Tamarindo Diria Beach And Golf Resort: do NOT stay at Tamarindo Diria
Satisfaction:
By natalie55 on October 16, 2007
It was absolutely awful. They double charged our credit card and refused to refund the $700 that they over charged us. The place was filthy - stay somewhere else.
The Diria is a full service resort centered in the little coastal town of Tamarindo Coasta Rica. The accomodations and resort overall was great. It was well kept and clean. Te rooms were well taken care of and the staff were friendly and helpful. A big concern at the beginning of my stay was security as there were guards at the front with gates in the evening and we were required to wear wrist bands. As the days went by, i lightened up a bit because the guards were doing a great job at keeping the right people in and the wrong people out. The website states that there are safes in each room for a charge and there are not. Dollars are easily exchanged at the front desk so there are no long waits at the local banks and exchange booths. All of the local restaurants and convenient stores are very close by within 5 minutes walking distance.
There was plenty of beach for surfing, fishing, walking and jogging and of course sun bathing. There are two pool areas one directly next to the restaurant/bar and reception and another across the street that was much bigger and less crowded that included an underground bar. The tennis court that is advertised was not the same as their picture. This court was much older and dirty although it was well hidden and not a very popular to the guests. Which was fine because we didn't have to schedule court time. The golf course was no where to be found and when I did find it it was the size of a 6 hole course with the greens all cramped together. Breakfast was included and was the best meal of the day. Lunch and dinner were pretty good but not what I had expected for the size of the resort. One of the most memorable things about this resort were the sunset views...spectacular!!
