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Hotel La Palapa

Santa Cruz, Guanacaste

The Fun Awaits

Perfect for nature loversOnly 4.1 km to Grande Beach

Suitable for your business tripStay productive with business facilities.

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4.7/5

FantasticFrom 100 reviews

5.0/519 Apr 2026

Jason • Family Trip

Excellent management and employees. Rolondo was the best. Location is perfect and good prices. The extra taxes can make food/drink more expensive, but that is out of their control. We will be back soon.

5.0/516 Apr 2026

Anne-Marie • Couple Trip

Emplacement parfait sur la plage et au centre des boutiques de Tamarindo, lit et chambre confortable, tout était fonctionnel, belle cour intérieure avec chaises, hamac, restaurant, 2 nuits parfaites 🤩 merci ☺️

5.0/514 Apr 2026

michelle

Our stay at Hotel La Palapa was amazing. The location is absolutely unbeatable—right on the beach with stunning views and everything in Tamarindo just steps away. The hotel itself is beautiful, relaxing, and perfectly set up for a laid-back beach stay. A special thank you to Rolando, who was incredibly friendly, helpful, and attentive throughout our visit—he truly made us feel welcome. We would come back in a heartbeat!

5.0/57 Apr 2026

Amy

Rolando and Audrey (at the front desk) were amazing! They helped arrange our transportation from the airport (both ways) but also arranged a shuttle to see friends over an hour away. They also arranged our surf lesson with Luis and we had THE BEST TIME. The restaurant attached to the hotel was great and had a “fire show” on the beach. We stayed in the Supreme room and the beds were great, it was super clean. We heard music from somewhere down the street until late, but it didn’t bother us. The town of Tamarindo is family friendly, lots of shops and restaurants. I felt very safe the entire time we were there. We will definitely be back, we only spent a couple of days and I want at least a week next time. Pura Vida!

5.0/54 Apr 2026

Jeffrey • Solo Trip

Beautiful Views and Easy accesos to the beach.

5.0/54 Apr 2026

Jeffrey • Solo Trip

Thouroghly enjoyed my stay at La Palapa! Entertained family on the beach and shared a few drinks from the bar, taking full advantage of the 2 for 1 proceso! Thank you, Rolando and staff!

5.0/53 Apr 2026

Melisa

The staff was very friendly and helpful. The location of the property was unreal, short, walk out anything you could need and a fantastic view of the sunset from your room. The rooms were quaint and rustic, which was exactly what I was looking for. All in all a great day I would definitely come back.

5.0/52 Apr 2026

Jessica • Couple Trip

We had an amazing time. The beach view was beautiful. The hotel lounge area by the beach was perfect. We would love to be back!

5.0/530 Mar 2026

Yemmy

Beach view

5.0/527 Mar 2026

joseph • Trip with Friends

The staff was amazing. Parking it tight but it’s included so that was a plus. The location and accessibility to the beach can’t be beat. Will definitely stay there again.

5.0/524 Mar 2026

Alfred • Couple Trip

Ocean was visible from our room. Internet was okay.

5.0/519 Mar 2026

Chloe • Couple Trip

La chambre donne directement sur la plage avec transats et hamac, c'est très agréable !

5.0/511 Mar 2026

Michael

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.

5.0/510 Mar 2026

Philippe • Couple Trip

Room about 30 seconds from the beach.

5.0/519 Feb 2026

Mardele

Manager was awesome

5.0/516 Feb 2026

sandra • Trip with Friends

Rolando was a great host. The location right on the beach is perfect and the rooms cute and spotless.

5.0/514 Feb 2026

Attiya

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!

5.0/530 Jan 2026

Charles

Clean rooms, great private area on the beach, and a perfect location. The staff was outstanding. We are hoping to go back soon.

5.0/523 Jan 2026

Julie • Couple Trip

La localisation était parfaite, directement sur la plage avec un espace réservé aux clients et à proximité des restaurants et activités. La chambre était propre et spacieuse.

5.0/519 Jan 2026

Emma

Right on the beach

Popular Facilities

WiFi

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Luggage Storage

Free Parking

Sports & Recreation

Picnic Area

Garden

Public Facilities

Parking (Free)

Hotel Services

Laundry Service/Dry Cleaning

Hotel Safe

Luggage Storage

Multilingual Staff

Concierge Services

Business Facilities

Shopping On-site

Gift Shops or Newsstand

Hotel Policy

Smoke-free Property

In-room Facilities

Patio or terrace

Transportation

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Shuttle Service

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Connectivity

Free WiFi

Location

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25 Meters Norte de la Rotonda, Tamarindo, Guanacaste, CR

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Accommodation Rules

Announcement

There is a new administration.Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.Please inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Check-in Procedure

Check-in3:00 PM-8:00 PM

Check-out11:00

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, debit cards, and cash
Heating is not provided
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). To arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 8 PM. 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 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Want to check in early? Fill out the Special Requests form on the booking page.

More Policies

One child 2 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

About Hotel La Palapa

Hotel La Palapa 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.

Hotel La Palapa Facility and Service
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 destinations on the area shuttle (surcharge).

Hotel La Palapa Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 7 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Restaurant and Cafe
At Hotel La Palapa, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.

Room Type and Price

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 - Tue, 04 Aug 2026 (1 night)

1 Room, 1 Adult, 0 Children