Refugio Surf Lodge - Tamarindo

$$$$||View on mapTamarindo, Costa RicaAvenida Central, Tamarindo, Costa Rica, 50309|
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Refugio Surf Lodge - Tamarindo
Avenida Central, Tamarindo, Costa Rica, 50309·View on map
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Overall Score
Great
8.8Great
Staff9.6
Free WiFi9.4
Location9.4
Breakfast9.3
Comfort8.9
Who stays here
Couples44%
Groups29%
Solo15%
Families12%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.8Great
Staff9.6
Free WiFi9.4
Location9.4
Breakfast9.3
Comfort8.9
Who stays here
Couples44%
Groups29%
Solo15%
Families12%

Adults-only surf lodge with gourmet breakfast and live music, 3 minutes from Tamarindo Beach

Dining

Refugio Surf Lodge offers an on-site restaurant and coffee house that serves American and vegetarian breakfasts, brunch, lunch, dinner, high tea, and cocktails. The menu includes local specialities, warm dishes, fresh fruits, and accommodates vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free diets. Guests can also enjoy happy hour, wine and champagne, and specialty coffee with beans roasted on site.

Entertainment

The lodge provides live music and music performances on site, along with evening entertainment and nightclub and DJ events. A billiards table and pub crawls are available for guests looking to socialize. The bar and restaurant transform the space into a lively venue in the evenings.

Rooms

Each air-conditioned unit at Refugio Surf Lodge has a private bathroom, a safe deposit box, and a flat-screen TV. Rooms offer a terrace or balcony with garden or pool views, and the property provides luggage storage and express check-in/check-out. Guests receive welcome earplugs due to nearby nightlife noise.

Activities

An outdoor swimming pool open year-round is surrounded by sun loungers and a sun terrace. The property also has a garden, picnic area, and outdoor furniture. Beach access is a 3-minute walk, and guests can book surf lessons and tours at the tour desk.

Location

Refugio Surf Lodge is located 1000 ft from Tamarindo Beach and 3 miles from Tamarindo Airport. A grocery store and a bank are directly across the street. Paid airport shuttle, airport drop off and pick up, and a general shuttle service are available.

  • Location: 3-minute walk to Tamarindo Beach, 3 miles from airport
  • Rooms: 15 air-conditioned units with private bathroom and pool view terrace
  • Dining: On-site restaurant with local specialties and vegetarian breakfast
  • Entertainment: Live music, nightclub/DJ, billiards, and pub crawls
  • Wellness: Year-round outdoor swimming pool with sun loungers
  • Accessibility: Paid airport shuttle and tour desk
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-22:00
from 01:00-11:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
A full breakfast is served at the price of USD 1.43 per person. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
Spanish, Italian
Building
Number of rooms:8
Former name
surf house
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Rooms and availability

Standard Double Room
  • Max:
    4 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed2 Double beds1 Double bed
Private Bathroom Double Room
  • Max:
    4 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
Private Bathroom Quadruple Room
  • Max:
    4 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking
Baggage storage
24-hour services
Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Coffee shop

Shuttle

Paid airport shuttle

Swimming pool

Outdoor swimming pool

TV

Flat-screen TV

Sports & Fitness

  • Snorkeling
  • Horseback riding
  • Pool tables
  • Fishing

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink
  • Happy hour

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Picnic area/ Tables
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Spa & Leisure

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Beach access
  • Sun loungers
  • Live entertainment
  • Night club
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area

Room view

  • Pool view

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Mini-bar
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
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Essential information about Refugio Surf Lodge

💵 Lowest room price 69 US$
📏 Distance to center 100 yd
✈️ Distance to airport 2.6 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Tamarindo, TNO

Location

Avenida Central, Tamarindo, Costa Rica, 50309
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Avenida Central, Tamarindo, Costa Rica, 50309
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Avenida Central, Tamarindo, Costa Rica, 50309
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