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Villa Nautilus

3.0 star property
Hotel with outdoor pool, near Tamarindo Beach

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Restaurant
Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, sun loungers
Outdoor dining
Beach nearby
Interior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
    Airport transfer
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free parking
    Free parking
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Concierge services
Feel at home
  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping

Room options

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Deluxe Loft, 2 Double Beds, Kitchen, Pool View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2020
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2020
Premium bedding
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Senior Studio, 2 Double Beds, Kitchen | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Senior Studio, 2 Double Beds, Kitchen

Highlights

Furnished patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Classic Studio, 1 Double Bed, Kitchen

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2020
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Signature Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Pool View | Balcony

Signature Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Pool View

Highlights

Terrace
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2020
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Loft, 2 Double Beds, Kitchen, Pool View (Sofa)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
100 metros del instituto espanol Wayra, Calle Este, Tamarindo, 50309

What's nearby

  • WAYRA Institute of Spanish - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Tamarindo Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Playa Langosta - 6 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course - 33 min drive - 17.3 km
  • Grande Beach - 34 min drive - 18.1 km

Getting around

  • Tamarindo (TNO) - 11 min drive
  • Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR) - 80 min drive
  • Nosara (NOB) - 107 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Sharky's Sports Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪El Chiringuito - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Walter's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Chiquita’s - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Nogui's - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Villa Nautilus

Located just 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from the airport, Villa Nautilus offers a shuttle (available 24 hours). Guests can enjoy the outdoor pool, and hiking/biking trails, kayaking, and scuba diving are nearby. Other highlights include a terrace and a garden.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 6 rooms
  • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
  • Contactless check-in available
  • Express check-out available
  • Early check-in subject to availability
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 11 AM
  • Contactless check-out available

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
  • The property charges 11 percent for credit card payments
  • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Guests will receive an email 2 weeks before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
  • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
  • If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options
  • Free offsite parking within 16 ft
  • Street parking available

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*

Other information

  • No alcohol served onsite

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–10:00 AM

Traveling with children

  • Stair gate

What to do

  • Bicycle tour information
  • Beach nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Ziplining nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Mosquito nets
  • Adjacent to a golf course
  • An outdoor pool
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Walkway to water

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 29-cm flat-screen TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • LED light bulbs
  • Recycling

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 15 for adults and USD 15 for children
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 90 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 7)
  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 11 percent

Children & extra beds

  • Airport shuttle service for children costs USD 10 (one-way)

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Also known as

Villa Nautilus Playa Tamarindo, Guanacaste
Villa Nautilus Tamarindo
Nautilus Tamarindo
Villa Nautilus Hotel Tamarindo
Villa Nautilus Hotel
Villa Nautilus Tamarindo
Villa Nautilus Hotel Tamarindo

Frequently asked questions

Does Villa Nautilus offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Villa Nautilus does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Villa Nautilus?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
Are pets allowed at Villa Nautilus?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Villa Nautilus?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Villa Nautilus?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 90 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Villa Nautilus?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at Villa Nautilus?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Casino Diria (14-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Villa Nautilus and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like cycling, boat tours, and hiking. Additional recreation nearby includes casino gaming and ecotours. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a garden.
What's the area around Villa Nautilus like?
Villa Nautilus is located near Tamarindo Beach, and a short 2-minute walk from WAYRA Institute of Spanish.

Villa Nautilus Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very Good

Location cannot be beat. Close to so much good food, beach, shops, and supermarkets. Tamarindo is easy to walk around, even with kids. A block away is an area where you can get any kind of tour Tamarindo offers— catamaran, atv, horses, and more. The breakfasts were excellent. I loved the homemade jams. Our room was cute, rustic, and comfortable. Good air conditioning, thoughtful touches, nice pool. This is a great spot to stay in Tamarindo for a comfortable Costa Rican experience. We enjoyed that this b-n-b has only a few rooms, so it was quiet, yet we were not lacking in amenities and Agelie set us up with all we needed for supplies, info about the town, and arranged tours and shuttles.
jennifer, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Matteo, 3-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful experience
What a great experience, very friendly and helpful staff. Close walk into town. Marisol was fantastic-wonderful food and room was comfortable. Owners extremely concerned with security, good for all but strict if you are a solo traveller and meet friends you care to spend time back at Villa Nautilus. Overall, would highly recommend for families and couples. If solo and make friends easily, I’d talk directly with owners first 🙏
Timothy, 3-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Tania, 4-night family trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Villa Nautilus was the perfect place for us! The location is so walkable to the beach and restaurants. There is a cool and shaded pool area to relax in midday. Breakfast was fabulous...Costa Rican, french press coffee and fresh fruit every morning more! We love smaller places and you have the opportunity to visit with other guest if you choose in the common areas, or have quiet and privacy. Also, our hosts Agelie and Laurent were both so charming and you feel very welcome in their home! Take time to visit with them if your schedule allows!
Jan, 6-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Heather, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

I was disappointed in that it wasn't billed as a hostel or a rooming house. It was incredibly uncomfortable. The shining lite was the breakfast cook.
Deanna, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel in Tamarindo
Family oriented hotel. We loved it. The host is lovely, breakfast was great. Pool so nice. Highly recommend
Ilana, 2-night family trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

There is a pool right outside!
1-night family trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

