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Hotel La Palapa

3.0 star property
3-star beachfront hotel near Tamarindo Beach

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Supreme | Terrace/patio
Restaurant
Standard Room with Sea View | Exterior
Suite 1 | Beach/ocean view
Standard Room with Sea View | View from room

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar

Explore the area

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25 Meters Norte de la Rotonda, Tamarindo, Guanacaste, 50309
  • Place, Tamarindo Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, WAYRA Institute of Spanish
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Playa Langosta
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)
    ‪102 min drive‬

Room options

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Suite 2

Suite 2

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Suite 1

Suite 1

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Supreme

Supreme

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Quadruple Room with Garden View

Quadruple Room with Garden View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Room with Sea View

Standard Room with Sea View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Tamarindo

On the beach.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Tamarindo Beach and 9 miles (15 km) of Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course. Grande Beach and Playa Brasilito are within 12 miles (20 km).

What's nearby

  • Tamarindo Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • WAYRA Institute of Spanish - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Playa Langosta - 10 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course - 40 min drive - 16.8 km
  • Flamingo Beach - 48 min drive - 25.3 km

Getting around

  • Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR) - 87 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sharky's Sports Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Tamaonda - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Medusa Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Walter's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sol Bakery - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel La Palapa

3-star beachfront hotel near Tamarindo Beach
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A shuttle from the airport to the hotel (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 is 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 safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

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

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 12 for adults and USD 12 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Shopping mall

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, 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 staffed during limited hours

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

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

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.

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.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 12 for adults and USD 12 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 35 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 35

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
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
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 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. 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, 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 each accommodation.

We should mention

  • One child 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

How close is Hotel La Palapa to the airport?

Hotel La Palapa is 2.3 mi (11-min drive) away from the Tamarindo (TNO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of May 20, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel La Palapa on Jun 20, 2026 start from CA $116, excluding 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.

Does Hotel La Palapa have an airport shuttle?

Hotel La Palapa offers a shuttle from the airport to the hotel 24 hours a day, for a charge of USD 35 per person.

How close is Hotel La Palapa to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hotel La Palapa offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Hotel La Palapa, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 12 for adults and USD 12 for children. It's available every day from 8 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Hotel La Palapa?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Casino Diria (11-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Hotel La Palapa?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Hotel La Palapa?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Hotel La Palapa have a pool?

Hotel La Palapa does not have a pool.

Does Hotel La Palapa have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Hotel La Palapa have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer deep-tissue massages.

How close is Hotel La Palapa to downtown Tamarindo?

Hotel La Palapa is 0.3 mi away from Tamarindo.

Hotel La Palapa Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 344 out of 465 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 75 out of 465 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 465 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 465 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 465 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful Views and Easy accesos to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thouroghly enjoyed my stay at La Palapa! Entertained family on the beach and shared a few drinks from the bar, taking full advantage of the 2 for 1 proceso! Thank you, Rolando and staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mardele

Manager was awesome
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Attiya

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rolando and the other staff were wonderful. The setting, especially the palm-tree-shaded sitting area, made us want to stay twice as long. Location is close to everything you need. We also really enjoyed our included breakfasts at Buon Appetito!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Tyler John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great staff and so close to the beach! Only reason for not having five stars is our last night we heard music until about 3:30 am. Not sure where it was coming from, but it definitely affected our sleep.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Maxime

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, great private area on the beach, and a perfect location. The staff was outstanding. We are hoping to go back soon.
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
La localisation était parfaite, directement sur la plage avec un espace réservé aux clients et à proximité des restaurants et activités. La chambre était propre et spacieuse.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Right on the beach
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jody

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rolando is an absolute gem! If I could give him higher than a 10/10 rating I would! The whole hotel is a hidden treasure. White sand beach, hammocks, firm comfortable bed, hot water and great water pressure. Patio was glorious for morning coffee or take it to one of the beach loungers. You can watch the waves roll in from your bed. The value is in the location (walk to anything- 10963867ish restaurants, shops, markets etc) CUSTOMER SERVICE ❤️ and Costa Rican authenticity- if you want marble countertops and Gold Coast finishes this place is not for you. However, if you like kind people, a great beach and comfy bed- this is luxury It is enjoyed by those that truly value pura vida living. EVERYONE we met were repeat customers, from 2-10 years returning. Yes, it’s that good. BOOK NOW!! ❤️
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Kara

We had no hot water. And the room was not very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a really lovely three night stay. Both Rolando and Audrey were helpful and nice. The room really suited our family with the king size bed on the main floor and twin beds in the loft. We enjoyed breakfast in the restaurant that shares the site and the massages in the tent on site were fabulous and so well priced. We only wish we could have stayed longer.
Monkey in the tree in the garden
Beach out front of the hotel - restaurant seating to the left
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

JASHWANTHREDDY

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were super clean. The staff was so sweet and friendly. The hotel has private beach access with beach chairs, hammocks and restaurant. One of the best places to stay in Tamarindo.
Private space with Beach chairs
Room
Sunset in Tamrindo
View from the patio of the room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was clean and right on the beach! We loved listening to the music on our private patio. We felt safe and the staff was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Joel

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

jose

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing and Rolando makes you feel like royalty. Location is great, beach in the back and the strip in the front. You won’t regret staying here
Sunset
Breakfast at restaurant #1
My friend iggy
Monkeys outside our room
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

sue

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Loved being right on the beach, and access to hammocks, and having a little private place to sit facing the sea. Simple and comfy room. I recommend walking to Derecho Sagrado for an outstanding cup of coffee.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Excellent for all
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Lynn

The room was better than the front desk. Poorly attended and rude, no ice machine available. It was ok but I'd be looking elsewhere another time.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arturo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I really loved La Palapa. I loved the staff and the location but I can’t overlook the condition of my room. I do wish the rooms were better kept, especially the bathroom. Everyone was so nice and friendly I would probably stay there again
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTINE, Bonney Lake

Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome room plus tremendous location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right on the beach with great outdoor space and view of the beach. Proprietor was very responsive to all our needs and all staff very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025