Hotel La Palapa

Property class: 3

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Located close to Tamarindo Beach and Grande Beach, Hotel La Palapa provides a terrace, a shopping mall on site, and a garden. With amenities like a beachfront location and beach massages, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up the sun. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as laundry facilities and a bar.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Laundry
The current price is AED 303
AED 343 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct

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Suite 2

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Suite 1

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Supreme

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

Quadruple Room with Garden View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room with Sea View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Buddha Deluxe Double

  • Ocean view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

La Lapa Deluxe

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located on the beach, Hotel La Palapa is in an area with great shopping. Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course and Reserva Conchal Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Tamarindo Beach and Grande Beach. Don't miss out on a visit to Monkey Park. Visit our Tamarindo travel guide
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25 Meters Norte de la Rotonda, Tamarindo, Guanacaste, 50309

What's nearby

  • A coastal town with a beach, houses, and mountains in the background.
    Tamarindo Beach
    2 min walk - 0.2 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 beach with clear blue water, rocky outcrops, and a sandy shore.
    Conchal Beach
    43 min drive - 22.6 km
  • WAYRA Institute of Spanish
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course
    40 min drive - 16.8 km

Getting around

  • Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR)
    87 min drive

Restaurants

  • Sharky's Sports Bar
    3 min walk
  • Walter's
    1 min walk
  • Sol Bakery
    2 min walk
  • Tabú
    2 min walk
  • Tamaonda
    3 min walk

About this property

Hotel La Palapa

  • Hotel near Tamarindo Beach
  • Located close to Grande Beach and Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course, Hotel La Palapa provides a terrace, a shopping mall on site, and a garden. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location and beach massages. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. In addition to laundry facilities and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • Other perks include:
    • Free self parking
    • Airport pick-up service (surcharge), a gift shop, and smoke-free premises
    • Tour/ticket assistance, a front-desk safe, and multilingual staff
    • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and proximity to shopping
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
    • 42-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
    • Private yards, wardrobes/closets, and refrigerators

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel La Palapa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel La Palapa?

As of 23 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel La Palapa on 25 October 2026 start from AED 303, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel La Palapa?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel La Palapa?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Hotel La Palapa provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel. A fee of USD 35 per person applies.

Where is Hotel La Palapa located?

Located in Tamarindo, this beachfront hotel is in the city center, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Tamarindo Beach, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course and Grande Beach. Playa Brasilito and Reserva Conchal Golf Course are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hotel La Palapa Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.6

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 364 out of 495 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 80 out of 495 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 495 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 495 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 495 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Cute property right on the beach. GREAT location! Easy walk to beautiful sunsets, Waffle Monkey, restaurants, shopping, clubs, tours/activities, etc. Massages right there on the beach were amazing.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Brian and Gio were the best. Rolando was so helpful with any activity we had. Stunning location, great staff, and I will be coming back. One million stars.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff were amazing and location is amazing!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location but the room has a humidity smell and they should renew it
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very unique hotel with instant access to private and public beach. However, the mirror in our room seemed to have mold on it, so that was not pleasant at all. Otherwise it's not a bad place to sleep after a day of activities.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing, best place to be, monkeys in the tree, 100% recommend, best place for young travellers and all ages staff are amazing
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We had an amazing time. The beach view was beautiful. The hotel lounge area by the beach was perfect. We would love to be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Rolando was a great host. The location right on the beach is perfect and the rooms cute and spotless.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean rooms, great private area on the beach, and a perfect location. The staff was outstanding. We are hoping to go back soon.
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Our stay at Hotel La Palapa was amazing. The location is absolutely unbeatable—right on the beach with stunning views and everything in Tamarindo just steps away. The hotel itself is beautiful, relaxing, and perfectly set up for a laid-back beach stay. A special thank you to Rolando, who was incredibly friendly, helpful, and attentive throughout our visit—he truly made us feel welcome. We would come back in a heartbeat!
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was amazing. Parking it tight but it’s included so that was a plus. The location and accessibility to the beach can’t be beat. Will definitely stay there again.
View from the room
The room
View from the room
The room
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Cute hotel with a very nice location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Awesome room plus tremendous location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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The rooms were super clean. The staff was so sweet and friendly. The hotel has private beach access with beach chairs, hammocks and restaurant. One of the best places to stay in Tamarindo.
Private space with Beach chairs
Room
Sunset in Tamrindo
View from the patio of the room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent management and employees. Rolondo was the best. Location is perfect and good prices. The extra taxes can make food/drink more expensive, but that is out of their control. We will be back soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This place was clean and right on the beach! We loved listening to the music on our private patio. We felt safe and the staff was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Rolando and the other staff were wonderful. The setting, especially the palm-tree-shaded sitting area, made us want to stay twice as long. Location is close to everything you need. We also really enjoyed our included breakfasts at Buon Appetito!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Perfect cozy hotel on the beach
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing and Rolando makes you feel like royalty. Location is great, beach in the back and the strip in the front. You won’t regret staying here
Sunset
Breakfast at restaurant #1
My friend iggy
Monkeys outside our room
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Charged an extra 80 USD for the booking. Beach view was great! Room was nice and cold.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great value for the price... Beach front property. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Right on the beach with great outdoor space and view of the beach. Proprietor was very responsive to all our needs and all staff very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great room with ocean views
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The location of this property was fantastic and the staff was super friendly and helpful. The rooms were clean and right on the beach. Great place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024