Hotel La Palapa
Property description
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands. Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinat...
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9
Superb
Based on 374 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Couple
55%
Family
18%
Group
17%
Solo
8%
What guests think
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At Hotel La Palapa, reviewers consistently highlight the unbeatable beachfront, walkable central location, and private guest area with hammocks and chairs, creating a relaxed, convenient base for sunsets, surf, and easy access to shops, bars, and excursions.
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Michael
Mar 11, 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
This place was next-level amazing for the value. When we checked in, we had the (owner? manager?) give us a personal tour of the facility to our room. The room was ocean-facing, which was a really nice perk. We were able to park our rental car in a locked lot during our stay (included). The beach access is right there - hotel guests get priority access to hammocks, chairs and tables. Tamarindo is very walkable, so you'll be able to access tons of restaurants, shops and bars in the area. The one drawback has nothing to do with the hotel at all - the club nearby/next door blasted music from 2:30a.m. to 5 a.m. every night we were there, so BRING EARPLUGS. The monkeys can get loud as well, and the iguanas loudly walk on your roof. Hotel guests also get access to $35 massages on the beach (bring cash) and it was one of the most calming, relaxing massages of my life with the sound of crashing waves during it. Overall, would come back to this hotel every time I'm in Tamarindo.
This place was next-level amazing for the value. When we checked in, we had the (owner? manager?) give us a personal tour of the facility to our room. The room was ocean-facing, which was a really nice perk. We were able to park our rental car in a locked lot during our stay (included). The beach access is right there - hotel guests get priority access to hammocks, chairs and tables. Tamarindo is very walkable, so you'll be able to access tons of restaurants, shops and bars in the area. The one drawback has nothing to do with the hotel at all - the club nearby/next door blasted music from 2:30a.m. to 5 a.m. every night we were there, so BRING EARPLUGS. The monkeys can get loud as well, and the iguanas loudly walk on your roof. Hotel guests also get access to $35 massages on the beach (bring cash) and it was one of the most calming, relaxing massages of my life with the sound of crashing waves during it. Overall, would come back to this hotel every time I'm in Tamarindo.
10
Mardele
Feb 19, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Manager was awesome
Manager was awesome
10
sandra
Feb 16, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Rolando was a great host. The location right on the beach is perfect and the rooms cute and spotless.
Rolando was a great host. The location right on the beach is perfect and the rooms cute and spotless.
10
Attiya
Feb 14, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Rolando and the other staff were wonderful. The setting, especially the palm-tree-shaded sitting area, made us want to stay twice as long. Location is close to everything you need. We also really enjoyed our included breakfasts at Buon Appetito!
Rolando and the other staff were wonderful. The setting, especially the palm-tree-shaded sitting area, made us want to stay twice as long. Location is close to everything you need. We also really enjoyed our included breakfasts at Buon Appetito!
8
Tyler John
Feb 8, 2026
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Stayed 7 nights
Clean room, great staff and so close to the beach! Only reason for not having five stars is our last night we heard music until about 3:30 am. Not sure where it was coming from, but it definitely affected our sleep.
Clean room, great staff and so close to the beach! Only reason for not having five stars is our last night we heard music until about 3:30 am. Not sure where it was coming from, but it definitely affected our sleep.
25m norte de la rotonda, Tamarindo, Costa Rica
Location
With a stay at Hotel La Palapa in Tamarindo, you'll be 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Tamarindo Beach and 9.3 mi (14.9 km) from Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course. This beach hotel is 10.5 mi (16.9 km) from Grande Beach and 10.9 mi (17.6 km) from Playa Brasilito.
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