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About this property

Elegant Accommodations: Refugio Surf Lodge in Tamarindo offers adults-only bed and breakfast accommodations with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and garden or pool views. Each room includes a work desk, TV, and free toiletries. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a sun terrace, lush garden, and a year-round outdoor swimming pool. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Additional amenities include a restaurant, bar, and outdoor seating areas. Dining Experience: The modern, family-friendly restaurant serves American and vegetarian breakfasts with local specialities, warm dishes, and fresh fruits. Brunch, lunch, dinner, high tea, and cocktails are available in a welcoming ambience. Prime Location: Located 4 km from Tamarindo Airport and a 3-minute walk to Tamarindo Beach, the lodge offers boating and surfing activities nearby. Guests appreciate the scenic views and proximity to local attractions.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Situated in the best rated area in Tamarindo, this property has an excellent location score of 9.6

    • Breakfast info

    • Vegetarian, American


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1 double bed
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1 large double bed
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1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Kamila
    France France
    Great and super welcoming owners!! They are very helpful with all the local recommendations and are always there for the guests:) Simple, clean, cosy, great location and wonderful food!! It gets loud in the evenings, but earplugs are provided for...
  • George
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The whole place was incredible. Food was excellent as was the coffee and the staff were very hospitable.
  • Marissa
    United States United States
    The location was very central and close to the beach. The room was peaceful and cutely decorated, as was the rest of the lodge. They provided towels for the pool, bathing, and for visiting the beach. The included breakfast was amazing. The staff...
  • Daniel
    Sweden Sweden
    The beds were comfy, rooms were spacey and the reception/ restaurant was really modern and cool. The breakfast was amazing.
  • Marie
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    This was one of our multiple stays in Costa Rica, and we were truly impressed. The rooms were clean, spacious, and well-equipped. Above all, the Refugio concept — which includes a beautiful café and a cozy bar offering excellent food and drinks —...
  • Teresa
    United States United States
    Refugio Surf Lodge is a lovely property, wonderful staff! It’s right in the middle of Tamarindo nightlife, so the only downside to that is if you want quiet at night, use the earplugs they provide!!
  • Andrea
    Germany Germany
    "It's like a little gem". The location is unbeatable!!Excellent price for value. You don't need a car to move around Tamarindo downtown. All shops, bars, restaurants, supermarkets are just a few steps away. The best of all is Agustín, our host. He...
  • Marie
    Canada Canada
    The location is perfect for exploring around Tamarindo. Walking distance to grocery stores, bank, restaurant and the beach. The breakfast is delicious. Agustín is extremely helpful and available to assist you during your stay. The staff are...
  • Stefanie
    Germany Germany
    The hotel is super stylish and perfectly located. I really enjoyed my stay there. The hotel manager and the staff were especially nice and helped me in many situations. The café is also excellent, and the breakfast was simply delicious! Everything...
  • Hicham
    France France
    The location, the staff and the vibe. I would definitely come back. Rooms are very clean and the pool side is very relaxing.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Restaurante #1
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
Check-out
From 01:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 5 years are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 09:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 09:00:00.