a night.. I tried to complain but the answer was: " I am sorry but we have only this room left". They were lucky that I didn't book using booking.com otherwise I would have ask a full refund.

Pura vida!||I had a one week stay at the Villas Macondo hotel in Tamarindo in mid-December. I enjoyed my stay at the hotel and hope to return. Here are the things I liked best about the Villas Macondo hotel. ||1. Location - It is situated in the heart of Tamarindo, with a slow, easy 3 minute stroll (in flip flops) to the beach. In between there are plenty of restaurant and food choices. I enjoyed the El Mercadito, an outdoor food court with a wide variety of delicious Central and South American foods. El Mercadito was a 1 minute stroll from my room. Note, the hotel is in the centre of town so it can be busy. It didn’t bother me. ||2. The style and decor - This is an older hotel with a Central American style. Check the photos on their website. I really enjoyed the vibe here. When I checked in there was a family of three howler monkeys in the trees above my unit.||3. The bathroom and shower - The bathroom was large, with a double - sized shower area. It was perfect for showering off after being at the beach swimming or surfing, or after a day of hiking. It was easy to dump my clothes, rinse the sand off and hung them right there. ||4. The hammock - Each room has a small covered patio with a table, chairs, a hammock and a large ceiling fan overhead. Laying in the hammock after an active day out hiking, swimming or sightseeing was great. I dozed there most afternoons or evenings. Other guests also seemed to be enjoying the hammocks too.||5. The terrific staff - Susan and Ivana! They were amazing. Friendly, nice, helpful. They exude the Costa Rican philosophy of “Pura vida”. Susan emailed me the day after I booked my stay. Susan and Ivana provided suggestions for tours and activities. They booked my tours and transfer from the airport. Ivana booked a surfing lesson for me. I asked Ivana if the surf school took photos during the class. Ivana offered to take them since it was her day off. Ivana is an incredible photographer and an artist. Tip, if you want a photographer for anything while you are there, talk to Ivana. ||6. The price - It was great value. It had what I wanted at a great price. ||Thank you to Ivana, Susan and the Villas Macondo. I had a thoroughly enjoyable vacation in Tamarindo and look forward to returning to Villas Macondo. ||Pura vida!

This place was wonderful -- nice rooms, lovely pool, and our best encounter with howler monkeys in all of Costa Rica! Staff was super helpful - booked daytrips and transportation when we contacted them 1 day before arriving. Location is great - near beach and town but feels quiet and relaxing. I'd come back with my teen kids and use as a base to explore.

We stayed here two different times for a week each as we had fallen in love with the place! Amazing location right in the centre of town and close to the beach. Beds were comfy and the A/C works very well. The pool is well kept and the grounds are maintained. They have 4 cats who are very friendly and will happily sit with you all day. The kitchen is very well equipped with free coffee and sugar which we loved. The 2 lovely ladies that run the place will go above and beyond to help you if you have any questions or advice about the local area. The only improvement would be a new shower head for the one next to the pool, otherwise no complaints. Would definitely stay again and will miss this place!

Nice villas in the center of tamarindo.the staff at reception are very helpful and helped us jump start our car. Pool is decent size. Beds are ok. The shared kitchen is fully equipped but being be prepared to see quite a lot of ants and crawling insects.

We have stayed here twice and plan to continue staying each time we return! Grounds are gorgeous, rooms are spacious with everything you need to be comfortable. The staff is super friendly and are very helpful with anything you need from booking adventures, transfers to just asking questions. You're within walking distance to the beach, restaurants and shopping but you don't feel like you're in the middle of town. It's quiet and peaceful! So glad we were able to introduce our parents to this amazing villa!!