How Axel worksAxel $158 a night vs $161 on Expedia at Hotel Luna Llena, Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026: $3 a night less (2%). Seen Oct 8.
3-star hotel · Calle Real, Playa Tamarindo, Tamarindo
Air conditioning · Currency exchange · Smoke-free property · Security guard · Ticket assistance · Garden · Terrace · Express check-out · No elevators · Reception desk · Non-smoking rooms · Room service
Hotels in TamarindoA small, independent 3-star with garden rooms and bungalows near Tamarindo Beach
8.3/10
A strong small-hotel pick for beach access, friendly staff and a quieter setting.
Luna Llena is a small, independent 3-star with colorful rooms and round bungalows arranged around a garden pool. It's a strong pick if you want Tamarindo's beach and restaurants within walking distance without staying on the busiest strip. Booking.com, Tripadvisor and Expedia guests repeatedly praise the friendly staff, clean accommodation and tucked-away setting. Breakfast also earns plenty of compliments, and the kitchen-equipped bungalows make this practical for families.
Expect simple comfort rather than resort polish. Some recent guests report ants in rooms, firm beds and uneven pool maintenance, although overall feedback remains strongly positive. Reception has limited hours, so arrange late arrivals ahead. Expedia lists the bar/lounge and dining venues as closed, while the hotel's website still advertises breakfast; confirm food service and whether breakfast is included. We'd skip it for beachfront views, full-service dining or reliably polished facilities.
Axel's opinion, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Hotels.com · en.planetofhotels.com. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
$158 a night with Axel against $161 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $3 a night less (2%).
Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · refundable
$3/night less than Expedia (2%)Rate for Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 8
Sign up free to book this rate$159 a night with Axel against $161 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $2 a night less (1%).
Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · refundable
$2/night less than Expedia (1%)Rate for Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 12
Sign up free to book this rate$212 a night with Axel against $216 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $4 a night less (2%).
Quadruple Bungalow (full double bed and twin beds) (king size bed) · refundable
$4/night less than Expedia (2%)Rate for Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 12
Sign up free to book this rate$184 a night with Axel; Expedia listed $181 a night for these dates when seen.
Quadruple Bungalow (full double bed and twin beds) (king size bed) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 12
Sign up free to book this rate$193 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Triple room (full double bed and single bed) (king size bed) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 12
Sign up free to book this rateSign up for free with just your phone number to book a stay at Hotel Luna Llena, or to check it for your own dates.
Sign up for freeAxel is made by Gordian Software, Inc., a Y Combinator company (W19) founded in 2017 and based in the Seattle area. The company is led by CEO Stephen Grabowski, formerly of Skyscanner. How Axel works · About
Axel $158 a night vs $161 on Expedia at Hotel Luna Llena, Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026: $3 a night less (2%). Seen Oct 8.
Axel is a travel agent that books hotels at private rates you will not find on the public booking sites. It is free to use: sign up with your phone number and an email address. This page lists every stay Axel has priced for Hotel Luna Llena in Tamarindo in the last 7 days, each beside the public rate seen for the same dates. Sign up free to book one, or sign up free to check Hotel Luna Llena for your own dates.
A strong small-hotel pick for beach access, friendly staff and a quieter setting. A small, independent 3-star with garden rooms and bungalows near Tamarindo Beach, scored for what it is.
Luna Llena is a small, independent 3-star with colorful rooms and round bungalows arranged around a garden pool. It's a strong pick if you want Tamarindo's beach and restaurants within walking distance without staying on the busiest strip. Booking.com, Tripadvisor and Expedia guests repeatedly praise the friendly staff, clean accommodation and tucked-away setting. Breakfast also earns plenty of compliments, and the kitchen-equipped bungalows make this practical for families.
Expect simple comfort rather than resort polish. Some recent guests report ants in rooms, firm beds and uneven pool maintenance, although overall feedback remains strongly positive. Reception has limited hours, so arrange late arrivals ahead. Expedia lists the bar/lounge and dining venues as closed, while the hotel's website still advertises breakfast; confirm food service and whether breakfast is included. We'd skip it for beachfront views, full-service dining or reliably polished facilities.
Best for: couples wanting a quieter central base; families booking kitchen-equipped bungalows; beachgoers happy to walk
Watch out for: occasional ants and uneven pool upkeep; limited reception hours; conflicting dining and breakfast information
Location: A short walk to the beach and restaurants, set back from Tamarindo's busiest streets.
Rooms: Colorful, air-conditioned rooms; bungalows add kitchens and upstairs beds, with some complaints about firmness.
Cleanliness: Strong overall cleanliness ratings, tempered by several recent reports of ants and inconsistent pool cleaning.
Service: Helpful, welcoming staff are a consistent strength; reception is not staffed around the clock.
Amenities: Garden pool, a small gym, Wi-Fi and free parking; confirm bar/lounge and dining availability.
Fees and surprises: The official site advertises complimentary breakfast, but Expedia lists a surcharge; check your booking's inclusions.
Axel's opinion of Hotel Luna Llena, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Hotels.com · en.planetofhotels.com. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
Every stay Axel priced for Hotel Luna Llena within the last 7 days. Each rate is per night: the total for the stay shown, as a free account pays it, including any fee the hotel collects at check-in, divided by its nights, beside the public rate seen for the same dates and party, also per night. These are examples, not live inventory: sign up free and Axel checks live rooms and rates for those dates.
| Stay | Axel rate | Public rate | Difference | Seen | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $158 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | $161 a night on Expedia | $3 a night less (2%) | Seen Oct 8 | Sign up free to book |
| Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $159 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | $161 a night on Expedia | $2 a night less (1%) | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book |
| Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $212 a night · refundable · Quadruple Bungalow (full double bed and twin beds) (king size bed) | $216 a night on Expedia | $4 a night less (2%) | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book |
| Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $184 a night · refundable · Quadruple Bungalow (full double bed and twin beds) (king size bed) | $181 a night on Expedia | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $193 a night · refundable · Standard Triple room (full double bed and single bed) (king size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book |
Book a flight with Axel, then book a qualifying pay-now hotel through Axel within 23 hours, for a flight that departs at least 7 days out, and the flight gets cheaper. The hotel rate is non-refundable once booked. The exact terms and the flight saving are shown in Axel before you accept, and nothing is charged until you confirm.
Better travel prices with Axel. Axel compares the public rate on Expedia, Booking.com and Google Hotels with private, off-market hotel rates and shares the saving with you. Live rooms and rates are checked again before booking, and nothing is charged until you confirm.
The rates shown are what a free account pays. Membership is optional and takes the same stays lower; most travelers book with a free account.
