Surf Ranch Tamarindo

Superior Room | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Superior Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

3.4

Average(67 Reviews)

Hotel in Tamarindo

3-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Air conditioner and more

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About this hotel

Bayside hotel in Tamarindo with free breakfast
This smoke-free hotel features concierge services, express check-in, and express check-out. Free continental breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and a picnic area are onsite.
Change of towels is available on request.
Surf Ranch Tamarindo offers 9 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 42-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Tamarindo hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include offices, desks, and desk chairs. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of towels can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Internet / Wifi

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Map of Tamarindo

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

2 Single • 250 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

1 Queen • 250 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Family Room

1 Queen • 400 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Deluxe Room

2 Double • 400 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

1 Queen • 250 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

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Surf Ranch Tamarindo

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3.4

Average(67 Reviews)

Hotel in Tamarindo

3-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Air conditioner and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this hotel

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Internet / Wifi

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Map of Tamarindo

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

2 Single • 250 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

1 Queen • 250 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Family Room

1 Queen • 400 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Deluxe Room

2 Double • 400 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

1 Queen • 250 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Reviews

3.4

Average(67 Reviews)

1.0

Oct 2024

Had a really hard time to get key codes for our 2 bookef rooms. Waited for about 3 hours by the property door. Hotels.com was was responsive at the beginning, but then no reply, no help, just ignore. We were frustrated. Consider change the platform after this experience.

5.0

Aug 2024

Love to come back soon

5.0

Aug 2024

Great stay

5.0

Apr 2024

Staff was really friendly. It only a short walk from the beach.

5.0

Apr 2024

Basic property but has everything you need including blow dryer and mini refrigerator also close to everything and right across from the beach.

1.0

Mar 2024

Our experience at this Tamarindo hotel was deeply unsatisfactory. Despite a 10-night booking, we felt compelled to leave after just 3 days due to persistent issues. Despite management's responses to previous reviews claiming resolution, I can confidently assert that the problems persist. 1. The lack of a consistent front desk presence was a significant inconvenience, with management often unreachable except for brief appearances at the hotel's café between 8 am – 3 PM. 2. Water cut off during my shower, reaching out to management, it took hours for a response, which informed us that we needed to wait for the water tank to refill! 3. On day 2, water turned an alarming shade of brown due to filtration issues, highlighting maintenance concerns. 4. Our room's proximity to the laundry and pump room resulted in incessant noise from the pump. Promises of a room change were made but not honored, revealing management's lack of transparency. 5. Air conditioning remote control was dysfunctional, limiting our ability to regulate the temperature. 6. On the first night, our blanket fell to the ground, I requested for a replacement from the maid, whom we tipped. However, upon reaching out to Expedia to express our grievances, we were shocked to receive a response from the hotel accusing us of rudeness and causing disturbances. Tamarindo is undoubtedly an expensive tourist destination. However, it's essential to recognize that cheap rate=cheap service.

2.0

Feb 2024

Did not have T.V. per representation when I booked. Chair at desk was broken and couldn't use. Baseboard rotting out, shower head blew off, curtain to shower 2" too short; floors slick as snot and no towel to lay on floor. No working t.v. and kept being told "a few hours, tomorrow, etc.' Signed in on sheet in spanish with policy; english was available and placed in room after check in stating one rule 'no refunds, for any reason'. I'd never sign something like that. Any reasons??

4.0

Feb 2024

Overall we had a positive experience staying at Surf ranch. The hotel is located in a great spot and is close to the beach and all the shops and restaurants. The breakfast was decent and the room was clean. What we were not happy about was the very slow WiFi and how dark our room was. We were located at the first floor and people were hanging out outside of our room till late and we could literally hear everything.

2.0

May 2023

I had NO running water at the shower at anytime! Had to wash my teeth at the outside shower due to lack of water! Tv remote not working no batteries in it

4.0

May 2023

Great little place to stay for the price. They have ac in the rooms and shampoo/ conditioner. Across the street from the beach and food options everywhere. Walking distance to shops, food, excursions, ect. The staff is very nice. The only issue for me was the doors and thin walls. Even when you tried to close the door softly, the Latches are metal and loud. There was a night that next door had a party until 4am. When people came back to their rooms...it was like door slam city. I was so disruptive at 4am when i was kept up all night from the party. Then i had to listen to all the drunk people stumbling around up stairs and slamming doors. I guess if you are there to party it's fine...but I was on relax vacay and it wasnt good.

2.0

Apr 2023

The hotel is extremely basic, very low water pressure, hard too shower but did the job, rooms are very very basic, no micro wave or coffee maker but fresh coffee is available from 8am-10am an they have a small fridge in the room The best part of this hotel was cost 70$ per nite and when you walk out you only have to cross the street and you’re on the beach. Staff are very friendly and helpful when available… But be aware that staff are not always available and are gone by 2-3pm an sometimes even earlier, and you must make sure to contact hotel by email days before arrival to know how to get into room for check in when staff have left

1.0

Feb 2023

There's nobody at the front desk at all.. and i never got an email on how to hlget in the room

5.0

Jan 2023

Fantastic spot. The gal who owns it was wonderful. Outdoor shower and coffee were a nice bonus. They have laundry service too which was awesome to get a refresh on clothes. Definitely recommend!

