Surf Ranch Tamarindo

Hotels
Independent
6.8 (56 reviews)
Main Strip, between Sprout Restaurant, and Economy Rent A Car., Tamarindo , Tamarindo , CR

Facilities

Free breakfast
Express check-out
Free WiFi
Terrace
Garden
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Continental breakfast
Street parking
Concierge service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Affordable price
Clean despite the age
Cons:
Presence of cockroach
Old and run-down appearance

Categories

Cleanliness
4.95
The cleanliness was mentioned negatively with reference to a cockroach, indicating issues with hygiene.
Service
7.45
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Location
7.45
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Room Quality
5.95
The room quality seems old and run-down.
Amenities
6.95
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
6.95
The value for money aligns with the lower price point of the hotel.
Food and Beverage
7.95
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
6.75
Overall experience reflects a balance of pros and cons.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-02-27 21:14

Property Description

Terrace and Garden Views

Immerse yourself in the beauty of Tamarindo from our terrace and garden, offering a picturesque setting to relax and unwind.

Dining and Refreshment Options

Satisfy your cravings at Cafe 13 or grab a drink at the bar/lounge. Start your day right with a complimentary full breakfast and enjoy snacks at the hotel's coffee shop/cafe.

Comfortable and Connected Accommodations

Indulge in one of our 9 uniquely decorated guestrooms equipped with modern amenities including Smart TVs, minibars, and complimentary wireless internet. The pillowtop beds with premium bedding ensure a restful stay.

Book your stay at Surf Ranch Tamarindo and experience the perfect blend of comfort and convenience in Tamarindo!

Important information:

  • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
  • No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: LIR

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Pets

    Service animals not allowed

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

Location

Guest Reviews

6.8
Based on 56 reviews
Cleanliness: 4.95
Service: 7.45
Location: 7.45
Room Quality: 5.95
Amenities: 6.95
Value for Money: 6.95
Food and Beverage: 7.95
Overall Experience: 6.75
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Philipp
4
Unterkunft, mehr nicht
Pros:

Wer ein günstiges Hotel sucht einfach nur zum übernachten der ist hier richtig. Abgesehen von der Kakalake ist es sauber aber alt und verkommen. Vom Preis her war auch nicht mehr zu erwarten.

2025-10-07 via Nuitee
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Juan Jose
6
Check-in para la app de Hotels.com terrible
Pros:

Siempre es un dolor de cabeza el check-in, ya está fue la segunda vez que me hospedo en este hotel, y si no es por la ayuda de otros huéspedes, no hubiera podido hacer el ingreso. La administración alega que solo con personas que reservan por medio de esta app tienen problemas…

2025-07-04 via Nuitee
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Nai friends
8
Pros:

Its a great place to stay close to the beach.

2025-06-17 via Nuitee
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Philip
2
Pros:

We booked the room for a week, and made other arrangements after 2 nights, without even asking about a refund as it was listed as non-refundable for any reason and there was no reason to think they would be understanding about anything. Tried to fully explain here but only allowed so many characters in this review. In conclusion, do yourself a favor and find much better accommodations nearby for similar rates.

2025-06-06 via Nuitee
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Juan Jose
6
Pros:

It was very hard to get into the hotel. If other visitors that were staying on the hotel didn’t help me, I could easily sleep on my car the first night. The other visitors gave me the number of the administration and by WhatsApp I received the check in instructions. I didn’t receive any mail with the passwords of the self check in.

Also the amount of breakfast was too little, and with only one egg.

2025-06-04 via Nuitee
J
Jeremy
10
Pros:

Make sure you have your check-in code before you arrive. The rooms are new, clean, and safe. Staff are all gone by 3pm every day.

2025-05-03 via Nuitee
N
Noah partner
8
Pros:

Good location but pretty pricey for what you are getting. Overall expensive town though and can’t complain

2025-04-24 via Nuitee
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Simon-james friends
6
Pros:

location is great, breakfast is simple but good.

don’t take room 9(double double bed), it’s to close from the road and has bad isolation.also not a real outside window,

Chilling spot to small

Room was cleaned every day👌

Good place to be if you only plan about sleeping at the hotel

2025-03-26 via Nuitee
S
Susan friends
10
Pros:

The convenience to restaurants and shopping and the beach. All within an easy walk.

2025-02-14 via Nuitee
B
Brad
10
Pros:

Great Surfing

2025-01-04 via Nuitee
S
Sebastian
2
Horrible
Pros:

After my booking i became codes to access. So far so good. But after putting in the code there was no key in the keybox. Owner tried to fool me on the next day why if i didnt like the room and that he will only refund money if i wont write a negative review. Of course that didnt happen. Avoid that place if you dont want support scammy hotel places without any capable employers

2024-12-18 via Nuitee
S
Sylvie
6
Pros:

La chambre était propre , lorsque nous sommes arrivés le front desk était barré aucun personnel sur place

2024-12-16 via Nuitee
A
Andrei
4
Poor customer service, both, property and platform
Pros:

Had a really hard time to get key codes for our 2 bookef rooms. Waited for about 3 hours by the property door.
Hotels.com was was responsive at the beginning, but then no reply, no help, just ignore.
We were frustrated.
Consider change the platform after this experience.

2024-10-08 via Nuitee
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Wendy Alexandra Fuentes partner
2
Pros:

Terrible experience

1. I filtered by "free breakfast" and I chose the price with free breakfast, however once I did the reservation they sent me a message that breakfast was not included. I complained about it and they offer me 1 free lunch, when I went to ask for my launch the restaurant said I can only chose a breaskfast for launch. I needed to pay an extra breakfast in another place.

2. They say in the description "Free offsite parking", there is NO parking, you need to park in the street with no one watching over the car. They told me they have cameras but no one will pay if something would happened to my car and my things inside.

3. I reported AC was leaking water, they told me they can offer me to change the room but nothing else happened, I do not know what else they needed me to say, no proactive reaction from them

4. After 2 terrible nights I asked for a refund to sleep somewhere else and they did not accept to do it.

2024-09-16 via Nuitee
D
Dinh
10
Pros:

Love to come back soon

2024-08-14 via Nuitee
D
Dinh
10
Pros:

Great stay

2024-08-13 via Nuitee
A
Araceli
8
Pros:

Esta en muy buena zona, cuenta con lo básico, le falta mantenimiento

2024-07-04 via Nuitee
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Veronica Daniela family
8
Pros:

Buena ubicación

2024-06-13 via Nuitee
S
Sharla friends
10
Pros:

Staff was really friendly. It only a short walk from the beach.

2024-04-15 via Nuitee
H
heather
10
Pros:

Basic property but has everything you need including blow dryer and mini refrigerator also close to everything and right across from the beach.

2024-04-10 via Nuitee