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Hotel La Palapa

3.0 star property
Comfortable hotel on the beach, near Tamarindo Beach

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Exterior
Couples treatment room(s), deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages
Suite 2 | View from room
Restaurant
Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
    BarBar
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioningAir conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFiFree WiFi
  • Laundry
    LaundryLaundry

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Map
25 Meters Norte de la Rotonda, Tamarindo, Guanacaste, 50309
  • Popular LocationTamarindo Beach1 min walk
  • Popular LocationHacienda Pinilla Golf Course32 min drive
  • Popular LocationGrande Beach35 min drive
  • AirportLiberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)78 min drive

Room options

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Quadruple Room with Garden View

Quadruple Room with Garden View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Supreme

Supreme

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 25 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room with Sea View

Standard Room with Sea View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite 2

Suite 2

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Suite 1

Suite 1

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Tamarindo

Hotel La Palapa puts you in the centre of Tamarindo, 0.1 km (0.1 mi) from Tamarindo Beach and 16.7 km (10.4 mi) from Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .A pampering day can include deep-tissue massages and Swedish massages. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Continental breakfast is available daily. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this 3-property class Tamarindo hotel, you'll be 16.9 km (10.5 mi) from Conchal Beach and 17.6 km (10.9 mi) from Playa Brasilito.

What's nearby

  • Tamarindo Beach - 1 min walk
  • Playa Langosta - 4 min drive
  • Casino Diria - 13 min drive
  • Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course - 32 min drive
  • Grande Beach - 35 min drive

Getting around

  • Tamarindo (TNO) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Chiringuito - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Patagonia Argentinian Grill & Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sharky's Sports Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Medusa Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pikatas - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel La Palapa

Comfortable hotel on the beach, near Tamarindo Beach
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. A terrace, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at Hotel La Palapa. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Tamarindo hotel is smoke free.

  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Hotel La Palapa offers 7 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Tamarindo hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available for a fee: USD 12 for adults and USD 12 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Shopping centre

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

Outdoor space

  • Balcony/patio

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

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 8 AM - 8 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 2 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately USD 12 for adults and from USD 12 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 50 per person (return)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and sofa beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Heating is not provided
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and sofa beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards and cash. Heating is not provided. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • One child aged 2 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Hotel Palapa Tamarindo
Hotel Palapa
Palapa Tamarindo
Hotel La Palapa Hotel
Hotel La Palapa Tamarindo
Hotel La Palapa Hotel Tamarindo

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel La Palapa?

Hotel La Palapa offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel La Palapa?

As of 27 Jun 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel La Palapa on 28 Jun 2024 start from NZ$189.33, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Hotel La Palapa?

Yep, Hotel La Palapa has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Hotel La Palapa?

Yep, Hotel La Palapa is a short 1-minute walk from Tamarindo Beach.

What makes Hotel La Palapa a romantic place to stay?

Couples spa treatments and a lounge bar, as well as rainfall showerheads and private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Hotel La Palapa.

Does Hotel La Palapa serve breakfast?

Sure does, continental brekkie is available daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel La Palapa?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel La Palapa?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel La Palapa?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hotel La Palapa?

No, pets are not allowed.

Hotel La Palapa Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 225 out of 311 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 52 out of 311 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 311 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 311 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 311 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The manager Rolando was very accomodating in lining up transportation for us. My impression was he loved to make folks happy. Super good vibe at La Palapa
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Karla and Rolando along with all staff associated with this absolute gem of an establishment are the essence of Costa Rica.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property. Rolando and Carla were very helpful and nice. Walkable to shops and restraunts. Breakfast at Bon Appetit was great!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dont hesitate to book! Right on the beach. Great boutique hotel. Lots of dining options around the area. We met lots of returning guests that have been going there for years. Rolando and Carla were amazing. Thank you for your hospitality. Pura Vida

10/10 Excellent

Bob

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Third time staying at Hotel La Palapa
This is our third time staying at Hotel La Palapa which probably says more than anything else I can say! The staff is great, the rooms are clean and the beach is just steps away.
View from in front of La Palapa
Another magnificent sunset at La Palapa
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A piece of paradise.
The room was amazing and right on the beach. The staff was friendly and helpful. We had a wonderful stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig, chesterfield

