Steps To The Beach in the Heart of Tamarindo

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A living room with blue sofas, a wooden coffee table, a TV, and a ceiling fan.
A compact kitchen with a central island, wooden cabinets, and a microwave.
A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of greenery through a window.
A swimming pool with a rocky feature and lounge chairs.
A well-maintained courtyard with a central pathway, neatly trimmed hedges, and outdoor seating.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Dive into relaxation
    Unwind in the top-rated pool, your perfect spot for relaxation.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near WAYRA Institute of Spanish

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Patio
  • Swimming pool
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Tamarindo Beach, Guanacaste
  • Place, Tamarindo Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, WAYRA Institute of Spanish
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Airport, Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)
    ‪102 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Ocean Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

Sunrise Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

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About the area

Tamarindo

Located in Tamarindo, this condo is in the city centre and by the sea. Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course and Reserva Conchal Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Tamarindo Beach and Conchal Beach. Las Baulas National Marine Park and Monkey Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and ecotours.
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Tamarindo Beach, Guanacaste

What's nearby

  • Tamarindo Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • WAYRA Institute of Spanish - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Playa Langosta - 10 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course - 39 min drive - 16.4 km
  • Avellanas Beach - 45 min drive - 20.2 km

Getting around

  • Tamarindo (TNO) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Brisa Mar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sol Bakery - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪El Pelícano - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Tamaonda - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Patagonia Argentinian Grill & Restaurant - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Steps To The Beach in the Heart of Tamarindo have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Steps To The Beach in the Heart of Tamarindo?

As of 4 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Steps To The Beach in the Heart of Tamarindo on 22 November 2026 start from NZ$1,688, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Steps To The Beach in the Heart of Tamarindo pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Steps To The Beach in the Heart of Tamarindo?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Steps To The Beach in the Heart of Tamarindo?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Steps To The Beach in the Heart of Tamarindo?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Steps To The Beach in the Heart of Tamarindo located?

Located in the heart of Tamarindo, this condo building is within 1 mi (2 km) of WAYRA Institute of Spanish and Tamarindo Beach. Playa Langosta and Tamarindo Church are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great accommodation in a great location

If you want to be central to everything this is the spot to be!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 December 2023
Rozanne: Thanks for your endorsement. I agree the location couldn't be better. Pura Vida and welcome back! Bonnie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Highly recommend!

Really great place. Perfect location. Large and clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 March 2025
Thank you Steve for your kind comments. We welcome you back any time! Pura Vida! Bonnie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Seconds to the beautiful sunsets of Tamarindo

Absolutely perfect location to enjoy the beach town of Tamarindo. Would definitely stay again. Check in was a bit annoying but doable and clear instructions.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 March 2025
Thank you Adele for your comments. I agree the location is perfect. I am reviewing and simplifying the check in procedures. Pura Vida!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location!

The location of this property is perfect. A short walk gets you to any restaurant or the beach yet it’s tucked behind a shopping center and is very quiet. Highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 8 September 2021
Tina: I'm so happy you had a great vacation and loved the location. I agree, it is perfect for walking around Tamarindo. Welcome back, and Pura Vida! Bonnie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing accommodations

Great location in the center of Tamarindo, clean and spacious. Our entire family enjoyed accommodations. Plenty of space for 5 adults and 2 children. We will be back
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 March 2024
Thank you Eric for your very kind review. Welcome back any time. Pura Vida!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location, Location, Location!

Bonnie's place was clean, comfortable, and convenient to the beach, restaurants, groceries, and activities. Six year old grandson loved the swimming pool. We will definitely stay here the next time we visit Tamarindo.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 March 2024
Thank you Allen for your very kind review. I agree about the pool. Our kids spent hours with new friends navigating the shallow side, deep end and the waterfall. We welcome you back any time. Pura Vida! Bonnie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Stay!

The property was very clean, had security, close to every shop, restaurants, and across the street from the beach! The host had a great list of restaurants and things to do which made our first time in Tamarindo easy to navigate and plan. There is also an in unit washer/dryer which was great. The pool was lovely. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 September 2023
Tasia: Thank you for your kind review and I'm so happy that you and James had a wonderful time. Please come again! Pura Vida.
Verified review

8/10 Good

All ok

My family enjoy your vacation
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Safe, well- furnished, and close to everything!

