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Refugio Lodge

4.0 star property
4-star B&B near Tamarindo Beach

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Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM, sun loungers
Property grounds
Room (1) | Garden view
Sundeck
Down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

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Avenida Central, Tamarindo, Guanacaste, 50309
  • WAYRA Institute of Spanish
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Tamarindo Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Playa Langosta
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Tamarindo (TNO)
    ‪7 min drive‬

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Room (4)

Room (4)

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

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Down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room (5)

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

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Room (2)

Room (2)

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

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Down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room (6)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

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Room (1)

Room (1)

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

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Down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room (3)

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

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About the area

Tamarindo

Oceanside stay.Stay at this Tamarindo B&B and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Tamarindo Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Playa Langosta. Las Baulas National Marine Park and Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course are within 12 miles (20 km).
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What's nearby

  • Tamarindo Beach - 4 min walk
  • Playa Langosta - 4 min drive
  • Las Baulas National Marine Park - 27 min drive
  • Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course - 32 min drive
  • Grande Beach - 36 min drive

Getting around

  • Tamarindo (TNO) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sharky's Sports Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Medusa Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Chiquita’s - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Wild Panda - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪La Boca - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Refugio Lodge

4-star B&B near Tamarindo Beach
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

An outdoor pool, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at Refugio Lodge.

This 4-star Tamarindo bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • Local cuisine breakfast (free)
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Convenience store
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Onsite shopping
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Refugio Lodge offers 7 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and blackout drapes/curtains. Rooms open to patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. This Tamarindo bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Housekeeping is offered on request and in-room massages can be requested.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:30 AM–11:00 AM
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar

Things to do

  • Designer stores
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Down comforter
  • Pillow-top mattress

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • In-room massage
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
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

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Refugio Lodge

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 2 years old or younger stays free, per registered adult, when using existing bedding.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

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; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include outdoor lighting
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes outdoor lighting in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • One child 2 years old or younger stays free, per registered adult, in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

La Oveja Surf House
surf house

Refugio Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 89 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 89 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 89 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 89 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 89 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Agustin and the other staff at the hotel were great! Our room was lovely, pool and surrounding area was nice too. My friend and I would absolutely stay again, the breakfast included was a nice touch - thanks for having us!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arlene

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Refugio Lodge- I can say it’s a hidden gem! Opened just about two months ago by four wonderful owners, this charming bed & breakfast exceeded all my expectations. Initially, I was concerned about the noise from the nightclub behind the property, as mentioned in other reviews. However, Augustin, one of the owners, reassured me it wouldn’t be an issue during this time of year. it wasn’t an issue for us at all! For two days before arrival, I chatted with Augustin. He patiently answered all my questions about the area, arranged transportation, and even helped us find a place of worship. From that moment, I knew Refugio had us at “Hello”! The entire staff was beyond wonderful and accommodating. They all made the stay unforgettable. Pablo makes a fantastic cup of coffee—piping hot, crafted with care, and brimming with love! Breakfast each morning was a delicious, traditional Costa Rican spread that kept us full through lunchtime. The property is small, but it’s nestled in a lush tropical setting. It’s a block from the beach and walking distance of everything happening in Tamarindo. The market and bank are just across the street, and restaurants are only minutes away. Evenings often featured a relaxed gathering of friendly visitors and locals in the bar area, with live nice music some nights. Refugio Lodge truly felt like home away from home.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Seetal

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, great coffee, and breakfast. Enjoyed our stay here

