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Sugar's Monkey

2.5 star property
Travelers sip refreshing drinks at the poolside bar or enjoy local flavors at the restaurant, finding both adventure and relaxation at this retreat

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Sugar's Monkey welcomes visitors with its lush gardens and vibrant poolside atmosphere. Guests connect over coffee at the café or savor meals at the restaurant. Many travelers mention how much they enjoy the available activities, including popular horseback riding excursions.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Room options

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Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Air conditioning
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Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the neighborhood

Cabo Velas is home to Sugar's Monkey. While the natural beauty of Tamarindo Beach and Conchal Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course. Las Baulas National Marine Park and Monkey Park are also worth visiting. Visit our Playa Grande travel guide
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200mt South of Minae, Cabo Velas

What's nearby

  • There is excellent bird and wildlife watching in the park. The nearby Tamarindo Wildlife Refuge, a salt water mangrove estuary, is thick with black-bellied whistling ducks, roseate spoonbills, yellow-crowned night herons, kingfishers and crocodiles. Howler monkeys, raccoons and coatimundis are also frequently spotted.
    Las Baulas National Marine Park
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Traveling can be like a roller coaster of emotions... and then there’s that moment the roller coaster ride is over for the day. #adventure #surfing #sunset
    Grande Beach
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • This is the view away from the water. There's something magical about standing on an empty beach, surrounded by the majesty of nature on all sides. #LifeatExpedia
    Ventanas Beach
    6 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • Tamarindo (TNO)
    30 min drive

Restaurants

  • Restaurante Brisa Mar
    26 min drive
  • Rural
    22 min drive
  • Nari
    26 min drive
  • Tamaonda
    26 min drive
  • Patagonia Argentinian Grill & Restaurant
    26 min drive

About this property

Sugar's Monkey

Lodge near Tamarindo Beach
A poolside bar, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Sugar's Monkey. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities like horseback riding. In addition to an arcade/game room and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and a front-desk safe
  • Tour/ticket assistance, luggage storage, and concierge services
Room features
All guestrooms at Sugar's Monkey have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Ceiling fans and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 6 to 10 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Gym
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1995
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 9 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 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 6 to 10 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 70 per vehicle (one way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Sugar's Monkey Lodge Playa Grande
Sugar's Monkey Lodge
Sugar's Monkey Playa Grande
Sugar's Monkey Lodge
Sugar's Monkey Cabo Velas
Sugar's Monkey Lodge Cabo Velas

Frequently asked questions

Does Sugar's Monkey have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Sugar's Monkey pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sugar's Monkey?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Sugar's Monkey?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Sugar's Monkey provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 70 per vehicle applies.

Where is Sugar's Monkey located?

Situated in Cabo Velas, this beach lodge is within a 10-minute walk of Las Baulas National Marine Park and Grande Beach. Ventanas Beach is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) away.

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Reviews

Sugar's Monkey Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Work/play/surf

Perfect space to stay on Playa Grande. Right across the street from beach access let’s you be at the beach in a few steps. Also solid swimming pool area with WiFi to help get remote work done while visiting.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Danny, Sherbrooke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Propre, confortable, belle cours intérieur, très près de la magnifique, immense et magnifique plage de Playa Grande. Restos adjacent délicieux. Pas dispendieux. Le calme mais non loin de Tamarindo l'agitée
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Mj, Montreal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
L’emplacement près de la magnifique Playa Grande. Le resto : délicieux ! Les installations extérieures. J’ai moins aimé la chambre qui n’était pas à la hauteur pour ce prix. Très très basic.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

JZ, Kelowna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great little surf camp! nice and close to the ocean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Karen, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Unique and will ever be in our heart

Amazing for couples, surfers, singles and even families. Spacius, beautiful, friendly. Eat holiday ! The beach has THE most beautiful sunset we have seen in the world and we travel a lot. Really special.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you're wanting to immerse yourself into the culture, then this is the place to stay. It has a jungle feel to the property along with some critters, I opened the door in the morning and a crab thought he could take me on. We loved Playa Grande and will definitely go back!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