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eden

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is right on the beach! It has its own parking and its own private area with chairs and hammocks. It is right next to a restaurant and on a Saturday night we could hear distant music (not from the restaurant). Suite 1 is spacious with just about a full kitchen, and the A/C worked well. Staff is really nice. Would definitely stay here again if we're looking for the energy of Tamarindo.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing experience very cool and unique environment and excellent staff, beach and restaurants all within a 10 block radius Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location on beach and action in city
This was a great place, especially for the money. Right in the center of the beach and when you walk outside you are in the middle of all the action as far as walking the city. The bungalows are small but really nice. We had one of the upgraded ground floor rooms first two nights we loved (walls orange in picture). The last night we switched to another room that wasn't upgraded as not available and it was to small, knees pressed against bathroom wall when using the toilet, there was as step down in middle of room somewhat dangerous and removed space from room. The restaurant is very pricey but the food was good, especially the fried red snapper! Two for one drinks all day and nice lounge chair area is a plus. We walked entire beach and if I had to choose again from the beachfront hotels anywhere close to this price range in this prime location this would be the one
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bobbi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Toes in the sand
We loved the hotel. Not fancy but very comfortable. As a small hotel, you feel like part of the family. Rooms are not large but they make a great use of the space available. Our favorite aspect was as soon as you walk off your patio your toes in the sand
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From reception to departure, staff goes above and beyond to take care of you. The location cannot be beat. The room was fabulous! The grounds are remarkably clean and constantly maintained. And if you get a chance to treat yourself, get a massage from the ladies that operate on site. Magic hands!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was ideal for our family. It had everything we needed at a fair price. The staff was friendly and was there for us if we had any questions or needs. It has beautiful grounds and is right next to the beach. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for something practical in a perfect location.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ravneet, Surrey

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing experience. Carla was such a darling. Everybody working there was so nice and friendly and made us feel like home. Our room was right on the beach. The massage service was great. The food is really good.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Akenese

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beachfront Paradise
Stayed in Studio 1 & 2. Both are perfect for a beachside getaway. Ronaldo, Carla and everyone are so helpful and friendly. Central to beach, restaurants and shops. Can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What an amazing place! Room was perfect, comfortable and clean. Easy access to the beach, restaraunts, and shopping. Wonderful staff, can't say enough good things about our stay. La Palapa is our idea of paradise! Rolando was the absolute best, accomodated everything we needed, arranged all of our excellent experiences on excursions, and had advice for where to go and what to see. He made our stay something special, and we look forward to coming back to visit!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was super friendly, helpful & flexible. Loved the beach chairs & hammocks! Thanks for a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was the cutest beach stay! We absolutely loved the beachy “surf shack” vibe (this was a good thing to us). It may not be for everyone, but it was perfect for my friend and I for a couple nights. It is very humid here and the AC worked great and we stayed cool inside. The room was very clean, however there is a noticable mild musty/moldy smell when you first walk in, so if you are sensitive to that just be aware. The staff were all very friendly and accomodating, included breakfast was very good, food & drinks were reasonably priced. On of our favorite parts was the walkability to shopping, brewery, other restaurants. It is right in center of all of that. Rolando’s communication with me weeks prior leading up to stay until check out was outstanding. He really goes above and beyond to make you feel welcome and comfortable. He helped arrange transportation for both my friend and I to the hotel arriving from different places. His attention to detail made a huge difference. I will definitely be back and will stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leif

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Adriana

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a convenient location to wverything in downtown Tamarindo and right on the beach! The staff was always friendly and willing to help. The hotel puppy was adorable and the cutest greeter I've ever seen! We had such a great experience that we extended our stay 1 night.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location… steps from the ocean and walkable to many restaurants etc. Bed (garden) and pillows (thin) could use an update though.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a small well managed hotel right on the beautiful beach. The staff are very helpful and enjoyable. The location is excellent, It fronts the the small town strip and on the backside, the beach. Best to go off season, to avoid the crowds, as we did. Wish we didn't have to leave. Pura Vida!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023