10/10 Excellent

Sofia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hostel is very nice, small and a great place to stay. The location is excellent, you can easily walk to all the good restaurants, and the beach is very close. The staff is very friendly and attentive. Agustin is a great host, along with the whole team. It has two restaurants, one as part of the hostel and another right next door with a great atmosphere and food. The rate includes a delicious breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful boutique hotel with a beautiful lounge and pool area. The breakfast and coffee was delicious. This place is run by a great group of locals who care about their guests having an authentic Costa Rican experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Esperanza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Ana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No major complaints besides bathroom or room smelling a bit like mildew. I stayed on a Saturday & music or noise was NOT a huge issue. Breakfast in the cafe was delicious as well!! Will visit again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gamyl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
La oveja was the perfect stay. The staff were very helpful in showing me around and the restaurant had some of the best food. It’s also in the best location in tamarindo.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jovita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a very different stay to my usual. But I still enjoyed it. The free breakfast was a great addition since Costa Rica - well Tamarindo was soooo expensive. Prices there were higher than what I pay in NY or at all inclusives. But the hotel was amazing. The pool was right outside my door. Staff was very friendly. Close to the nightlife. All in all if I ever go back to costa rica(probably not) this will be my go to hotel
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Kristi

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff warned us multiple times about the late night noise from the disco next door (even when we checked in) but we liked the place so much we stayed an extra night anyway. Two members of staff also bent over backwards to help us get on the road when we discovered our rented car had a flat battery.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great little hotel with a good restaurant attache and breakfast included at a bargain price. A little basic but with spacious bedroom and very conveniently located for all shops, restaurants and the beach. Was warned in advance about very loud music snd given the opportunity to cancel but took the chance and took earplugs. Stayed 6 nights and only Friday and Sat night had extremely loud music until 3am so best to avoid those days. Apart from that I would happily go back. Tamarindo though is a very noisy town until about 11pm most days,
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Sandra

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked my stay at La Oveja Surf House for 7 days and 6 nights but only stayed for 2 nights. The first night we got no sleep due to the noise (we were told) but we never thought it would be an ALL night thing. We thought we could give it another try and stay a second night but it was the same thing noise all night and we got no sleep. There were also ants everywhere and there were so many dead ants behind the beds as if they were sprayed and not cleaned. I woke up to a rash on my hand and when the hotel reached out to me to know why we were checking out early I explained the situation and they replied back with an apology but they should mention that they are the ones that host the events and that’s why there’s so much noise and they could have refunded the remaining 4 nights that were paid for and not used.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Vitalii

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Hotel is not good!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Belen

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Too loud noisy at night.. Not enough water to shower, told the issue to management but did not do anything about it.. Staff very friendly and polite
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Tegan

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was near everything, but it seemed like Las Ovejas and the neighbouring bar were competing with their music until 3:00 am. It felt like we were in a speaker playing 2 different songs at the same time. You can tell the common area was nice at one time, but needs some love. The hotel seems forgotten about and the restaurant out front (which is beautiful) is the priority. Also, our mattress was rock hard and that’s coming from people who aren’t picky. We will stay somewhere else next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Eric

Travelled with family
There was not nearly as much noise as has been stated. It is a good place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Danielle

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Amy

Liked: Staff & service
Please read the reviews and trust that the noise reviews are legitimate. There is a night club 25 meters from the back of these rooms. I did read the reviews and the staff warned us but it was so much worse than I imagined. There was music blaring and bumping till 3 am so much that the walls were shaking. If you are a light sleeper do not book this spot. We ended up leaving after one night.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lilliam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Fancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Avraham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best Staff and Location
Wow location is what it's all about! This wondrful hotel is walking distance to everything including the beach. When we first arrived we were greeted by Hillary. she immediately made us feel like family. She was incredibly helpful. She arranged the best sunset catamaran for us. So much fun. The red. WOW what a delicious huge breakfast at their beuatiful restaurant The owner came over and introduced himself What a great cool guy! Also makes you feel like you're at his home We can't say enough wonderful; things about the staff, service and overall experince. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great!
Very cool place in a great location if you’re looking to be in the night life, close to the beach, and by all of the restaurants. As all of the other reviews, and the hotel said in advance, it is loud at night. The food is good, service was excellent, and it is exactly as advertised.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Coleton

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The people that worked there are very friendly and helpful. Free breakfast is the best breakfast in town and the live music is unbelievable and the drinks are awesome. Hard place to beat.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024