Hotel Mar Rey

2.5 star property

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Building design
Standard Double Room | Living area
Building design
Deluxe Double Room
Deep-tissue massages, sports massages, massages on the beach, massages

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Playa Tamarindo, Tamarindo, Guanacaste, 50309
  • Place, Tamarindo Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, WAYRA Institute of Spanish
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Playa Langosta
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)
    ‪102 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Quadruple Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Comfort Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Large Single Futon
  • Free Wi-Fi

Premium Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Hotel Mar Rey

Along with a full-service spa, this smoke-free hotel has an outdoor pool and 3 beach bars. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, spa services, a children's pool, and express check-in are onsite.
Hotel Mar Rey offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and safes. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas and include desks. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Smart televisions come with digital channels. In-room massages and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Oceanic. Massages are available on the beach and in the spa; other services include deep-tissue massages and sports massages. The spa is open daily.
Hotel Mar Rey's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Tamarindo Beach. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus 3 beach bars.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy drinks at the 3 beach bars
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Treat yourself to massages at Oceanic
  • Amenities include a front-desk safe, a terrace, and TV in a common area
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Tamarindo Beach and 9.6 mi (15.5 km) from Mansita Beach
Hotel Mar Rey offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a children's pool. WiFi is free in public spaces. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 3 beach bars. Spa services, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at Hotel Mar Rey. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Tamarindo hotel is smoke free.


Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • 3 beach bars

Things to do

  • Books
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Direct access to the beach
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • In-room massages
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages

Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Smooth flooring in room

More

  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with digital channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Contactless check-in available

Express check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Late check-out subject to availability

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM.
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information and key retrieval information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Hotel Mar Rey Guanacaste

Hotel Mar Rey

Mar Rey Guanacaste

Mar Rey

Hotel Mar Rey Tamarindo

Mar Rey Tamarindo

Hotel Mar Rey Hotel

Hotel Mar Rey Tamarindo

Hotel Mar Rey Hotel Tamarindo

Hotel Mar Rey Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 186 out of 351 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 98 out of 351 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 351 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 351 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 351 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Susan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean and has a good location. With the central location comes noise.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. The pool area was lovely the photos don’t do it justice. Just steps from the beach and many restaurants. Also they had a small outdoor kitchen with pots and utensils you could use which I wish I had known about before hand as I would have brought more groceries. Our room had a fridge, microwave and coffee pot as well. Everything was clean and well taken care of. We loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
First issue, there was a security camera outside our room that we found directed towards our bathroom room window. It was located about 2 feet from the window and should have been facing anywhere but right into our bathroom. Very creepy. The street noise was very loud and the patio doors didn’t close all the way. I asked for help to operate the safe and was told I would have to wait until the next day for the manager. The next day, the same guy came to the room and showed me how to operate it. Not sure why he couldn’t have done this the first day. I just felt like he couldn’t be bothered. They provided a coffee machine, but no coffee. The positives were the pool was nice and beach was close
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sayeed

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location of this place was awesome. So close to everything, beach, restaurants, bars, etc. Gaby, one of the hosts was super helpful. We had some noise issues during the first night, as our room was very close to the major road. Upon bringing this to her attention, she arranged for us to move to another room the next day. Place was clean and the pool was an added bonus. Thanks Mar Ray team.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

donna

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Matti

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice small hotel. Very good location near beach and reatsurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The shower kept leaking, bathroom floor would be soaked with water. We Informed the front staff, gentleman came in and used towels to soak up all the water, wasn’t repaired so everyday we had the same issues. Very, very, noisy, you hear everything going on outside. House keeping just enters your room before asking if services are needed. No “Do Not Disturb sign provided by Hotel. Not beach front. No option to have a massages on the beach, only pool side offered. Night time security sleeps while on the job, did not make me feel safe at all, multiple time we were able to go in and out of the hotel without him noticing due to him sleeping.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Kelly

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
We picked this hotel do to the location, location was good and we were kind of in the middle of everything from the beach, shops, and nightlife. As others have stated the noise is pretty loud at night. Not so much the music from the clubs but from the noise of cars and motorcycles racing up and down to street on each side of the hotel. I do believe that if we visit again we would probably pay a little more and be beach front. This is a no frills hotel, very basic, no restaurant or bar. But it is clean and everyone there is very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Don

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was good
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
the biggest issue is the early morning trash noise and disruption - the loudness of the lcoation on the main street made it hard to have uninteruppted sleep. Should give people noise canceling headphones or warn them
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great check in! Awesome staff and experience.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Barbee, Bozeman

Liked: Staff & service
Floor area wasn't clear.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Phoebe Ai-Chen

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The hotel has no sound barrier, it is located on two busy streets, so you can hear everything outside. Very difficult for sleeping. The bathroom shower doesn't drain well, so you are showering in a pool of water. There was very little room to put your things as there is no closet or shelve space. Some hooks on the walls in the room would have helped. We luggage/bags are just placed on the floor, while the room is already small. Conveniently located across the street from the beach. But I would trade to live 5 min walk away from the main street so I can sleep.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best Location for your visit to Taramindo. Steps to the beach, friendly staff, central to EVERYTHING!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Kyle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel is nice with a good location. It is a little dated but all around for the price pretty good.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. Pool and grounds were spotless. Location can’t be beat. Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Pavel, Edmonton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A great little property with pool and parking. Little noisy at night because it is wedged between 2 roads. A lot of bars 🍸 and parties all around.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We especially felt safe, with friendly staff and felt like it was an oasis inside the city. Beautiful gardens and pool with a perfect location. Highly recommended. Cannot think of a single negative.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hury

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hospitality from the hotel staff is amazing
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the location of Hotel Mar Rey. It was close to everything. The estuary was a 15 minute walk and that was the furthest thing from me. The pool is clean, the shared outdoor kitchen is great, and the staff is very friendly. The hotel is older but they do a great job keeping it up. I would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

KEVIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia, Heredia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a completely different experience this time! I will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025