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Hotel La Palapa

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
The current price is $112
$99 nightly
$112 total
Total with taxes and fees
May 13 - May 14

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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 | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite 2

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Suite 1 | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite 1

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Supreme | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Supreme

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Quadruple Room with Garden View | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room with Garden View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room with Sea View | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room with Sea View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Tamarindo

With a stay at Hotel La Palapa in Tamarindo, you'll be 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Tamarindo Beach and 9.3 mi (14.9 km) from Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course. .This beach hotel is 10.5 mi (16.9 km) from Grande Beach and 10.9 mi (17.6 km) from Playa Brasilito.

What's nearby

  • Tamarindo Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • WAYRA Institute of Spanish - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Playa Langosta - 10 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course - 40 min drive - 10.5 miles
  • Conchal Beach - 44 min drive - 14.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Hotel La Palapa

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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 7 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands. Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the area shuttle (surcharge).
At Hotel La Palapa, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 8 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include multilingual staff, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A shuttle from the airport to the hotel is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8 AM and 10 AM.
Hotel La Palapa has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

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

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
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • 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 elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

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, 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the 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

Hotel La Palapa Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 340 out of 461 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 75 out of 461 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 461 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 461 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 461 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Natalie

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Excellent hotel Fabulous location both on the beach and the town centre Definitely not brand new and will require a little uncomfortable but well worth it I terms of location and staff! Gracias!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room with ocean views
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel! The owner,Audrey, and the front desk man, Rolando, were so nice and accommodating! Very friendly. The room was clean and literally right in the beach. Even had a howler monkey wake me up one morning. Downtown is right outside the front door. The bathroom was a little tight though I would highly recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jake

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025