Overall Ratings & Reviews In the Shade Hotel - Coworking - Adults Only

In The Shade is amazing!! I have been to Costa Rica 8 times now and have tried all different places, but this is at the top. The staff is all so friendly and they serve a great cup of coffee in the morning. What really makes this a good place to stay in Tamarindo is that it's very close to the main roads you will want to spend your time at, but the Hotel is very private. The Hotel is cozy, clean and quiet - what more could you ask for? Overall a 10/10 experience, hopefully I will be back!

Highly recommend!!! Comfortable and super cute! Great coworking space, delicious food and Service was A++! Attracts a lot of digital nomad types, upscale hostel vibes.

Nice place! Would stay again

Great stay - cafe food on site was excellent, staff was amazing and helpful on everything.

I will say this, the property photos really help it shine! It is a very simple space, but I would stay there again. The room smelled fresh and clean and was nice and cool when we arrived. But the rooms are basic, think dorm style. However, what it lacks in luxury, it makes up for in service, location, safety, and food. There are about 16 rooms total so it is very quiet and intimate. I got to know a lot of the guests and the staff got to know us. The food was delicious! Maggie and Sandra were extremely helpful with arranging transportation and excursions even from home. They helped us plan a spa day at Sibou, kind of nearby and it was the best spa experience I have ever had. The beach is a 7 minute walk and within a 5-10 minute walk, there are tons of shops and restaurants. Tamarindo is very touristy, so if you are looking for spots that locals run, this is not that place. But this hotel is a perfect place to access what Tamarindo has to offer as well as take taxis to other locations and excursions. Breakfast was delicious every day and very reasonable. Book here if you mainly want a cozy spot to hang outside by the pool and to serve as a landing spot between adventures. I feel like I unlocked a new way of traveling outside of the big fancy hotels and all-inclusive resorts and I like it! Simple can be super beautiful and fun!

Friendly staff, close to the beach and restaurants, clean and quiet!

Great location and service !

Fantastic space, extremely helpful staff, pool was cool and the beer was always cold. 7 minute walk to the beach, could not ask for a better stay.

We highly recommend In The Shade Hotel. The place is very convenient, with all the rooms surrounding the pool. Very clean. It is well located, easily walkable to the beach. Sandra and Maddie made great recommendations for our stay. Breakfast is fantastic, served with friendly staff.

Love this place!! So welcoming and friendly!! Great little cafe onsite with outstanding breakfasts!!

Staff was very friendly

Great breakfast, best location, great place.

Staff were amazing,quite and clean

This was our second time staying here, we love the location and staff are very attentive

The best part about this place was how quiet it was. Lovely to sit by the pool and not hear anyone else. Location was tucked back off of a main intersection so it was very close to anything you might want, and walking to the beach was quick as well. The only thing I would wish for is at least one or two other vegan options for breakfast, but the açai bowl was delicious.

Second stay here. Highly recommended

Excellent personal staff, very kind and sweet.

Great stay

Perfect location. Walking distance to the beach, the bars, and the restaurants. Very clean in the pool was refreshing on hot days. Highly recommend.

Très bien situé, près de tout. Je recommande fortement cet hotel. Nous avons passé 2 jours et nous y retourneront l'année prochaine assurémment. Personnels très gentil et sympatique :) Merci encore !