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RipJack Inn

3.5 star property
Family-friendly 3.5-star hotel near Tamarindo Beach

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3 outdoor pools, open 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Yoga
Bungalow
Villa | Living area
Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
100m al sur de Minae, Cabo Velas, Playa Grande
  • Grande Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Ventanas Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Tamarindo Beach
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Tamarindo (TNO)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room

Standard Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Suite

Suite

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Junior Room, 1 King Bed

Junior Room, 1 King Bed

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Bungalow

Bungalow

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds OR 1 Double Futon

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Suite, Multiple Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

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Villa | Living area

Villa

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Playa Grande

Close to the beach.You'll be steps from Las Baulas National Marine Park and a 5-minute walk from Grande Beach. Ventanas Beach is within 2 miles (3 km) and Conchal Beach is within 9 miles (15 km).

What's nearby

  • Las Baulas National Marine Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Grande Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Ventanas Beach - 5 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Tamarindo Beach - 30 min drive - 16.5 km
  • Playa Langosta - 38 min drive - 19.5 km

Getting around

  • Tamarindo (TNO) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Brisa Mar - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Pico Bistro - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Venezia Gelati y Café - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Patagonia Argentinian Grill & Restaurant - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Nari - ‬26 min drive

About this property

RipJack Inn

Family-friendly 3.5-star hotel near Tamarindo Beach
RipJack Inn offers its guests 3 outdoor swimming pools and a children's pool. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the family-friendly RipJack Inn. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Cabo Velas hotel is smoke free.

  • 21 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 5 buildings
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

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.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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

Things to do

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

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

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 30 per accommodation, per day
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 55 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 12 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per night.

Property 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.

  • 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)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per night

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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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. 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • One child 12 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

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

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 220 out of 395 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 126 out of 395 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 395 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 395 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 395 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ashraf

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Daphne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property seem new, or at least recently renovated it is beautiful. We stayed in the bungalow and it was great, but could have used a way to hang up wet clothes. Unfortunately our room wasn't ready for us when we arrived, so we had to wait. And when we got to the room, the toilet needed plunging - nothing messy, but it wasn't flushing properly. Staff was very friendly and as responsive as possible. Everything we ordered in the restaurant was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Warren

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Over priced and needs a re model
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Mia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mattia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it was a quite and nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Mark

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service
It was nice except even though they were other available rooms empty they booked this next to the maids so they started banging at 5:45 a.m. and woke us up. Breakfast was good but was not hot it was like they took it off of a buffet.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

MARY

Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Michael

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vishal

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at Rip Jack Inn was absolutely wonderful! The staff was incredibly kind and helpful, and the food at the restaurant was outstanding. We especially loved the chicken nachos and happy hour drinks. The beach is just a one-minute walk from the property, which was perfect. We initially planned to stay for two nights but ended up extending for two more because of the amazing hospitality. Huge thanks to the incredible staff and owners for making our visit so special!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Will

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rip jack was great! Very quiet and easy walk to beach right outside the property. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

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

4/10 Poor

Jon

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel seems nice but rooms aren’t
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Sema, Wallingford

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The reason for only 4 star, was the restaurant. Menu Options were limited. No changes or specials all week. Didn’t see any Costa Rica authentic food. What we did order from the menu, was delicious.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Garth

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food was excellent, but at California prices 😁
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The RipJack Inn was exactly what we needed. I was traveling alone with 2 teens and we stayed in one of the suites and it couldn’t have been more perfect. The close proximity to the beach, the pool just steps from our suite’s door, the excellent food at the restaurant, the cleanliness and comfort of our room with ceiling fans & beds that slept well made it a perfect stay. Not to mention the friendly staff and activity booked for atv rides was above and beyond what we’d hope for in terms of fun and adventure.. it was the perfect escape. We’ll definitely be back. Many thanks for a wonderful trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The restaurant was closed and we woke up to loud drilling at 6:40 in the morning. Also the room is in need of a serious deep clean because it was really dirty.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great boutique hotel! I’ve stayed at this hotel on two different trips. It is perfectly located a short walk to the beach. Rooms are clean and cozy, although it is loud b/c you’re close together on a small property and it is especially loud if you are below the restaurant. They’ve added new units, which are really nice. Pools & grounds are lovely & clean. Best part is delicious restaurant for smoothies in AM & yummy dinners w live entertainment.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Kathini

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay in the Villas at the Rip Jack Inn. The villa area was private, with only 4 villas and a pool just for that area. Very short walk to the beach. The food at the restaurant was good but expensive. We had a mechanical issue and they came to fix it right away.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Allan

Travelled with group
Rate quality price, small rooms
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Enrique

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
it was fine
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, close to beach, food was great
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well thought out and maintained property. Great location would definitively stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024