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Surf Ranch Tamarindo

3.0 star property
Bayside hotel in Tamarindo with free breakfast

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Exterior
Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed
Property grounds
Restaurant
Reception

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$90
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov

Explore the area

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Main Strip, between Sprout Restaurant, and Economy Rent A Car., Tamarindo
  • Place, Tamarindo Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Playa Langosta
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Grande Beach
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Airport, Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)
    ‪91 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar

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

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Renovated in 2025
Premium bedding
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Renovated in 2025
Premium bedding
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Renovated in 2025
Premium bedding
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Renovated in 2025
Premium bedding
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Renovated in 2025
Premium bedding
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Renovated in 2025
Premium bedding
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Renovated in 2025
Premium bedding
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Renovated in 2025
Premium bedding
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Superior Room

Superior Room

Superior Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Renovated in 2025
Premium bedding
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Tamarindo

Surf Ranch Tamarindo puts you in the heart of Tamarindo, steps from Tamarindo Beach and within a 15-minute stroll of WAYRA Institute of Spanish. Highlights at this hotel include in-room free WiFi, balconies and Smart TVs. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a terrace. Other amenities include a garden, a picnic area and express check-in. Each morning free continental breakfast is offered between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also free parking nearby, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this 3-property class Tamarindo hotel, you'll be 21.1 km (13.1 mi) from Flamingo Beach.

What's nearby

  • Tamarindo Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Playa Langosta - 9 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Casino Diria - 14 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course - 30 min drive - 18.2 km
  • Grande Beach - 30 min drive - 16.5 km

Getting around

  • Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Brisa Mar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Sol Bakery - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Pico Bistro - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Nari - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Medusa Bar - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Surf Ranch Tamarindo

Bayside hotel in Tamarindo with free breakfast
Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Surf Ranch Tamarindo.

This 3-star Tamarindo hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
Surf Ranch Tamarindo offers 9 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features minibars and a hairdryer. Rooms open to balconies or patios. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. 42-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include a shower 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 on a daily basis and change of towels can be requested. Renovation of all guestrooms was completed in January 2025.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 6 metres
  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's games

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Direct access to the beach
  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • 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 lift
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (91 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Renovated guestrooms - January 2025
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • Netflix

Food and drink

  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Office
  • Separate sitting area
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox, private entrance

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Surf Ranch Tamarindo

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 120 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • A late check-out fee will be charged

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

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Surf Ranch Tamarindo Hotel
Surf Ranch Tamarindo Tamarindo
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Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Surf Ranch Tamarindo?

Yep, Surf Ranch Tamarindo is a short 1-minute walk from Tamarindo Beach. Fun beach activities include surfing, snorkelling and body boarding.

How much does it cost to stay at Surf Ranch Tamarindo?

As of 31 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Surf Ranch Tamarindo on 2 Nov 2025 start from AU$89.63, including 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.

Does Surf Ranch Tamarindo serve breakfast?

Yeah, free continental brekkie is served daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Surf Ranch Tamarindo?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Surf Ranch Tamarindo?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Surf Ranch Tamarindo?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Surf Ranch Tamarindo Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 88 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 88 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 88 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 88 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 88 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Tanner l

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Nai

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its a great place to stay close to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Philip

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked the room for a week, and made other arrangements after 2 nights, without even asking about a refund as it was listed as non-refundable for any reason and there was no reason to think they would be understanding about anything. Tried to fully explain here but only allowed so many characters in this review. In conclusion, do yourself a favor and find much better accommodations nearby for similar rates.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Juan Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was very hard to get into the hotel. If other visitors that were staying on the hotel didn’t help me, I could easily sleep on my car the first night. The other visitors gave me the number of the administration and by WhatsApp I received the check in instructions. I didn’t receive any mail with the passwords of the self check in. Also the amount of breakfast was too little, and with only one egg.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Make sure you have your check-in code before you arrive. The rooms are new, clean, and safe. Staff are all gone by 3pm every day.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Noah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good location but pretty pricey for what you are getting. Overall expensive town though and can’t complain
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Veronica

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Patrick

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The convenience to restaurants and shopping and the beach. All within an easy walk.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great Surfing
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Andrei

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Poor customer service, both, property and platform

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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Wendy Alexandra Fuentes

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Terrible experience 1. I filtered by "free breakfast" and I chose the price with free breakfast, however once I did the reservation they sent me a message that breakfast was not included. I complained about it and they offer me 1 free lunch, when I went to ask for my launch the restaurant said I can only chose a breaskfast for launch. I needed to pay an extra breakfast in another place. 2. They say in the description "Free offsite parking", there is NO parking, you need to park in the street with no one watching over the car. They told me they have cameras but no one will pay if something would happened to my car and my things inside. 3. I reported AC was leaking water, they told me they can offer me to change the room but nothing else happened, I do not know what else they needed me to say, no proactive reaction from them 4. After 2 terrible nights I asked for a refund to sleep somewhere else and they did not accept to do it.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dinh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love to come back soon
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dinh

Liked: Amenities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Ina

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ikiyyah

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

FERNANDO

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Araceli

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Esta en muy buena zona, cuenta con lo básico, le falta mantenimiento
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Cristina

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharla

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was really friendly. It only a short walk from the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Basic property but has everything you need including blow dryer and mini refrigerator also close to everything and right across from the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Esmail

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

KRISTINA

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
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??
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024