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Surf Ranch Tamarindo

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar
Property grounds
Restaurant
Reception

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $62
includes taxes & fees
Jun 8 - Jun 9

Explore the area

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Main Strip, between Sprout Restaurant, and Economy Rent A Car., Tamarindo
  • Place, Tamarindo Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, WAYRA Institute of Spanish
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Airport, Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)
    ‪101 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Family Room

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Deluxe Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Deluxe Room

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Superior Room

  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Queen Bed Room #1 For 2 + Breakfast Included

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Twin Bed Room #2 For 2 + Breakfast Included

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Twin Bed Room #3 For 2 + Breakfast Included

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Queen Bed Room #4 For 2 + Breakfast Included

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Queen Bed Room #5 For 2 + Breakfast Included

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Queen Bed Room #6 For 2 + Breakfast Included

  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Family Room #7 For 4 + Breakfast Included

Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Family Room #7 For 4 + Breakfast Included

  • Sleeps 4

View all photos for Deluxe Suite #8 For 4 + Breakfast Included

Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Deluxe Suite #8 For 4 + Breakfast Included

  • Sleeps 4

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Deluxe Suite #9 For 4 + Breakfast Included

  • Sleeps 4

Superior Room

  • Sleeps 4

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Classic Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About this property

Surf Ranch Tamarindo

3-star Tamarindo hotel steps from Tamarindo Beach
This smoke-free hotel features concierge services, express check-in, and express check-out. Free self-serve breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and a picnic area are onsite. Change of towels is available on request.
Surf Ranch Tamarindo offers 9 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 42-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Tamarindo hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include offices, desks, and desk chairs. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of towels can be requested. Renovation of all guestrooms was completed in January 2025.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. For a surcharge, an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is offered to guests. This business-friendly hotel also offers a terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance.

Surf Ranch Tamarindo is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary self-serve breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's games

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Direct access to the beach
  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (36 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Renovated guestrooms - January 2025
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • Netflix

Food and drink

  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Office
  • Separate sitting area
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Express check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

A late check-out fee will be charged

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox, private entrance

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 120 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • A late check-out fee will be charged

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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; cash is not accepted
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
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

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Surf Ranch Tamarindo Tamarindo

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Surf Ranch Tamarindo Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 117 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 117 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 117 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 117 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 117 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Darrin

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

mehran

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The check on was easy and painless even when there is no reception. There was Sewage smell hallway which was very strange. We got in the room and there was smell of mold
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I don’t usually write reviews, but I felt compelled to share my experience because there are so many unfairly negative ones out there. I paid roughly $40 a night, and for that price, this place exceeded my expectations. The rooms were clean and sanitary, and the location is hard to beat—literally right across the street from the beach. Breakfast was included and was a traditional Costa Rican gallo pinto with a cup of excellent coffee, which was a great way to start the day. Nothing fancy, just authentic and satisfying. This is not a luxury resort, but it’s also not trying to be. If you’re looking for an inexpensive, straightforward place near the beach, this is a solid option. Based on my stay, it absolutely deserves 5 stars for value.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

martin

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was a huge disappointment. There was a strong sewage smell throughout the property, the place felt dirty, and we found a large cockroach in our room. On the sidewalk next to the hotel, there is a broken grill; someone actually fell into it. We reported this to management, but nothing was done. They simply don’t seem to care. There is rarely anyone present on site, communication is slow and often impolite, and overall management is very poor. Breakfast is extremely basic and underwhelming — one egg only — which is unacceptable for the price charged. This place is vastly overpriced. At most, it should cost around $50 per night. There are much better options nearby, such as Marielos or even the cabins located behind it. I strongly recommend staying elsewhere. Tamarindo has many better places — this is not one of them.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

SEAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was very courteous, the place was really clean. Only improvement, the front door key to the building went missing, they should include the front door key with every unit. Lastly, the wifi went down the last two days, with no assitance of putting it back on
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place scammed me! I initially booked a room with two twin beds, but had to change to two queen beds. The property agreed and accepted additional payment for a room with two queen beds. When I arrived the building was dirty. There was a strong stench of sewage throughout the property. To my surprise my room had two twin beds. Management was called and they informed us that the hotel was full and they could not fix their error. The company is refusing to return my money because they have a ‘100% no refund policy’. This company did not deliver services promised. Do not go here!!!!!! They are stating that they refunded me because they over charged me for my upgrade. So technically they refunded me for what they over charged me. Surf ranch claim the room with their beds and queen beds is the same price which is a lie. Master scammers.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

lara silvia

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
bad room
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Guylaine

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Breakfast is traditional Costa Rican..near the beach which was nice. Rooms are without office and you may have to wait for a code.. we were lucky to have help from some regular guests that were familiar with the process. Door was hard to open and rooms are very small. Wifi dont work in the rooms just in the common area. A step up from a hostel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Clinton

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were neglected, didnt recieve check in email, A/C remote was missing, breakfast was bad, the room smelled horribly. The hotel's location was its only redeeming feature.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Rachid

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not very good the breakfast was really bad
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Pete

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was so bad when we arrived just after midnight I had to spend the next 2 hours dealing with Expedia trying to get someone to fix our room. One of the beds had blood stains and other stains on the sheets. There was black mold coming from around the ceiling light and the shower tile was all busted up in the shower. There was no baseboard and there were huge cracks between the wall and floor. There was a cockroach in the room and it smelled like mold. I sent a message via WhatsApp to person overseeing the property and they responded way late. There was supposed to be an included breakfast in the mornings so I walked down to talk with that person to try and resolve the issue. No one was there. I recontacted Expedia and they were not able to get a hold of anyone from the property. Luckily I was able to book somewhere right in that area that was much better for me and my family. Stay away. This place has lots of potential but looks like the owners have let it turn into an absolute dump.
Black mold from ceiling
Blood stains on sheets
More stains
Broken tiles in shower
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Razvan, Toronto

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooom was ok, fridge no tv. Staff was ok. Communication before checkin was poor. Many guests did not receive room and door codes before arriving. After you manage to get in your room things are ok. Breakfast is the same every morning.
Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARCOS

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Surf Ranch Tamarindo was an amazing experience. The attention from the ladies who take care of the cleaning and breakfast is truly unique — their dedication and willingness to help with anything you need is surprising in the best way, something you don’t see very often. The manager was also very kind, and the explanation of the check-in process was clear and perfect. Breakfast time is so friendly and cozy that it feels less like a hotel and more like staying in a family home. The location is perfect, right in front of the ocean. Tamarindo is already beautiful, but this place makes it even more special.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Terrapin Lina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great stay overall! While it isn’t necessarily oceanfront, it’s across the street from the beach! Very convenient location at the beginning of the strip in Tamarindo. It’s a laidback simple living type of vibe and the breakfast is great and filling. Be sure to read the “check in” email because otherwise it will be confusing as it is a self check in system but there are also people at the hotel who will gladly help you out if you have any questions! I like that it’s not smack in the middle of everything because weekends especially get louder and busy so we aren’t merged into all that but it is surrounded by shops hotels restaurants markets etc… it’s a short 9 min walk to the main hub of beachfront restaurants and gift shops of tamarindo beach so very easy to get around and learn the streets. The staff are sweet and I would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mike, Evergreen

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

francois

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeremy

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This place is what it is - a cheap convenient place in Tamarindo right across from the Beach. I had to last minute book this place because my plans changed. Got to my room and the water pressure was 1/10 and not hot. I sat in the room for about an hour to cool off from the day and tried the shower again and still nothing. The room itself is basic, one bedsheet had a big stain. I ended up just leaving and not staying there. I decided I would rather drive back to Liberia and get a real hotel room before my flight the next day than stay here. What's good about this place? The location is good, the common areas inside seemed pretty good - seemed quiet. Overall a very 5/10 place. I was there during the peak of rainy season and the "off season" so maybe quality and service is better when it's much busier.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Philipp

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Unterkunft, mehr nicht

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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Shirley

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gustavo

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Elliot

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tanner l

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Nai

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its a great place to stay close to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Philip

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025