Hotel Tamarindo Diria Beach Resort  

On the sand in Playa Tamarindo, Tamarindo, Guanacaste — steps from Tamarindo Beach. This upscale beachfront resort sits in the town center, with WAYRA Institute and local beaches a short walk or drive away.

Colonial-meets-beach vibe across 238 individually decorated guestrooms. Rooms include private balconies, refrigerators, iPod docking stations, 32-inch flat-screen TVs, air conditioning, in-room safes and private bathrooms with complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. The resort also features a full spa, casino and concierge services.

Three outdoor swimming pools plus a children’s pool, two swim-up bars, a beach bar and four lounges — perfect for wake-up sea-breeze mornings or sunset cocktails. Onsite spa offers massages, body treatments and facials; there’s also a fitness center, gift shops, tour desk and 24-hour reception. Free self-parking is available and airport transfers can be arranged for a surcharge. Family-friendly facilities include the kids’ pool and pool areas.

Conference center and meeting room available, plus multilingual staff, luggage storage and complimentary wireless internet throughout public areas to keep work moving.

Multiple on-site options including Brisa Mar serving international cuisine, three other restaurants and a coffee shop/cafe. Four bars and two swim-up bars keep drinks flowing, and a complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.