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Zulu Surf Hotel

3.5 star property

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Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds | View from room
Reception
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; French cuisine
Point of interest
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Centro Comercial Plaza Conchal, Tamarindo, Provincia de Guanacaste, 50309
  • Tamarindo Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Playa Langosta
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Grande Beach
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)
    ‪92 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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Suite

Suite

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Studio Suite

Studio Suite

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

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Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Tamarindo

Zulu Surf Hotel is centrally located in Tamarindo, a 3-minute walk from Tamarindo Beach and a 4-minute drive from Playa Langosta. .This hotel is 10.5 mi (16.9 km) from Conchal Beach and 10.9 mi (17.5 km) from Playa Brasilito.

What's nearby

  • Tamarindo Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Playa Langosta - 8 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course - 29 min drive - 17.9 km
  • Grande Beach - 30 min drive - 16.5 km
  • Avellanas Beach - 35 min drive - 20.6 km

Getting around

  • Tamarindo (TNO) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sharky's Sports Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Venezia Gelati y Café - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Walter's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Patagonia Argentinian Grill & Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Nari - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Zulu Surf Hotel

Central hotel with 2 restaurants connected to a shopping center in Tamarindo
Zulu Surf Hotel offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and ceiling fans. 40-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels and Netflix.

Bathrooms include showers. This Tamarindo hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 12 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Conveniences include ceiling fans, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a rooftop terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a communal living room. Additional amenities at this hotel include tour/ticket assistance and a banquet hall.
Grab a bite to eat at El Mercadito de Tamarindo, one of the hotel's many dining establishments, which include 2 restaurants and a coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-out, ATM/banking services, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 1:00 PM.
El Mercadito de Tamarindo - Onsite restaurant.
Pizza Galería - Onsite family restaurant. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Bar Medusa - Onsite bar. Open daily.
Sol Bakery - This coffee shop specializes in French cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Open daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

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 transport

  • Free offsite parking within 10 metres
  • 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
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • 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 lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property

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: 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 25
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 8 to 15 per person
  • Late check-out fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)

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

Zulu Surf Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 93 out of 167 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 45 out of 167 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 167 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 167 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 167 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Madison

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location and staff!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dixie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sidney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
An overall pleasant stay. Premises were always kept clean. Good walkable area and not far from the beach. A bit of noise but bearable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher, New Westminster

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

6/10 Okay

Ebun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was a great location and easily accessible to all the bars, restaurants and the beach, which was ideal. The hotel itself was okay - clean and had everything you would need but some parts were a bit outdated and it was noisy at night. Overall, it was good value for money.

8/10 Good

Giancarlo

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

8/10 Good

Emily

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The vibe is great. Chill, light and bright, community, yoga and surf energy. It’s so central. The heart of the action. Close to the beach and to bars and restaurants. The staff is amazing. So friendly and accommodating. Because it’s so central, it is a bit loud, but it seemed to slow down after about 10:30 pm until about 7 Am when traffic would pick up again. I would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for the first time visitor to Tamarindo. It’s in the heart of downtown Tamarindo. My singular complaint was no breakfast except coffee and with coffee they did not provide creamer.

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dwayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
In a good location with friendly staff and owner. Close to the beach and all the restaurants. Not good if you're a light sleeper like me, but it is Tamarindo.. ;)
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 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

Meghann

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This hotel felt more like a hostel BUT it was still very nice. Private room with bathroom and great AC. Staff was super friendly and helpful when we had questions. Great location - pretty centrally located. You only had ~10 min walk any direction to get to the “end” of the where there were shops, beaches, and dining/bars. Would absolutely stay here again if we revisited Tamarindo!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Caitlin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Russell

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A little noisy at night but worth it for the convenience..close to great restaurants, the beach, and shopping.
Stayed 16 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gabriel

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Atiya

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I will definitely stay here again. Its clean there is places to sit out doors other than the room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephania, fort lee

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hoping area , great path to beach - staff is so friendly and communication is great ! recommend , great bang for the buck !
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanner

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Bonnie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location. Right across from beaches. Easy to walk to shopping and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025