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Laguna del Cocodrilo

3.0 star property
Hotel within walking distance of Tamarindo Beach

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Balcony
Breakfast area
Room, Garden View (#1) | In-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets
Room, Beach View (#6) | In-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Non-smoking
    Non-smoking
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free parking
    Free parking
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Front-desk safe
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Concierge services
  • Picnic area
  • Free newspapers in the lobby
Feel at home
  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
The price is $71
$81 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 19 - Nov 20
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About the neighborhood

Map
Tamarindo Beach, Tamarindo, Guanacaste, 50309

What's nearby

  • Tamarindo Beach - 4 min walk
  • Playa Langosta - 9 min drive
  • Casino Diria - 11 min drive
  • Grande Beach - 30 min drive
  • Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course - 30 min drive

Getting around

  • Tamarindo (TNO) - 5 min drive
  • Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR) - 78 min drive
  • Nosara (NOB) - 107 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Brisa Mar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Pico Bistro - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Venezia Gelati y Café - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Patagonia Argentinian Grill & Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Nari - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Laguna del Cocodrilo

Laguna del Cocodrilo offers a fantastic location, putting you just a 5-minute walk from Tamarindo Beach. Freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails and snorkeling. Other features include a snack bar/deli, a terrace, and a garden. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 12 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

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

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
  • Front desk staffed during limited hours

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

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Coffee shop
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Ziplining nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Bicycle rentals

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Library

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pet deposit: CRC 10000 per stay

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Laguna Cocodrilo Hotel Tamarindo
Laguna Cocodrilo Hotel
Laguna Cocodrilo Tamarindo
Laguna Cocodrilo
Laguna del Cocodrilo Hotel
Laguna del Cocodrilo Tamarindo
Laguna del Cocodrilo Hotel Tamarindo

Frequently asked questions

Does Laguna del Cocodrilo offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Laguna del Cocodrilo 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.
Are pets allowed at Laguna del Cocodrilo?
Yes, pets are welcome. A deposit of CRC 10000 per stay is required. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Laguna del Cocodrilo?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Laguna del Cocodrilo?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
Is there an onsite casino at Laguna del Cocodrilo?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Casino Diria (11-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Laguna del Cocodrilo and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like cycling, hiking, and horseback riding. Enjoy amenities like a picnic area and a garden.
What's the area around Laguna del Cocodrilo like?
Laguna del Cocodrilo is a short 4-minute walk from Tamarindo Beach and 15 minutes' walk from WAYRA Institute of Spanish.

Laguna del Cocodrilo Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Very great proximity to the beach for an affordable price! Great value for money. Parking is available and directly in front of the hotel. Staff are flexible and helpful
Shulamit, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Close to the beach!
Matthew, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Las toallas son muy viejas, manchadas y rotas, el estacionamiento es el mismo para el restaurante y el hotel, ellos no aseguran estacionamiento para los huéspedes.
Ker, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Jamie, 5-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

If you are ok with staying in a room that has the bare minimum this place is a gem for its location and rustic charm. The view from our room was amazing with beachfront access and the food at the Red Door restaurant downstairs was amazing! They had live music and friendly staff. There aren’t any frills and the staff did not speak English but the location and seclusion at the north end of Tamarindo made it such a delight for us.
Casey, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

The room was nasty! There was a cockroach, the shower was broken, and I couldn't even control the water temperature. And most of the time, there wasn't even anyone at the front desk... The only good thing was that it was close to the beach. Oh, and the people who worked there were nice, I guess.
Osvaldo, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

This was my 2nd visit to Laguna de Cocodrilos. Great, quiet location right off the beach at the mouth of the estuary. Only a few minutes walking distance to downtown. Stayed in a Jr. Suite (#12) and thoroughly enjoyed my brief stay.
JOHN, 2-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Ronny, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Nice room and view
Scott, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Other than an unusual smell in the room, it’s everything you need, steps to the beach, with a great restaurant on site at a very affordable price. It’s a simple room in great surroundings
Jessica, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Property is located steps from the beach, no street to cross. Parking was easy. Ten minute walk to town center. Close to restaurants, shopping and nightlife.
John, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Viktor, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Convenient location, and a private path to the beach. But no one at front desk when trying to check out at 8am, the toilet in our room was really dirty. You’re right on the Main Street so it can get noisy but that’s to be expected.
Johnathon, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

