Hotel La Palapa - Tamarindo

3-star beachfront hotel in Tamarindo with private beach access and on-site spa

Amenities

Hotel La Palapa offers guests a private beach area with reserved sun loungers and hammocks directly on the sand. The property provides complimentary parking on site, a secure lot that is hard to find in this part of Tamarindo. A free airport shuttle service is available for guests arriving at Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport, 29 miles away.

Rooms

Each of La Palapa's 7 air-conditioned rooms includes a flat-screen TV and a refrigerator for storing drinks and snacks. Select rooms at the hotel offer a sea view from a private terrace or balcony, and some units include a loft with twin beds. The Supreme room type features a large bathroom with two sinks and a layout that separates sleeping and living areas.

Dining

The hotel's on-site restaurant serves a daily continental breakfast and operates beachfront dining with live music performances in the evening. Guests can order meals from the restaurant or use a voucher for breakfast at the neighboring Buon Appetito café. Happy hour drinks are available throughout the day at the attached bar.

Spa & Wellness

La Palapa's spa & wellness center provides on-site massage treatments, including couples massages and full body massages, priced at $35 per session. Therapists set up massage tents on the private beach area, allowing guests to hear ocean waves during the session. Beach loungers and hammocks are available for relaxation before or after treatments.

Entertainment

Hotel guests can watch nightly live music and a fire baton show performed on the beach near the hotel restaurant. The property organizes board games and puzzles for families, and the concierge can arrange local activities like surf lessons with instructor Luis. Nearby attractions within walking distance include Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course and Las Baulas National Marine Park.

• Location: Beachfront in central Tamarindo, walkable to restaurants and shops
• Rooms: 7 air-conditioned units with flat-screen TVs, refrigerators, and sea-view terraces
• Dining: On-site beachfront restaurant with daily breakfast and evening live music
• Wellness: $35 on-beach massages with ocean sounds
• Parking: Free private parking, rare in Tamarindo
• Transport: Complimentary airport shuttle from Liberia airport
• Activities: Fire baton show, surf lessons, and board games