Four Seasons Tamarindo, near La Manzanilla on Mexico’s Costalegre, places guests inside a 1,214-hectare private reserve between jungle and Pacific.
A week here, month by monthFor couples and families happy to spend their days at the resort, Google showed one night taken alone from MXN 13,535 for 2 adults. For a trip built around evenings out, I would choose somewhere with less driving.
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I would choose the Cliffside Panoramic One-Bedroom Suite with Infinity Pool for its unobstructed 180° ocean and reserve views, its ocean outlook from living room, bedroom and bathroom, and its hammock and outdoor shower.
Read on 16 October 2026, Google showed 16–18 August 2027 at MXN 13,535–13,744 for one night taken alone; 28–29 December 2026 reached MXN 175,460 a night.
In the Four-Bedroom Ocean-View House with Pool, a personal chef, meals in the house, refreshments and snacks are included. Alcohol and meals eaten in the resort’s restaurants are charged separately, even when staying in the house.
Before setting out on the reserve’s 42 km of trails, stop at the Discovery Centre: the resident researchers share their knowledge of the local wildlife, and Four Seasons guides can take you birdwatching from this base.
The final 15 minutes of the arrival drive run through jungle before the view opens at La Mansión. Timber, stone and concrete frame the horizon. Behind lie the reserve’s hotel-listed 42 km of trails; below, 3 tiers of pools descend the cliffside.
The 14 room types begin with 66 m² Nature Rooms near the main building. Cliffside suites all have 148 m²; the Panoramic opens to 180° views. These areas include terraces and outdoor space, worth remembering when comparing them with rooms elsewhere.
Food has a rhythm of its own. Coyul starts with fresh pan dulce and clay-pot eggs with labneh. Nacho serves mushroom tacos and squash-blossom quesadillas; Sal faces Majahua Beach with the day’s catch. Check the meals attached to the rate: an August 2026 guest was surprised to find the breakfast buffet excluded.
For days beyond the terrace, there are 18 holes at El Tamarindo, reserve outings and a spa with 8 garden-shower cabins. Rancho Lola grows ingredients and welcomes visits; an August 2026 family remembers bees, animals, local plants and an evening looking through a telescope.
Lumina Guide 2027
Four Seasons Tamarindo, near La Manzanilla on Mexico’s Costalegre, places guests inside a 1,214-hectare private reserve between jungle and Pacific.
How we choose the hotelsWhat we found reading the hotel’s own pages, one thing at a time.
A 1,214-hectare Pacific reserve, about 50 minutes from ZLO
La Mansión opens to the ocean after the jungle arrival drive
14 types, from Nature Rooms to 6-bedroom houses
Coyul, Nacho’s tacos and fish overlooking Majahua Beach
8 spa cabins, Temazcal, 24-hour gym and 18-hole golf
What do Four Seasons Tamarindo’s guests say? They write it in their reviews, even those who only came for a drink or dinner: we read every one and tell the 5 things that matter, from the location to the bill.
9 in 10 guests who mention it are happy with it. Guests remember the quiet reserve, beaches and Pacific views.
9 in 10 guests who mention it are happy with it. Spacious rooms and private pools give guests a reason to spend the afternoon on their terrace.
9 in 10 guests who mention it are happy with it. Guests recall birthday and anniversary touches, a warm welcome for children and helpful staff.
A December 2025 guest remembers the bread and pastries at Coyul’s buffet; an August 2026 guest describes a rate that left the buffet to pay for.
| What | Score out of 10 | Guests who mention it | Happy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Location | 8.8 | 73 | 92% |
| Room | 8.3 | 42 | 90% |
| Staff and service | 8.3 | 106 | 87% |
| Breakfast | 7.6 | 12 | 83% |
| Price | – | 12 | 25% |
The scores come from 187 Google reviews with text, left from 7 November 2022 to 12 October 2026. The other hotels are the ones weighed for a stay on the Costalegre: for each we read its latest 500 Google reviews with text, or all of them where there are fewer, as of 16 October 2026. The score is the average of what they say, from 0 if they speak of it very badly to 10 if they speak of it very well. Where only a few mention something, the score stays close to the guide’s average: a handful of voices does not make a reputation.
