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Hotel La Palapa

3.0 star property
Fun on the beach, near Tamarindo Beach

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Land view from property
Terrace/patio
Restaurant
View from property
Couples treatment rooms, deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages
Located close to Tamarindo Beach and Grande Beach, Hotel La Palapa provides a terrace, a shopping mall on site, and a garden. With amenities like a beachfront location and beach massages, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up the sun. Treat yourself to a deep-tissue massage or other spa services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as laundry facilities and a bar.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
The current price is P6,613
P7,472 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 3 - Mar 4

Room options

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

Quadruple Room with Garden View

Highlights

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

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

Supreme

Highlights

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

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

Standard Room with Sea View

Highlights

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

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

Suite 2

Highlights

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

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

Suite 1

Highlights

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

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

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
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 - 1 min walk
  • Playa Langosta - 4 min drive
  • Casino Diria - 13 min drive
  • Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course - 32 min drive
  • Grande Beach - 35 min drive

Getting around

  • Tamarindo (TNO) - 7 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), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and a gift shop
  • Luggage storage, concierge services, and a front-desk safe
  • 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

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport 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 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, 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 50 per person (roundtrip)

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

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 Feb 9, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel La Palapa on Mar 3, 2025 start from P 6,612.8, 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 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel La Palapa?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Hotel La Palapa provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 50 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).

Hotel La Palapa Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 258 out of 357 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 59 out of 357 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 357 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 357 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 357 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

Anita

Traveled with partner
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

Mary, Grapevine

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

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Traveled with partner
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

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

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An absolutely superb location in Tamarindo; directly on the beach, walkable to everywhere. Considering the location the room rates are outstanding, and free parking and WiFi are included. Rolando and the staff are fantastic; you feel like family! The older rooms are ready for updating (some rooms have been already); note that the bathrooms in #5, #6, and #7 are very tiny. We were planning our return the moment we checked out!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rusty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 18 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
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

Elaine

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel right on the beach. There was a fire show outside the restaurant every night. Amazing location and nice small hotel (only 9 rooms). Staff was great. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

karen

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Tore

Traveled with family
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

Tammy

Traveled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Nigel, Nashville

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff were so great. Including the owner. Rolando and Carla went out of their way every day to take care of us. Room was quaint but comfortable. Brackish water smell at times. But, our room looked directly at the ocean.
Stayed 15 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was exactly what I wanted it to be! You walk out the door and are greeted by the ocean. It was very laid back, quiet, and outside the hustle and crowd you might find at a large resort. If you are looking for some place quiet to recharge, but still able to enjoy the night life if you chose, this is the place.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Carlos

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, beautiful sunsets. The room felt like a tiny home and everything was great. The ac got so cold I had to turn down in the night. Bathroom has low ceilings so if you're over 6ft you might have an issue. They have parking but its very difficult to get in and out. Would recommend. Check out our video on the tube at cjtravel716
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was perfect for me. I wanted to surf and not have to drive, and also its close to many good restaurants. They make a very nice latte and great food at the hotel restaurant. I would definitely come back again. The waterfront access was epic!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Nilknarf

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you are looking for a luxury hotel experience, look somewhere else. If you are looking for a beachfront place to crash in Tamarindo, this is it. We stayed in one of the recently renovated rooms on the second floor. This room looked much nicer than those on the ground floor.

10/10 Excellent

Luis, Santa Cruz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elisa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jared

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and staff at this cozy little gem. Did I mention location 🙂
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved that it was steps to the beach! And then out the front door you were in the middle of Tamarindo Beach with everything in walking distance. Sunset time was special , really good people and dog watching as people strolled along the beach, with nice live music from the restaurant as everybody waited for the “ green flash” Both my two sunsets were spectacular! Shout out to Ronaldo and Carla at the front desk. They were awesome!! Carla-stay away from the food truck! 😂😂 My room was very clean, with a little kitchenette , stove and fridge! The water pressure was excellent, and there’s also an outdoor shower! Definitely get a massage on the beach, my Masseuse had magic hands! It was so nice with breeze, and the rain and the ocean waves! And affordable! I loved my three nights here and will definitely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, proximity to the beach is amazing, location is perfect. I love this place, only thing is no pool but the ocean is right there and there is an outdoor shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful week at the beach
Great stay at the beach. The entryway at La Palapa is a bit rustic, adding to the overall charm of the place. Walking a few short feet from our room, we were on the sand of Tamarindo beach. The room was cleaned each day at a time convenient for our schedule. Iconic, spectacular fire baton show every night on the beach. La Palapa is located among rows of shops, restaurants, cafe's, and bars. The hosts are all friendly and helpful. They speak English and were patient with us practicing our Spanish. And they scheduled transportation to and from the Liberia airport. We look forward to a return trip next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Thomas, Durham

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Property is conveniently located in the heart of where you want to be. Beautiful beach front location. Staff and everyone is super friendly. What I didn’t like is you can tell not a lot of money goes back into the hotel. it’s old, dated, and needs a refresh. My biggest disappointment is this town (Tamerindo) in general over prices absolutely everything. Expedia does not let me post what I paid for food, drinks, restaurants, etc. Trust me when I say you come wanting to buy a Toyota, but they charge you for a Ferrari. By the time you factor in the cost of the flight, hotel, etc, stay in the USA…… yes, it’s cheaper at home. There is no value to travel that far to get ripped off by people just because you have American USD. I’m sure at one time Tamerindo was charming. And part of it is. But I left feeling like everyone wanted to just charge Americans as much as they could. So, be warned. Also - do not expect to enjoy your vacation in peace. people everywhere bugging you to buy over priced junk. this happens in a lot of places I’ve traveled, but here it’s an added annoyance knowing you feel surrounded by people who rip you off with a smile.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024