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Beachfront Guest Suite or studio

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Room
Beach
Pool
Terrace/patio
Room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
AU$382
avg per night

Explore the area

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Tamarindo, Guanacaste
  • Tamarindo Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Playa Langosta
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Tamarindo (TNO)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Price is AU$382 avg per night,

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About the area

Tamarindo

Located in Tamarindo, this guesthouse is on the beach. While the natural beauty of Tamarindo Beach and Conchal Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course. Las Baulas National Marine Park and Monkey Park are also worth visiting. Jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby.

What's nearby

  • Tamarindo Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Playa Langosta - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Casino Diria - 15 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course - 33 min drive - 17.7 km
  • Grande Beach - 37 min drive - 18.5 km

Getting around

  • Tamarindo (TNO) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sharky's Sports Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪El Chiringuito - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Walter's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Chiquita’s - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Nogui's - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Beachfront Guest Suite or studio

Fonda del Mar is a luxury beach front property in Tamarindo. Fonda is located in a gated enclave of four other luxury homes, walking distance to everything. It is not necessary to rent a car for your stay. You can enjoy watching the boats come and go while on the beach or relax by the pool with coffee in the mornings. Nature is right at your doorstep as the howler monkeys occasionally stop by and you can share your fruit with "Julio," the resident iguana.

Fonda del Mar offers two accommodations: The immaculate Guest Suite which is on the second floor with a private entrance and the level entry ground floor Studio apartment. The Guest Suite has a large kitchen and dining area with a table that seats 4. There is a full size refrigerator, cook top with 4 burners and a counter oven. The living area is large and is combined with the sleeping area. There is a king bed and the living room has two comfortable chairs, cocktail table with a flat screen TV in the armoire. Perfect for couples that enjoy cooking in.

The Studio apartment has a efficiency kitchen with mini fridge, microwave and cook plate. There is a queen bed and a bistro table for two and a small flatscreen TV. The Studio apartment is perfect for those who want the luxury of being on the beach at an economical price and don't care to cook on their vacation! Both the Suite and the Studio have bathrooms with showers, AC and internet. You can rent both accommodations for two couples or a family with older children.

The pool and BBQ area are for the enjoyment of the guest of Fonda del Mar only.

If you are looking for a private, romantic stay on the beach in Tamarindo, Fonda del Mar is the place for you! This is a private home that needs to be respected so those travelers wishing to be out all partying all night, please seek accommodations elsewhere.

The calendar only show availability for the guest suite so please email us to check on studio availability. We are happy to help schedule your transfers and assist you with your adventure planning.
Please email me with questions. Make Fonda del Mar your next vacation destination

Property manager

Maria Cubas

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Air conditioning
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Does Beachfront Guest Suite or studio have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Beachfront Guest Suite or studio pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beachfront Guest Suite or studio?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beachfront Guest Suite or studio?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beachfront Guest Suite or studio located?

Nestled on the beach, this Tamarindo guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of WAYRA Institute of Spanish and Tamarindo Beach. Playa Langosta and Tamarindo Church are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Beachfront Guest Suite or studio Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 41 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bill R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome property, amazing location !!

We really enjoyed our stay! The location is perfect, and the host was very responsive . The pool area is excellent, and we would highly recommend others to stay here !
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Privat get-away

We had everything we need for a romantic private anniversary. Maria was very helpful in making our stay go well.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patty M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful property !!

We had the best vacation! The property, location and beach were fantastic. The apartment and property were very clean. Karen and Otonio maintain the property and kept everything beautiful. María was fantastic to communicate with. You can’t find a better location. Close enough to town but far enough away for quiet time. We will most definitely return
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy W., Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our own paradise!

Such a beautiful place to stay - our own little paradise! Maria was very helpful with check-in and setting up surf lessons for us right outside the house on the beach. We planned on seeing so much more of Costa Rica but this property was just too beautiful and we didn't want to leave. Karen the housekeeper was also very friendly and helpful. Everything was as described and we can't wait to return! Pura Vida!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location & Facilities

This is a perfect location. It's quiet in the yard with your own private pool and outside eating area, and yet it's walkable to town and all the action at the restaurants/bars. We loved our vacation and this place! Great communication with the property manager Maria. She arranged our transportation to/from the airport. Loved Costa Rica!!! We felt safe and enjoyed our vacation and will definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Property

