Where can I eat near Ten North Tamarindo Beach Hotel?

You are steps from Tamarindo's dining scene. Nogui's, the town's oldest restaurant, serves fresh seafood and its famous coconut cream pie right on the beach. For Mexican food, Gil's Place offers generous portions near the fitness center, and Kahiki has a varied menu and bar on the road to Langosta. Koi Restaurant & Sushi Lounge is a short walk north of the Diria Hotel for sushi and drinks. Laguna del Cocodrilo Bistro and Seasons by Shlomy offer upscale international and Mediterranean fusion dining. The hotel's own breakfast is available daily, and you can find many more casual spots along the main road.

What is the area around Ten North Tamarindo Beach Hotel like?

You are in the heart of Tamarindo, right across from Super Compro grocery store and next to Oneida Park, with the beach just a 5-minute walk away. The streets around the hotel are lined with restaurants, shops, and markets, so you can easily step out for a meal or a snack. Tamarindo Beach Costa Rica is your closest spot for sand and surf, while Parque Nacional Marino Las Baulas is 3.3 km away if you want to explore further. The area feels lively and walkable, with a taxi stand half a block away for quick trips around town. It is a convenient, central spot to base yourself in the middle of the action.

How do I get to Ten North Tamarindo Beach Hotel from the airport or main train station?

Fly into Daniel Oduber International Airport (LIR), about an hour's drive from Tamarindo, or the local Tamarindo airport (TNO), just 5 minutes away. From LIR, a taxi or pre-booked transfer is the straightforward way to reach the hotel. Once in town, the hotel is directly across from Super Compro grocery store, next to Oneida Park, and half a block from the taxi stand. You can also use Waze or Google Maps to find it easily.

What's there to do near Ten North Tamarindo Beach Hotel in the evening?

In the evening, you can walk 5 minutes to Tamarindo Beach for a sunset stroll. Nearby, Nogui's is a beachside spot known for its coconut cream pie, and Koi Restaurant & Sushi Lounge offers sushi and a bar. Kahiki Restaurant & Bar serves Mexican food and drinks, while Laguna del Cocodrilo Bistro has an international fusion menu. The hotel is steps from Tamarindo's nightlife, and the taxi stand is half a block away if you want to explore further. You can also book a sunset catamaran tour through the hotel.

Is Ten North Tamarindo Beach Hotel a good base for exploring Tamarindo?

Yes, Ten North Tamarindo Beach Hotel is a great base for exploring Tamarindo. Tamarindo Beach is just a 5-minute walk away, so you can easily start your day with a swim or a stroll. The town center, with its shops and restaurants, is also within easy walking distance. For a longer excursion, Parque Nacional Marino Las Baulas is 3.3 km away, which is a short drive or taxi ride. You can also join popular tours like the Tamarindo Estuary Boat Safari or an ATV guided tour, which typically depart from the area. The hotel's central location makes it simple to return for a break before heading out again.

Ten North Tamarindo Beach Hotel

Name: Ten North Tamarindo Beach Hotel
Address: Frente Super Compro, C. del Parque, Provincia de, Tamarindo, 哥斯达黎加

Guest reviews

4.7Excellent(245)

Excellent201
Good27
Average9
Poor1
Terrible7

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Guests like

Location: Guests say the hotel is a short walk from the beach and restaurants, yet quiet enough to feel away from the party scene.
Staff: Several reviews mention the staff being kind and welcoming, with daily housekeeping that kept rooms clean and fresh.
Breakfast: Breakfast is described as fresh and delicious, with morning smoothies a favorite among guests.

Guests mention

Parking: On-site parking is limited to a few spaces and not guaranteed, so guests suggest planning for street parking a couple of blocks away.
Room Selection: Some guests mention that rooms can feel simple or dated, so asking for a recently updated room at check-in may help.
Saturday Market: A local artisan market operates next to the hotel on Saturdays, which guests enjoyed visiting.

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Reviews from

manoj kumar

3/5

Google· 6 months ago

Hotel has only 5 onsite parking space: I gave 3 only because of parking issue there. Everything else is satisfied except parking. I have requested for onsite parking while booking the room. I got response as that they can't guarantee it (Attached the screenshot). At the time of check in, there is no on premise parking space and also on the street where the hotel is. I had to park the car 2 blocks away from the hotel (~600 to ~700m away). I have been informed that they will let us know by 7 PM the same day as one of the customer checkout by the time and will have the parking space. But no one contacted and the parking space was given to someone else. When I left this review in Expedia, I received response from hotel that Onsite parking is available only on request (Which I did).

Trip.com Member

5/5

Trip.com· 6 months ago

Loved it! Located just right.

975rickyl

5/5

Tripadvisor· 4 months ago

This hotel is AWESOME! First of all, trying to read negative reviews about this hotel (or others) in order to select the “best one” can be challenging at times. What my Family & I can share about this particular hotel is this:|- Are there bugs in the rooms? Well, considering that Costa Rica is a tropical country - of course there are! All we did was kill whatever bugs we saw… My daughter despises bugs so much that she improvised her tolerance by spraying Deet on herself before going to bed (she showered in the morning and maid service is daily).|- Are the rooms “old”? Well, considering that the city (Tamarindo) is NOT a major metropolitan area, of course the rooms are NOT going to be “shiny & new” like in a Hilton or Marriott! However, the upside is there was a complete kitchen (stove, microwave, full fridge, dishes, pots, pans, utensils, etc), a bathroom fully stocked with shampoo, conditioner, soap, plenty of towel & a hair dryer, and the A/C unites were COLD! |- Is breakfast included? YES - and it’s made to order! Eggs any way you want, pancakes, toast & fruit along with a glass of homemade fruit smoothie! It took them 10 minutes to whip up meals for the 4 of us! |Therefore if you & your loved ones are “okay” with a smaller, rustic-type hotel with a few critters, simple (but HOMEMADE) breakfast, and only a 5-minute walk from the beach, then I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this Hotel! You will NOT regret it!

