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RipJack Inn

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

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Living area
Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed
Beach nearby, beach towels
Bungalow
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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100m al sur de Minae, Cabo Velas, Playa Grande
  • Place, Las Baulas National Marine Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Grande Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Tamarindo Beach
  • Airport, Tamarindo (TNO)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Room options

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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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Suite

Suite

  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds

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

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Villa | Living area

Villa

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

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Standard Room

Standard Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen 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 Tamarindo Church 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 - 6 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Tamarindo (TNO) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Brisa Mar - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Tamaonda - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Rural - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Nari - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Patagonia Argentinian Grill & Restaurant - ‬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.

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

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

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 245 out of 433 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 134 out of 433 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 433 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 433 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 433 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The location and vibe was perfect for us! The room was simple, neat, clean and they honored our request for a room with the couch. The bathrooms could use an update or refresh. They are dated. The restaurant was delicious and a nice surprise in this sleepy town. Staff was super friendly and accommodating. Took advantage of yoga which was great. The pools are very small but lots of lounges, hammocks, ping pong and a great lending library! Will definitely return to this sleepy but fabulous town!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

mark, clayton

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Anurag, Sharon

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean and cool room, a little oasis with some shade and sun at the pool. Every meal at the restaurant was delicious… lots of options if you want to eat healthy and embrace Pura Vida vibe or indulge in a great burger. Cocktails were excellent! Also just steps away from the beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa Dorothy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Older property, but well maintained. Smaller hotel, two nice pool areas, helpful staff.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eliane

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay at the rip Jack in. We were a family of two adults, two children ages, 10 and 12 and one senior. The location could not have been better. It was right beside the beach. There were lots of restaurants nearby, and the hotel restaurant was excellent. Only downsides were that breakfast was not included, there were a few towels provided, and there was no body lotion. There were several ants in the bathroom, but that is probably unavoidable given the location. The staff was very, very helpful and accommodating. The pools were small, but perfect. Our children loved seeing the iguanas and lizards on the property and really enjoyed the ping-pong table.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mahaska

Business traveller, Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was fabulous as always
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Shawn

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jillian

Loved our stay here.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed at Rip Jacks before and are thrilled to have return. The staff are wonderful, the rooms are nice, clean and spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaylie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location close to the beach. Breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mariam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The place is lovely!! Super!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic restaurant on the premises. Wonderful staff. Dependable WIFI.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location nice clean place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tawny

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay at Rip Jack Inn and wish we could have stayed longer than one night. We stayed in a bungalow with our family of 5 and it was very comfortable and had a private tropical feel. The food at the resort was delicious but expensive. My kids had a great time surfing in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aristotle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stones throw away from the best beach for bodysurfing. Great food at the restaurant as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We arrived at 11 in the morni
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The RipJack Inn is our go-to place to stay in the Playa Grande area. The rooms are clean, spacious with hot water and cool air conditioning. The restaurant/bar area has a fabulous happy hour with tasty food and refreshing beverages. You are a minute walk to one of the most beautiful beaches in all of Costa Rica. Monkeys and exotic birds are plentiful on the property. We have stayed on this property on several occasions and will continue to due so in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lissa

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

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