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RipJack Inn

3.5 star property

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Living area
A beach with people, including children, and a surfboard.
An aerial view of a residential area with houses, a swimming pool, and a road.
Villa | Living area
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is $230
includes taxes & fees
Jun 28 - Jun 29

Explore the area

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100m al sur de Minae, Cabo Velas, Playa Grande
  • Place, Las Baulas National Marine Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Grande Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Tamarindo Beach
    ‪46 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tamarindo (TNO)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

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Bungalow | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Bungalow

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds OR 1 Double Futon
  • Free WiFi

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Suite, Multiple Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 700 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Suite | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Suite

  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a wall-mounted air conditioner, and a mirror.

Junior Room, 1 King Bed

  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 375 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Villa | Living area

Villa

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 646 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a ceiling fan, and a wooden wardrobe.

Standard Double Room

  • Garden view
  • 16 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

RipJack Inn

3.5-star Cabo Velas hotel with private balconies
3 outdoor pools, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, spa services, and a children's pool are onsite.
RipJack Inn offers 21 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

3 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are couples treatment room(s) available. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages.
RipJack Inn features 3 outdoor swimming pools and a children's pool. The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This family-friendly hotel also offers spa services, a library, and a terrace. For a surcharge, an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is offered to guests. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

RipJack Inn is a smoke-free property.

Upstairs at the RipJack - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Upstairs at the RipJack

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Designer stores
  • Library
  • TV in common areas
  • Volleyball
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No elevator
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 floors
  • 5 buildings
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 30 per accommodation, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total (up to 55 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 90 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Pet fee: USD 30 per accommodation, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

RipJack
RipJack Inn
RipJack Inn Playa Grande
RipJack Playa Grande
Hotel Ripjack Playa Grande
RipJack Inn Hotel
RipJack Inn Cabo Velas
RipJack Inn Hotel Cabo Velas

RipJack Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 255 out of 445 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 136 out of 445 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 445 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 445 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 445 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We always have a wonderful stay at the Rip Jack. The staff is amazing, the food is outstanding, the rooms are great and the location is perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Aidan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very helpful and friendly. The property is very clean and the restaurant is excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

ALEJANDRO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean and comfortable room. Very peaceful stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place Not much to do around there
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Myah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, close to the beach, the menu at their restaurant was really great
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jillian

Loved our stay here.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Took us in when we were lost in Cost Rica. Great food.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in a Villa and I would highly recommend them. They are steps away from the main hotel and resturant but you get a private pool that is only shared with 3 other villas. Housekeeping kept our villa clean the whole time. You are only steps from the beach. It is really the best location to stay in Playa Grande.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed at Rip Jacks before and are thrilled to have return. The staff are wonderful, the rooms are nice, clean and spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kaylie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location close to the beach. Breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa Dorothy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Older property, but well maintained. Smaller hotel, two nice pool areas, helpful staff.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean and cool room, a little oasis with some shade and sun at the pool. Every meal at the restaurant was delicious… lots of options if you want to eat healthy and embrace Pura Vida vibe or indulge in a great burger. Cocktails were excellent! Also just steps away from the beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location nice clean place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mahaska

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was fabulous as always
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was fantastic, the restaurant (and its staff) is great...if a bit pricy, and the villa we stayed in was perfect for our family of four. The only bummer is the daily construction going on in the surrounding lots. It's constant hammering and power saws from 7am - 4pm. We were up early to surf most days, but it got really bad.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Aristotle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stones throw away from the best beach for bodysurfing. Great food at the restaurant as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mariam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The place is lovely!! Super!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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6/10 Okay

Larry

Disliked: Cleanliness
Ants all over room, no TV in room, couldn’t adjust air conditioning
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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6/10 Okay

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic restaurant on the premises. Wonderful staff. Dependable WIFI.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome stay! The accommodations, staff, vibe were all great.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel with great location. They are in the process of updating the property and building what, I think, are private condos, so the overall property is improving. Staff is friendly and fluent in English. Had one run in with an issue due to a door malfunction, and while it was not a positive interaction, in the end, it was resolved amicably. Overall, wonderful location, great people, lovely restaurant with great food and exceptional staff. A great, great property. Critiques would only include small pools, and there are only two; one has been relegated to private access with the property renovation, but Expedia description does not represent that; however, you’re at the ocean. Do you need a big pool? Great place for access to world class waves. Loved my stay despite a one hiccup.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Deon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, close to beach, food was great
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
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8/10 Good

Annie

Belle
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Hanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay at this beautiful property and loved every moment of our family getaway. Staying in the villas section was a highlight; the area is stunningly landscaped with relaxing hammocks and a shared pool for the 4 villas that we almost always had entirely to ourselves. It provided a perfect, peaceful atmosphere that felt both safe and incredibly calm. The location is truly unbeatable, sitting just a two-minute walk from a spectacular beach. It was a refreshing contrast to the nearby bustle of Tamarindo, offering a quiet stretch of sand that never felt busy. Our kids had a blast playing in the waves and body surfing, though the surf can get quite intense at times! Beyond the natural beauty, the convenience of the property stood out. The villas were well-equipped for our needs, and we were only a short walk away from a local mini-mart and several great restaurants and food trucks. The hotel staff were consistently helpful, communication was always clear, and we thoroughly enjoyed a delicious lunch at the on-site restaurant. I would definitely recommend this property to anyone looking for a convenient yet tranquil retreat.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

MARY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walkable to the surf for my husband Restaurant in the resort was all we needed Excellent choice for surfers
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024