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Surf Ranch Tamarindo

3.0 star property
Escape to a beachside haven where relaxation meets adventure. Start your day with continental breakfast then unwind on the scenic terrace.

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Surf Ranch Tamarindo, minutes from the beach, offers a refreshed hotel experience with garden grounds. Enjoy continental breakfast, terrace views, and plan excursions with the concierge. Free WiFi, express check-out, and luggage storage ensure seamless travel.

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

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

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Renovated in 2025
Pillowtop bed
  • 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

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Renovated in 2025
Pillowtop bed
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Family Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Renovated in 2025
Pillowtop bed
  • 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

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Renovated in 2025
Pillowtop bed
  • 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

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Renovated in 2025
Pillowtop 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

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Renovated in 2025
Pillowtop bed
  • 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

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Renovated in 2025
Pillowtop 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

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Renovated in 2025
Pillowtop bed
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Superior Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Renovated in 2025
Pillowtop bed
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Queen Bed Room #1 For 2 + Breakfast Included

  • Sleeps 2

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Twin Bed Room #2 For 2 + Breakfast Included

  • Sleeps 2

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Twin Bed Room #3 For 2 + Breakfast Included

  • Sleeps 2

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Queen Bed Room #4 For 2 + Breakfast Included

  • Sleeps 2

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Queen Bed Room #5 For 2 + Breakfast Included

  • Sleeps 2

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Queen Bed Room #6 For 2 + Breakfast Included

  • Sleeps 2

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Family Room #7 For 4 + Breakfast Included

  • Sleeps 4

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Deluxe Suite #8 For 4 + Breakfast Included

  • Sleeps 4

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Deluxe Suite #9 For 4 + Breakfast Included

  • Sleeps 4

Superior Room

  • Sleeps 4

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

  • Sleeps 2
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About the neighborhood

Located in Tamarindo, Surf Ranch Tamarindo is in the city center and on the waterfront. While the natural beauty of Tamarindo Beach and Conchal Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course. Las Baulas National Marine Park and Monkey Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkeling, sailing, and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding. Visit our Tamarindo travel guide
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Main Strip, between Sprout Restaurant, and Economy Rent A Car., Tamarindo

What's nearby

  • Playa Tamarindo in Costa Rica
    Tamarindo Beach
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Vista aérea de playa Langosta, Costa Rica
    Playa Langosta
    10 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • WAYRA Institute of Spanish
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Casino Diria
    17 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course
    35 min drive - 10.0 miles

Getting around

  • Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR)
    86 min drive

Restaurants

  • Restaurante Brisa Mar
    5 min walk
  • Medusa Bar
    7 min walk
  • Nari
    5 min walk
  • Sol Bakery
    8 min walk
  • Tamaonda
    7 min walk

About this property

Surf Ranch Tamarindo

Hotel located near Tamarindo Beach with rooms renovated in 2025
Take advantage of free continental breakfast, an airport shuttle, and a terrace at Surf Ranch Tamarindo. In addition to a garden, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • A front-desk safe, multilingual staff, and a TV in the lobby
  • Coworking spaces, concierge services, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks like air conditioning and separate sitting areas.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Pillowtop mattresses and down comforters
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 42-inch Smart TVs with Netflix and digital channels
  • Balconies or patios, separate sitting areas, and daily housekeeping

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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 continental 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

Surf Ranch Tamarindo Hotel
Surf Ranch Tamarindo Hotel
Surf Ranch Tamarindo Tamarindo
Surf Ranch Tamarindo Hotel Tamarindo

Frequently asked questions

Is Surf Ranch Tamarindo pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Surf Ranch Tamarindo?

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

What time is check-out at Surf Ranch Tamarindo?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Does Surf Ranch Tamarindo provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 120 per vehicle applies.

Where is Surf Ranch Tamarindo located?

Located in the heart of Tamarindo, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Tamarindo Beach and WAYRA Institute of Spanish. Playa Langosta and Tamarindo Church are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Surf Ranch Tamarindo Reviews

6.4

7.0

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

6.8

Staff & service

6.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 107 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 107 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 107 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 107 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 107 reviews

Reviews

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The convenience to restaurants and shopping and the beach. All within an easy walk.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 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

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

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

10/10 Excellent

Sharla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was really friendly. It only a short walk from the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Simon-james

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
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
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Basic property but has everything you need including blow dryer and mini refrigerator also close to everything and right across from the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Palina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Overall we had a positive experience staying at Surf ranch. The hotel is located in a great spot and is close to the beach and all the shops and restaurants. The breakfast was decent and the room was clean. What we were not happy about was the very slow WiFi and how dark our room was. We were located at the first floor and people were hanging out outside of our room till late and we could literally hear everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

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

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

4/10 Poor

Guylaine

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

2/10 Terrible

lara silvia

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

8/10 Good

Nai

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

6/10 Okay

Razvan

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

2/10 Terrible

martin

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

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer

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

10/10 Excellent

Dinh

Liked: Amenities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great Surfing
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Pete

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

8/10 Good

Noah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good location but pretty pricey for what you are getting. Overall expensive town though and can’t complain
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dinh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love to come back soon
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a cute and cozy hotel across from the beach. Will definitely stay here is I come back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
comfotable room, nice breakfast. Other than that everything’s is simple, no extra ammenaties.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019