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Zulu Surf Hotel

3.5 star property

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Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds | View from room
Point of interest
Exterior
Reception
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; French cuisine

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
$68
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1

Explore the area

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Centro Comercial Plaza Conchal, Tamarindo, Provincia de Guanacaste, 50309
  • Tamarindo Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Playa Langosta
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Grande Beach
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)
    ‪92 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds | 1 bedroom, minibar, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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Suite | 1 bedroom, minibar, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Superior Double Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Studio Suite | 1 bedroom, minibar, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed | 1 bedroom, minibar, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

Zulu Surf Hotel

3.5-star Tamarindo hotel connected to a shopping center, walkable to Tamarindo Beach
Along with 2 restaurants, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and a rooftop terrace. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, coffee/tea in a common area, and a microwave in a common area. Change of towels is available on request.
Zulu Surf Hotel offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and ceiling fans. 40-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels and Netflix.

Bathrooms include showers. This Tamarindo hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Dining is available at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants and guests can grab coffee at the coffee shop/café. The property also has a grocery/convenience store. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Tamarindo hotel also offers a rooftop terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in a common area. Complimentary uncovered self parking is available on site.

Zulu Surf Hotel is a smoke-free property.

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 1:00 PM.
El Mercadito de Tamarindo - Onsite restaurant.
Pizza Galería - Onsite family restaurant. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Bar Medusa - Onsite bar. Open daily.
Sol Bakery - This coffee shop specializes in French cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: USD 8 to 15 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Bar Medusa
  • El Mercadito de Tamarindo
  • Pizza Galería
  • Sol Bakery

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Rooftop 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
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 25
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for 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
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your passport after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children 14 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 14 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 8 to 15 per person
  • Late check-out fee: USD 25 (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, 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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Children 14 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Property is also known as

Zulu Surf Hotel Hotel
Zulu Surf Hotel Tamarindo
Zulu Surf Hotel Hotel Tamarindo

Zulu Surf Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 103 out of 187 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 52 out of 187 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 187 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 187 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 187 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Coty

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Check into to our room was easy and seamless, I am glad that I called ahead of time to make sure that our room was ready otherwise I don’t know if anyone would have been there to check us in when we arrived. We stayed for 5 nights and I only saw staff on property 3 times, but when we did they were always friendly. We opted not to have our room cleaned daily, but it would have been nice to have a broom in the room bc the bugs on the floor got pretty bad by the end of our stay despite me cleaning them up daily. It also took us a couple days to find a worker to refill our toilet paper, we had to borrow some from our friends that were staying at a different hotel! For the rate that we paid the hotel was great, and it’s located in an awesome location! I highly recommend Sol bakery around the corner, their iced chai was amazing!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANA

Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My daughter and I stayed 4 nights at the hotel and we loved it! Carla and her staff were very helpful and kind. The hotel is beautiful and very well located
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

cheyla

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was close and conveniently
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Eden

Didn’t like check in problems, everything else was good
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

LaTanya, Raleigh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location across the street from the beach. A little run down inside but the AC works well and it’s not very expensive. Expect to hear music all night. Would stay again
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dallas

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Esthefany

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Misty

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well... If you like to party.. then you will love this hotel..! For us.. this was NOT a good place to stay for the week.. We are not party people anymore.. We prefer to get good sleep instead.. but even with earplugs we could hear horrible chaos outside.. :( and the windows didn't close, so good luck sleeping.. we could literally feel our bodies bumping from the music being so loud almost every single night we where there.. all around the hotel.. all night long we heard screaming, crazy motorcycles and what sounded like police chases.. quietest time of the day was probably around 12noon or 1pm in the afternoon.. only 2 positives came from this hotel.. one was the proximity to the beach was nice, and the wonderful air-conditioner.. since the low at night was 82 every night.. real feel during the day above 104° in April. Aside from those 2 positives.. sadly this just wasn't a great place for us for our 10 year anniversary.. also.. as soon as we stepped foot out our hotel.. EVERYDAY we where asked if we wanted to buy drugs.. 5 or more times every day just trying to walk to the beach from the hotel.. not recommended for young children or even teenagers... exercise caution..
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were met with a situation where we needed quick accommodations because our prior hotel cancelled on us the morning we were traveling into the country. Staff was quick to assist us via WhatsApp in late check in information, willing to stay and meet us when we arrived, and even changed our dates (per our request) without penalty when our flights were delayed by 24 hours. The willingness to work with us, quick responses, and generosity of this hotel will never be lost on us.. thank you Zulu for saving our trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

savitri

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little hotel a little away from the beach front so more peaceful but very walkable. Beautiful little veranda for everyone to share at the top. Comfortable bed and clean rooms. Parking out front on sidewalk area. Lots of shopping and restaurants and bars all around.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Dorothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dillon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved it there
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful small hotel in the heart of Tamarindo. Two minute walk to the beach. Surrounded by shopping and restaurants. Staff are incredibly friendly and welcoming.

8/10 Good

Selena T.

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff. Nice place to stay if you are on a budget. They have a kitchen with the necessary appliances. The room was huge and the hotel was withing walking distance to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Katelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

It was ok

This hotel was ok. The decorations were nice although the photos online look nicer and good location to the beach. They had games in a common area and help your self to coffee or tea. They don't really offer any type of service other then front desk and house keeping. And be careful for the man outside of the hotel who "helps you park" and demands money - nothing lower then $5 USD You might be able to get away from him by telling him your staying at Zulu
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place! 10/10 recommendations
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ward

So great and the people who work here are amazing
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was absolutely beautiful and very clean. Although the toilet ran water all night and my key for the door was very finicky! And there was no one at the desk to help with either of these issues. I was also annoyed at the bar across the street that was very loud till 2am.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lisa

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location next to fun food vendor area. Only negative, is that you cannot flush toilet paper down the toilet. However, this is not that uncommon in CR.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madison

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location and staff!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dixie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sidney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
An overall pleasant stay. Premises were always kept clean. Good walkable area and not far from the beach. A bit of noise but bearable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025