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Zulu Surf Hotel

3.5 star property
Travelers wake up to ocean vistas before heading to the rooftop for coffee, then cap off days of surfing with French cuisine dinners at this beachside hotel.

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Zulu Surf Hotel, between Grande Beach and Playa Langosta, offers water views and two French cuisine restaurants. The rooftop cafe is perfect for coffee, and high-speed WiFi keeps you connected. Attentive staff and free self-parking enhance the relaxing coastal experience.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar

Room options

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Standard Double Room | Minibar, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Minibar
Digital channels
Netflix
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds | Minibar, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Minibar
Digital channels
Netflix
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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Suite | Minibar, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite

Highlights

Yard
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Studio Suite | Minibar, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Yard
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Microwave
Minibar
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Minibar, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Yard
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Minibar
Digital channels
Netflix
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room | Minibar, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Yard
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Tamarindo, Zulu Surf Hotel is connected to a shopping center. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tamarindo Beach and Playa Langosta. Grande Beach and Playa Brasilito are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and snorkeling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with rock climbing and horse riding. Visit our Tamarindo travel guide
Map
Centro Comercial Plaza Conchal, Tamarindo, Provincia de Guanacaste, 50309

What's nearby

  • Playa Tamarindo in Costa Rica
    Tamarindo Beach
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Vista aérea de playa Langosta, Costa Rica
    Playa Langosta
    9 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Flamingo Beach featuring landscape views, general coastal views and surf
    Flamingo Beach
    45 min drive - 23.2 km
  • WAYRA Institute of Spanish
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course
    36 min drive - 16.4 km

Getting around

  • Tamarindo (TNO)
    11 min drive

Restaurants

  • Walter's
    2 min walk
  • Nari
    2 min walk
  • Sharky's Sports Bar
    2 min walk
  • Sol Bakery
    1 min walk
  • Medusa Bar
    2 min walk

About this property

Zulu Surf Hotel

Hotel near Tamarindo Beach
Located close to Grande Beach and Playa Langosta, Zulu Surf Hotel provides a grocery/convenience store, a rooftop terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and French cuisine. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices).
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Smoke-free premises, ATM/banking services, and a water dispenser
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Zulu Surf Hotel include perks such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and minibars.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and shampoo
  • 40-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and digital channels
  • Private fenced yards, ceiling fans, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: USD 8 to 15 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Bar Medusa
  • El Mercadito de Tamarindo
  • Pizza Galería
  • Sol Bakery

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Shared microwave
  • Virtual front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your passport after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Guests are recommended to download the property's Whatsapp mobile app before check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Lockbox, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children 14 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 14 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 8 to 15 per person

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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 14 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Property is also known as

Zulu Surf Hotel Hotel
Zulu Surf Hotel Tamarindo
Zulu Surf Hotel Hotel Tamarindo

Frequently asked questions

Is Zulu Surf Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Zulu Surf Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Zulu Surf Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Zulu Surf Hotel located?

Located in the heart of Tamarindo, this hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Tamarindo Beach and 1.3 mi (2.2 km) from Playa Langosta. Grande Beach and Playa Brasilito are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Reviews

Zulu Surf Hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 125 out of 224 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 61 out of 224 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 224 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 224 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 224 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We visit Tamarindo often and this was the first time we stayed at Zulu Surf Hotel and it was perfect! Close to everything and very clean and comfortable rooms!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

jeanne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff. Close to everything’s
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Taras

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, amazing staff, clean and cozy. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrii

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place and experience. 3 beach spots are close. Better to have a car to go around.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and staff, if you want to really feel Tamarindo and the surf vibe stay here. Bring ear plugs if you go to bed early. Location, location Location !!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

colton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming staff and the other guests were awesome to meet! Pura vida!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Sofia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location and decent location. was very quiet and was expecting more liveliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cute place to stay in Tamarindo, gated and safe. Close to everything. Staff are lovely and very helpful. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a beautiful property and awesome room. Kinda romantic! It was spotless, quiet, great location, lots of areas to hang out if you were tired of exploring the endless things to do around you. Staff were helpful and i was able to store my luggage early before check in and take a surf Lesson
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Talisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this hotel! Close to everything in Tamarindo, great for the price. The only thing I would have to say is compared to another hotel we stayed at in Tamarindo, it was a but loud at times at night. But that is not the hotels fault, I think it really is just because it’s a busy street. But if you’re looking to be in the center of the party, this is the place to be. Easy self check in and parking right at the entrance of the hotel. Would 100% go back and recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim Seng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel in the middle of everything and walking distance to the beach area
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

JASHWANTHREDDY

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It says hostel by name but we got a private bedroom which was super clean and nice. Very cute, clean and well maintained rooms. The staff is super friendly. This place is right in the middle of Tamarindo around all the happening places. They have no parking available but you can find a parking lot just few 100 meters away. Can also park your vehicle in front of the hotel(if you find a spot). You can find a lot of good food and shopping places around the hostel.
Single room
Common dine area
Common Dine Area
Common Dine area
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The location of this place was the biggest benefit. You’re right in the middle of Tamarindo so having access to everything was perfect. Our room itself was okay, but the door wasn’t properly sealed and had two huge gaps on top and bottom, check in wasn’t very clear, and was confusing when checking in. The AC worked but not very well. The blinds to the room were see through. And parking was a pain-but we did come at a busy time. Otherwise was an awesome stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was clean and had all we needed to be comfortable. Mini-splits in both areas worked well.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property with helpful staff, close to the beach, and attached to el mercadito with lots of food options.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
perfect location! near lots of restaurants & excursions
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Warren

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We walked away from a two week pre-paid booking after the first night. Unbelievable noise! Drapes don’t properly cover windows. TV doesn’t work. Kitchen poorly equipped. Bathroom plumbing broken. Half hearted attempt to cover window beside door provides no privacy. Part time check in/check out person lovely. Housekeeping lovely. Believe the reviews that say don’t accept front rooms.
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Yousef

No proper reception, I sanitized room, at night discovered cockroaches, left hotel next morning and did not stay next day of my reservation. Put a complain and requested refund but hotel ignored my concern and did not refund.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location and staff!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

brion

Great location, very clean, friendly staff.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My daughter and I stayed 4 nights at the hotel and we loved it! Carla and her staff were very helpful and kind. The hotel is beautiful and very well located
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff clean and cozy room with a lot to do nearby
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved this property! My first time in Costa Rica and the staff was very communicative with me when my flight was delayed. It is beautiful and in the center of everything. It had everything I needed! I would stay here again for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful small hotel in the heart of Tamarindo. Two minute walk to the beach. Surrounded by shopping and restaurants. Staff are incredibly friendly and welcoming.

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025