The accomodations were okay. The room was clean but basic and small for 3 people. Beds were not very comfortable. We only stayed one night so it was fine. Our room was on the street side and it was very noisy with traffic at all hours, even through the night. The staff was friendly and the restaurant downstairs was very lovely and a good place to sit near the beach and watch the animals in the trees. We saw 3 monkeys just hanging out in one tree and a huge iguana resting in another tree just above us.
Beth, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Ok... So the access to the beach was nice. Sadly it's ridiculously hot in the back as there is no airflow near the building. The room was highly disappointing. Nothing like pictures. Mold in bathroom and main room. Dead bugs squished on walls. No cups in room for water or anything. Shower was horrible most of the time as hot water was non existent at first, then excruciating the next day and could not get it to cool down at all. There was a used toothpick under the bedsheet. The towels especially and blanket on the bed were rags. Had 1 face cloth for the entire week we stayed. Parking was precarious and sketchy right on the road. One couple that started 2 nights next to us had money stolen from them their last night. Crazy dogs next door (possible the owners dogs) woke us up every morning but the last one before 6am. The locks on the doors of the rooms are terrible to operate and I had to help a couple other guests get there's to lock since I figured out mine after 2 days being frustrated with it. We did not see the sheets changed between guests in either room next to ours and the guests changed almost every day. The restaurant next door, which is NOT PART OF THE HOTEL, does play music until 10 or 11pm, but they were very nice and have great service and amazing food. They informed us that the hotel is being bought by another hotel owner and there are plans to clean up and renovate the current hotel and premises. I recommend that people only stay here if you have to.
Michael, 8-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Elizabeth, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Kenneth, 14-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Decent value for the money. Beach is excellent. Clean but very basic. A coffee machine would really help as there is no sign of life until the restaurant opens later in the day.
Lisa, 7-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

We stayed in suite #12 and had a great ocean view. I think the view would have been better in room #11 as it seemed they didnt have as many trees blocking the view. The room had a nice size bathroom with shower that had hot water and pressure as long as they qerent watering plants outside. The room came with a safe, fridge and giant balcony with table and two chairs plus some floor pillows. The linens were stained and ripped but clean and comfortable. Towels need to be updated or have those available to bring to the beach. LOTS of ants, if you plan on keeping food in your room make sure to bring ziploc baggies to keep the ants out. The Red Dor Restaurant downstairs adds such a cool vibe to staying on the balcony which was one of our favorite things to do after sunset. Also lots of iguanas and saw monkeys almost daily. If they updated their linens I would give this facility 4 stars but currently its more of a 3 star hotel with the location and the restaurant downstairs adding in that 3rd star. Easy to walk to downtown/beach pr grab an uber and go. This hotel is on the nice sandy, private end of the beach which is a giant bonus.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Property is very well located. Walkable distance to supermarket and restaurants. Parking on site and friendly staff.
Cecilia, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Walking distance to town and beach
We loved this place! Walking distance to downtown. Very friendly staff.
Stacey, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

6/10 Good

The security guard was very nice. The towels are small. There was a lot of noice from the restaurant downstairs
Amanda, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Overall a very great place directly on the beach. Far enough from downtown for quiet night, but still pretty close and walking distance (10-15minutes) to all activities and restaurants. Nice owners and staff
Marie-Eve, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Buck, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

The room facing the street is very, very noisy and it has a bunk bed without a safety bar on the top bunk. My two adult boys had to share a twin bed. After suffering for a night, I asked to exchange to a room that has two double beds the next morning and we were given a better room without extra charge. If the story ended here, I would have given a good review. I was given three keys for the new room and there are no labels. So I had to try one by one. When two keys could not enter and the third key was fully inserted, I naturally thought it was the right one and started to turn. The key was broken right away. It turned out to be the safety box key that I inserted. I was not given a replacement key to use for the safety box. And the lady asked me to pay $40 to replace the key and showed me the contract I signed saying it cost $30 for losing safety box key. I did not lose the key and this is a rip off. And this hotel does not give drinking water or anything. No service at all. This hotel is to be avoided. My experience gave me an impression that people in Costa Rica are not friendly at all and all they want from tourists is money without giving any service. The lady deserves a one star review due to her rude face and her effort to rip me off.
Verified Expedia guest review