Diana & Matt wedding Day!!

 We were so thrilled to welcome Diana and Matt with their wedding group this past June to Sueño del Mar! The couple’s friends and family took over our beachfront boutique hotel for the week and joined the couple in celebrating their wedding at Cala Luna Point, right next to our hotel, followed by a festive reception under the trees here on our property. The ladies of Liquid Weddings pulled off their beautiful design under the dinner tent complete with gorgeous lighting, an ombre rose centerpiece, and a surprise fire dancer! Congratulations to the lovely couple, and please come back and see us soon!

Looking for the perfect place to celebrate your special occasion? Contact us today to reserve your room at our beachfront bed & breakfast for your wedding, birthday, anniversary, or even a wedding proposal!

New places in Town! ::Little Cafe Santa Rita::

One of the newest additions to Tamarindo is the adorable little cafe and market called Santa Rita. Along with a cozy patio, you will be impressed by their selection of fresh baked goods, local coffee, and even gluten-free treats. Not in the mood for a sweet treats? No problem! Santa Rita also has savory items on the menu including fresh, organic quiches and salads. Just looking for a mid-morning pick-me-up? Maybe try one of Santa Rita’s fresh fruit smoothies to hit the spot! The owners are incredibly friendly and helpful, and you will definitely feel welcomed in this thoughtfully designed atmosphere of the cafe. Enjoy yourself in the quiet cafe or even on the peaceful patio or meet friends for lunch at Santa Rita! Check out their Facebook page for specials and photos!

Photography: Katherine Stinnett Photography

Tour Suggestion:: LA SENDA::

If you’re looking for a fun and unique adventure during your stay in Tamarindo, Costa Rica, you will definitely be amazed by a visit to La Senda. La Senda is a property that sits only 20 minutes outside of town and is 74 acres consisting of partly tropical dry forest. Owners Griet and Ann welcome you to their property and give a small background chat about their property, all of the food produced on the property, and the construction of the labyrinth. The labyrinth on the property is the largest in the world and constructed completely out of cacti! After a short introduction you will be guided through the labyrinth and even led through a ten minute guided meditation. Following your tour of the labyrinth you will be welcomed to the dinner table out on the lawn under the stars where Griet and Ann will serve you a phenomenal three-course dinner focusing on food grown on their property. La Senda offers these dinners on Friday nights and reservations are required, but you can check out their Facebook page for more information on the week’s dinner theme. Also, their website offers more information on the history of the property and the owners.

Photography: Katherine Stinnett Photography

Very excited on our renovations!

This year we are excited to welcome guests here at Sueño del Mar Bed and Breakfast to our updated and expanded breakfast terrace. There was always a nice beach view from our terrace, but this year we had the terrace ceiling raised and upgraded allowing for an even better view of the ocean!



The breakfast area is next to our pool and just steps away from the beach. Surrounding our terrace is our luscious tropical gardens full of fruit trees, flowering plants, small creatures like butterflies and hummingbirds, and our frequent animal friends including iguanas and howler monkeys. It is common to see our howler monkey friends bouncing around in the trees over our property. The males make excited grunts and howls while the females enjoy a leisurely nap while the baby monkeys hop around swinging from branch to branch.

After your breakfast you are able to stroll a couple steps to our beachfront lounge chairs, hammocks, and daybed. Or just hang out in the lounge area of our breakfast terrace. This is where you can find many travel guides and photo books of the wildlife and plants of Costa Rica.

And right next to our breakfast terrace on the beach path is also our little breakfast palapa featuring a comfy swing to sit in and enjoy your coffee. If leisure is what you are looking for, hop on down to Costa Rica and let us treat you to an incredible breakfast and locally roasted coffee. You will not be disappointed!


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


Copyright: KATHERINE STINNETT PHOTOGRAPHY
www.katherinestinnett.com 

Happy 2015!!!

One of the most exciting times of year here at Sueño del Mar Bed & Breakfast is New Year’s! At the beginning of the new year is when high season is officially in full-swing, and we are so happy to welcome our new and old friends back to the property here in Tamarindo, Costa Rica.

We are so honored the Jay Family always chooses our boutique bed & breakfast for their family New Year’s celebration each year! Over the past five years we have gotten to know the family well, and we look forward to seeing them each year. What better way to welcome 2015 than with your loved ones on the gorgeous beaches here in Costa Rica at our beachfront property!?

Looking for a new way to celebrate with your family for a milestone birthday, an anniversary, or a reunion? Come see us at Sueño del Mar! We will help you celebrate and relax while enjoying the pura vida.

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.

It's Time To Surf!

Right down the road from our Bed & Breakfast is one of the best beginner surf breaks in the world!
Along with steady waves, our town also has a large selection of surf shops willing to set you up with a professional for surf lessons. Most places offer 90 minute surf lessons for beginners and can help you with a board rental and rash guard as well. Our favorite local surf instructors are Bryan and Maria, we can set up surf lessons for you here at our boutique hotel. If surfing is on your Costa Rica vacation itinerary, here are 5 things you need to know before your first surf lesson:

1. How to Prepare - Surfing is a physical activity because catching waves requires paddling. Remember to stretch and warm up your upper body before you run for the waves, as this will help cut down on soreness the next day! Another way to prepare is to make sure you are a comfortable swimmer before taking the plunge.

2. It's OK to stay in the white water - When you are watching the surfers on Tamarindo Beach you will notice a lot of the surfers beyond the white water past where the waves are breaking. Don't be in a rush to join them when you are learning. It's better to stay in the white water and learn the feel of your board and how to handle it first.

3. You will fall - It's not a matter of whether or not you will take some falls, it's when. You may drink some saltwater and even have water go up your nose. But relax! This is all part of learning to ride the waves!  When you fall, try to stay calm and find your board attached to your ankle with the leash to ensure it doesn't bump into you or any other surfers.

4. Become familiar with rip currents - A rip current is a strong narrow current of water that travels away from the shore and back out to sea. If you happen to find yourself in a rip current, do not panic. Don't try to paddle against the rip current but to swim parallel to the beach instead until you are out of the rip current and can swim safely back to the beach.

5. Have fun - Learning to surf can be strenuous and difficult at times, but don't let this keep you from enjoying your time in the ocean! Don't worry about what you look like and just focus on having a good time while you learn something new!

Our team at Sueno del Mar will be happy to arrange your daily activities for you during your stay with us at our luxurious beachfront Bed and Breakfast.

You will feel right at home at our beachfront Bed and Breakfast located near Tamarindo, Costa Rica.

Photo: KATHERINE STINNETT PHOTOGRAPHY
www.katherinestinnett.com