Merry Christmas!!!!!

 We love welcoming guests from all over the world to experience the holiday season here at Sueño del Mar Bed & Breakfast in Tamarindo, Costa Rica! There’s no better way to enjoy your Christmas season than with a fresh tropical fruit juice, home-brewed cup of Costa Rican coffee, and a fabulous three-course breakfast here on our breakfast terrace! After breakfast you can wander down to the tide pools for a relaxing soak in the warm ocean or just bask in the sun on our cozy beach chairs.

If traveling alone on the holidays doesn’t sound like your ideal vacation, bring your friends and family! Our hotel accommodates up to 16 guests, including two suites that offer room for four guests each. If you’re in the holiday spirit and don’t want to miss out on a Christmas tree, don’t worry! We have our very own Christmas tree that we put here at the hotel just to liven up the Christmas spirit and make sure everyone is feeling merry!

Wherever you are celebrating this holiday season, we wish everyone a wonderful holiday full of love and happiness! Feliz Navidad!

Sueño del mar: Great spot for snorkeling in Tamarindo!

Our boutique bed and breakfast is situated in a great spot for snorkeling in Tamarindo, Costa Rica. The best time to snorkel is around mid-tide when the waves are fairly gentle and it’s easy to navigate through the reef.

In the reef in front of our hotel you can see a variety of sea life including lobsters, eels, star fish, crabs, and several species of fish. Here are some of our favorite ocean friends:

Brittle Starfish

Blue-striped Angel Fish & Damsel Fish

 Puffer Fish

Butterfly Fish

 Hermit Crabs

This is just a small sampling of the creatures you can see out in the reef just steps from us here at Sueño del Mar. If you don’t feel like bringing your snorkel gear with you, don’t worry! We have some masks and snorkels you can borrow!
 

Our beachfront hotel in Playa Langosta is the perfect setting for your next Costa Rica vacation.

Images courtesy of Google Images.

Sueno del Mar Sweet & Sovory Breakfast Options!

If you’re looking for sweet and savory breakfast options to start your morning, here at Sueño del Mar Bed & Breakfast we offer you both! When you first step onto our breakfast terrace we will greet you with a cup of Costa Rican coffee or herbal tea. Our very own in-house chef Lili will prepare your meal, starting you out with a plate of fresh tropical fruit. Here at Sueño del Mar we always have the freshest selection of local produce with an assortment of fruit usually including mango, banana, papaya, watermelon, and pineapple.

 

Following your first course of fresh fruit is usually the savory portion of our breakfast. Each morning is different, but one of our favorite savory dishes is a typical Costa Rican breakfast plate of fried eggs, gallo pinto (beans and rice dish), and fried plantains and cheese.  

Remember to save room for a third course of breakfast, as Lili likes to send out something sweet to complete the meal. The dessert portion of our breakfast is always homemade and fresh out of the oven and can include anything from cream cheese-stuffed french toast to warm fruit pastries. One of the yummy options is also a fresh banana pancake, which never disappoints! 

When deciding on a place to stay for your Tamarindo, Costa Rica vacation, consider our boutique bed and breakfast where we can spoil you every day with a three-course breakfast on our breakfast terrace tucked in our gardens overlooking the beach!

Photography Katherine Stinnett Photography

  

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

Happy Thanksgiving to all of our friends from the United States! Here in Costa Rica we call Thanksgiving the Dia Accion de Gracias, and though it is not a Costa Rican holiday we definitely like to take the time to reflect and be grateful.

What are we thankful for this Thanksgiving? We are thankful for the sunshine that graces our beaches and gardens and warms our souls. We are thankful for the staff here at our hotel who keeps our property beautiful and ready to greet our smiling guests from all corners of the world. We are thankful for being in Costa Rica, where Pura Vida really is the way of life here, which is why this country is always ranked as one of the happiest countries in the world. Lastly, we are thankful for our guests, new and regulars, who come to our beachfront bed and breakfast every year to rejuvenate, relax, and enjoy all our property has to offer. If you have visited us, thank you! And if you are considering paying us a visit, we thank you as well! Wherever you are, we hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday!

