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Zulu Surf Hotel

3.5 star property
Adventure hotel with 2 restaurants, connected to a shopping centre, near Tamarindo Beach
your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
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2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; French cuisine
Point of interest
Point of interest
Exterior
Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • 2 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Breakfast available
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Communal living room
  • Corner/local shop
  • ATM/banking services
  • Microwave in a common area
Feel at home
  • Private bathroom
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Minibar
  • Digital TV service
  • Free self-parking
  • Netflix
The price is AU$222
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2025

Room options

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Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Minibar
Netflix
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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Suite

Suite

Highlights

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

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

Highlights

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

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Minibar
Netflix
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Studio Suite

Studio Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Microwave
Minibar
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Minibar
Netflix
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Tamarindo Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Playa Langosta - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Avellanas Beach - 31 min drive - 18.3 km
  • Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course - 32 min drive - 16.7 km
  • Grande Beach - 35 min drive - 17.6 km

Getting around

  • Tamarindo (TNO) - 7 min drive
  • Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.) - 79 min drive
  • Nosara (NOB) - 109 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

Zulu Surf Hotel features a rooftop terrace and puts you within a five-minute walk of Tamarindo Beach. Guests looking for a bite to eat can visit the 2 restaurants, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 12 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
    • Express check-out available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 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 at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 9:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free uncovered on-site self-parking
    • Free off-site parking within 33 ft
    • Street parking available
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–1:00 PM
  • 2 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Shared microwave
  • Water dispenser

Travelling with children

  • Local/corner shop

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Scooter/moped hire nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Facilities

  • ATM/banking
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Communal living room
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 40-inch Smart TV
  • Digital TV channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Minibar

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

El Mercadito de Tamarindo – On-site restaurant.
Pizza Galería – On-site family restaurant. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Bar Medusa – On-site bar. Open daily.
Sol Bakery – This coffee shop specialises in French cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 8 to 15 per person

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Zulu Surf Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Zulu Surf Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Zulu Surf Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-out is available.
Is there an on-site casino at Zulu Surf Hotel?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Casino Diria (13-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Zulu Surf Hotel and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as boat tours, horse riding and kayaking. Additional recreation nearby includes casino gaming.
Are there restaurants at or near Zulu Surf Hotel?
Yes, there are 2 on-site restaurants, featuring French cuisine.
What's the area around Zulu Surf Hotel like?
Zulu Surf Hotel is a short 7-minute drive from Tamarindo (TNO) and 3 minutes' walk from Tamarindo Beach.

Zulu Surf Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

I always have an excellent stay at Zulu!
Christopher, 6-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

A good place for a few nights. A bit loud
Staff was really friendly and the property is in good condition. The terrace is great to get some work done. Beds were comfy. The restaurant discount was a nice touch. The biggest downside would be the noise level coming in. At night it’s the bars and restaurants. In the morning it’s the truck traffic driving by. I would again if the price was right.
Brian, 6-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

David, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Lori D, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Mariusz, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Stayed here as a solo female traveller. The hotel is clean and neat. The a/c in the room was really nice. The location is super convenient. Right in the middle of town so I could walk pretty much anywhere I wanted to go. The beach is right across the street. The only thing I would say is that it can get extremely noisy at night since you’re right in the middle of the town and the popular nightlife spots. Especially on the weekends. Felt safe overall though
Armoniem, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

I’m very low key but like clean! The hotel is not huge but in my opinion it was just right. My first room had a leaking air conditioner unit behind the wall so they moved me rooms! Luckily it was the next room. The staff is amazing!! They were very helpful and bilingual which helps. The rooms were clean, the bathroom was fine and the shower was spacious. The rooms don’t have closets but they have shelves. My first room didn’t have any where to hang clothes and the second one did. Towels are clean and I was able to book tours through them. They can help with transportation from airport to hotel and back. It’s about an hour and a half drive from Liberia airport so expect to pay a good chunk. The “ Mercadito “ is literally around the corner and there are other eatery places near. You can shop, eat, drink, and walk to the beach!! I traveled by myself and I felt safe. I honestly don’t even want to share this hidden gem!! I’d keep it to myself. Camila was a gem!!! Thank you and hope to come back!♥️
Nancy A., 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Janette, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Location
Rees, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff clean and cozy room with a lot to do nearby
Jimmy Joe, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

The location is perfect. Right in the center of town so I could walk wherever I wanted. Beach is right across the street. That being said, its central location causes it to be very load at night due to people partying outside. Overall good stay
Armoniem, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Pierre Yves, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

So I took my first solo trip and stayed in Zulu Surf Hotel for ten days. I could not be happier with my choice! Zulu is an amazing place with an incredible staff that goes above and beyond in every way! Bali and the other girls working are so awesome! They really help with anything you need! They put on little activities each night that make it very easy to meet new people from all over the world! The hotel is very well located and has an incredible cafe (sol bakery) and many food options with the best bar anywhere around! Everyone is very friendly!! The terrace is super cool as well, nice to hangout, drink coffee, plays cards, whatever you’d like to do! This hotel was above all my expectations and I would highly recommend to anyone, especially solo travelers!!
Mike, 10-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Centrally located, helpful staff, close to the beach.
Odanel, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Zulu Surf Hotel Heaven
Amazing! I have extended my stay two times. Great 25% discount on food!
Christopher, 9-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great atmosphere and amazing staff. Felt very safe and taken care of, thanks for a great stay!
Stella, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Thomas, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Dallas, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Dallas, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Dallas, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Tom, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Richard, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Brett, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very great hotel Def will stay again
joseph, 7-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Christopher, 2-night trip
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