Hotel El Tamarindo Golf Resort

This charming 29-villa hotel invites guests to experience an authentic awakening of the senses. Guests are immersed in an exuberant, 809-hectares-large ecologically protected tropical jungle and have access to three private sand beaches. The air-conditioned establishment has a reception hall with 24-hour check-in and check-out service. Facilities include a hotel safe, currency exchange, cloakroom, WLAN Internet access, bicycle hire, car park and children's playground. For dining and drinks, guests may enjoy the hotel's restaurant and 2 bars. Conference facilities are available for business guests. Room and laundry services are on offer as well (fees apply to both). A kids' club is available during spring break and the Christmas season.

With a unique and spacious design, each of the en suite villas comes with open-air spaces, a private spa, a pool, king-size beds covered in exclusive designer fabrics, teakwood flooring and marble bathtubs. The villas include a fully modern array of technological equipment, such as plasma TVs with satellite/cable channels, DVD and CD players and access to the multimedia centre and Internet service, with the option of ordering a personal Majordomo. Other amenities include hairdryer, direct dial telephone, hifi system, minibar, tea and coffee making facilities, ironing set, centrally regulated air conditioning, a safe and a terrace.

A great variety of water sports, such as kayaking, snorkelling and sailing (fees apply) are available at the hotel's Aquatic Sport Center. Other sports that may be enjoyed for additional fees include waterskiing, jet skiing, motorboating, diving and tennis. Furthermore, guests may try their hand at surfing, sailboarding and canoeing. Other options include table tennis, mountain biking, volleyball, beach volleyball and minigolf. The hotel has an outdoor swimming pool with a poolside snack bar, sun loungers and parasols, as well as a sun terrace, a gym and an entertainment programme for guests. For a fee, guests may relax with spa and massage treatments. There is a golf course about a 5-minute drive away (green fees apply).

The resort offers a daily breakfast, and lunch and dinner may be ordered à la carte or from a set menu.