Surf Ranch Tamarindo, Tamarindo, Costa Rica
#53 of 56 hotels in Tamarindo
Guests' ChoiceBased on 152 hotel reviews
6.4Cleanliness
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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End of dialog contentReviewed: 7 July 2025
Laura
United KingdomThere 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
Susan
Costa RicaThere 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
Julio
United StatesWaiting over an hour to for codes to access the property.
Location, staff
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 6 February 2025
Marina
CanadaIt clean, bed communication, breakfast just eggs and rice, no choose for vegan .
Location
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 5 February 2025
Magzie
United KingdomNo 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
Katja
NetherlandsBad 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
Michael
Costa RicaNo 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
Briana
United Statesnobody 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
Anna
United StatesBreakfast 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
Cassie
United StatesThe 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
Armstrong
CanadaPictures 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
Armani
United StatesIt 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
Michael
United StatesSmall
Location and clean
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 10 March 2024
April
United StatesNothing
Sweet Diana, Room attendant: helpful in many ways
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 27 February 2024
Emma
United KingdomWould 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
Molly
United StatesThe shower was terrible. Better shower head needed.
The location was awesome and the staff very friendly.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 18 February 2024
Zuzana
SlovakiaLocation 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
Jp
United StatesThis 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
Maria
United StatesStaff seemed non-existent. Shower faucet broken.
Clean
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 22 November 2023
Großstück
GermanyThey 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
Maryam
CanadaThe 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
Lauren
AustraliaNo 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
Montgomery
United StatesFirst 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
Abdul
United StatesSometimes, 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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