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Hotel La Palapa

3.0 star property
3-star beachfront hotel with restaurant, near Tamarindo Beach

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Hotel La Palapa

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On the beach, beach massages
In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Bar (on property)
Restaurant
Reception

Overview of Hotel La Palapa

9.0 out of 10 Superb
9.0/10 Superb

Property highlights

  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Free parking
  • Laundry facilities
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25 Meters Norte de la Rotonda, Tamarindo, Guanacaste, 50309
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Airport shuttle
  • Area shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Front desk safe
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Multilingual staff
Feel at home
  • Children stay free
  • Fridge
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room with Garden View

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Supreme

  • 25 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room with Sea View

  • 25 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite 2

  • 25 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite 1

  • 25 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About this area

What's nearby

  • On the beach
  • Tamarindo Beach - 1 min walk
  • Conchal Beach - 40 min drive
  • Reserva Conchal Golf Course - 31 min drive
  • Playa Potrero - 37 min drive
  • Flamingo Beach - 38 min drive

Getting around

  • Tamarindo (TNO) - 7 min drive
  • Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.) - 79 min drive
  • Nosara (NOB) - 109 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • Patagonia Argentinian Grill & Restaurant - 2 min walk
  • Baula pizza - 6 min walk
  • La Esquina - 4 min walk
  • Noi Bistro - 2 min walk
  • Green Papaya - 5 min walk
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About this property

Hotel La Palapa

Hotel La Palapa is only 2.5 mi (4 km) from the airport and offers a shuttle (available 24 hours) for USD 50 per person return. Guests indulge in deep-tissue massages, then grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. A bar/lounge, a terrace and a garden are other highlights.

Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C or hotter

Social distancing

Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Guest rooms kept vacant for 24 hours between stays
Social distancing measures in place

Safety measures

Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Hand sanitiser provided
This information is provided by our partners.

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 7 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in time from 3 PM until midnight
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 11 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
  • The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 8 PM
  • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
  • 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

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • One child (2 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free on-site self-parking

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*

Off-site

  • Area shuttle*

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8 AM–10 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)

What to do

  • On the beach

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Shopping centre on-site

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Balcony or patio

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall shower heads
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 12 for adults and USD 12 for children
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 50 per person (return)
  • Local area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and sofa beds

Hygiene & cleanliness

This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place.

Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F.

Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; a shield is in place between staff and guests in main contact areas; guests are provided with hand sanitiser.

Each guestroom is kept vacant for a minimum of 24 hours between bookings.

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Also known as

Hotel Palapa Tamarindo
Hotel Palapa
Palapa Tamarindo
Hotel La Palapa Hotel
Hotel La Palapa Tamarindo
Hotel La Palapa Hotel Tamarindo

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel La Palapa offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel La Palapa does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
What are the cleanliness and hygiene measures currently in place at Hotel La Palapa?
This property confirms that disinfectant is used to clean the property. Furthermore, guests are provided with hand sanitiser, social distancing measures are in place and staff are given personal protective equipment. Please note that this information has been provided by our partners.
Are pets allowed at Hotel La Palapa?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel La Palapa?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Hotel La Palapa?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 50 per person return.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel La Palapa?
You can check in from 3 PM - midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM.
Is there an on-site casino at Hotel La Palapa?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Casino Diria (13-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Hotel La Palapa and nearby?
Hotel La Palapa has a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Hotel La Palapa?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
Does Hotel La Palapa have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony or patio.
What's the area around Hotel La Palapa like?
Hotel La Palapa is in the heart of Tamarindo, a short 1-minute walk from Tamarindo Beach and 6 minutes' walk from WAYRA Institute of Spanish.

Reviews

9.0

Superb

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay
I’ve been to this hotel 5 different times, beginning 2006. It hasn’t changed a lot. Still has that lovely Costa Rican atmosphere, a friendly, helpful staff, the beautiful beach just steps away from some interesting shops, restaurants and bars. Can’t imagine being in Tamarindo without staying there.
Barbara, 3-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Richard, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Brie, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Joyce, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place clean room’s awesome view
Nicholas, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful.
Jessica, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Lovely hotel with a stinky entryway
The hotel is in a great place, right on the beach. Good a/c in the room, lovely sunsets, decent restaurant on-site. The only downside was that you have to walk through this corridor to get out or to your car, and it always smelled like the bathrooms that are there.
Lana, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The most romantic beach ever. The hotel was great, and the staff was friendly and accommodating.
eric, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

reiko, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Josephine P., 3-night trip
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