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Zulu Surf Hotel

3.5 star property

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2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; French cuisine
Point of interest
Exterior
Point of interest
Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
Centro Comercial Plaza Conchal, Tamarindo, Provincia de Guanacaste, 50309
  • Tamarindo Beach
    3 min walk
  • WAYRA Institute of Spanish
    5 min walk
  • Playa Langosta
    4 min drive
  • Tamarindo (TNO)
    7 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 this property

Zulu Surf Hotel

Central hotel with 2 restaurants connected to a shopping center in Tamarindo
Along with 2 restaurants, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and a rooftop terrace. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, coffee/tea in a common area, and a microwave in a common area. Change of towels is available on request.
Zulu Surf Hotel offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with 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.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Zulu Surf Hotel. During your stay, you'll be connected to a shopping center, and just a quick walk from Tamarindo Beach. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and 2 restaurants are available.
  • Free WiFi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Free self parking
  • Drinking and dining options include 2 restaurants, a coffee shop, and a bar/lounge
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include convenience store, a rooftop deck, and a communal living room
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Tamarindo Beach and a 4-minute drive from Playa Langosta
There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a grocery/convenience store. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A rooftop terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in a common area are also featured at Zulu Surf Hotel. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Tamarindo hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 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 public transport

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

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–1:00 PM: USD 8-15 per person
  • 2 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Restaurants on site

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

Family friendly

  • Corner/local shop

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Banquet hall
  • Corner/local shop
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Communal living room
  • Shared microwave
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

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

Food and drink

  • Minibar

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 9:30 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

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. 55 out of 97 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 97 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 97 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 97 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 97 reviews" "

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

8/10 Good

Nancy A., Thousand Oaks

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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!♥️
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Janette, CERES

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rees, Portland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff clean and cozy room with a lot to do nearby
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Armoniem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Pierre Yves

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Odanel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Centrally located, helpful staff, close to the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Zulu Surf Hotel Heaven
Amazing! I have extended my stay two times. Great 25% discount on food!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great atmosphere and amazing staff. Felt very safe and taken care of, thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Dallas

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Dallas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dallas

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

joseph

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very great hotel Def will stay again
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Stephania, fort lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property , highly recommended if staying in tamarindo ! Really enjoyed proximity to all
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria Jose

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Scott Alexander

Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend this hotel. It was very clean, super convenient location. The food court downstairs was superb. The only issue I would say is there was no cold water in the shower, only scalding hot it was literally burning me. Plus with 100 degree weather, who wants to take a hot shower? Otherwise, the woman that checked us in wasn't friendly (skinny dirty blonde/brown hair) not at checkin or when I brought my 3yr old niece and her parents into the hotel as my niece needed to use the bathroom. I verify who I was, bringing my family in for a moment, not to hang out and she still had an attitude.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 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

2/10 Terrible

Marc

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A disgusting dump
The pictures are an absolute joke. It is discussing, dirty, and musty. My husband was so taken back that he ran across the street to the Tamarindo Diria. You will do the same. Don’t waist your time booking this low class dump . Karen Kopins actress/ model trust me you will be so happy you did!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024