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Zulu Surf Hotel

3.5 star property
Experience ocean views from your room then grab a coffee on the rooftop. Indulge in French cuisine for dinner after catching some waves.

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2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; French cuisine
Point of interest
Point of interest
Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds
Exterior
By the shores of Grande Beach and Playa Langosta, Zulu Surf Hotel offers a vibrant retreat. Savor French cuisine at one of two on-site restaurants or enjoy coffee at the rooftop cafe, with high-speed WiFi to stay connected. With free self parking and helpful staff nearby guests can unwind in style.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (12)

  • 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 (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Minibar
  • Digital TV service
  • Free self-parking
  • Netflix
The current price is NZ$187
includes taxes & fees
3 Mar - 4 Mar

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
Digital channels
Netflix
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
Digital channels
Netflix
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
Digital channels
Netflix
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
  • Playa Langosta - 4 min drive
  • Avellanas Beach - 31 min drive
  • Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course - 32 min drive
  • Grande Beach - 35 min drive

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

8.4

Very good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

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.. ;)
Dwayne, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I always have an excellent stay at Zulu!
Christopher, 6-night trip

8/10 Very good

Clean
Thomas, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good place
Steven, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

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.
George, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

8/10 Very good

It was a nice little place. The room was smaller than I expected but overall I had a great time there.
Raja, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Ideal location
Josanne, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Centrally located, helpful staff, close to the beach.
Odanel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

perfect to be in the heart of Tamarindo! really safe and perfectly placed.
Romy, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Cute, cool and very convenient.
Dana, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

It was an amazing experience, I could definitely do it again
Andres, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good 👍
Steven, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Location
Rees, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very great hotel Def will stay again
joseph, 7-night trip

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

8/10 Very good

The location and the employees were great
Victor, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great property , highly recommended if staying in tamarindo ! Really enjoyed proximity to all
Stephania, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Great location. Staff was very nice. Room was perfect.
rebekah, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean great staff wonderful location
alain, 1-night trip

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

10/10 Exceptional

Staff were awesome
Jess, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
Davina, 7-night trip