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Ocean View Condo with Resort Pool

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Outdoor dining
Private kitchen
Dining
Living area
Room

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 6120.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Santa Cruz, Guanacaste
  • Tamarindo Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Playa Langosta
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Tamarindo (TNO)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Ocean View Condo with Resort Pool

Summary:
Welcome to Matapalo 501, a luxurious ocean view condominium situated in the heart of Tamarindo. Enjoy access to a large resort-style lagoon pool, complete with a swim-up bar, all just steps away from the beach and the vibrant offerings of Tamarindo.

The Space:
This condo features an open-concept living area with a fully equipped kitchen, a two-seater breakfast bar, and a dining table for six. The living room boasts a full wall of windows, providing stunning ocean views as you relax on two comfortable couches while enjoying the smart TV. Step outside to the veranda, which offers additional dining for four and extra seating to fully appreciate the breathtaking views.

The master bedroom features a king-size bed, while the additional bedrooms include one with a queen-size bed and another with two single beds. Each bedroom comes with its own en-suite bathroom and stunning ocean views.

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Luxury linens and bedding, towels, soaps, and air conditioning are provided, ensuring all the essentials for a comfortable stay.

Bedroom 1: 1 king bed with en-suite bathroom
Bedroom 2: 1 queen bed with en-suite bathroom
Bedroom 3: 2 single beds with en-suite bathroom

• Featured amenities at Matapalo 501 include:

• Wifi speed: 100+ Mbps
• Cable TV and Flat Screen TV
• Large lagoon pool with swim-up bar
• Beach chairs and cooler
• Air conditioning in every room

We also offer complimentary concierge services! Upon booking, you’ll receive a personal KRAIN concierge to assist you with:

• Organization of excursions, including surf lessons, ATV tours, private sailing charters, fishing expeditions, and more
•Transportation options (rental cars, private drivers, shuttles)
• Bookings for in-home massages and spa treatments
• Private chef services
• Airport transfers

Please note that while the property is located within Diria Boulevard, it is not affiliated with the Diria Hotel. However, you can enjoy exclusive amenities and access that are reserved solely for the residents of your building. Take advantage of the resort-style swimming pool, complete with a swim-up bar, offering a truly relaxing experience!

Guest Access:
Whether you prefer a personal greeting or a self-check-in, we've got you covered. Our goal is to make your stay as comfortable and stress-free as possible, so choose whichever option suits you best. Even if you choose self-check-in, we are still a call or text away to help you with anything you may need. Your satisfaction is our top priority.

The Neighborhood:
Tamarindo is one of Costa Rica's most popular destinations, offering vibrant surfing, shopping, dining, nightlife, and excellent people-watching opportunities. Just a short distance away, Baulas Marine National Park serves as a nesting ground for the majestic leatherback turtles. You can also explore the Tamarindo Estuary on a boat tour to observe monkeys, crocodiles, and exotic birds. The area provides a wide array of adventure tours by land and sea, including fishing, scuba diving, snorkeling, sunset cruises, zip-lining, ATV rentals, mountain biking, and visits to animal rescue centers.

• 15 minutes to Tamarindo Commuter Airport (TNO)
• 1.5 hours to Liberia International Airport (LIR)

Property manager

Krain Vacation Rental Team
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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
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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
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit

About the area

Tamarindo

Located in Tamarindo, this apartment is by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tamarindo Beach and Conchal Beach. Las Baulas National Marine Park and Monkey Park are also worth visiting.
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Santa Cruz, Guanacaste

What's nearby

  • Tamarindo Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Playa Langosta - 7 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Casino Diria - 13 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course - 32 min drive - 16.8 km
  • Grande Beach - 33 min drive - 17.6 km

Getting around

  • Tamarindo (TNO) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Brisa Mar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sharky's Sports Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Venezia Gelati y Café - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Patagonia Argentinian Grill & Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Nari - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Ocean View Condo with Resort Pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Ocean View Condo with Resort Pool pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ocean View Condo with Resort Pool?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ocean View Condo with Resort Pool?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ocean View Condo with Resort Pool located?

Situated by the sea, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Tamarindo Beach and WAYRA Institute of Spanish. Playa Langosta and Tamarindo Church are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 22 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Roger J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dale F.