The hotels we weigh it against on the Costalegre:
Price: for two on the night of 1 June 2027, from 13,535 pesos (seen on Google Hotels on 16 October 2026).
For one night taken alone, June to 10 September 2027 showed MXN 13,535–18,594, while 28–29 December 2026 reached MXN 175,460 a night. I would price a week as a whole stay: for 7 nights from 16 November 2026, the lowest seller on Google asked MXN 38,494 a night and the resort’s own listing MXN 39,355.
| Period | Mexican pesos a night |
|---|---|
| 17 October to 18 December 2026 | 14,265–42,124 |
| 19 Dec 2026–4 Jan 2027 | 53,891–175,460 |
| 5 January to 1 April 2027 | 31,985–41,358 |
| 2 April to 31 May 2027 | 19,107–26,319 |
| 1 June–10 September 2027 | 13,535–18,594 |
The lowest price any seller showed on Google Hotels for one night searched alone for 2 adults, read on 16 October 2026; room, meals and tax inclusion unspecified. The calendar stops on 10 September 2027. The separate low nights were MXN 14,265 on 19 and 26 October 2026 and MXN 14,298 on 21 October 2026. Booked as 7 nights from 16 November 2026, checking out on 23 November, the lowest seller Google listed that day asked MXN 38,494 a night; the resort’s own listing, MXN 39,355.
Five scenes: the pool above the bay, a room, the beach terrace, a picnic and the temazcal among the trees.
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There are 3 shared pools on tiers down the cliffside, with family pools on the upper levels and a quieter pool. Cliffside and Beachfront suites, both villas and all 3 Beach Houses have their own pools. Nature and Beachfront Rooms put a terrace and proximity to the main buildings first.
Coyul serves breakfast 7am–noon, dinner 6–11pm and drinks 1pm–midnight. Nacho serves tacos noon–7pm. Sal opens for lunch Friday–Sunday noon–5:45pm; dinner Tuesday–Thursday 5–11pm and Friday–Sunday 6–11pm. There is also pool and Majahua Beach service, plus 24-hour in-room dining. Hours read on 16 October 2026.
The spa opens 9am–7pm, with 8 cabins, each with a private garden shower, relaxation spaces, plunge pools and an Oaxacan red-clay garden. Treatments include copal, Temazcal and couples’ massages. Children aged 14 and over may receive massages and use facilities with consent and adult supervision; under-14s may not enter spa or fitness facilities unsupervised. The public menu read gives no treatment prices or day-pass rate. Read on 16 October 2026.
El Tamarindo has 18 holes, par 72, 6,110 m and 9 holes overlooking the ocean, designed by David Fleming. Tee times run 7:20am–4pm; tennis, padel and pickleball 7am–7pm. The page read on 16 October 2026 gives no green fee.
The 14-hectare farm sits within the reserve, growing ingredients and welcoming visits. An August 2026 family describes seeing bees, animals and local plants.
Getting around is part of the stay. The large reserve has a complimentary golf-cart shuttle. Nature and Beachfront Rooms sit near the main buildings; the houses occupy more secluded positions.
Meals depend on the rate. Stay Longer includes the 4th night and does not list breakfast; Coyul serves it from 7am to noon. The Beach Houses include a chef, in-house meals, snacks and refreshments; alcohol and meals in resort restaurants cost extra.
The official site lists 3 swimmable beaches and several coves. The family page offers kayaking, paddleboarding and snorkelling at Tamarindo Beach. Sea conditions can change during a stay.
The official rate conditions say rates may include or exclude taxes, mandatory property fees and service charges. Read the total for the selected rate before paying. The Google Hotels calendar amounts shown here also leave those items unspecified.
