Hotel Laguna del Cocodrilo
3.0-star · C. Central 275, Provincia de
4.0(177 Google reviews)
3.0-star · C. Central 275, Provincia de
4.0(177 Google reviews)
At a glance: 3-star · 15 rooms
Near: Tamarindo Beach Costa Rica · 7 min walk
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The hotel's own Laguna del Cocodrilo Bistro serves international and fusion dishes, and its French bakery offers homemade bread and pastries. Several restaurants are within a 2-minute walk, including Soul & Wine, La Panaderia de Paris, and Crazy Monkey's Bar. A 5-minute stroll brings you to Pangas Beach Club for seafood. For more options, the town's main hub of shops and restaurants is about a 10-minute walk down the road, where you'll find places like Gil's Place, Koi Restaurant & Sushi Lounge, and Seasons by Shlomy.
The hotel sits at Tamarindo's northern entry, a peaceful spot with direct access to Playa Tamarindo, just a 7-minute walk away. The town's main hub of shops, restaurants, and bars is about a 10-minute walk down the road. Several restaurants are within a 2-minute walk, including Soul & Wine, La Panaderia de Paris, Crazy Monkey's Bar, Wrapsoda, and Soda El Buen Comer. The hotel has lush tropical gardens and a terrace, plus an authentic French bakery on site. Parque Nacional Marino Las Baulas is a 2.6 km drive, and Playa Langosta is about 2.3 km away. It's a calm base close to the beach and town conveniences.
From Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (Liberia Airport), the hotel is about a 45-minute drive away. You can arrange transportation through the hotel in advance, or take a taxi or ride-hailing service for the trip. The nearest airport, Tamarindo Airport, is only 2.7 km from the hotel, so if you fly there, it is a very short ride. The hotel also offers a shuttle service to and from Liberia Airport, which you can book ahead. Once you arrive in Tamarindo, the hotel is located at C. Central 275, near the northern entry point of town.
In the evening, you can enjoy the hotel's own Laguna del Cocodrilo Bistro, which serves international and fusion dishes, and the on-site bar for drinks. For a change of scene, Crazy Monkey's Bar is just a short walk away, and the town's main hub of shops, restaurants, and bars is about a 10-minute walk down the road. Tamarindo Beach is a 7-minute walk, where you might catch a sunset. The hotel can also arrange evening activities like sunset catamaran cruises, which are popular in the area.
Yes, the hotel is a great base for exploring Tamarindo. Tamarindo Beach is just a 7-minute walk away, and Parque Nacional Marino Las Baulas is 2.6 km, about a 6-minute drive. The town's main hub of shops, restaurants, and bars is roughly a 10-minute walk down the road. For further exploration, Playa Langosta is 2.3 km, and Playa Avellanas is a 30-minute drive. You can easily walk to the beach and town, while a car or taxi is handy for the more distant sights and beaches.
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