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Zulu Surf Hotel

3.5 star property

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Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds | View from room
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
The current price is $119
$105 nightly
$119 total
Total with taxes and fees
May 9 - May 10

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Centro Comercial Plaza Conchal, Tamarindo, Provincia de Guanacaste, 50309
  • Place, Tamarindo Beach
    ‪3 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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A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a TV mounted on the wall.

Standard Double Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(19 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds | Minibar, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Suite | Minibar, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Studio Suite | Minibar, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Minibar, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Double Room | Minibar, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Tamarindo

A stay at Zulu Surf Hotel places you in the heart of Tamarindo, a 1-minute drive from Tamarindo Beach and 7 minutes from Playa Langosta. .This hotel is 10.4 mi (16.8 km) from Grande Beach and 10.9 mi (17.5 km) from Playa Brasilito.

What's nearby

  • Tamarindo Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • WAYRA Institute of Spanish - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Playa Langosta - 10 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Conchal Beach - 43 min drive - 13.8 miles
  • Flamingo Beach - 47 min drive - 15.5 miles

Getting around

  • Tamarindo (TNO) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Zulu Surf Hotel

Zulu Surf Hotel offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and ceiling fans. 40-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels and Netflix.

Bathrooms include showers. This Tamarindo hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 12 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Conveniences include ceiling fans, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a rooftop terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a communal living room. Additional amenities at this hotel include tour/ticket assistance and a banquet hall.
Grab a bite to eat at El Mercadito de Tamarindo, one of the hotel's many dining establishments, which include 2 restaurants and a coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-out, ATM/banking services, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 1:00 PM.
El Mercadito de Tamarindo - Onsite restaurant.
Pizza Galería - Onsite family restaurant. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Bar Medusa - Onsite bar. Open daily.
Sol Bakery - This coffee shop specializes in French cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: USD 8 to 15 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Bar Medusa
  • El Mercadito de Tamarindo
  • Pizza Galería
  • Sol Bakery

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Shared microwave
  • Virtual front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your passport after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Guests are recommended to download the property's Whatsapp mobile app before check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Lockbox, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children 14 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 14 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 8 to 15 per person

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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Children 14 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Property is also known as

Zulu Surf Hotel Hotel
Zulu Surf Hotel Tamarindo
Zulu Surf Hotel Hotel Tamarindo

Zulu Surf Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 142 out of 258 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 68 out of 258 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 258 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 258 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 258 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, friendly staff! I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We visit Tamarindo often and this was the first time we stayed at Zulu Surf Hotel and it was perfect! Close to everything and very clean and comfortable rooms!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Georgia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was a solo female traveler and I absolutely love this hotel. I felt safe and welcomed. I had a few scheduling hiccups and Tatiana at the front desk helped me out with all them and took care of everything. She’s the best! The hotel is in a great location, literally in the center of everything and Tamarindo Beach is across the street. I highly recommend 10 out of 10!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Sofia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location and decent location. was very quiet and was expecting more liveliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Andrii

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place and experience. 3 beach spots are close. Better to have a car to go around.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dariana

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Warren

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We walked away from a two week pre-paid booking after the first night. Unbelievable noise! Drapes don’t properly cover windows. TV doesn’t work. Kitchen poorly equipped. Bathroom plumbing broken. Half hearted attempt to cover window beside door provides no privacy. Part time check in/check out person lovely. Housekeeping lovely. Believe the reviews that say don’t accept front rooms.
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

jeanne

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff. Close to everything’s
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gregg

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Georgia

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

carl

Liked: Cleanliness
Hotel was good, staff friendly, room was nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Daniel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and staff, if you want to really feel Tamarindo and the surf vibe stay here. Bring ear plugs if you go to bed early. Location, location Location !!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Glen

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Yousef

No proper reception, I sanitized room, at night discovered cockroaches, left hotel next morning and did not stay next day of my reservation. Put a complain and requested refund but hotel ignored my concern and did not refund.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Kyle

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The location of this place was the biggest benefit. You’re right in the middle of Tamarindo so having access to everything was perfect. Our room itself was okay, but the door wasn’t properly sealed and had two huge gaps on top and bottom, check in wasn’t very clear, and was confusing when checking in. The AC worked but not very well. The blinds to the room were see through. And parking was a pain-but we did come at a busy time. Otherwise was an awesome stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taras

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, amazing staff, clean and cozy. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Talisha

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this hotel! Close to everything in Tamarindo, great for the price. The only thing I would have to say is compared to another hotel we stayed at in Tamarindo, it was a but loud at times at night. But that is not the hotels fault, I think it really is just because it’s a busy street. But if you’re looking to be in the center of the party, this is the place to be. Easy self check in and parking right at the entrance of the hotel. Would 100% go back and recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cute place to stay in Tamarindo, gated and safe. Close to everything. Staff are lovely and very helpful. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

colton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming staff and the other guests were awesome to meet! Pura vida!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

JASHWANTHREDDY

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It says hostel by name but we got a private bedroom which was super clean and nice. Very cute, clean and well maintained rooms. The staff is super friendly. This place is right in the middle of Tamarindo around all the happening places. They have no parking available but you can find a parking lot just few 100 meters away. Can also park your vehicle in front of the hotel(if you find a spot). You can find a lot of good food and shopping places around the hostel.
Single room
Common dine area
Common Dine Area
Common Dine area
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a beautiful property and awesome room. Kinda romantic! It was spotless, quiet, great location, lots of areas to hang out if you were tired of exploring the endless things to do around you. Staff were helpful and i was able to store my luggage early before check in and take a surf Lesson
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is perfect for a stay in Tamarindo! I was with just myself but would have been great with my husband as well. My room was a single and had a full size bed, shower and a separate room foe the toilet and sink. It also had a mini fridge. Room was spotless. Staff was great. A water bubbler in the lounge to fill my bottle, coffee out in the morning. A nice lounge stocked with games where you can feel the vibe but not be in the mix. Great food nearby and super close to the beach. I had originally booked for one night but liked it so much I stayed for 4 more! Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025