Tamarindo
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Overview
Annual Rev
₡27.4m
12 mo avg
↓13%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
30%
12 mo avg
↓5%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
₡178,336
12 mo avg
↓5%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
42 days
12 mo avg
↓8 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
₡56,703
12 mo avg
↓21%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Tamarindo market data as of September 2026. Data covers Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com listings. Values are seasonally influenced; rounding applied for readability.
Revenue per listing by bedroom
Bedroom count:
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Short-term rental supply growth
Performance metrics by bedroom
Bedrooms
Annual Rev
Supply
Revenue boost by amenity
| Amenity | Listings With | Revenue Boost | Revenue With | Revenue Without |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sauna | — | +₡37,455,964 | — | — |
| Lake Access | 🔒 2• (•%) | 🔒 +₡2••••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₡6••••••• | 🔒 ₡3••••••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +₡1••••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₡5••••••• | 🔒 ₡3••••••• |
| Pool | 🔒 2••• (••%) | 🔒 +₡1••••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₡3••••••• | 🔒 ₡2••••••• |
| Gym | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +₡1••••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₡5••••••• | 🔒 ₡3••••••• |
| Bicycles | 🔒 6• (•%) | 🔒 +₡7•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₡4••••••• | 🔒 ₡3••••••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +₡6•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₡4••••••• | 🔒 ₡3••••••• |
| EV Charger | 🔒 1•• (•%) | 🔒 +₡5•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₡4••••••• | 🔒 ₡3••••••• |
Nightly rate by day of week
Occupancy rate by day of week
Listings by channel
Listings by rental type
Listings by amenities
Listings by size
4+ bedrooms (0%)
Listings by availability
Length of stay by bedroom
3 bedrooms (6.2 nights)
4+ bedrooms (5.7 nights)
2 bedrooms (5.5 nights)
1 bedroom (5.4 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (CRC 212)
3 bedrooms (CRC 95)
2 bedrooms (CRC 70)
1 bedroom (CRC 39)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (79%)
Independent hosts (21%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Tamarindo market averaged 4,578 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 8% from a year earlier and up 38% over two years.
An average Tamarindo listing earns CRC22.6M/year. High-performing listings earn CRC78.2M, while low-performing listings earn CRC7.1M.
Average occupancy in Tamarindo is 29%, producing RevPAR of CRC49K per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Tamarindo, at CRC54.0M.
Rules vary across Tamarindo. Tamarindo: Lenient. No specific STR permits required beyond general tourism license. Municipality has minimal oversight. Light enforcement, most operate informally. Playa Grande: Lenient. Part of Santa Cruz canton with basic tourism registration. No rental caps or occupancy rules. Minimal enforcement in beach areas. Playa Flamingo: Lenient. General business permit and tourism declaration needed. No strict STR regulations or caps. Light enforcement, many unlicensed operators. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Tamarindo Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 8% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 3%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in March and December; it is lowest in October and September.
The most common amenities are Air Conditioning (98%), Internet (97%), Kitchen (97%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+105%), TV (+103%), Bbq (+80%).
Average daily rate in Tamarindo is CRC205K, up 4% year-over-year. Rates peak in December and are lowest in September.
Guests in Tamarindo book an average of 43 days in advance, down 8% from last year. Booking windows range from 31 days for 1-bedroom listings to 61 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Tuesday. Nightly rates peak on Thursday and are lowest on Saturday. Weekend occupancy is 19% higher than weekday occupancy.