Zulu Surf Hotel

Property class: 3.5

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Located close to Tamarindo Beach and Grande Beach, Zulu Surf Hotel provides a grocery/convenience store, a rooftop terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and French cuisine. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), and a bar are available to all guests.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar

Room options

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Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a wooden headboard, a painting of a beach scene, a bedside lamp, and a bed with white linens and beige pillows.

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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A bedroom with a bed, a sofa, a table, chairs, and wall decorations.

Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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A neatly arranged bedroom with a wooden bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a large mirror, and a built-in wardrobe.

Studio Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a TV, and a view of the outside.

Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a small seating area, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Superior Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Tamarindo, Zulu Surf Hotel is connected to a shopping center. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tamarindo Beach and Playa Langosta. Grande Beach and Playa Brasilito are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and snorkeling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with rock climbing and horse riding. Visit our Tamarindo travel guide
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50309, Provincia de Guanacaste, Tamarindo, Centro Comercial Plaza Conchal

What's nearby

  • A coastal town with a beach, houses, and mountains in the background.
    Tamarindo Beach
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, a winding river, and a residential area with buildings on a hillside.
    Playa Langosta
    10 min drive - 2.5 km
  • A sunset over a beach with a boat and people in the water.
    Avellanas Beach
    45 min drive - 20.2 km
  • WAYRA Institute of Spanish
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course
    39 min drive - 16.4 km

Getting around

  • Tamarindo (TNO)
    11 min drive

Restaurants

  • Restaurante Brisa Mar
    3 min walk
  • Sharky's Sports Bar
    2 min walk
  • Walter's
    2 min walk
  • Sol Bakery
    1 min walk
  • El Pelícano
    3 min walk

About this property

Zulu Surf Hotel

  • Hotel near Tamarindo Beach
  • Located close to Grande Beach and Playa Langosta, Zulu Surf Hotel provides a grocery/convenience store, a rooftop terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and French cuisine. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices).
  • You'll also find perks like:
    • Free self parking
    • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and a water dispenser
    • Smoke-free premises, coffee/tea in the lobby, and ATM/banking services
    • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Zulu Surf Hotel include perks such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and minibars.
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with showers and shampoo
    • 40-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and digital channels
    • Private fenced yards, ceiling fans, and daily housekeeping

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Frequently asked questions

Is Zulu Surf Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Zulu Surf Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Zulu Surf Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Zulu Surf Hotel located?

Located in the heart of Tamarindo, this hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Tamarindo Beach and 1.3 mi (2.2 km) from Playa Langosta. Grande Beach and Playa Brasilito are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Reviews

Zulu Surf Hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

7.8

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 167 out of 293 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 72 out of 293 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 293 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 293 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 293 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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The room was very clean, staff super helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location steps from the beach
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in center of town and steps to the beach. Kind and helpful staff. Clean and basic with good overall vibes and security.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel located right in the heart of Tamarindo. Walk everywhere! Restaurants bars and dance clubs within a 5 minute walk
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Plus they have a discount at a great breakfast/brunch restaurant connected to the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. Location was great. Walkable to restaurants and bars.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Truly amazing! It’s the perfect location and I cannot recommend this spot enough! Great staff and perfect room!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, friendly staff! I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Staff was nice, room was clean, except we kept running out of toiletries. Also, people screaming/yelling trying to unlock our room in the night wasn’t the best experience. Keep in mind we were 2 young women in there. Looks nice in the night, but needs some maintenance to look cleaner in the day, we were worried we got scammed the first day we walked in. There’s also flooding by the gate when it rains a lot. Over all, It would’ve also been nice to have an accessible stove or utensils in the lobby, although I know it isn’t in the hotel description.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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We visit Tamarindo often and this was the first time we stayed at Zulu Surf Hotel and it was perfect! Close to everything and very clean and comfortable rooms!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness
Hotel was good, staff friendly, room was nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We loved the location, our room was very stylish and the beds were SO comfortable. This is my second time staying here and I don't imagine I would stay anywhere else in Tamarindo in the future. Thank you Zulu!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location, amazing staff, clean and cozy. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Great location. Clean rooms and strong AC. A nice place to land, but no amenities. Staff was kind and helpful!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right in the heart of the city. Can walk to the beach and dinner.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is right where you want to be to enjoy Tamarindo! Great food options within a minute walk including a food court where you can find all types of menus for all budgets right across the street! A short walk from the beach and shops including a grocery store right around the corner. I don’t know why anyone would stay anywhere else!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing location and staff!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff. Close to everything’s
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was steps aways. Beach across the street, restaurants, shops, you name it its only steps away. Staff was very nice and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice hotel in the middle of everything and walking distance to the beach area
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Very welcoming staff and the other guests were awesome to meet! Pura vida!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff clean and cozy room with a lot to do nearby
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Great location, very clean, friendly staff.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Extremely well located. This is a budget hotel, simple, clean and self checking. The AC worked and the shower water was hot. You will receive the check in information on your cellphone the day off. If you are not used to Tamarindo, the hotel is right next to a mini mall smack in the center of town and just a 5 minute walk to the beach. Everything was functional the only thing is that the breakfast/coffee if there was one, starts at 8AM. A bit late. There is some street noise but nothing major and I slept well.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property with helpful staff, close to the beach, and attached to el mercadito with lots of food options.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025