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

Matapalo 501

Had a great time! Beautiful facility! View of the beach, pool, and monkeys!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

Tamarindo Oasis

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Amazing! Our family of five had a perfect stay. The condo, the property, location, grounds staff exceeded our expectations. We would love to return! It was clean, ready on time, everything was in perfect working order. Elevator worked perfectly. I was concerned because some of the reviews. However, everything was completely well maintained, well stocked, well appointed. Very spacious! The management responded to all inquiries before and during our stay. The pool/pool bar was similar to a resort. Location was right in the middle of town. A few heads up- bring coffee/coffee filters, expect several hours for air conditioning to cool the unit, toilets require multiple flushes, shower water pressure is low/doesn’t get very hot (all of this was fine, no complaints whatsoever... its nice to have realistic expectations). Grounds crew, cleaning staff and security were all very nice and friendly (i wanted to counter previous assertions to the contrary based on our family’s experience). There were monkeys in the trees of the property which was a delight! Walk across the street and you are on the beach! 🏖️ Also Hotel Diia across he steet has a wonderful brunch buffet we loved!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

ROBERT B.

MAY FISHING TRIP

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: OUTSTAND CONDO IN THE HEART OF TAMARINDO. 3 MINUTE WALK TO THE BEACH AND AN OUTSTANDING POOL AREA WITHIN THE COMPLEX. DEFINATELY WILL RETURN.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Barrett M.

Krain Costa Rica left us stranded

Rating Details: The property manager was very unhelpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The instructions to check in were wrong. The phone number listed did not work. This was verified by the entire security team at the hotel & condo. Emails were not returned. After an hour and half we had no choice but to check into the hotels last room at an inflated price to cram into. Without a fridge we disposed of our groceries.We did however get a call the next day from a rep named Tony. He asured me they would take care of us but didnt confirm until 11:55am when we had already packed to leave and booked another hotel for the evening. He assured us a manger would call or email. THEY DID NOT> no stones. He assured they would refund us but as of today they have not. VERY DIAPPOINTED. The property was nice but the damages outweighed the stay. They also jammed us into a PDF one way rental agreement after they charged my card. Hasve lawyer read it and add a vacation damages clause or you may be out of pocckt like me. NOT HAPPY. We will be contacting the owner of the property next week to let him know how disappointed we were.
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6/10 Okay

Michael V.

Disappointing....for the money

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had the a 5th floor room with beautiful views. The Diria property is the best but this unit was sub-par for the cost. We have stayed in about 6 or 7 of the Diria Matapalo condos and this by far was the worst (except the views). Issues: toilets barely flush due to little pressure, 2 bathroom's shower heads were dangling hoses due to the clips being broken, air conditioner didn't cool the 3rd bedroom, bathroom soap dispensers were broken and dangling, bathroom towels were pretty much rags, family room couch was original 2012 and was saggy to the frame, the patio furniture is original 2012 and you are sitting on metal bars. We had to request more towels, drinkware and kitchen items to suit the unit being for 6 people as advertised. The property management's job is to advise the owner when the unit requires upgrades, replacements, amenities, etc. With this unit's rent going up by $1000's for 2025, we moved to another unit.
Stayed 56 nights in Jan 2024
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8/10 Good

Pura Vida

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It was great! Wonderful location and great views! There are a few items that needed to be attended to, shower head in queen bedroom was not working properly. Two outside fans were also needing attention.

8/10 Good

James M.

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

Tamarindo

Overall great property. Our second stay at this unit. Great location, great property. Curtains need attention. Last year also noted. Not on track and had to use chip clips to close completely. Ceiling fan on main porch still not working. Last year had bird nest which has been removed, still unable to turn on. Bedroom with twins did not cool properly. Did not request repairs for these issues as not that big of a problem. Dishwasher leaked, mgmt. did send someone, but was not able to repair. Would still consider again for next trip as total property package is great. would also look at other properties at this location.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

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

Great place

The condo was secured, spacious, clean and very well-equipped with a central location and nice amenities.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia E., Portand

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

Great location & amazing property amenities

The condo is ideally located next to the beach and a ton of amazing restaurants. The pool on site is fantastic and the condo is very well appointed. I would return to this property again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacy P.

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

The perfect choice!

We had an amazing experience at Matapalo 501! The condo was fantastic and Krain was exceptional to work with. We loved the pool and ocean views from all of the balconies. The complex was quiet and perfect for our two small children. They loved playing in the pool and my husband and I loved the swim up bar. Communication with Krain was excellent and they made transportation to and from the airport a breeze and they were extremely accommodating when we experienced a delay in our flight. We would absolutely recommend them as they made our experience so great.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Calgary, Alberta

Excellent Location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This condo was amazing for my family of four, it was comfortable and spacious. The view from the decks was phenomenal, and the location was amazing easy walking to everything in Tamarindo, the facilities in the hotel, along with the pool and swim up bar were the perfect way to end a busy day.

