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Surf Ranch Tamarindo


Amenities

  • Parking

  • Multilingual Staff

  • Safe-Deposit Box

  • Garden

  • Fishing

  • Horse Riding

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Property description

Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this hotel include concierge services, a television in a common area, and a picnic area.
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What guests think

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Surf Ranch Tamarindo draws mixed reviews, with travellers praising its walkable, across-the-beach location while noting basic rooms, frequent self check-in/code issues, limited staff presence after mid-afternoon, and recurring maintenance troubles like weak or unreliable water and spotty Wi-Fi.

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Facilities

Limited

Cleanliness

Mixed

Rooms

Basic

Location

Walkable

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4

Tom

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11 Mar 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Pro: Location Surf board rack....but risky to use since frontdoor is left open. CONS: No service No one in the reception for 2 days Animals crawling in the walls No breakfast even though I paid for it. No information about this and no answer to messages about this topic WiFi does not work in rooms Construction ongoing At arrival there were 2 brown beach towels. I wrote Email and whatsapp message and asked if white bathroom towel was missing. No answer. Noisy refrigirator In the information they threaten to charge if you stain towels or sheets etc I will not recommend anyone to book this.
Pro: Location Surf board rack....but risky to use since frontdoor is left open. CONS: No service No one in the reception for 2 days Animals crawling in the walls No breakfast even though I paid for it. No information about this and no answer to messages about this topic WiFi does not work in rooms Construction ongoing At arrival there were 2 brown beach towels. I wrote Email and whatsapp message and asked if white bathroom towel was missing. No answer. Noisy refrigirator In the information they threaten to charge if you stain towels or sheets etc I will not recommend anyone to book this.

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mehran

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8 Feb 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

The check on was easy and painless even when there is no reception. There was Sewage smell hallway which was very strange. We got in the room and there was smell of mold
The check on was easy and painless even when there is no reception. There was Sewage smell hallway which was very strange. We got in the room and there was smell of mold

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martin

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30 Jan 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

This hotel was a huge disappointment. There was a strong sewage smell throughout the property, the place felt dirty, and we found a large cockroach in our room. On the sidewalk next to the hotel, there is a broken grill; someone actually fell into it. We reported this to management, but nothing was done. They simply don’t seem to care. There is rarely anyone present on site, communication is slow and often impolite, and overall management is very poor. Breakfast is extremely basic and underwhelming — one egg only — which is unacceptable for the price charged. This place is vastly overpriced. At most, it should cost around $50 per night. There are much better options nearby, such as Marielos or even the cabins located behind it. I strongly recommend staying elsewhere. Tamarindo has many better places — this is not one of them.
This hotel was a huge disappointment. There was a strong sewage smell throughout the property, the place felt dirty, and we found a large cockroach in our room. On the sidewalk next to the hotel, there is a broken grill; someone actually fell into it. We reported this to management, but nothing was done. They simply don’t seem to care. There is rarely anyone present on site, communication is slow and often impolite, and overall management is very poor. Breakfast is extremely basic and underwhelming — one egg only — which is unacceptable for the price charged. This place is vastly overpriced. At most, it should cost around $50 per night. There are much better options nearby, such as Marielos or even the cabins located behind it. I strongly recommend staying elsewhere. Tamarindo has many better places — this is not one of them.

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SEAN

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25 Jan 2026

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Stayed 7 nights

Staff was very courteous, the place was really clean. Only improvement, the front door key to the building went missing, they should include the front door key with every unit. Lastly, the wifi went down the last two days, with no assitance of putting it back on
Staff was very courteous, the place was really clean. Only improvement, the front door key to the building went missing, they should include the front door key with every unit. Lastly, the wifi went down the last two days, with no assitance of putting it back on

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Jennifer

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24 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

This place scammed me! I initially booked a room with two twin beds, but had to change to two queen beds. The property agreed and accepted additional payment for a room with two queen beds. When I arrived the building was dirty. There was a strong stench of sewage throughout the property. To my surprise my room had two twin beds. Management was called and they informed us that the hotel was full and they could not fix their error. The company is refusing to return my money because they have a ‘100% no refund policy’. This company did not deliver services promised. Do not go here!!!!!! They are stating that they refunded me because they over charged me for my upgrade. So technically they refunded me for what they over charged me. Surf ranch claim the room with their beds and queen beds is the same price which is a lie. Master scammers.
This place scammed me! I initially booked a room with two twin beds, but had to change to two queen beds. The property agreed and accepted additional payment for a room with two queen beds. When I arrived the building was dirty. There was a strong stench of sewage throughout the property. To my surprise my room had two twin beds. Management was called and they informed us that the hotel was full and they could not fix their error. The company is refusing to return my money because they have a ‘100% no refund policy’. This company did not deliver services promised. Do not go here!!!!!! They are stating that they refunded me because they over charged me for my upgrade. So technically they refunded me for what they over charged me. Surf ranch claim the room with their beds and queen beds is the same price which is a lie. Master scammers.

Main Strip, between Sprout Restaurant, and Economy Rent A Car., Tamarindo, Costa Rica

Location

With a stay at Surf Ranch Tamarindo, you'll be centrally located in Tamarindo, steps from Tamarindo Beach and 13 minutes by foot from WAYRA Institute of Spanish. This hotel is 12.2 mi (19.7 km) from Conchal Beach and 13.2 mi (21.3 km) from Flamingo Beach.

Tamarindo Beach(0.1 Miles)

WAYRA Institute of Spanish(0.7 Miles)

Playa Langosta(1.7 Miles)

Tamarindo Church(2.1 Miles)

Black Stallion Eco Park(4.5 Miles)

Casino Diria(4.8 Miles)

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Property policies

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Check-in

Check-out

From 15:00 to 23:59

Before 12:00


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FAQs

Yes, free parking is available on-site.


A complimentary self-serve breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.


No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.


Check-in is at 3:00 PM and check-out is at 12:00 PM. Early or late check-in/check-out may incur additional charges and should be requested in advance.

Yes, airport transportation is available for a surcharge of USD 120 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4). Guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival to arrange the transfer.


The property features wheelchair-accessible paths of travel, a wheelchair-accessible registration desk, and a wheelchair-accessible lounge. Limited wheelchair accessibility is available.


The hotel is centrally located in Tamarindo, just steps from Tamarindo Beach and 13 minutes by foot from WAYRA Institute of Spanish. It is approximately 13.2 mi (21.3 km) from Flamingo Beach and 8.7 mi (14 km) from Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course.


Children are allowed at the property, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.


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