I just got back from traveling with 3 friends to Tamarindo, Costa Rica for 8 days, and I'm really glad we stayed at The Chocolate Hotel/Hostel. We got a big private room with 4 beds, a kitchen, and a bathroom/shower. Free WIFI, cable TV, and air conditioning too. Nothing fancy, but comfortable and private, and it was less then $20/night... More

My husband and I stayed here for a week last month and were extremely pleased! Christian was an amazing host and treated us like he had known us forever. The rooms are super clean and the pool area is beautiful. We checked out many places and went with Hotel Chocolate because of the great price, but we never expected such... More

I stayed here for 4 nights. Essentially it is a backpacker's hostel, not a hotel, which is what I thought I was booking. The room I had, while large, is really basic. The "full kitchen" turned out to also be basic...a very dirty hot plate with 2 burners, that I didn't want to use, a small fridge in need of... More

not quiet or peaceful. the people across from us blasted music at all hours of the night. avoid room #9 at all costs...no natural light or balcony, cobwebs, bugs. It was like a converted closet. we were three people but had to share a double and single bed. location was fine and chris was nice and helpful, but would not... More

My best friend and I live in Costa Rica, but we were traveling to Tamarindo for a scuba diving trip in Playa Flamingo so we needed to stay at a hostel in Tamarindo. A friend recommended we stay at Chocolate and I am so glad we did. Three words: Air Conditioning, Clean, Hot Water!!! If you've traveled around Costa RIca... More

It was perfect for what we we're looking for.... Something cheap, clean and had ac with 2 beds. Our room was $60 but with 4 of us it was a great deal. Kind of off the main road but since we had a car no big whoop. Patrick was a cool guy. He feeds his lizard everyday. More

I have stayed in a number of hotels in Tamarindo, and hotel Chocolate is the best place for a number of reasons. The hotel is beatiful and peaceful, with just a dozen or so rooms you have individual service right at your door. My room overlooked the pool. It is quiet, private and I even saw a monkey outside my... More

This place gives outstanding service, and promise for your buck! The staff are a very chilled and GREAT crew to get along with - extremely helpful and accommodating. Although it is a nice walk down to the beach, it's perched up in what feels like a rainforest, with monkeys chilling out at your front door. Us crazy Canadians will DEFIANTLY... More

The Guy who watches over the place is very down to earth and knows the area very well. We were able to get some insight on where the good/safe places were to go along with the fun and exciting. For the price it cant be beaten! The only warning i give is once you go its hard to leave! More