Name: Zulu Surf Hotel
Address: Centro Comercial Plaza Conchal, Tamarindo, Costa Rica, Tamarindo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Rating: 8.55

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8.6

Fabulous

Based on 151 verified reviews

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Zulu Surf Hotel draws travelers for its central, beach-adjacent location and lively surroundings, offering simple rooms with strong air conditioning and a friendly, responsive team, but the energetic nightlife and street traffic mean frequent late-night noise and limited on-site amenities.

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10

Ken

23 Apr 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent location. Plus they have a discount at a great breakfast/brunch restaurant connected to the hotel.

10

Benjamin

2 Mar 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Right in the heart of the city. Can walk to the beach and dinner.

10

Ashley

12 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Location was perfect. Just a few steps from beach and near lots of bars and restaurants. Tatiana from the front desk was so kind and helpful. She made us feel welcome and was always so pleasant. I would recommend staying. Rooms are clean and great value.

4

Javier

10 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

This is a very simple property with limited amenities. The standard room was on the smaller side, and there was an unpleasant odor in the bathroom during our stay. The air conditioning worked well, and cleaning can be arranged upon request.

4

JAVIER

10 Feb 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

The property is quite basic and offers very limited amenities. We stayed in a standard room, which was small but functional. Unfortunately, the bathroom had a strong sewer-like smell during our stay, which was unpleasant. On the positive side, the air conditioning worked well and was appreciated. Housekeeping is available upon request.

Centro Comercial Plaza Conchal, Tamarindo, Costa Rica

Location

A stay at Zulu Surf Hotel places you in the heart of Tamarindo, a 1-minute drive from Tamarindo Beach and 7 minutes from Playa Langosta. This hotel is 10.4 mi (16.8 km) from Grande Beach and 10.9 mi (17.5 km) from Playa Brasilito.

Tamarindo Beach(0.1 Miles)

WAYRA Institute of Spanish(0.3 Miles)

Playa Langosta(1.3 Miles)

Tamarindo Church(2.5 Miles)

Black Stallion Eco Park(4.9 Miles)

Casino Diria(5.3 Miles)

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Check-in

Check-out

From 15:00 to 20:00

Before 11:00

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Yes, free self-parking is available on-site. The parking is uncovered and does not require a reservation.

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee, approximately USD 8 to 15 per person.

Pets are not allowed at the property. However, service animals are exempt from this policy.

Check-in is from 3:00 PM until 8:00 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, and guests should contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival for arrangements.

The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including a wheelchair-accessible registration desk and some public areas. However, specific details about room accessibility are not provided.

The hotel is centrally located in Tamarindo, just a 1-minute drive from Tamarindo Beach and 7 minutes from Playa Langosta. It is also within 10.4 miles of Grande Beach and 10.9 miles from Playa Brasilito.

Children 14 years old and younger are not permitted at this property.

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