Hotel Mar Rey

2.5 star property

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Relax in comfort with two single beds under a shaded canopy, surrounded by palm trees and the sound of the ocean.
Relax by the serene pool surrounded by lush greenery and lounge under the shade of nearby umbrellas.
Relax in this serene space with a large bed, wooden bench, and modern amenities.
Welcome to the Mar Rey Hotel, featuring a distinctive sign and a charming balcony with a red roof.
Relax on the balcony with comfortable seating and take in the lush views of the surrounding landscape.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Playa Tamarindo, Tamarindo, Guanacaste, 50309
  • Tamarindo Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Playa Langosta
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Grande Beach
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)
    ‪92 min drive‬

Room options

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Quadruple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 279 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Comfort Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 279 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Large Twin Futon

Premium Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Family Room

  • 279 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Deluxe Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 King Bed

Standard Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About this property

Hotel Mar Rey

Tamarindo hotel walkable to Tamarindo Beach
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.
In addition to a full-service spa, Hotel Mar Rey features an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's 3 beach bars. This Tamarindo hotel also offers spa services, a terrace, and barbecue grills. Limited complimentary onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Hotel Mar Rey is a smoke-free property.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Limited onsite 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 elevator
  • Smooth flooring in room

More

  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Smoking not allowed

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to 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

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 144 out of 276 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 77 out of 276 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 276 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 276 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 276 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lucie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Edwin, Andre & staff @ Hotel Mar Rey the very Best

An absolutely amazing stay at Mar Rey! Unforgettable time :) The owners and staff are so welcoming, helpful and charming....you feel right at home before you even arrive on site because they ensure that your entire journey goes splendidly well. I could not have picked a better hotel....I am definitely returning there, but plan to bring my entire family with me next time! :)
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were very clean and furnished nicely, having back door access to the pool area was great
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allyson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodi

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodi

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked the safety, cleanliness and it was central to many amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Tobias

Traveled with group
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Tobias

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good centrally Located Hotel

Basic hotel, No Food, No Ice Machine, but walking distance to everything needed. Little Italian cafe right outside the hotel, great coffee and breakfast. Secure, Front desk was helpful. Strong WiFi, free parking.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

regina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great pool. Rooms are quiet despite busy area.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to the pickup point for fishing. All my needs were within two blocks.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Shirley

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was so helpful Andrea was wonderful to us
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David, Houston

The property is a few feet away from the beach and from all the major businesses.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jo

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel Mar Rey is in a great location. Close to beach, restaurants and bars and shopping. The pool and surroundings are beautiful. Hacienda style. The ranch kitchen by the pool was great. You could buy groceries and cook them on site. Andrey and staff were extremely helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great family getaway

Good vibes great times. Great for families
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

William John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, walk to everything! Awesome pool!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

joanne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Gem in tamarindo

The hotel was inviting, rooms had great beds and air conditioning, loved the general atmosphere and space for hanging out by pool
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Isa

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for a week in March and it was fantastic! The staff were INCREDIBLE, they live on site and they have a few pet dogs that free roam the property. It has a beautiful pool and is conveniently located right in the main area of town and literally just STEPS to the ocean. You’ll notice the reviews mention how noisy the hotel is because of its location and it definitely is noisy but it really didn’t bother us because we played so hard during the day we crashed hard at night and most of the bars and parties in the area wrapped up between 10pm-midnight. We would choose to stay here again, hands down.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Close to it all

Hotel Mar Ray was a neat little hotel with a great pool area and decent sized rooms very close to beach and all bars, restaurants and mini supermarkets. Enjoyed our stay although it is getting a little dated which we weren’t concerned about.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Tracy, Castle Rock

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff!!! Just a little noisy due to the area. Was hard to sleep at times. The staff is so friendly and wants to keep you safe. Overall good experience.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very enjoyable, excellent location

The hotel is affordable, comfortable and in a prime location in Tamarindo. You can walk to the beach and all of the shops and restaurants in the area within minutes. This isn’t a resort, but has everything you need if you enjoy spending the majority of your time enjoying the beach, town, culture, and being more independent than a resort setting. The pool is a very nice spot to come back to and is a lovely setting, also has an outdoor cooking area if you want to prepare some of your own meals. They will also help you book tours/experiences as well if you aren’t as independent when traveling internationally. Staff were very kind and felt like good friends by the time we left!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stanislaw

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was a great stay. Staff were awesome!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

wagner

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025