Summer brings rain; December–April is the warm, dry period described by the official travel page. Pack walking shoes for the trails and a light waterproof in the rainy months.
| Address | Km 7.5, Carretera Federal 200, Barra de Navidad, 48898 La Huerta, Jalisco, México |
|---|---|
| From Manzanillo ZLO | The official directions put ZLO 44.7 km and about 50 minutes away by car. The final 15 minutes run through the reserve; the same page separates 35 minutes to the gate from this last leg. The hotel arranges transfers with an airport greeting, but the page read gives no fare. These are hotel estimates and vary with traffic. |
| Other airports | The arrival page lists PVR at 223 km and 3 hours 50 minutes, GDL at 380 km and 5 hours; Colima CLQ is 191 km and 2 hours 42 minutes away. ZLO leaves more of a short break for the coast. |
| Arrival and departure | Google Hotels, read on 16 October 2026, lists check-in at 3pm and check-out at noon. |
Hotel travel estimates, read on 16 October 2026.
La Manzanilla, Jalisco, México
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Join the Run Concierge for a gentle jog on Dorado Beach as the reserve wakes.
At Coyul, start with freshly baked pan dulce or clay-pot eggs with labneh and serrano pepper.
Nacho opens for tacos: try seasonal mushrooms with chipotle and onion, wrapped in a homemade tortilla.
Around a spa treatment, take time in the red-clay Zen garden, with its plunge pool and lounge chairs.
On a dinner day at Sal, settle above Majahua Beach for the day’s catch as the light falls over the Pacific.
Google showed 4.8/5 from 487 reviews on 16 October 2026. Of the 487 collected reviews, 413 date from Four Seasons’ opening on 7 November 2022; 187 contain text; 125 were read for the topic signals. Our account uses that current-resort window; the overall rating also includes earlier years. We have not verified the stays.
GoogleA guest remembers uncrowded pools, a comfortable room and an Art of Maíz class. They were surprised that their rate excluded the breakfast buffet and that, on 2 mornings, only à la carte breakfast was offered.
GoogleA family remembers raccoons and butterflies, the farm’s bees and animals, craft activities and an evening looking at the moon and stars through a telescope.
GoogleA guest praises spacious rooms, food and attentive service, but reports enough jellyfish at Tamarindo Beach to give up swimming and go kayaking instead. This describes the conditions on that visit.
On the Costalegre in the Mexican state of Jalisco, near La Manzanilla. Four Seasons opened on 7 November 2022. The current catalogue lists 157 rooms, including 63 suites, within the private reserve. This Tamarindo is in Mexico.
Nature Rooms have 66 m², Beachfront Rooms 91–98 m² and Premium Beachfront Rooms 98 m². All 3 Cliffside suites have 148 m² and a 13 m pool; Panoramic adds 180° views. Beachfront suites have 200, 298 or 447 m², Pacifico Villa 662 m² and Tamarindo Villa 1,127 m². These figures combine indoor and outdoor space. The 3 Beach Houses instead list 581 m² indoors plus over 800 m² outdoors. All 14 types appear in the official catalogue and room cards above.
Google Hotels, on 16 October 2026 for 2 adults, displayed 21,740 pesos (MXN) for the night of 3 November 2026, 18,594 pesos on 16 December 2026, 41,358 pesos on 23 January 2027, 24,254 pesos on 6 April 2027. These are calendar amounts for individual nights, with the room, meals and tax inclusion unspecified; they do not quote a continuous stay.
Meals depend on the rate. Stay Longer includes the 4th night and does not list breakfast; Coyul serves it from 7am to noon. The Beach Houses include a chef, in-house meals, snacks and refreshments; alcohol and meals in resort restaurants cost extra. An August 2026 reviewer describes booking a rate without the breakfast buffet.
Coyul serves breakfast 7am–noon, dinner 6–11pm and drinks 1pm–midnight. Nacho serves tacos noon–7pm. Sal opens for lunch Friday–Sunday noon–5:45pm; dinner Tuesday–Thursday 5–11pm and Friday–Sunday 6–11pm. There is also pool and Majahua Beach service, plus 24-hour in-room dining. Hours read on 16 October 2026.
There are 3 shared pools on tiers down the cliffside, with family pools on the upper levels and a quieter pool. Cliffside and Beachfront suites, both villas and all 3 Beach Houses have their own pools. Nature and Beachfront Rooms put a terrace and proximity to the main buildings first.
The official site lists 3 swimmable beaches and several coves. The family page offers kayaking, paddleboarding and snorkelling at Tamarindo Beach. Conditions vary: an April 2026 guest reports avoiding swimming because of jellyfish, while another family describes calm water at Tamarindo Beach that month.