8/10 Very Good

Loved it here!
A wonderful little B & B Guest House, just a short walk down to an amazing beach and all the restaurants and shops you could imagine. Owner, Agelie, was so lovely and helpful with suggestions for places to eat at and visit, and lined up our nighttime turtle tour for us. Yummy breakfasts by the pool each morning. We enjoyed the quiet there. Thank you, Laurent and Agelie!
Del, 4-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Quiet, beautiful and central, as described on their page.
Jason, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Paridise
Great location and very quiet but close to all your conveniences and beach was only 5 minutes away And all the great restaurants in Tamarindo .great hosts and wish met them of our stay.very informative. Thank you Scott and carina
7-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, just minutes from the beach but far enough away to have a quiet sleep. Rooms and property were as advertised and very clean. Hosts were very friendly and lots of great advice and recommendations upon arrival. Breakfast is definitely worth it. Would love to go back!
2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We paid for the daily breakfast and it was beyond worth it. Every morning was a different meal and always fresh and tasty. The couple that runs the villa are great people and know the good spots to hit in tamarindo.
Nate, 7-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

STAY AWAY FROM THIS PLACE for the first time of my life i’m doing a negative review Concerning the small troubles No refill shampoo and soap every day, we needed to ask it, no new bath towel everyday it stayed wet, A/C sounds like a truck in a room..... impossible to sleep with it, no one made the upstairs’s bed during my 3 days Concerning the BIG TROUBLE I let them know I stayed more time at tamarindo but not at this place !!! The morning’s check out I had to drop my friend at the airport. The day before I let her know. I wasn’t on time at 11:00, I had less a hour of late When I came back, I saw all my personal stuffs outside close to the hotel’s gate. Everyone could stole my passport, watch, sunglasses and suitcases ... I had no texts and no calls. My holiday could turn into nightmare “She told me you are late .... now check out done ...” No professional and so rude !!!! I WILL NEVER RECOMMEND THIS PLACE There are a lot of heaven’s place in tamarindo but definitly not this one
3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay!
We loved our stay at Villa Nautilus! Friendly people, great room and pool and very close to the beach. I would recommend this place to anyone! Also, we really enjoyed the breakfast each morning. Something different everyday!
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

My friends and I had a great experience at Villa Nautilus. The villa itself is beautiful with a great pool space and the hosts are so friendly and hospitable. Highly recommended!
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

TOTAL RIP OFF, No TV, Hard Pillows, Bad AC at $220
Total Rip Off, after driving a steep unpaved road, at $220 per night we got just the wall bracket with no TV, a noisy old AC that doesn’t cool, parking is outside on the street with no security, stiff bed with cheap linnen and a hard pillow with bumps inside, location is not walkble to anything, don’t waist your time and money, this is a total rip off at $220 per night for a bed in someone’s house, we got no sleep at all ;-( Owner refused to offer any compensation, worst hotel experience ever!
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Best location for privacy
Just a few minutes to get to the beach. Gated housing so good for privacy and feels very safe. It is technically a bed and breakfast but there was no mention of breakfast upon arrival and I found out later that breakfast was not included. Clarification on that would've been helpful. Overall a good stay.
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Close to everything!
Definetly enjoyed the location and the hosts were great!
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Walk to the beach. Secluded and safe.
This is a bed and breakfast type of place that is run by a very kind and helpful French couple. It's a bit unclear where to park and how to get into the place at first, but once you're in, it's a beautiful 3 story building with a fantastic pool and patio area. They made us a perfect breakfast of French pastries and local fruit. The bed was amazing. Possibly the best bed we've ever slept on. The hosts pulled a map out to show us all the best restaurants in town...and they were great recommendations! We'd definitely stay here again.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing!
After having been in Tamarindo on vacation before and having stayed in other hotels, I can safely say that Villa Nautilus was the best place to stay! Amazing atmosphere, clean room, gorgeous amenity area to relax and enjoy the pool. The owners are welcoming, informative and great people. We had breakfast served by the pool one day. Easily the best breakfast we have ever had in Costa Rica. An easy walk to the beach, restaurants and convenience stores. I highly recommend Villa Nautilus and will be returning.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A great bed and breakfast style lodging.
This Villa is a perfect if you want affordable and safe lodging near the beach with a personal touch. This property is owned and ran by a very friendly French couple. It's located just a few minutes walk away from the beach and all the Tamarindo restaurants and shops. The property is surrounded by a tall fence and locked gate, to which you get a key for access. The breakfast each morning is made fresh for you with coffee, juice and fruit. Our room was located just off the living room and kitchen area so we did hear some of the commotion of the French family but it was not overwhelming nor excessive -- and they do have a couple more isolated rooms on the first floor. I would not hesitate to stay here again if we ever visit Tamarindo again.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Great Location and Great Hosts
Pros: Nice Hosts Very close to beach, restaurants, and nightlife Great Villa for a relaxing stay Clean and surprisingly not as many mosquitos/bugs that I've seen in other places) Cons: (please note these cons will probably be found throughout all of Tamarindo unless you're staying at a High End Hotel. I've met and seen other peoples places and it is on par or better than what you will find throughout Tamarindo/Costa Rica) Choppy Wifi No TV
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Friendly owner and staff. Very helpful in sharing great restaurant information and activities. Our room was at the corner of house, entrance to room was not easily accessible, making it difficult at night as it is dark walking on the side of the house. Sensory light comes on, but not until you've already at your door. Found cockroaches in the bathroom, appears to come out late at night. Overall, did not feel very comfortable.
Verified Expedia guest review