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La Negra Surf Hotel & Soda

3.0 star property
Adults-only bed & breakfast with spa services and an outdoor pool

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King Suite With Terrace (Seis) | In-room safe, free WiFi
On the beach, surfing
Outdoor pool
King Suite With Terrace (Seis) | Terrace/patio
Standard Suite(Cinco) | Terrace/patio
Sitting right on the beachfront, La Negra Surf Hotel & Soda welcomes sun-seekers and surf enthusiasts. Guests unwind in the garden, cool off in the outdoor pool, book rejuvenating massages at the spa, or sample local flavors at the on-site restaurant.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Room options

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King Suite with terrace(Uno) | In-room safe, free WiFi

King Suite with terrace(Uno)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Queen Suite with terrace(Cuatro) | In-room safe, free WiFi

Queen Suite with terrace(Cuatro)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Suite(Cinco) | In-room safe, free WiFi

Standard Suite(Cinco)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Queen Suite with Terrace (Siete) | In-room safe, free WiFi

Queen Suite with Terrace (Siete)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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King Suite With Terrace (Dos) | In-room safe, free WiFi

King Suite With Terrace (Dos)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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King Suite With Terrace (Tres) | In-room safe, free WiFi

King Suite With Terrace (Tres)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for King Suite With Terrace (Seis)

King Suite With Terrace (Seis) | In-room safe, free WiFi

King Suite With Terrace (Seis)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Triple Room | In-room safe, free WiFi

Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Basic Double Room | In-room safe, free WiFi

Basic Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Playa Guiones, 400 mts oeste del Giardino Tropicale, Nosara, 50206

What's nearby

  • Frog Pad - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Guiones Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Safari Surf School - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Playa Pelada - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Nosara Spanish Institute - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR) - 176 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Luna - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Orgánico Bakery - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Beach Break - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Howler’s Beach Lounge - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Blue Zone Brewery - ‬8 min walk

About this property

La Negra Surf Hotel & Soda

Property highlights
You can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services at La Negra Surf Hotel & Soda. With amenities like a beachfront location and surfing, this bed & breakfast is the perfect place to soak up the sun. Treat yourself to a deep-tissue massage or other spa services. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi and a bar are available to all guests.
Other perks at this bed & breakfast include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and a front-desk safe
  • Smoke-free premises, a water dispenser, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at La Negra Surf Hotel & Soda offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Showers and free toiletries
  • Ceiling fans and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: USD 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Fitness classes
  • Outdoor pool
  • Surfing/bodyboarding

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Sports massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2015
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 15 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 15 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100.0

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 15.00 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 280.00 per vehicle (roundtrip)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
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

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests under 15 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property

Property is also known as

Negra Surf Nosara, Guanacaste
Negra Surf
Negra Surf Hotel Soda Nosara, Guanacaste
Negra Surf Hotel Soda
Negra Surf Soda Nosara, Guanacaste
Negra Surf Soda
Negra Surf Hotel Soda Nosara
Negra Surf Soda Nosara
La Negra Surf Hotel Soda
La Negra Surf & Soda Nosara
La Negra Surf Hotel & Soda Nosara
La Negra Surf Hotel & Soda Bed & breakfast
La Negra Surf Hotel & Soda Bed & breakfast Nosara

Frequently asked questions

Does La Negra Surf Hotel & Soda have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is La Negra Surf Hotel & Soda pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at La Negra Surf Hotel & Soda?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at La Negra Surf Hotel & Soda?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at La Negra Surf Hotel & Soda?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does La Negra Surf Hotel & Soda provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 280.00 per vehicle applies.

Where is La Negra Surf Hotel & Soda located?

Nestled on the beach, this Nosara bed & breakfast is within a 10-minute walk of Frog Pad, Guiones Beach, and Safari Surf School. Playa Pelada and Nosara Spanish Institute are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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La Negra Surf Hotel & Soda Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 42 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Monisha

Liked: Staff & service
Great location by the beach, great cafe right at the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vera

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay

10/10 Excellent

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and restaurant.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

G Scott

Liked: Amenities
Very comfortable and quieter than expected.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights. Friendly staff, great breakfast and lunch option. Easy walk to beach and restaurants. Basic room and bath. Comfortable bed.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay!

Amazing stay at La Negra. Very accommodating and Derek who runs the place is an absolute legend.

8/10 Good

Vicente

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little hotel. Excellent friendly staff, comfortable rooms with A/C (a must in Nosara). Few steps from Playa Guiones and walking distance from shops and restaurants (go to Rosie’s Soda for best tico food)
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel was very nice. The pool is great and the attached restaurant was super yummy. Proximity to the beach was also good. I would recommend it to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

audrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location right by the beach! Staff was great, especially Isabel who was super helpful. My room was clean and the patio was definitely super enjoyable. I am already booking my next trip :)

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff is so accommodating. Isabel and Enrique are so friendly. Rooms are simple , but clean .
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fabulous Boutique Hotel

