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Zulu Surf Hotel

3.5 star property
Central Tamarindo hotel connected to a shopping center, 3-minute walk to Tamarindo Beach

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2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; French cuisine
Zulu Surf Hotel, between Grande Beach and Playa Langosta, offers water views and two French cuisine restaurants. The rooftop cafe is perfect for coffee, and high-speed WiFi keeps you connected. Attentive staff and free self-parking enhance the relaxing coastal experience.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Room options

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Standard Double Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Minibar
Netflix
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds | 1 bedroom, minibar, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

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Air conditioning
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Minibar
Netflix
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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Suite | 1 bedroom, minibar, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite

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Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Studio Suite | 1 bedroom, minibar, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio Suite

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Yard
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed | 1 bedroom, minibar, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed

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Yard
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Minibar
Netflix
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Yard
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Centro Comercial Plaza Conchal, Tamarindo, Provincia de Guanacaste, 50309

What's nearby

  • Tamarindo Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Playa Langosta - 8 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course - 29 min drive - 11.1 miles
  • Grande Beach - 30 min drive - 10.5 miles
  • Avellanas Beach - 35 min drive - 12.8 miles

Getting around

  • Tamarindo (TNO) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sol Bakery - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Walter's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sharky's Sports Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Medusa Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Patagonia Argentinian Grill & Restaurant - ‬1 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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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: USD 8 to 15 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Bar Medusa
  • El Mercadito de Tamarindo
  • Pizza Galería
  • Sol Bakery

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Shared microwave
  • Virtual front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your passport after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Guests are recommended to download the property's Whatsapp mobile app before check-in

Access methods

Lockbox, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children 14 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 14 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 8 to 15 per person

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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

This property does not have elevators
Children 14 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Property is also known as

Zulu Surf Hotel Hotel
Zulu Surf Hotel Tamarindo
Zulu Surf Hotel Hotel Tamarindo

Frequently asked questions

Is Zulu Surf Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Zulu Surf Hotel?

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 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Tamarindo Beach and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Playa Langosta. Conchal 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

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 107 out of 192 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 52 out of 192 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 192 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 192 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 192 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Edita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
perfect location! near lots of restaurants & excursions
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dillon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved it there
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room with lots of windows; unfortunately, the locals in this town don’t believe in sleeping. It’s 4 a.m. and they’re still at it. Motorcycles ripping up and down in front of the hotel. If you want rest and relaxation, it’s not the place for you. We booked a second night before we slept here. We wouldn’t have if we only knew.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place! 10/10 recommendations
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

alain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean great staff wonderful location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Josanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideal location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were super lovely and accommodating! We got a room exactly for what we were looking for. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were met with a situation where we needed quick accommodations because our prior hotel cancelled on us the morning we were traveling into the country. Staff was quick to assist us via WhatsApp in late check in information, willing to stay and meet us when we arrived, and even changed our dates (per our request) without penalty when our flights were delayed by 24 hours. The willingness to work with us, quick responses, and generosity of this hotel will never be lost on us.. thank you Zulu for saving our trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Staff was extremely friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

rebekah

Great location. Staff was very nice. Room was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jess

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were awesome
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Davina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, relaxed hotel within 3 minutes of the sea, including a shared and nicely shaded patio area on the top floor with comfortable chairs and filtered water available
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was absolutely beautiful and very clean. Although the toilet ran water all night and my key for the door was very finicky! And there was no one at the desk to help with either of these issues. I was also annoyed at the bar across the street that was very loud till 2am.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Coty

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Check into to our room was easy and seamless, I am glad that I called ahead of time to make sure that our room was ready otherwise I don’t know if anyone would have been there to check us in when we arrived. We stayed for 5 nights and I only saw staff on property 3 times, but when we did they were always friendly. We opted not to have our room cleaned daily, but it would have been nice to have a broom in the room bc the bugs on the floor got pretty bad by the end of our stay despite me cleaning them up daily. It also took us a couple days to find a worker to refill our toilet paper, we had to borrow some from our friends that were staying at a different hotel! For the rate that we paid the hotel was great, and it’s located in an awesome location! I highly recommend Sol bakery around the corner, their iced chai was amazing!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

George

Disappointed in how it went

The room was okay the people were nice but the whole stay was so noisy with loud parties going on upstairs in subrented space with bands and noise every night going till we’ll after midnight, funny after they tell us loud music not allowed after 10 pm, we won’t stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the simple room and was perfect for our stay for a few days while visiting the beach, surfing, and enjoying the wonderful food. Our only gripe was the mattress wasn't our favorite but loved the close food options and the discounts that the hotel offered. The hotel felt close to everything in Tamarindo and we happily explored everywhere we could on foot. We liked that the 'Watchy' was free as well but tipped him anyway. Sol bakery was our favorite in the mornings, with good food, smoothies and coffee would couldn't ask for a better way to start our mornings. This place has great vibes and we would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zach

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wow, what an amazing hotel. Me and my girlfriend spent 5 nights here and we truly regret it wasn’t LONGER. We had an amazing experience, Bali the receptionist is so fun, so nice and very friendly and helpful. The room was very clean, big and particularly very cheap for an gorgeous hotel like that! 2 min to the beach, 0 min to restaurant, multiple tours you can choose (we did the catamaran and it was amazing)! Thanks for everything, I really recommend this hotel to anyone and of course there’s music at night (not bad at all) but it’s in every hotel in tamarindo. Thanks for everything!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
N/a
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I think everything was ok except that the property has receptionist service until 10pm, and after those hours they do not even have security. We were staying and last night we were concerned because a group of spanish people, that where causing problems in the middle of the night and we had to call police because no one in the hotel could help

2/10 Terrible

Lisa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
They did not have the reserved room available and downgraded us. I had to pay a new charge and they never refunded the original charge for the bigger room.

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff! I do not usually write reviews. But the service provided me at The Zulu Surf Hotel was so outstanding that I wanted to write about it. Chris and Mattaes went above and beyond to help me out when I had a difficult time. When I needed assistance, they did not hesitate, and did everything they could to help me out. A 3rd associate, Andres, also provided excellent service. Though I did not see him as much due to the shift he worked, he was very courteous and very helpful. All 3 of these employees are outstanding when it comes to providing customer service. As I noted, they went above and beyond to help me out. But I also noticed they provided exemplary service to all of the guests that they interacted with. They always seemed enthusiastic about responding to any questions, needs, concerns or desires of the guests. From the moment I checked in to the moment I checked out, Chris, Mattaes and Adres were warm and welcoming, curtoeous and professional. Your employees are such an important asset to this hotel. Their personalities, their behavior, the way they treat people: all make the experience of staying at Zulu Surf a very positive and memorable one. It can be hard to find employees who are competent, you have 3 who excel. Whomever hired these people did an excellent job! Paul – U.S.

10/10 Excellent

Estela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Me gustó la cercanía a la calle principal. No hay estacionamiento exclusivo pero tuvimos suerte, nos estacionamos en la misma plaza. El único problema que tuvimos fue que la regadera no tenia agua caliente.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Not quite. Many rules at check in. No staff on site most of the time.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim Seng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel in the middle of everything and walking distance to the beach area
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

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