Beautiful property, situated on Tamarindo Beach. Easy walk into restaurants and shops. Safe property with monitored alarm system. Property manager did not respond quickly to messages via email but did via phone/text.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

DEREK W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Beautiful

Everything was spectacular, beautiful accommodation, great security, great location. The accommodation was first class. We even had beautiful monogrammed beach towels. The only negative was there was not a gas/propane barbecue or a microwave as we like to cook our own meals. Decently supplied for meals.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pura Vida Perfection

If you are looking at this property right now, quick book it! First of all, the location is perfect- just far enough from the hustle and bustle but a short beach walk to all the restaurants. The one bedroom cottage is decorated well, comfortable bed and very clean. Costa Rica is hot but who cares when you have a great pool and palapa to cool down. Property is very secure and you are right on the beach for sunset every night. Thank you Maria and Karen for being so accommodating during our short stay. We hope to return. Mucho Gracias!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

2/10 Terrible

Jen

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Disappointing

Unfortunately, this property is not as listed on VRBO. Some of the pictures of the outside of this property are of and from the main home, not the suite. The listing indicates beach front, however, the main home is beach front and the suite is behind the main home. In my mind, beachfront is on the beach, not behind a home on the beach. The picture on the website from the beach is of the main home, which is not where you will be staying, you will be behind that home. The picture from the side patio is also from the main home, not the suite. The view from the side patio of the suite is of an open area filled with weeds and you can see a sliver of the beach through a fence covered with tarps. My husband and I only stayed one night of our six night stay. We were so disappointed that our view was of the back of the main home, not the beach and would not have chosen to stay here had we known that. The grounds themselves are very nice and seem to be well secured. My only request of the owners, please show honest pictures of the suite(where it's situated on the property), the view from the suite and advise in the description this isn't beach front it's behind the main home, so people can make an informed decision when they are choosing where to stay on their vacation.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place to Stay

I reviewed all the reviews and don't have much more to add to all of the superlatives. It is a great place to stay and Maria was wonderful and responsive! We absolutely loved the pool area and had the place to ourselves. My brother stayed down the beach at the Coast Hotel and I have no doubt we had the better accommodation. That being said, there are a few personal observations I believe others may benefit from knowing prior to enjoying this property: 1. The shower pressure is, well, horrible. It pains me to say as the place is so great, but it was really bad. 2. The upstairs apartment is not oceanfront. It is not advertised as such, but from the pictures you may think it is. There are no real ocean views from the actual apartment. It is more of an "in-law" apartment in the back of the main house (which is ocean front and spectacular). 3. The mattress on the bed is comprised of two single/twin mattresses. Therefore, there is a noticeable crack down the middle where the two mattresses come together. 4. Keys. Maria provides one set of 5 keys and a separate remote (think car fob) for the alarm system at night. There is a key for the apartment, gate to beach, safe, gate to house, and one other. Having only one set of keys can be an issue (note: we never asked for a 2nd set and perhaps she can provide one). So, anytime you leave the property, you need to use at least two different keys to get both out and into the property. 5. Housekeeping. There is a tidying up service provided by Karen Tues, Thurs, and Sat. This was a nice surprise. Again...save maybe the shower pressure...absolutely none of these nits would prevent me from returning to this wonderful property.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

donna s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

This was such an amazing property!! The manager, housekeeper and Gardner were fantastic!! The only thing I would say is perhaps they should charge $5 extra per night to have shampoo, q-tips, robes and coffee. A bit of a miss for guests traveling more than 10 hours to get to one of the best places on earth only to have the chore of finding a market to shop. That’s our only complaint. Would have paid a few dollars extra for that. And the keys- so many keys :). Overall would totally recommend- as long as the owners are not there. Because that would have just been weird. Thanks for an amazing stay in your gorgeous space!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Property, Great Stay

The property is lovely and well maintained and Maria, Karen and Otoniel are friendly and helpful. Highly recommended.
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

David F., New York, New York

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet and close to everything in town

I'd recommend the suite to any couple or single person. It's comfortable, the property is literally 25 feet from the beach, and you can't be closer to town. The suite is behind the main house, and shares a private pool with a great shaded lounger. There's a beach club on one side, and the Ocho resort on the other. There's also a small outside deck which is always shaded, and is perfect for reading or sharing a glass of wine. The kitchen is perfect, and great closet space etc. (The outside deck in the listing is actually part of the main house, and is not accessible to the suite.). Highly recommended-- with thanks.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

steven r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

could not have been nicer

Loved everything about the property. Wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Stay!