Could not have enjoyed it more. The food, location, cleanliness, and overall vibe was excellent. The staff from Derek (the owner), to Louise (the manager), to Ivan (the surf instructor), to all the wonderful people in the restaurant, and all the cleaning staff, could not have been more helpful or courteous in making sure we had a great stay. Thank you La Negra and looking forward to coming back.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are practical, nice and clean. Not lux accommodations or prices, a very good value. The employees at the hotel (especially Isabel) and at the Destiny Restaurant on the property are all courteous, friendly and helpful. We took surf lessons on site. Ivan was our instructor. Patient and helpful. We had success! Many thanks for making our time there special. Pura Vida!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dreamy little boutique hotel steps from the beach

Absolutely incredible stay at La Negra Surf Hotel. Rooms were spotless, modern, and well equipped and we loved our huge patio with hammock. The common area around the pool is beautiful and Destiny, the restaurant, is absolutely delicious (get the poke bowl, monkey coffee, and a cucumber margarita). Our server Melanie was the absolute sweetest, Isabel the manager was so kind, helpful and responsive, and Marian the groundskeeper was funny and so friendly! Best part - Playa Guiones is literally a 2 minute walk from the hotel on a little path thru the trees. Super quiet and relaxing, even with a very busy restaurant on the property. Isabel gave us great recommendations for nearby restaurants for dinner (Pacifica Azul and Howler’s) which were both delicious. Will absolutely be back next time we come to Nosara and felt it was a good price (especially considering the prices of nearby hotels and that it’s closer to the beach than any of them)! Pura vida!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Mel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
-
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness
We stayed at La Negra in 2018 and absolutely loved it! This is the reason why we returned for our honeymoon in February 2023 and stayed 4 nights. We were very disappointed in our stay as things have changed and not for the best, in our opinion. It was great that breakfast was included in the price but when the restaurant was closed, we had to wait an extremely long time to be served (30 minutes for a coffee) and the options were very limited. When the restaurant, which is opened to the public, was opened, the wait time was even longer and the noise was unbearable….not to mention the construction right across the street! We much preferred our first experience when there was a self-serve coffee area and quietness! We were looking forward to waking up in the morning and serving our own coffees and sitting quietly by the pool. We could not relax by the pool on hot afternoons as the restaurant was always busy and the noise of the people and BLENDERS took away any sense of peace and tranquility. They even moved the surfing boards cage right beside the rooms which means you cannot sleep-in as you can hear everything very clearly. There is also an iguana living in the ceiling of room 7 so be warned as you will hear it move around all the time (we were told he’s been living there for a few years). For those returning to La Negra, be prepared for a very big change and constant noise! Had we known about all of these changes and constant noise, we would have not stayed there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this place!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great room and amazing restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay in La Negra was awesome! Andres and Laura were very kind and helpufull! The breakfast at Destiny cafe was amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Amenities
I liked the simple modern style. It’s a surfers dream place. Great proximity to Guiones beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Simple, unique style; communal but also good for independent travelers who like privacy; great location - closest place to the beach I have stayed in Nosara (has a direct path through the greenery to a central beach location) and right in the middle to go either direction for local spots -- restaurants, surf shops, etc. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

2* surfing hotel with 4* price.

Okay hotel if you are a surfer or 20 something looking for a laid back no frills place. It's not a $230 hotel but ok at 1/2 that price. The good: as close to the beach as you can get in Nosara. Decent room, all simple and minimalist. Small but clean with a good bed and pillows. Good breakfast and dinner but not included in the room price. Nosara is a funky town with so many surf shops and yoga and fitness places. Very trendy food places--veggie, gluten free, vegan, organic, etc. Upscale boutiques. Expensive real estate. The place has been discovered but maintains a beach bum surfer vibe but with US prices Great surfing beach. The bad: tons of ants and a few spiders in the room. The pool looked sketchy. The only one who went in was the dog and he wouldn't even go all the way in. Horrible wifi. Glad we rented a unit with our car. Pretty small and unkempt grounds. Lots of minor issues that just made the place unpleasant. Left after 2 nights.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Kira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I would stay at La Negra again!

We had a wonderful stay at La Negra Surf & Soda and we would stay there again. It is beach close (100 yards) accessed by a path straight to the sand. The inner court yard of the hotel is a nice gathering place, laying by the pool, reading a book, or socializing with the hotel guests. Surf boards can be rented on site. Our room was cleaned each day, and the staff at the hotel were extremely helpful and accommodating. In addition to the great food that is cooked by the hotel chef, there are many great restaurants within walking distance from the hotel.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice clean spot, short walk to the beach.

Excellent boutique hotel w restaurant close to the beach in guinones. Check in was easy, rooms are simple but very clean. Staff recommended a guide service to see turtles at Ostional which worked out perfectly as the trip to the area was specifically to do so. Food at the soda is very good and staff gave excellent recommendations for other restaurants in the area. Definitely would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

JD, Charlotte, NC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing stay at La Negra!

I've stayed at a lot of hotels in Nosara and La Negra is my new favorite. Great location, comfortable cool rooms, great people and amazing food. I really can't say enough good things about this place. I'll definitely be back soon.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Location

This hotel was very close to the beach and the owner was very friendly and welcoming. It was an unexpected stay, but thoroughly enjoyed our visit.

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