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Hotel La Palapa

3.0 star property
Beachfront hotel for sun and fun

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Land view from property
Private kitchen
1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi
1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
The current price is P6,151
P6,950 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 3 - Jul 4

Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Quadruple Room with Garden View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Supreme

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Standard Room with Sea View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed - double
Ceiling fan
  • 25 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Suite 2

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 25 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Suite 1

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 25 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
25 Meters Norte de la Rotonda, Tamarindo, Guanacaste, 50309

What's nearby

  • Tamarindo Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Playa Langosta - 8 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Casino Diria - 14 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course - 29 min drive - 17.9 km
  • Grande Beach - 31 min drive - 16.8 km

Getting around

  • Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sharky's Sports Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Venezia Gelati y Café - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪El Chiringuito - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Walter's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Patagonia Argentinian Grill & Restaurant - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel La Palapa

Hotel near Tamarindo Beach
Located close to Grande Beach and Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course, Hotel La Palapa provides a terrace, a shopping mall on site, and a garden. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location and beach massages. Treat yourself to a deep-tissue massage or other spa services. In addition to laundry facilities and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), airport pick-up service (surcharge), and a front-desk safe
  • Smoke-free premises, tour/ticket assistance, and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and proximity to shopping
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel La Palapa have perks such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and refrigerators

Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish

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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

  • Smoke-free property

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

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel La Palapa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

As of Jun 20, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel La Palapa on Jul 3, 2025 start from P 6,150.6, 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.

How much is parking at Hotel La Palapa?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel La Palapa?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel La Palapa?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Hotel La Palapa provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel. A fee of USD 35 per person applies.

Where is Hotel La Palapa located?

Located in Tamarindo, this beachfront hotel is in the city center, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Tamarindo Beach, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course and Conchal Beach. Playa Brasilito and Grande Beach are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Hotel La Palapa Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 282 out of 385 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 63 out of 385 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 385 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 385 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 385 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
My room view
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was great and only a few feet from the beach. Our hosts Audrey and Orlando were very helpful and answered all our questions. The restaurant located next to the hotel was great and Gio was an excellent waiter.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

bradford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great property! Would stay again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

chris j

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mona

Liked: Amenities
Very well located beachfront property in Tamarindo in area full of shops, restaurants and all amenities. Hotel is pretty basic but very clean ..the staff is very friendly and helpful. Laundry service available.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Cliff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
On the beach. Water Little rocky in front of our area. Better on ether side a few yards down.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place to stay for a fun time.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Garry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Right on the beach
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elsa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We celebrated my husband’s birthday at Playa Tamarindo early May. We were very please with everything related to Hotel La Palapa. It’s a treat to be able to stay at a beachfront hotel and walk to the beach. We were also pleased with Rolando the hotel manager. He was very friendly and gave us good recommendations. Ana, the cleaning lady was also wonderful. We hope to return someday soon. We live in CR, and our drive is almost 5 hours and this hotel makes it very much worthwhile. We had been in Tamarindo once in ten years and we had forgotten how beautiful and big it was.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved staying on the beach, steps away from gorgeous surf and sunsets! Restaurant was really good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, very friendly staff, great location. You're on the beach, but still tucked away and private, best of both worlds! The restaurant that is attached (but not technically part of hotel)is so ridiculously good!! All around hreat experience
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved our Vacation here at La Palapa. Would definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked how convenient it was to be able to walk out the door and go shopping and dining.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful quiet accommodations and walkable to the whole town. Friendly service was a huge part of the experience.

10/10 Excellent

Angee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location on the beach. Clean, well appointed room. A perfect way to experience Tamarindo beach area.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bailey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful experience! The staff was very friendly and accommodating. Our room was newly renovated, had a large bathroom with two sinks, and all the necessary amenities (AC, fridge, TV, desk) plus an ocean view. The property is amazing as it’s on the beach with a private space for guests that includes hammocks, lots of chairs, tables, and wonderful massage therapists who were on-site every day! Having a restaurant and bar on the property is also convenient. Making the experience magical was waking up to all the wonderful bird songs each morning and being able to watch the sunset every night…The only downside was that there wasn’t a purified water refilling station.
Private space for guests
Sunset view from the private space
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Small, quaint and quiet beachfront. Loved it!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Had a lovely vacation here. Right on the beach. Great location. Staff are all helpful and friendly. Could use a little updating but overall excellent experience.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
This is probably one of my favorite hotels of all time the people and the food are incredible. The location is nothing short of perfect. The beds in the rooms are honestly not very comfortable, but being beachfront is nice. I’ve stayed at this hotel on multiple occasions over the years. It’s always a go to option. I would recommend the property update most of the mattresses in the rooms as the four rooms I have stayed in did not have very good beds
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A great stay

Right on the beach. Easy access to everywhere. Comfortable large bed and shower. Strong pressure hot water shower. Helpful staff. Sleep and hear the sound waves! Great costarica coffee and brewer provided in room. Welcome drink was a pleasant surprise!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved this little hotel. Not anything we would change about our stay. Will definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Tore

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The beach was pretty cool being so close to where you sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our second time staying at Lapalapa and we will still continue to come back. You cannot beat the location, wonderful attentive staff and overall experience. The suites are so private and the grounds area feels like your own private getaway in itself. You open your sliding glass doors and are welcomed by lush greenery and swaying palm trees above with the ocean waves crashing in front of you only steps away. Paradise. We will always recommend Lapalapa to everyone going to Tamarindo Costa Rica.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at Hotel La Palapa from the minute we arrived to the time we left was amazing. The location was central to Tamarindo and walkable to restaurants, shops & stores for groceries. The staff was so accommodating and friendly and made you feel so welcome. The restaurant and drinks were wonderful. Oh and the sunsets were beautiful!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you are looking for a cost effective spot on the beach, this is it. It’s a simple but practical hotel. It’s right on the beach with its own private sitting area just a step (literally) from the public area. The main amenity of Tamarindo is the beach and this spot offers it to you. If you want mega resort amenities, this probably isn’t for you. If you’re like me and just need a clean room and hot shower on the beach, this is the spot. At low tide, the beach is rocky, so you have to walk about 200 feet south to swim, but the manager told us that when we arrived. The hotel offers breakfast on site or a voucher for a next door restaurant. Beach towels are available at the front desk and each day of the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025