We were very happy with our stay at Sunrise, the unit we stayed in was on the ground floor and had a nice barbeque which was lovely for poolside meals. The beach was very close, and we had breakfast at a few restaurants right outside the gate. The beds were very nice, furniture looked new, and we felt comfortable and safe with the security staff at the front of the area. Would definitely recommend, and we plan to come back again next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 December 2023
Melissa: Thank you so much for the lovely review and I am very happy that you enjoyed yourselves enough to plan a return. Always welcomed!! Pura Vida! Bonnie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great find!

This was a great find! The condo had all of the amenities that we needed, it was super close to the beach, the pool was awesome, and it was beautiful. The host, Bonnie, was very responsive. If we come back to Tamarindo, we'll definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 31 March 2020
Thank you so much!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We were contacted pretty early by the concierge in case we needed help with bookings etc. (we did with a diving booking). They're also very responsive if there are issues (our safe needed to be reset). Whatsapp is the way to go for quick responses. The property itself is quite amazing, part of a complex with a pool, just a minute from the beach, and a couple of supermarkets around the corner as well, plus some great lunch/ dinner options. If coming by car, there's a designated parking spot as well. It's all very safe. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, safe, hot showers, great kitchen!

We had a great stay with 3 adults and 2 teenagers. Was very close walking distance to shops and beach. Had great, hot showers, which are evidently not common in Costa Rica. Awesome spot right by the pool, and the pool felt great! The only recommendation I would have is that the TVs would have access to Netflix or something so you could choose to watch something other than what was on the television.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 August 2024
Ashlie: Thank you for you detailed comments. I agree the location, pool and showers are all special. Welcome back any time! Pura Vida. Bonnie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

This condo is a perfect location in Tamarindo - walking distance to everything, incl the beach. It also has a great location in the complex - ground floor and super close to the pool. The beautiful pool area was an extra bonus and espec loved by my children! We had a couple minor issues come up during our stay but Bonnie responded quickly and resolved all issues. Would 100% recommend staying here!! Can’t wait to return. :)
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 February 2021
Thanks Melissa for your stay and review. Looking forward to hosting you again! Pura Vida. Bonnie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Great location if you want to stay close to the beach and also have walking access to restaurants on the beach, but don't want to spend to be directly on the beach. The surf shops were an easy walk. The unit was closest to a public beach that was really busy when we arrived on Saturday. It was less busy on the days that followed and it had waves for the kids to boogie board. The water temp was also great.The unit is on the first floor of the building so it was easy for the kids to go back and forth to the pool. Tour shuttles easily picked us up there, since we did not have a car. It was also close to the main street shopping area of Tamarindo. Bonnie, the host, was very responsive to questions and concerns.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 May 2025
Katy: Thank you for your lovely review. I agree the location is perfect. Welcome back any time! Pura Vida. Bonnie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic stay in the heart of Tamarindo!

We had a fantastic stay in this Tamarindo Sunrise condominium! From our first contact with the owner, Bonnie, to our check-out, everything was superb! The unit is clean, comfortable and well equipped (kitchen, pool gear, beach towels, TVs, etc). The location in the heart of Tamarindo makes going out to restaurants, cafes, shops, grocery, pharmacy, activities - really anything - a breeze. The dedicated parking space is invaluable. Ground floor location allows walkout to patio with grill and immediate access to the beautiful and private pool. The beautiful beach is a few minutes walk. The owner's recommendations of restaurants and things to do were excellent! We whole heartedly recommend staying here. We plan to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 November 2023
Beth: Thank you for your very kind review. It was delightful hosting your family and we hope you will return. Pura Vida! Bonnie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location in Tamarindo

This location was perfect for our family of 4. It is a short walk across the street to the public beach access, lots of restaurants and shops to walk to as well. Everything I needed was in the kitchen, and there were plenty of fluffy towels for both the shower and the beach. The washer and dryer were larger and seemed brand new - this was a plus for washing the towels mid week and not having to pack as many clothes. We would definitely recommend this place to anyone. Oh I almost forgot to mention being on the first floor was perfect, we could walk out right to the pool that is literally a few feet from the patio. The patio is also shaded at all times of the day, which is perfect for breakfast, lunches, etc. Received lots of great information from the owner and she was very responsive to all my questions and suggestions. Thanks!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 May 2022
Jenna: Thank you for your lovely review and I am so happy that you had a wonderful time. Welcome to come back! Pura Vida. Bonnie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location in Tamarindo!! Ideal for families.