tamarindosunshinef

5/5

Tripadvisor· 4 months ago

Felt like a second home in Tamarindo|I adored my time at Ten North. The room was clean, cozy and the perfect size with everything I needed for week long stay. I was travelling solo and felt very welcomed, safe and taken care of here. Nice hotel close to every thing.|The food was always fresh, hot and delicious. They go above and beyond to make you feel at home. Great staff and great facilities. Its a smaller hotel about 2 blocks from the beach and they always treat me like family. If you’re there on a Saturday there is a fabulous Farmer’s Market from 9-2 beside Ten North that was a wonderful place to get fruit, veggies, art, jewelry and more

Madeleine Bell-Asplund

5/5

Google· 9 months ago

We have really enjoyed our stay here. The location is perfect, we can walk to all the restaurants and the beach, but we still feel tucked away. We picked the small, simple room, but it was perfect for my husband and me for the week. Any staff we have spoke with has been extremely kind and friendly. And shout out to Mimi, the cat who hangs around outside, we have loved seeing her every day. I would absolutely stay here again

Surfer_Chick_Patty

5/5

Tripadvisor· 6 months ago

Just got back from 4 nights in Coco and 4 nights in Tamarindo. Our family of 5 stayed at Ten North Tamarindo for the duration of our Tamarindo stay. Upon entering the hotel, we immediately felt the warmth of every loving detail put into this magical place. The staff was friendly and warm, the maids did an incredible job cleaning the rooms and changing the sheets. The breakfast every morning was fresh and delicious and the morning smoothies were so good. This is a hotel thoughtfully designed for families and couples. There is a beautiful|local artisan market right next to the hotel on Saturday’s and a grocery store right in front of the hotel to stock up on snacks. A short walk to the beach. This place has it all. Thank you from the bottom|of our hearts for an unforgettable stay.

N5527DDalexa

1/5

Tripadvisor· 4 months ago

THEFT - AVOID AT ALL COSTS UNLESS YOU WANT YOUR BELONGINGS STOLEN!!! Overview: * Cleaners stealing money and belongings from room * When approaching the hotel with photographic and video evidence they were unsupportive, defensive and abusive * Police were called to attempt to resolve the matter * I have photo and video evidence of the theft, however TA will not allow me to upload. The hotel claim that the cleaner had her hand in my wallet and girlfriend’s handbag (which was in her suitcase) to “clean the room”… We stayed in the Ten North Hotel, Tamarindo from 27th March 2026-2nd April 2026. We were greeted by a lady called Carol who I initially believed to be either the owner or the manager of the hotel. She was very pleasant and helpful during our check in and for the majority of our stay. On our penultimate day at the hotel, Tuesday 31st March 2026, despite having asked for the cleaners not to enter the room, the room was serviced by a cleaner who is also called Carol. Unfortunately, she decided to rifle through our belongings and steal some of our belongings. Upon returning to the room I noticed that something wasn’t quite right and initially found money to be missing. Given Carol (the lady working on the reception desk) had gone home by this point and the fact that I had no solid evidence of what had happened, I decided to leave it for that day. The following day, Wednesday 1st April 2026, we decided to leave a camera hidden in the room and my wallet on the edge to confirm our suspicions. We left the room at 0939a.m. and at 1235p.m. Carol (the cleaner) enters the room, again having asked for the cleaners not to enter the room. She spends the first 2 minutes making the bed and then proceeds to search through my girlfriend’s handbag and then help herself to my wallet which was left on the edge before finally leaving the room at 1239pm. Upon our return to the hotel and now armed with the evidence required, I very calmly and politely raised the issued with Carol (the lady on reception who now claimed to not be the owner or manager). Initially, she seemed responsive and suggested that the issue was best resolved the following morning at 0600a.m. when the cleaner returns to work and the police could be called. She asked me to send her an email containing the photographic and video evidence. I however wanted this issue resolved there and then as we were due to check out the following morning so I asked for the contact details for the manager or owner of the hotel. From this point Carol had a change of tone and consistently refused to provide any details or enable me to speak to the manager or owner. With little help coming from the hotel, I contacted the police who having seen the evidence attended the hotel and spoke to Carol (the lady on reception). Carol was extremely defensive and began to accuse me of attempting to scam the hotel. She then began to call me names, refused to talk to me, said that I’m a bad person, told me that I was no longer allowed to use the kitchen facilities and told us to leave the hotel first thing in the morning as she wanted us out. The following morning when I explained that I had contacted the police again, as she had suggested so they could attend whilst Carol (the cleaner) was at work, she again became abusive. What initially began as a pleasant experience soon turned extremely sour. I travel all around the world multiple times every month and have never had this experience nor have I felt a reason to write a bad review. I URGE YOU TO AVOID THIS HOTEL!!!

Ben Asplund

5/5

Google· 9 months ago

Calm, relaxing hotel in the middle of Tamarindo. Everyone on staff was very kind and welcoming. All the hotspots in town are within a very easy walking distance (a few blocks), but far enough away that you don’t feel like you’re in the middle of a party all the time. Plus if you’re lucky you’ll get to pet Mimi the cat! 100% staying here next time we travel to Costa Rica.

Response from the property

(Translated by Google) Thank you so much!! (Original) Muchas gracias!!