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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
View from property
Couples treatment rooms, deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages
Restaurant
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
The price is P6,646
P7,511 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 3 - Jan 4, 2025

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
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 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
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 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
Sofa bed
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 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
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 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
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 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
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 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
  • WAYRA Institute of Spanish - 6 min walk
  • Playa Langosta - 4 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 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
  • Smoke-free premises, tour/ticket assistance, 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 Dec 31, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel La Palapa on Jan 3, 2025 start from P 6,646.49, 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. 252 out of 350 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 59 out of 350 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 350 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 350 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 350 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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Omar

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I recommend this property as it fulfilled ally expectations. The staffers demostrated superior client service skills (Karla, Rolando, and Audrey), the rooms were inmaculately clean, and the location of the hotel is perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

vicki a

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would to say to Rolando - MUY GRACIAS. Ladies, I tend to travel solo and you can travel safely and move about @ Tamarindo . The food at the restaurant is fantastic ! Many complain about the cost but I live in the New England area and my meal would cost double . Shout out to its Chef and please visit Walter’s - next door and NOI . I enjoyed every bit - I stayed for four nights- It rains but you still can’t beat the view. I hope to post photos . Haste Luego Rolando 😘
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Beverly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was just what we needed for a night's stay. Very helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosalind

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value for the price... Beach front property. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

George

I was met at the motel by Rolando, he was very hospitable, knowledgeable, he showed me around the grounds completely. Motel is central in the town , in walkable distance to many restaurants,shops . I would definitely stay here again. George
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location Convenient, the room is clean, staff cordial and very pleasant. Food at the restaurant is ok.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mindy

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing
I’m hesitant to give a 5 star review as I’d like to keep this little gem all to myself:) our unit was steps from the sand and onsite restaurant. Rolando was helpful, and he checked on us multiple times during our stay. You could not ask for a better location. Truly wonderful experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024