The location was great! Walk out your door and your on the beach. Walk out the front of the hotel and your in the middle of town! The room was clean, a bit small, but comfortable. Also the staff are very friendly! Beautiful property and overall a great choice!

Stayed in August 2025

Having to leave 😂

Lovely rustic and unspoilt. Perfect being right on the beach. Staff couldn’t be more helpful.

Stayed in August 2025

There were no power outlets in the upstairs sleeping loft, and the water pressure in the shower was quite low. The room was perfect for a family with young kids, but I think it would have felt crowded if our kids were much bigger.

We loved our stay in the family room at La Palapa. The location directly on the beach was perfect -- we could easily walk to everywhere in town, and enjoyed the beautiful private beach lounge area every day. The staff were very helpful in arranging transportation for us, both to and from Tamarindo.

Stayed in August 2025

Not one thing we didn’t like

Everything was perfect from staff to food to location

Stayed in July 2025

A bit dated.

Great location. I loved that I could walk out my room right on the beach with chairs and hammocks. I got a massage on the beach and also all day happy hour! Truly relaxing weekend.

Stayed in June 2025

It's so nice to see the ocean from your bed through the window that is exactly at the right height!

Stayed in June 2025

staff and location

Stayed in May 2025

I like beach chairs that aren't as stiff

staff friendly and efficient. excellent location. rooms clean

Stayed in May 2025

The room we were in didn’t have much storage space to put our clothes and dry our wet gear. It’s something that could easily be solved, since the room was spacious and was more like a studio than a hotel room.

The location was excellent, in the centre of town yet very quiet at night. The deck chairs and hammocks reserved from guests were very welcome, and allowed us to have our own private space very close to the beach ( so close, on high tide the water comes lapping at your feet. It was very warm when we went there but the aircon and the ceiling fans were excellent and quiet, which was a real bonus.

Stayed in April 2025

ummmm. nothing.

great location. friendly staff. surf beach and swimming beach right there. you can book other ventures close by (playa conchal, sunset cruises, or just hang out and relax. good restaurants close. excellent "free" entertainment (fire dancers) best sunsets every night.

Stayed in April 2025

Excellent location. Great vibes. The staff were awesome especially Brian, he was extra helpful. The kitchen cooked our catch for us and it was amazing.

Stayed in April 2025

La Palapa is a fantastic location. Walk out onto Tamarindo Beach. We went during spring break so price was higher than any other time. Staff is absolutely wonderful and accommodating! Rolando helped make our stay perfect. Our room was #3 (closest to the beach and the loft layout that had a king size bed on main floor and a full size in the loft.) Small refrigerator/ microwave. Air-conditioning worked well along with ceiling fans. We did not have the included breakfast but just a few steps from the hotel is Buon Appetito (really good prices, cappuccino/coffee and breakfast...lunches too). The attached restaurant at the hotel is separate and seemed a bit pricey. Again, it is separate (not owned?) by the hotel. Hammocks/lounge chairs available for free as guests. There are so many restaurants and small shops surrounding the hotel! Loved our stay!

Stayed in March 2025

Yes it was very good.

Stayed in March 2025

Please buy new mattresses and pillows

Perfect location! Loved walking out my door to the beach chairs and hammocks daily. Good, chill vibe!

Stayed in March 2025

Location was perfect

Stayed in March 2025

Everything was great

Right on the beach. Rooms where comfortable.

Stayed in February 2025

The hotel itself is rustic and on the beach. It is not luxurious and quite rudimentary. HOWEVER, the room (#9) was very modern and updated with an icy cold AC. This is not the hotel if you have mobility issues. However if you are mobile, like the rustic, authentic feel, this hotel is great.

The location is amazing. My room was on the 2nd floor with a balcony overlooking the beach and the lively activities including singers, horses, surfers and general revelers. The room was very nice and modern. Rolando at the front desk was FANTASTIC and so nice! Bonus: the monkeys were playing in the trees off the balcony!

Stayed in February 2025

Water only provided first day. Bathroom a little small. Bed could use a foam layer or replacing. Room to hang wet clothes,towels etc.

Staff were very friendly. Grounds were very well kept and clean. Lots of chairs and hammocks. Location was central to everything and great views. Wifi and water all functioned well.

Stayed in February 2025

Rooms are on smaller side

Location is excellent, on beach and walking distance to restaurants/night life.

Stayed in January 2025

Staff was impeccable, location was perfect PURA VIDA

Stayed in January 2025

located right on the beach, great morning views and evening sunsets. close to all amenities, shopping, restaurants, etc. the rooms are well maintained and very clean.

Stayed in January 2025

Great staff and location is straight into the ocean

Stayed in December 2024

The room was very reasonably priced and we could see the beach from the room.

Stayed in December 2024

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We enjoyed staying at the hotel La Palapa. The hotel is in a great location right on the beach. the sunset was amazing and we could enjoy it right from our deck. The staff was great and went above and beyond to accommodate our requests.

Stayed in December 2024