6/10 Okay

JoyfulGypsy, Tucson, AZ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff is awesome, the property and room are good for the price. My only complaint is the noise. Because the property is older, made of wood and there is humidity, one can hear creaking from neighboring rooms when people are walking around. Not a big deal during the day but if one's neighbor stays up late or rises early, there is no sleep. Bring earplugs :)
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Excellent location near the beach and two outstanding restaurants. Pleasant and accommodating staff. Good shower and AC. However, our room was a big disappointment. Walls and ceiling were dark and made of plywood. Seemed cheaply made. So-called kitchen consisted of a plank counter, tiny sink, one-cup coffeemaker, antique refrigerator. No chairs except for backless bar stools. No dining table. Overpriced for the quality of accommodations.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hidden Oasis

Its a very quiet chill place to hang out for a couple nights. Rooms are small and simple but your close to an AMAZING empty beach, good surf for the experienced. Great pool to cool off, market and resturants near by, or just eat and drink at the hotel with owners and staff, all very Fruendly!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Micah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed here for a two week surf trip, and the service was great. The manager was very nice, and was always around to help us out.
Stayed 11 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
very close to the beach and friendly staff, would stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018

8/10 Good

Mark, mississauga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable and chilled vibe.

Great location close to fantastic beach, not very busy = good Couple of nice restaurants nearby
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my time at Sugar Monkey. It has a fun bar, hangout area, and pool. The staff was very nice and helpful. The room itself was clean and came with A/C. Although the bed was not very comfortable. The hotel is very close to playa grande, within walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Dave, Philadelphia, PA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect Surf Hotel off the Beaten Path

Great stay at Sugar's Monkey!! The hotel staff here is very welcoming and fun to talk to. I really enjoyed my stay here. The hotel bar & food was excellent, they have delicious brick oven pizza! The hotel was easy to get too, and is only a 2 minute walk down a short path to the beach. I really did have an amazing stay here in Playa Grande! You can also rent Surf Boards directly from the hotel for $10 / day, you can't beat it! The hotel itself is small, only about 8 rooms. Rooms were clean and tidy, but not a ton of thrills. It's a great spot to catch some waves and sun, away from the more touristy Tamarindo. I'd 100% go back again!

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stop on our adventure

It was a great stop on our adventure. The beach was nice and clean. Tamarindo is just a short walk.

6/10 Okay

snow, texas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Great staff, close to beach, pretty hotel

Stayed one night. Pretty secluded but right next to the beach. Hotel staff was excellent, property was pretty, well maintained. The beds were very small and not comfortable. Still a good place to stay for surfers

8/10 Good

Federico

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bel hôtel bien placé à proximité de la plage. Le proprio est bien gentil.

8/10 Good

kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Small intimate basic and relaxing accomadations

Nice small and relaxed place

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel merveilleux à 200 M des plus belle vague

On a ADORÉ tout simplement je conseil à tous ! L'hotel est propre et beau La piscine est bien faite Le concept surf, bar restaurant, hotel et merveilleux Un grand choix de plat et tout les special du jour sont bons ! Ils on même une tAble de pool Ils offrent plusieurs activité sur place et ont même une van pour les plus grands trip Des skates dans le coin enfant imaginez ! Les propriétaires sont charmants et très fins !

10/10 Excellent

Cody, Olympia, Wa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel close to the beach

Beautiful location right next to the beach. Lovely staff. Great food! Very nice communist space! Will definitely be back!

10/10 Excellent

Jenn, San Diego, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Costa Rican home away from home!

From the moment my son and I set foot on the property, we felt comfortable and welcomed. Enrico - the proprietor - is more like a host. He is always around, you can talk to him any time and he's great to hang out with. (He also answered all my emailed questions promptly prior to our visit.) He employs a couple of men - Eito and Manuel - who assist him with everything from mixing drinks and taking food orders to waxing and shaping boards - who are also tremendous. Architecture & decor is perfect for relaxing beach/surf vacation. We'd go again in a minute!

10/10 Excellent

Emiliano

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

THOMAS

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017