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Hotel La Palapa

3.0 star property
Beachfront hotel with restaurant, near Tamarindo Beach

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Hotel La Palapa is just 2.5 mi (4 km) from the airport and offers pick-up service (available 24 hours). Guests indulge in deep-tissue massages, then grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. A bar/lounge, a terrace, and a garden are other highlights. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and location.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Airport pick-up service
  • Area shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Multilingual staff

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
$99 nightly
The total price is $112
Nov 7 - Nov 8
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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Suite 2 | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite 2

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 269 sq ft
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Suite 1 | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite 1

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 269 sq ft
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Supreme | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Supreme

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 269 sq ft
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Quadruple Room with Garden View | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room with Garden View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Room with Sea View | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room with Sea View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 269 sq ft
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View | 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
  • 269 sq ft
  • 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 - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • WAYRA Institute of Spanish - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Playa Langosta - 8 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course - 29 min drive - 17.9 km
  • Grande Beach - 31 min drive - 17.2 km

Getting around

  • Tamarindo (TNO) - 7 min drive
  • Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR) - 79 min drive
  • Nosara (NOB) - 109 min drive
  • Airport pick-up service
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Sharky's Sports Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sol Bakery - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Walter's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Nogui's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Medusa Bar - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel La Palapa

Hotel La Palapa is just 2.5 mi (4 km) from the airport and offers pick-up service (available 24 hours). Guests indulge in deep-tissue massages, then grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. A bar/lounge, a terrace, and a garden are other highlights. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and location.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 7 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, 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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • One child (2 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Transfers

    • Airport pickup (available 24 hours)*
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Offsite

    • Area shuttle*
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8 AM–10 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • On the beach

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Shopping mall on site

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Balcony or patio

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 12 for adults and USD 12 for children
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 35 per person
  • Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • Airport shuttle service for children costs USD 35

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International

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

Does Hotel La Palapa offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hotel La Palapa does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Hotel La Palapa?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Hotel La Palapa?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Hotel La Palapa?

Yes, a shuttle from the airport to the hotel is available. The charge is USD 35 per person.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel La Palapa?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Is there an onsite casino at Hotel La Palapa?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Casino Diria (13-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Hotel La Palapa and nearby?

Hotel La Palapa has a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Hotel La Palapa?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

Does Hotel La Palapa have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a balcony or patio.

What's the area around Hotel La Palapa like?

Hotel La Palapa is in the heart of Tamarindo, a short 1-minute walk from Tamarindo Beach and 6 minutes' walk from WAYRA Institute of Spanish. Travelers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.

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Reviews

Hotel La Palapa Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • The property offers a perfect beach location with direct access to the sand and stunning sunsets. (49 reviews)
  • The attached bar/restaurant is great, with many dining options nearby, and the property staff are very helpful. (4 reviews)
  • The air conditioning worked great, keeping the room cool and comfortable despite the humid environment. (3 reviews)
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Popular mentions

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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

The staff is great. Rolando is exceptional.
Rajendran, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location
My room view
Monica, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great property! Would stay again in a heartbeat.
bradford, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great Boutique Hotel on the beach!

Great boutique hotel on the beach! Great people and a great value! Highly recommended!!
Patrick, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Our room was great and only a few feet from the beach. Our hosts Audrey and Orlando were very helpful and answered all our questions. The restaurant located next to the hotel was great and Gio was an excellent waiter.
Thomas, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great motel right on the beach!
Mireille, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The location of this property was fantastic and the staff was super friendly and helpful. The rooms were clean and right on the beach. Great place to stay.
Brett, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

The hotel was just what we needed for a night's stay. Very helpful staff.
Beverly, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

On the beach. Water Little rocky in front of our area. Better on ether side a few yards down.
Cliff, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

property is by the beach, staff were all friendly and helpful
maria fe teresa, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff are very friendly and welcoming!
April, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful room

Everything was wonderful. Great stay.
Terri, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Stacy, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing experience very cool and unique environment and excellent staff, beach and restaurants all within a 10 block radius Highly recommended!
Michael, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We celebrated my husband’s birthday at Playa Tamarindo early May. We were very please with everything related to Hotel La Palapa. It’s a treat to be able to stay at a beachfront hotel and walk to the beach. We were also pleased with Rolando the hotel manager. He was very friendly and gave us good recommendations. Ana, the cleaning lady was also wonderful. We hope to return someday soon. We live in CR, and our drive is almost 5 hours and this hotel makes it very much worthwhile. We had been in Tamarindo once in ten years and we had forgotten how beautiful and big it was.
Elsa, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The perfect "On the Beach" place to stay in Tamarindo. Amazing Location. A bit rustic but who we loved it!
Gary, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice cozy little place. Has access to private beach.
Ramakrishna, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Can't beat location, great staff and parking

Staff was incredibly friendly, and the hotel has a great location. It's a bit dated, but the bed was very clean and comfortable. I felt safe and loved the view from the bed in the loft.
Hanna, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Rolando is a spectacular host- very friendly and hospitable
Gabrielle, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely incredible stay and hotel staff are amazing! Will definitely be back. Restaurant attached to the hotel is great. Easy to walk everywhere in town for groceries or dinner.
3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This was our second time staying at Lapalapa and we will still continue to come back. You cannot beat the location, wonderful attentive staff and overall experience. The suites are so private and the grounds area feels like your own private getaway in itself. You open your sliding glass doors and are welcomed by lush greenery and swaying palm trees above with the ocean waves crashing in front of you only steps away. Paradise. We will always recommend Lapalapa to everyone going to Tamarindo Costa Rica.
Tyson, 9-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This is probably one of my favorite hotels of all time the people and the food are incredible. The location is nothing short of perfect. The beds in the rooms are honestly not very comfortable, but being beachfront is nice. I’ve stayed at this hotel on multiple occasions over the years. It’s always a go to option. I would recommend the property update most of the mattresses in the rooms as the four rooms I have stayed in did not have very good beds
benjamin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean and the location is excellent. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Bathrooms and towels need to be upgraded, they the hotel overall was clean and staff super friendly
Carmen, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We had a wonderful experience! The staff was very friendly and accommodating. Our room was newly renovated, had a large bathroom with two sinks, and all the necessary amenities (AC, fridge, TV, desk) plus an ocean view. The property is amazing as it’s on the beach with a private space for guests that includes hammocks, lots of chairs, tables, and wonderful massage therapists who were on-site every day! Having a restaurant and bar on the property is also convenient. Making the experience magical was waking up to all the wonderful bird songs each morning and being able to watch the sunset every night…The only downside was that there wasn’t a purified water refilling station.
Private space for guests
Sunset view from the private space
Bailey, 8-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place clean room’s awesome view
Nicholas, 5-night trip