Four Seasons Resort Tamarindo Review — Costalegre, Mexico

Tamarindo is what happens when Four Seasons is handed an entire stretch of protected coastline: a resort woven into a 3,000-acre private reserve on the Costalegre — the "happy coast" south of Puerto Vallarta that most travelers have never heard of, which is precisely its appeal.

The architecture alone earns the trip — terraced stone, cascading clifftop pools, and rooms that frame the Pacific like gallery pieces. But the real luxury is the emptiness: private beaches, a golf course through the jungle, and a coastline with nothing else on it.

I recommend it for travelers who've done Cabo and Punta Mita and want Mexico with the volume turned all the way down — and for anyone who books hotels for the design.

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At A Glance

RegionCostalegre, Jalisco, Mexico StyleSecluded reserve resort Perfect ForDesign lovers, privacy seekers, repeat Mexico travelers My RankingFeatured · my Pacific coast shortlist →

Cascading clifftop pools at Four Seasons Resort Tamarindo

What Stood Out

The Details That Made The List

The clifftop pools. Terraced into the headland with the Pacific below — among the most dramatic pool settings in the Americas.

A reserve, not a resort strip. Nearly all of the 3,000 acres stays wild — you share the coastline with wildlife, not neighbors.

Costalegre itself. Mexico's quietest luxury coast — being early to it is part of the pleasure.

Know Before You Book

The Fine Print, From Your Advisor

Getting there is part of the deal. It's a drive from Manzanillo or Puerto Vallarta — I'll arrange the transfer so it feels like a scenic prologue, not a chore.

Remote means remote. There's no town to stroll to — this is a stay-on-property trip. If you want restaurants and nightlife nearby, look at my Cabo pages instead.

Pair it well. It combines beautifully with a few nights at Mandarina or Naviva up the coast for a two-stop Pacific itinerary.

The most spectacular new arrival on Mexico's Pacific coast — book it before everyone else finds the Costalegre.

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Same Rate, More Perks

Rates through me are identical to booking direct — the perks are not. As a Fora advisor with Four Seasons preferred partner status, my clients receive a space-available upgrade, daily breakfast, and a hotel credit — plus my direct line to the team on property before and during your stay.

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Tamarindo earned its place on my list. Let me match you to the right room, time it to the right season, and build the rest of the trip around it.

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