Ocho Artisan Bungalows - Adults Only

“ILSE and SUE make Ocho an All Star Resort”

ILSE Weiss, SUE, and all of the staff at Ocho Artisan Bungalows really laid out the red carpet for us! Ocho is most certainly an ALL-Star resort in all ways, thanks to them! Ocho was our favorite place we stayed in all of Costa Rica. The young pool boy made sure the pool was deliciously clean and r… more

ILSE Weiss, SUE, and all of the staff at Ocho Artisan Bungalows really laid out the red carpet for us! Ocho is most certainly an ALL-Star resort in all ways, thanks to them! Ocho was our favorite place we stayed in all of Costa Rica. The young pool boy made sure the pool was deliciously clean and refreshing, the service was impeccable, the room and the AC was nothing short of fantastic, and the staff, the food, the ocean water and the beachclub was a 5 star experience. We must also make note of the staff at the beach club. They were all amazing, friendly, and wanted to ensure our experience was nothing short of excellent. The food and drinks were super good! And as a bonus, it's an easy walk into town. We really cannot say anything negative about this place, and my wife and I would return to Ocho in a heartbeat. Thank you ILSE and SUE for making our stay the dream we had envisioned when making the reservation. Pura Vida!

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“Lovely Stay in Tamarindo”

We loved our stay at Ocho. If you are going to Tamarindo, the location cannot be beat. Right at the edge of town and right on the beach, but when you're in your bungalow, you feel like you're in the middle of the rain forest. I would call the vibe of the place bohemian funky. Only 8 bungalows … more

We loved our stay at Ocho. If you are going to Tamarindo, the location cannot be beat. Right at the edge of town and right on the beach, but when you're in your bungalow, you feel like you're in the middle of the rain forest. I would call the vibe of the place bohemian funky. Only 8 bungalows so none of your typical resort amenities, which suited us just fine. Ilse, the concierge, checked on us multiple times daily and saw to our every need. The rest of the staff were also incredibly friendly and accommodating. We were in a jungle bungalow and loved it. Very spacious and just plain charming. The pool is lovely, and we spent long chunks of each day on the shaded day beds around it. Soaking in the warm water after dinner and just listening to the ocean can't be beat. The beach club is lovely, and Ilse will reserve chairs for you on the beach. We thought the food at the beach club was some of the best we had in Costa Rica -- OMG the tuna tacos. One caveat -- unless you really love loud techno music, do not eat there on the weekends. We arrived on a Sunday evening and had to go elsewhere for dinner because we could not stand the music. By Tuesday night, the music was either totally fine or non-existent, and the dining experience was superb. We had read reviews complaining about the noise and were concerned about this going in. As it turned out, we could hear no music in our bungalow and had no noise issues at all. In short, we had a wonderful stay and would love to return.

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“Excellent experience at Ocho Bungalows”

We so enjoyed our stay! Ocho is a beachfront boutique hotel in the best way—offering a personal touch for anyone looking for a relaxing getaway in a stunning, laid-back setting. We had the pleasure of staying in the 2-bedroom beachfront villa, which offered gorgeous beach views and was just steps … more

We so enjoyed our stay! Ocho is a beachfront boutique hotel in the best way—offering a personal touch for anyone looking for a relaxing getaway in a stunning, laid-back setting. We had the pleasure of staying in the 2-bedroom beachfront villa, which offered gorgeous beach views and was just steps from the beach club. The entire staff was absolutely fantastic and made our experience unforgettable. They are all so warm, friendly, and attentive! Throughout our stay, they took the time to get to know us, which made our stay so much better. A big thank you to Ilse for her thoughtfulness as we celebrated our anniversary and for always being so helpful with her insights. Having the beach club right at the hotel was fantastic. As guests, we appreciated the great food and drinks, and the way they ensured everyone had a chair available throughout our stay. We loved the relaxed vibe, complemented by the lively weekend DJ. Since our villa was close to the beach club, we never found the music too loud; it was just nice background music. Finally, the location was perfect for us—at the quieter end of a busy town, just a few-minute walk to great restaurants, yet never feeling overwhelmed or crowded. We will definitely be returning.

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“Oasis Amidst the Hustle and Bustle of Tamarindo”

My husband and I stayed at Ocho Artisan Bungalows for 5 days at the beginning of April. Part of our stay was difficult because I made the mistake of booking one of the 2 busiest times in Tamarindo, Semana Santa. The beach was so busy and loud, that we had to wear earplugs at night. When the busyne… more

My husband and I stayed at Ocho Artisan Bungalows for 5 days at the beginning of April. Part of our stay was difficult because I made the mistake of booking one of the 2 busiest times in Tamarindo, Semana Santa. The beach was so busy and loud, that we had to wear earplugs at night. When the busyness died down, Ocho became the oasis I had hoped it would be. The location right off the beach is so convenient to hop into the ocean and back onto a lounge chair by the pool. It was so nice to sit at the Beach Club in the morning for breakfast and in the evening for drinks. The staff here do all they can to make your stay enjoyable. Ilse was exceptional. She was always available to see if there was anything she could do for us. The bar staff, servers including Giovanni, and Jazmin and Silvia took good care of us, always smiling and friendly. We stayed in Casita 8, just to the side of the pool with a view of the ocean from our patio, I would call the room design Bohemian- with more of an emphasis on personal design rather then practicality. The room did lack furniture to put our items on and the wide open bathroom was really dark without an enclosed shower or water closet. Some windows did not have coverings, so if the morning sun gets you up, your out of luck. Part of the charm I guess! Ilse and staff surprised us with a room decorated for our 30th Anniversary! It was very special. It was so nice to lay in bed in the mornings and hear the wildlife, monkeys included! Staff are cleaning the grounds and pool daily - it is a beautiful atmosphere especially around the pool. There are only 8 casitas so the pool area did not feel crowded. A beachfront lounger can be reserved at the Ocho Beach Club included in ones stay. An Ocho Beach Club day pass does allow off site patrons a lounger by the beach and access to the pool, which we were unaware of until 5 loud young men came off the beach, lol. But that was only once - something to be aware of. Thank-you Ilse for a wonderful stay!

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