0.5

Jan 2023

It was the worst stay and this place is not a hotel. It is either a Cabina or Hostel but not a hotel. Little or no amenities. No hot water, no blow dryer, hand cream and no parking nor any arrangement to help guests with vehicles. This place should not be listed on Hotels.com as a Hotel. Very misleading information. No parking should be identified very clear when making reservations. Not a small writing lower down where this very big detail can be overlooked. I left one day early as I COULD NOT SLEEP as my vehicle was parked in an unsecured area outside.

5.0

Sep 2022

What a cute and cozy hotel across from the beach. Will definitely stay here is I come back again!

5.0

Mar 2022

Great stay and great location!

1.0

Jan 2022

No cleaning service. Shelves were falling off the wall. No hot water. Staff and management were unresponsive and not helpful with these issues. When inquired about refund, they ignored me altogether.

2.5

Jan 2022

Super friendly staff and the check in instructions were super helpful and made it very easy. Really appreciated all the detail. It was pretty much how it looked on the pictures and you couldn’t beat the location. Literally across the street from the beach.

1.3

Nov 2021

Love love love this place. Location was great. Easy check in. I will be back soon.

2.5

Nov 2021

Love love love this place. Location was great. Easy check in. I will be back soon.🙂

1.0

Jan 2021

Smell bad

0.5

Jan 2021

Smell bad

0.5

Dec 2020

They refused to clean our rooms because of Covid, but other Hotels and Hostels were doing daily cleaning. This made our rooms filthy because the sand is easily tracked into every room. The bed sheets would get sandy and no sheets would be replaced even if we asked to do it ourselves. Also you are not supposed to flush toilet paper and they only provided a very small garbage that filled up each day. We would have to empty it daily ourselves. The manager did not smile at us even once during our 10 nights. Pura Vida:)

1.0

Dec 2020

No service at all. No cleaning of room, garbage pick up, new bedding or towels.

5.0

Nov 2020

Great room with incredible access to the beach. Fantastic location and extremely friendly service. Very clean with a great bed! Thanks for the great stay 😎

2.5

Nov 2020

Padlock entry but otherwise nice

3.0

Mar 2020

While certainly acceptable, there are too mnay options in Tamarindo to make this anthing other than amongst yoir last choices.

1.0

Feb 2020

Upon our arrival we noticed our room was not cleaned properly, especially the floor which was filthy. After 10 days the floor was never washed (it’s extremely dusty there) and our sheets were not changed once - the bed wasn’t even made once. They advertised they had Netflix which don’t. They advertised they had a safe - they don’t. They property is not managed so you on your own. The property has zero security, no lock on the entry gate. The property across Witches Rock has a 24 hour security guard as to most properties there. It’s unsafe in a dark part of town and literally anyone can come in any time. We were there 10 days and saw the receptionist there twice. The property has no management and you’re on your own after 4pm. Would not stay again as there are better options across the street with 24 hr security. Stay away.

0.3

Feb 2020

No water first day, no bigy. Next day we had a rather large cockroach in the room, got rid of it , no bigy. On our 4th night we returned rather late ( 0200 hrs ) to find the lock combination that the Hotel gave us didn’t work. We are 66 years old, we were very tired after a very long day that started at 0800 hrs. We started to panick, as we didn’t have any where to go we had very limited options.

0.5

Feb 2020

1.0

Jan 2020

Great little place

2.0

Jan 2020

Great little place

2.0

Dec 2019

Surf Ranch was right across from where I wanted to be! Staffs were friendly. Room was clean. I would go back

1.3

Mar 2019

This is a little gem across the street from the beach on the main strip in Tamarindo. The receptionist said that they'd been under new management for 2 months when I stayed there March 2019. If you are looking for luxury, this is not your place. If you are looking for a clean, comfortable and great location - this is your spot. The rooms are small but I don't go to the beach to spend time in my room, It was clean, hot water and very comfortable beds. Air conditioner worked great and a nice duvet on the bed. There was a small bar fridge and TV. Desk between the 2 beds with a night light. There is a sitting area. For breakfast we chose off of the menu ... it was delicious. So much in fact that we returned to get lunch from the same place after we'd already checked out. If you're coming to spend time on the beach and want a comfortable, clean place to lay your head at night, I highly recommend this place. I will definitely be booking in here again next time I'm in Tamarindo.

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Tamarindo?

The average price for a rental in Tamarindo is $335 per night. This rental is $230 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this hotel?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Surf Ranch Tamarindo. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Surf Ranch Tamarindo. Enjoy the water!

Is Surf Ranch Tamarindo pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Surf Ranch Tamarindo?

We found 6 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, internet / wifi, balcony or patio, and tv.

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Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Tamarindo

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Family Room

Deluxe Room

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Surf Ranch Tamarindo

Hotel in Tamarindo

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Tamarindo

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Family Room

Deluxe Room

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Tamarindo?

Is parking included with this hotel?

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Is Surf Ranch Tamarindo pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Surf Ranch Tamarindo?

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