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SoulShine

3.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Restaurant
Property grounds
Design Cabin | Interior
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly

Explore the area

Map
Playa Avellanas de Santa Cruz, Tamarindo, Guanacaste
  • Avellanas Beach
    13 min walk
  • Playa Lagartillo
    6 min drive
  • Playa Negra
    10 min drive
  • Tamarindo (TNO)
    24 min drive

Room options

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Family Cabin | Terrace/patio

Family Cabin

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

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Villa | Living area

Villa

  • 861 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Large Twin Beds

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Design Cabin | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Design Cabin

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Suite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Suite

  • 861 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds

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About this property

SoulShine

3-star Tamarindo hotel close to Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course
Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a children's pool, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour front desk.
SoulShine offers 7 air-conditioned accommodations with ceiling fans. Rooms open to furnished balconies. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. 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.

SoulShine features an outdoor pool and a children's pool. The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This Tamarindo hotel also offers a terrace, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

SoulShine is a smoke-free property.

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 1:00 PM.
SoulShine has a restaurant on site.

Languages

English, German, Hebrew, Russian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: USD 10 to 20 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Roll-in shower (55 inches wide)

More

  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 20 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

SoulShine Hotel
SoulShine Tamarindo
SoulShine Hotel Tamarindo

SoulShine Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeramie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I enjoyed the staff and surf hut that I stayed in.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Was very enjoyable, breakfast was fantastic
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Ricardo

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peyton

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing staff! So clean! Great food. Will go back again for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kara

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful experience!
This was the last stop of a 2 week trip in Costa Rica - so glad we decided to stay here for our final night. SoulShine was an incredible experience all around - the cabins were well set up for our family of 4. It was nice to have access to a communal kitchen (larger fridge, extra dishes, etc). The pool was very relaxing and the grounds of the property are just stunning. We had breakfast at the restaurant in the morning and it was the most delicious culinary experience. If you stay here DEFINITELY EAT BREAKFAST HERE - you will not be disappointed. We are already planning on coming back to SoulShine next time we are in Costa Rica. Thanks for an incredible experience! One tiny disappointment was that the restaurant stops serving food and drinks at 2pm. We arrived just as it closed and were sad we couldn't order one of their delicious looking cocktails to enjoy by the pool!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful
Great place and fabulous food!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

wendy

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina

This property is not only beautiful, but definitely has a lot of soul. The location is amazing and the owners were so personable and inviting. The food was amazing as well. I will definitely stay there again and I highly recommend this beautiful boutique hotel experience.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My secret path from SoulShine to Lola’s
Nice people, nice pool, lots of monkeys. I like to walk to Lola’s on the beach via this path: left out of Soul Shine gate, walk about 300 yards, right down Las Olas driveway, (stop for a piña colada at Las Olas bar for cutting through their property) follow the signs to the beach, walk over the elevated wooden walkway through the mangrove, left on the beach. Enjoy
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Katsiaryna

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
SoulShine was a great option to stay with a toddler. Every cabin has its own little jungle garden which provides privacy and makes you feel part of the nature. Monkeys come visit you regularly there which our toddler loved. It’s really convenient to have a little kitchen with everything you might need in our case right next to our cabin. The room is on a smaller side but cathedral ceiling makes it feel larger. I thought bed linens and towels including pool/beach towels needed an update. They were very visibly dated. What we didn’t like is that the hotel is located on a long dirt road. Since we wanted to explore various areas of Guanacaste during our stay, we had to drive on it every day and it wasn’t a fun experience at all especially if it rained. Same with walking there. Other than that the area has a nice vibe and some good places to eat within walking distance.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bernadine

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay, wonderful hosts
I had a lovely stay and was very comfortable, and felt very safe. The breakfasts are as amazing as everyone says! The owners live on site, so they are around for any special needs. Yael was so kind when I realized that I had brought the wrong phone charging cord. She left me use hers to charge up my phone and even bought a new one for me when we went into town the next day. They also helped to arrange transportation to town and arranged a private surfing lesson for me. If you are looking for a lovely, secluded place, this is it!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jemarie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was beautiful, breakfast was delicious, the owners were excellent, and the beach was amazing. We can't wait to come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owners and staff were hospitable, friendly and always so accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Alexis

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is laid out so everyone has a little hut with an outdoor shower and seating area- it is very quiet, including the general area itself. Playa Avellanas is a very quiet town because it is so small. Staff is very nice and knowledgeable of the area and getting around to the different towns along the coast. They even have property cats! The only thing is their beds aren't that comfortable, including their pillows- they seems way too small and no support.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lea

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We really loved our stay; very small and cozy. Lovely grounds and a great vibe!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

carli

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I can't say enough positive things about soulshine. There is something very special about this place. The owers energy, the food, the magic of nature(monkeys, iguanas, hummingbirds, butterflies, ect.), the confort of the rooms, and so much more. Ive stayed there twice in the past year post Ayahuasca ceremonys and find the right balance of peace and connection. I highly recommend any Rythmia people looking for post ceramony integration to check it out. Weather you're a family with kids or a solitary traveler such as myself Soulshine provides something special. Magic!

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing Boho Chic Vibes
Our stay at SoulShine was amazing! We were in town for two days and had an incredible time. The hotel is walking distance to pretty much everything and is in a sleepy little beach town :) we walked to the beach and restaurants right from our room and loved that there was a pool to cook down in as well! On top of the beautiful room, the gardens were gorgeous and we saw a ton of wildlife in the property and nearby! We hope to come back again and will definitely recommend it to friends visiting the area as well!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a great vibe at SoulShine!! Located in a small town away from the hustle and bustle of nearby Tamarindo, which was about a 30 minute drive in our rental car. Avellas beach is an easy walk over a boardwalk through mangrove trees, and there are a few restaurants beachside. The lobby area, landscaping, pool, and bungalows were all very well manicured. Rooms had a comfortable bed and couch, A/C, blackout curtains, WiFi, a big shower. A wonderful little beach jungle oasis! The shared kitchen had a fridge with designated spaces, but was a little anemic in silverware and dish supplies. None the worry though, because the food at the attached restaurant was THE best I’ve had in a long time! Make sure you can eat there if you stay. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay felt super authentic to Costa Rica, fantastic vibe and friendly owners, we arrived late in the evening and was no problem. Fabulous breakfast the best eggs and tortillas ever.

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
SoulShine is a welcoming hotel with delicious brunch everyday. It has a very laid back atmosphere, which is just what you need at the beach!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful property in a great area Playa Avallenas. Just a short walk to a beautiful beach with good surf spots. Also short walk to some great local restaurants. We loved this location as its a quieter than Tamarindo. Breakfast at the hotel is amazing also.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laylah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely oasis.
Lovely place and staff. Beautiful grounds. Food was great. Beach & good restaurants near by. Cute casitas in garden setting.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022