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Hotel La Palapa

3.0 star property
Beachfront hotel for sun and fun

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Located close to Tamarindo Beach and Grande Beach, Hotel La Palapa provides a terrace, a shopping centre on-site and a garden. With amenities such as 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

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
The current price is AU$147
includes taxes & fees
11 Sept - 12 Sept
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On the beach

This hotel is located on the beach. Listen to the sound of the waves while taking a stroll on the sandy beach. An on-site activity you may enjoy during your visit are beachside massages.

View from property
Flat-screen TV
What guests liked about the beach

The property offers a perfect beach location with direct access to the sand and stunning sunsets.

Room options

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Tonight

Sept 10 - Sept 11
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Tomorrow

Sept 11 - Sept 12
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Quadruple Room with Garden View

Quadruple Room with Garden View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Supreme

Supreme

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
  • 25 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room with Sea View

Standard Room with Sea View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite 2

Suite 2

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 25 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Suite 1

Suite 1

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 25 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
  • 25 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
25 Meters Norte de la Rotonda, Tamarindo, Guanacaste, 50309

What's nearby

  • Tamarindo Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • WAYRA Institute of Spanish - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Playa Langosta - 8 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course - 29 min drive - 17.9 km
  • Grande Beach - 31 min drive - 16.8 km

Getting around

  • Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Walter's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sharky's Sports Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sol Bakery - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Nogui's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪La Berrakera - ‬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 centre 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
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), airport pick-up service (surcharge) and a gift shop
  • A front desk safe, smoke-free property and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and proximity to shopping
Room features
All guest rooms at Hotel La Palapa have comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Balconies or patios, wardrobes/cupboards and fridges

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour airport pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8 AM to 10 AM for a fee: USD 12 for adults and USD 12 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Shopping centre

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 8 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 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 are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately USD 12 for adults and from USD 12 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 35 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 35

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, debit cards and cash
Heating is not provided
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Hotel Palapa Tamarindo
Hotel Palapa
Palapa Tamarindo
Hotel La Palapa Hotel
Hotel La Palapa Tamarindo
Hotel La Palapa Hotel Tamarindo

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 10 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel La Palapa on 11 Sept 2025 start from AU$146.70, including 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 at Hotel La Palapa?

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?

Checkout 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 centre, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Tamarindo Beach, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course and Conchal Beach. Playa Brasilito and Grande Beach are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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