Caramelo is for ages 5–12, 9am–9pm. Escondite welcomes teenagers aged 13 and over, 11am–7pm May–September and 11am–11pm October–April. Meals for children under 5 are complimentary, according to the official amenities list. Babysitting is available. Read on 16 October 2026.
The spa opens 9am–7pm, with 8 cabins, each with a private garden shower, relaxation spaces, plunge pools and an Oaxacan red-clay garden. Treatments include copal, Temazcal and couples’ massages. Children aged 14 and over may receive massages and use facilities with consent and adult supervision; under-14s may not enter spa or fitness facilities unsupervised. The public menu read gives no treatment prices or day-pass rate. Read on 16 October 2026.
The fitness centre opens 24 hours, with Pilates reformers, Peloton bikes and cardio and weight machines. Outdoor classes include yoga, HIIT and Pilates.
El Tamarindo has 18 holes, par 72, 6,110 m and 9 holes overlooking the ocean, designed by David Fleming. Tee times run 7:20am–4pm; tennis, padel and pickleball 7am–7pm. The page read on 16 October 2026 gives no green fee. The 4-hour, 18-hole round includes a golf cart and coffee station. Club hire costs MXN 1,380 per set; a non-playing companion pays MXN 1,380 per person. Experience prices include 16% VAT and a 15% service charge. Cancellations must arrive at least 12 hours before the booked time to avoid the full charge. Under-15s must be accompanied by an adult aged at least 18. Prices and conditions read on 16 October 2026.
The official directions put ZLO 44.7 km and about 50 minutes away by car. The final 15 minutes run through the reserve; the same page separates 35 minutes to the gate from this last leg. The hotel arranges transfers with an airport greeting, but the page read gives no fare. These are hotel estimates and vary with traffic.
The arrival page lists PVR at 223 km and 3 hours 50 minutes, GDL at 380 km and 5 hours; Colima CLQ is 191 km and 2 hours 42 minutes away. ZLO leaves more of a short break for the coast.
The official travel page describes December–April as warm and dry, with summer rain turning the reserve greener. I would choose the dry months for a trip built around the beach and golf. Pack walking shoes and a hat for the trails, plus a light waterproof in the rainy season.
Yes. The official amenities page welcomes dogs and cats of all sizes at no extra charge, read on 16 October 2026.
The Nature Room catalogue lists mobility-accessible rooms. The large reserve has a complimentary resort golf-cart shuttle. The pages read do not map a fully accessible route between every bedroom, beach and pool.
Stay Longer gives a complimentary night after 3 consecutive paid nights, with a 4-night minimum, on selected dates from 16 October 2026 to 19 December 2027. The displayed rate is already the nightly average with the free night applied. Availability and blackout dates apply; it cannot be combined with another offer. Read on 16 October 2026.
The official rate conditions say rates may include or exclude taxes, mandatory property fees and service charges. Read the total for the selected rate before paying. The Google Hotels calendar amounts shown here also leave those items unspecified.
Google Hotels, read on 16 October 2026, lists check-in at 3pm and check-out at noon.
The resort lists a complimentary golf-cart shuttle and complimentary valet service.
Yes. The resort presents indoor and outdoor spaces for events and weddings. The official venue table lists Tenacatita Ballroom for 150 banquet guests or 230 at a reception; Majahua Lawn holds 350 for a banquet or 380 for a reception. The capacities depend on the layout of each venue. The official pages read on 16 October 2026 do not publish a wedding or private-event price, or a package with verifiable inclusions and minimum spend.
The official festive page, read on 16 October 2026, marks its 2026 events and experiences as still to be confirmed. A dinner or gala menu, times, entertainment, price and any mandatory supplement for 31 December 2026 remain unconfirmed in the public programme.
The official arrival-planning page describes December–April as warm and dry, while summer brings rain that turns the reserve greener. December–April is therefore the more consistent choice for a trip centred on the beach and golf. The official pages read on 16 October 2026 do not provide a complete calendar of seasonal resort opening or closure dates. Opening on every day of the year remains unconfirmed.
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