10/10 Excellent

Gregory S., Medford

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

Amazing property in Tamarindo

We had the joy of staying at this beautiful property in Tamarindo. I'll lay out the pros and cons below, but the pros FAR outweigh the cons and do not detract from our overall property's 5 star review. This is a must stay location and we would definitely book again, given the opportunity. Pros: Easy check-in/check-out Great Location Amazing View Amazing pool Easy Parking Very clean Quick communication and issue resolution from property manager. Cons Showers did not get hot Beds are VERY firm Living room furniture could use some updating Again, these cons did not detract from our overall 5 star perception. If you are looking in Tamarindo, this is the place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ethan H.

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

Great Location

Beautiful condo with an amazing view. Access to the pool and Diaria amenities was great. Resort feeling with everything in town only a short walk away.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Penny F.

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

Needs a little updating

Beautiful unit and views! Love the pool. The balcony chairs need replacing. The drapery hardware is all broken. The place needs a blender. The bed pillows are very uncomfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
As described. Centrally located. Amazing views. Very convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Tisha C., San Diego

Fantastic location and views!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The views are the best! The location is amazing. There are 5 balconies! Walk to everything in Tamarindo. Sunset views are amazing. Love the Diria hotel lagoon pool and swim up bar. Nicely furnished. Super comfortable and spacious. We will return.
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10/10 Excellent

Bogdan S.

Great Condo

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Really nice and clean condo in great location. Amazing views from all of the rooms.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Valerie R., Austin, Texas

Great Diria Condo Mat #501

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I had a great experience with Krain. It was easy to book my condo through their website and responses from Krain were quick. I booked at Diria Condos Matapalo #501 in Tamarindo, Costa Rica. The condo was beautiful, big, plenty of bathroom space, comfortable beds, clean and the view was spectacular. There is 180 degree views since the apartment is on the end. The only problem is we couldn’t get the dishwasher to work. The location is perfect. In the middle of town close to everything! The person who helped me with my stay was Tony. He went over and beyond to make our stay pleasant. Tony helped us book a boat trip with Panache. It was a wonderful day & I recommend booking that boat on your stay. He arranged an airport pick up for us. Plus he gave us several recommendations for zipline tours. We communicated through What’s app and he responded fast even late at night. It was nice to have a local set up our excursions for a group of 15 so I wouldn’t have to waste vacation time doing it myself! On the last day of my vaca, 2 of us tested positive for Covid. We had to isolate for 5 days. He was very understanding and let us have a late check out so we could make arrangements for a place to stay to isolate. Overall, from start to finish Tony was courteous, knowledgeable and helpful. Book with Krain for Diria Condo Mat#501 and ask for Tony if you need help with anything. Thanks again. 10 star Rating!!!!
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6/10 Okay

A guest from N/A, CO

Tamarindo May stay

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Birds nest in the ceiling fan tells the story of lack of attention by the management company for readying the condo. No internet. A stove that was improperly installed and a real estate tour that never happened. Buyer beware.

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

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

Absolutely amazing!!!

All I can say is…wow! This condo is amazing! Clean, gorgeous, perfect. It has 6 balconies with the most wonderful views, especially the one with the 2 lounge chairs off the master bedroom. Checkin was super easy with the keyless entry. The condo is on the 5th floor which made the views perfect. The pool at the condo is huge, clean, warm…perfection. Plenty of lounge chairs and a few daybeds. We were there mid/end of April, it was not crowded. There is a swim up pool bar. The condo came with 6 beach towels which was really nice. The beach is 1/2 block and across the street. Everything in Tamarindo Beach is totally walkable. No need to even have a car. Transfers from Liberia are about $100 each way for 5 people. There is a market next door called El Mercandito: it is an outdoor food court with tons of options, a bar and music. So convenient! All of the restaurants were great in town. We especially loved the food at Pico and the fire show on the beach at El Be (it was around 6:45pm when we were there). Already thinking of booking this again for next year. You won’t be disappointed!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alan S., Atlanta

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

Excellent!

We spent 5 days in this lovely condo and enjoyed every minute of it. The condo is well done, view's are awesome and the amenities are excellent. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

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