The beginning of high season 2015!!!

Now that it is the beginning of high season here in Tamarindo, Costa Rica, we are excited to welcome back old friends and make new friends with guests coming to visit our boutique bed and breakfast for the first time. Along with high season comes wedding season, and we couldn’t be more excited to get back in the swing of things by welcoming some wedding industry friends to our boutique hotel for our three-course breakfast! Sueno del Mar is open to the public for breakfast daily, and you will not be disappointed by the spread we provide on our breakfast terrace looking out to the beautiful beaches of Playa Langosta.

If you’re looking for the perfect place for your destination wedding or elopement, come check Sueno del Mar and join us for a relaxing morning. We can help you plan the details for a memorable event over a gourmet breakfast and delicious Costa Rican coffee or fresh fruit juice.

Wedding industry friends joining us for breakfast in celebration of the beginning of high season (from left to right): Jonathan Cooley and Kirsten Juntunen of Four Winds Weddings  Jeff Hooper of Katherine Stinnett Photography, our very own Sol of Sueño del Mar, Katie Stinnett of Katherine Stinnett Photography, Julie Comfort of Comfort Studio and Christina Craft of Funkytown Photography.

Our beachfront hotel in Playa Langosta is the perfect setting for your next Costa Rica vacation.

Antares Sailing Adventure Tour

If sailing is on your to-do list for your Tamarindo, Costa Rica vacation, here at Sueño del Mar Bed & Breakfast we can set you up with one of the best sailing adventures around! The Antares is an 80-foot schooner anchored right here in the Tamarindo bay. Not only is the Antares located nearby and ready to take you on a beautiful tour of the surrounding waters, it is also family owned and operated by long-term Tamarindo residents! While you sail into the open waters, you will also be treated with on-board gourmet dining, an open bar, and cozy bean bag chairs to lounge in while you take in the scenery.

The crew will sail you out of the bay to some of the best local snorkeling spots for you to explore. And if you would rather hang out on board and relax in the sun, you can enjoy some live music while sipping your refreshing cocktail. After the snorkeling portion of the trip, you will be served an incredible meal made from fresh, local ingredients. Some of the menu options include fresh tuna, salmon, and plenty of veggie options as well.

Come stay with us at our luxury bed and breakfast here in Tamarindo, Costa Rica and let us plan your next great sailing adventure on the Antares!

Photos courtesy of tamarindosailing.net.

ATV tours in Costa Rica!!

Costa Rica is the perfect destination for adventurous travelers, and here in Tamarindo, Costa Rica we have plenty of opportunities to explore! Along with being a famous spot for surfing, Tamarindo is also an ideal destination to check out the scenery while riding an ATV (all terrain vehicle). Set out with a guide to explore the beach, the rugged trails in the tropical forests, and the mountains in and around Tamarindo. An ATV tour is an exhilarating way to check out the area's scenery including several varieties of native trees such as teak and guanacaste trees. While you are admiring the trees from your ATV, be sure to keep your eyes open for wildlife! Howler and capuchin monkeys, several species of birds, and even armadillos may be seen along the way. Most ATV tours also take you on a trip through a Costa Rican town where you can encounter the local farms, markets, and friendly faces.

Here at our boutique bed and breakfast we will be happy to set up your ATV tour! Most tours last 2-3 hours and can be taken in the morning or the afternoon. The ATV company will provide you with a guide for your group, helmets, refreshments, and even round trip transportation from our bed and breakfast. Remember to wear comfortable clothes and tennis shoes, as well as sunscreen and insect repellent. If you want to hop in the ocean on the beach portion of your ATV tour, we suggest wearing a swim suit under your clothes and bringing a towel.

ATV tours are a unique way to experience the scenic views and local charm of Tamarindo, Costa Rica! Make sure to let us know here at our bed and breakfast and we will set you up with the best ATV tour guides in town!

Our beachfront hotel in Playa Langosta is the perfect setting for your next Costa Rica vacation.