This property was a dream! The living/sleeping area is not a large area, however it is perfect for a couple looking for an ideal location. It is clean, modern, and has everything you need! The pool/garden area was amazing! Being steps from the beach was such a treat. We were also a short walk to town, and found ourselves walking to town on the beach often. You cannot beat this location!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Demetri M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exceptional place!

This is the second time my husband and I have stayed at Fonda Del Mar. It is truly a sanctuary with every detail being taken care of. The apartment is spacious and lovely with a fully stocked kitchen. Great bed, beautifully decorated, light and bright. The pool area and proximity to the beach cannot be beat. While within easy walk to restaurants and shopping, it feels removed and peaceful. The owners Linda and Dave and property manager Maria are wonderful and so helpful. Can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lena J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolute gem

This property is everything it is described as and more. The location is ideal on the quieter section of the beach with direct, easy access to the water and a short walk into town. We were fortunate to meet the owners and so appreciate them making this property available for rent. We loved the artwork everywhere, especially the mosaics. This is definitely a 5 star property! Thank you so much for sharing your home!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Emily R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Tamarindo Beach

Hi! I don't often write reviews, but felt I should for this property. Overall we enjoyed our stay. We loved Tamarindo, the beach, the shells, the nightlife and the restaurants. We TOTALLY recommend The Dragon Fly. We went there 3 of 5 nights. Their food, service, prices, drinks and atmosphere were outstanding. The grounds for the property itself were beautiful. The pool was such a treat and the host brought extra chairs to make sure we were all taken care of. The host also addressed the air conditioning not working promptly. My two significant complaints are that the bed in the rental with the blue bed spread pictured is two twins pushed together which makes cuddling very uncomfortable. The other complaint is the view from the actual unit is not represented in the pictures. The property has the views represented and a renter has access to the full property, but from the actual rented unit one can barely see the beach and the immediate sitting area was nothing to write home about. Overall we liked the property, but think the bed needs to be changed and the listing needs to be more fairly representative of what the renter actually gets.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gwen V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome- Relaxing-Beautiful!

We enjoyed our 5 day stay- pleasant- efficient staff....excellent accommodations right on the ocean!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Colleen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous Tamarindo villa

Beautiful villa with easy beach access right out the door. Great accommodation with plenty of space and very clean. Lovely housekeeper and gardener, great place to getaway and read, relax, and enjoy Tamarindo. Maria super helpful and responsive, very appreciative of transport assistance/advice.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jason K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The perfect place to stay in Tamarindo

In Nov 2018 my wife and I stayed at this property. It was our first time in Costa Rica, and we could not have found a more perfect place to stay and experience Tamarindo! We had the whole property to ourselves and the pool area was so nice to cool down in. The beach access was awesome! The best spot on the beach was right at the end of the beach access path. One of the surfing breaks is right in front of the property. For only a short 3 minute walk away, we had access to all of the beach restaurants! The apartment itself was very nice, comfortable, and clean. We will be staying here again in the future and will be bringing friends and family with us. The only complaint I had is that the accuracy of the online listing does not do it justice. Also, the manager was very friendly and helpful! We can't wait to come back.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen M.

Pura Vida perfect

The suite was perfect and as advertised. The kitchen was well equipped, the bed very comfortable and the AC was great for sleeping. The pool was fantastic, including a cabana. We were the only ones there. You are just a few steps away from the beach. Restaurants within walking distance on the beach or in to town. Maria greeted us and there was info in the suite with local suggestions. I would highly recommend Casa Fonda del Mar.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lana C.

Perfecto

What a fantastic stay at Fonda del Mar. Suite was perfect size and well appointed. The pool area was spectacular, pictures don’t do it justice. The location of the property is ideal with only a 20 yd walk to the beach and 5 mins from town. We feel lucky that the owners share their piece of paradise!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Demetri M.

Heaven on Earth!

Fonda del Mar is a hidden gem....beautiful apartment and amazing grounds. We were here for 3 weeks and could not have had a more wonderful time. We have been in Tamarindo many times and love the area. Fonda del Mar had everything and more. The staff is incredible, taking care of every need. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 21 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Craig M.

Exceeded expectations

We really enjoyed our stay at Fonda del Mar. The location was convenient for accessing the beach and Tamarindo. This room was the highlight of our time in Tamarindo.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018