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Reviews of Surf Ranch Tamarindo 4 stars

Surf Ranch Tamarindo, Tamarindo, Costa Rica

#53 of 56 hotels in Tamarindo

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 152 hotel reviews

6.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.0

  • Comfort

    7.1

  • Location

    8.4

  • Facilities

    6.6

  • Staff

    6.9

  • Value for money

    6.7

  • Free WiFi

    7.7

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  • Reviewed: 7 July 2025

    6.0
    Do not stay here, cockroaches and not a hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There were cockroaches in the bed and room. Staff were non-existent Refused room change or refund Do not book, it’s not worth it. Pay a bit extra and go elsewhere.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 June 2025

    7.0
    Practical, comfortable, overall, it’s a good place to stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There were no towels to dry your hands, the bathroom mat didn’t absorb any water, and it was very easy for water to spill out of the shower. There’s only one trash can in the bathroom , there should be one under the desk as well. The hairdryer didn’t work either. There’s also a lack of organization with communication and the staff. On the last day of my stay, breakfast wasn’t going to be served and no one gave any notice. When I got to the place, the cleaning lady just said breakfast wasn’t being served, and that was it, no solutions. I had to message the owner, who wasn’t even there. They offered me a free lunch for the following day, but I wasn’t going to be there anymore

    The location, the room is comfortable, it’s a nice place.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2025

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Waiting over an hour to for codes to access the property.

    Location, staff

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 February 2025

    5.0
    ** star hotel
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 14 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It clean, bed communication, breakfast just eggs and rice, no choose for vegan .

    Location

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 February 2025

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No breakfast for 2 days. Not advised bedroim not cleaned on Sundays. No bedside light switch. No fridge

    Location. Decent size room. Outside seating.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 February 2025

    5.0
    Not worth it
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bad communication/management, inconsistent information, staff attitude/arrogance when responding to bad reviews

    Comfy bed, silent nights, location

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 January 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No fridge, kein Kühlschrank, no refrigador? The rate is like 120 $ the night (median) l mean a small one is not that much to buy . A juice to the breakfast would also be nice.

    Nice room. Nice staff. Not far from the beach.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 September 2024

    5.0
    As expected, but nothing special.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 7 nights

    nobody ever at the desk to help with questions

    clean, good air conditioning, good wifi, hot shower. Everything was good enough.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2024

    7.0
    It was okay for a price for just a place to sleep
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was terrible. I wasn’t expecting top quality one, but how can you screw up an egg? Just scrambled eggs and something called has brown

    Location just across the street from the beach

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 June 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room had a little leak, but it wasn’t a big deal. The room smelled a little bit like weed.

    Was right near the beach. The beds were pretty comfortable.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pictures on website deceiving you are across the beach have to go through one of the properties across the street to enter the beach. No Parking available at the facility. Enter the rooms via Street Gate which is not that secure.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    5.0
    We enjoyed the location but felt the accommodation was over priced for how basic it was.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It felt more like a hostel than a hotel. No one seemed to be managing the space. Very basic 1 star accommodation that was really overpriced. The room was simple not enough space for clothing and the bunk bed for the children squeaked anytime someone moved while sleeping. The photos did not really give a sense of the accommodation.

    Loved the proximity to the beach , good location and the staff were great. Bedding was clean. Enjoyed the breakfast included.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 March 2024

    6.0
    We only stayed one night, it was fine for what we needed.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Small

    Location and clean

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 March 2024

    6.0
    Simple place, no where to hang anything. You get two towels. Bed was Great. There is a refrigerator and 5 channels on th
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Sweet Diana, Room attendant: helpful in many ways

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 February 2024

    5.0
    Good location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Would say it is a hostel not hotel. No one ever in reception the whole 3 days, saw the ?manager once for 5 minutes on her laptop in the cafe seemed unapproachable, so never had anyone to ask about excursions/surf lessons in person, luckily witches rock (in front) helped with this and let us park at their resteraunt, very noisy we heard the water pump constantly through the night, pillows are uncomfortable

    Comfy bed, very good location right opposite Witches Rock, friendly hard working staff who also work the lovely cafe 13 next door, Dianne was very nice.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 February 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shower was terrible. Better shower head needed.

    The location was awesome and the staff very friendly.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 February 2024

    5.0
    It was good, but I expected something better
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Location was wonderful. Breakfast was poor, I mean it was within the price, but I was hungry after eating breakfast, I would expect bigger.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 February 2024

    5.0
    Ask if every thing is working before booking
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    This should be a hustle for less than $80 per night, not an Inn

    Per property had many issues, TV and Wi-Fi existed working correctly, the bathroom was a fixer upper the room door wasn't closing good. Breakfast was for the kids:)

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 January 2024

    5.0
    Very basic
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff seemed non-existent. Shower faucet broken.

    Clean

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 November 2023

    6.0
    Just to sleep it’s fine. I haven’t been happy when I arrived. Because I haven’t been around all day anyway it’s been oka
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    They placed me in another room and did not try to put me back into the one I paid for. It’s a big room also, though them not trying to change something after I said I didn’t like it isn’t the way.

    It’s pretty quit also it’s on a main road.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 November 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The facility lacked some things like water heaters or coffee maker. And there are no common areas in the hostel. Also I had some problems with the internet here and there. It kicked me out of zoom meetings like 2 times per day.

    Location was amazing ! close to the beach!

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 November 2023

    7.0
    Epic location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    No reception staff working for our entire stay.

    Great property which is across the road from the beach and a surf break. The property is clean and was all we needed. If you are looking for a place with communal areas to relax in, this is not the hotel for you. There are only the rooms and a small entrance way. The location is perfect if you are wanting to spend most of your time on the beach.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 September 2023

    5.0
    Only good thing near beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 10 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    First room smelled bad and put us in wrong room. The room had bugs and a small slit in door like made by saw that bugs could get in. Big roaches outside at night. Tile very slippery when it rains son fell many times and some of us slid on tile. Breakfast was promised then denied to us. One manager said we would another said no. But price and portion not worth money. Witches rock across street much better.

    Close to beach.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 July 2023

    7.0
    It was pleasant.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Sometimes, the water pressure was low (upstairs room). I understand from the staff that this was a city issue. This will be of more benefit to the hotel: Better insulation at the door could probably save them more on energy cost.

    Location was great. Very close to the beach, town center. The breakfast was excellent and ample. The staff were very helpful and nice. I appreciate the air conditioning and hot water. And I think it gives the best value for your money in the vicinity.

    Stayed in July 2023

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