We just returned from a magical week in Costa Rica, and this property was ideal!! The location is perfect in every way - on the ground floor of a beautiful gated condo complex (no stairs!) in the heart of Tamarindo. Bounce out the patio door directly to the pool (complete with waterfall) or continue a few steps to the beach. Easy walking to all shops and restaurants so you won't need a car (but there is a private dedicated parking spot directly out front if you decide to rent one). The unit is impeccably clean and beautifully furnished with a well-equipped kitchen and newer washer/dryer. The set up could not have been more ideal for our family of four (our kids are 10 and 5). There is a small market right next door with all of the essentials. We loved having the option to cook for our picky littles and the ability to wash sandy clothes without paying outrageous hotel laundry fees. We will be back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 April 2024
Leigh: Thank you for your very generous review. I am so happy that your young family found this to be a perfect location for your activites. You are welcomed back any time! Pura Vida.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a lovely condo in a complex with a nice large swimming pool. It is on the first floor. The kitchen was complete and there was a full-size washer and dryer. The place was not loud although you do see some foot traffic walking past your kitchen window from the condo.There is a king bed in one room, a queen bed in another room, and two single beds in the third room. The single beds are quite high off the ground which is not a problem for us with teenagers but may not be ideal for very young children. There were a few small markets near the condo where we picked up items to cook. Larger grocery stores were a little less than a mile walk.To get to the beach you walk across the street and take a right about 100 yards or more where you can find an entrance right onto the beach. You can go the other direction and walk through the hotel Diria lobby and go to the beach. The beach was amazing with a little more than a mile of beach to walk. There are numerous restaurants and shops when you go to the street and take a left. Hotel Diria, a well-known hotel is about a short walk in that same direction. You then get to the main commercial/tourist area.The only problem we had with the unit was a leak of water from the air-conditioning. Someone did come promptly to repair it but the air condition continued to leak water and unfortunately due to the language barrier I was not clear if the repair person thought the AC was fixed.Highly recommend this condo.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Less than ideal

Location is great-we have stayed at various units in Tamarindo Sunrise over the past 9 years. Some units are really nice and others are average, appearing as if the owners reinvest little into the unit. This unit is the latter of those two options. The safe could not be used however the owner and manager were willing to have their staff access our room for a few hours to fix. After one of the workers was there for over an hour with little progress, we decided to forego having them attempt to replace the safe-not ideal but neither is having strangers in your room leaving the front door wide open while you are at the beach. One of the burners of the stove didn’t work and the dishwasher repeatedly overflowed suds onto the floor. We don’t expect perfection, but if you are aware as the owner, of certain issues they should be fixed. It also appears that there might be a termite issue around several of the door frames as something is either eating them away or they are rotting. Walls are very dirty and in severe need of painting. This unit could be really nice, but on our next trip, we will be certain to book a different unit or stay at the Diria Condos altogether. On a positive note, the outdoor grill was great and worked perfectly. Overall I give this place a C-.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 August 2022
As we usually get great reviews, I am sorry that our place did not meet your expectations. The safe and stove have been replaced, and the other issued addressed. We are constantly reinvesting in the unit, and will continue to do so to ensure a great experience for our guests.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best location in Tamarindo

The location could literally not be any better. 2 minute walk to the beach and downtown restaurants, yet the facility has security and is completely set back from any of the noise. Bonnie was kind enough to make some dinner reservations and warned us that it is the busiest week of the year. The restaurants were great and the staff treated us as heroes for being "friends of Bonnie's". Can't wait to return.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May 2022
Thank you David for the lovely review. I am so happy you had a great time and we welcome you back any time. Pura Vida! Bonnie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location to beach and town.

Large condo for three adults and two teens. Comfy beds. Would love to return soon. Good communication with owner.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Nice condo in a great location, quiet but right off the main strip and the beach
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay in Tamarindo

Great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great location

great location and great staff to deal with. Very responsive
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

We loved staying at this property. Excellent communication between both property manager and owner. Excellent location: across the street from beautiful beach and close to many stores and restaurants. Beautiful pool. Very clean (and we are picky with cleanliness). Owner very responsive to suggestions to replace a couple of minor items. We would return to this property in a heartbeat (family of 6: parents, and 4 kids ages 19, 16, 12, and 8.) My daughters wanted me to add that the highlight for her at this property was seeing the 2 adorable kitties that visited us everyday on our patio. She cried saying goodbye to them again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 7 September 2021
Robert: I"m so happy that you had a wonderful time on your holiday and that Sunrise 13 was everything you wanted. Welcome back to Tamarindo. Pura Vida!! Bonnie
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