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Refugio Lodge

4.0 star property
B&B with outdoor pool, near Tamarindo Beach

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Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM, sun loungers
Sundeck
Property grounds
Down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated
Room (1) | Garden view
La Oveja Surf House, near Tamarindo Beach, offers a vibrant retreat with breakfast featuring local cuisine and an outdoor pool to soak up the sun. Unwind at the nightclub or enjoy live concerts and shows; explore designer stores on site or coworking spaces for productivity.
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Communal living room
  • Convenience store
  • Multilingual staff
  • Concierge services
  • Gift shops/newsstands

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Patio
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
The current price is $85
$96 total
includes taxes & fees
May 10 - May 11

Room options

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Room (4) | Down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room (4)

Highlights

Yard
Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • 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)

Highlights

Yard
Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

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Room (2) | Down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room (2)

Highlights

Yard
Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • 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)

Highlights

Yard
Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

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Room (1) | Down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room (1)

Highlights

Yard
Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • 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)

Highlights

Yard
Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Avenida Central, Tamarindo, Guanacaste, 50309

What's nearby

  • Tamarindo Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Playa Langosta - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Las Baulas National Marine Park - 27 min drive - 16.3 km
  • Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course - 32 min drive - 17.0 km
  • Grande Beach - 36 min drive - 17.8 km

Getting around

  • Tamarindo (TNO) - 7 min drive
  • Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR) - 79 min drive
  • Nosara (NOB) - 130 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sharky's Sports Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Walter's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Medusa Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Chiquita’s - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Wild Panda - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Refugio Lodge

Refugio Lodge offers a fantastic location, putting you just a 5-minute walk from Tamarindo Beach. After having fun at the outdoor pool, you can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 7 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 11:00 AM
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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
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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

    • One child (2 years old and younger) stays free, per registered adult, when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 50+ Mbps)
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Parking

    • No onsite parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–11:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Grocery/convenience store

What to do

  • Shopping
  • Beach nearby

Working away

  • Coworking spaces

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Multilingual staff
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Communal living room
  • An outdoor pool
  • Designer stores on site
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning

Sleep well

  • Down comforter
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • In-room massage
  • Patio
  • Yard
  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi (speed of 50+ Mbps)

More

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • In-room safe
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Restaurant dining guide

Fees & policies

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's outdoor lighting on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Also known as

La Oveja Surf House
surf house

Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at Refugio Lodge?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Refugio Lodge?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Refugio Lodge?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Refugio Lodge.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Refugio Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Is there an onsite casino at Refugio Lodge?

No, this bed & breakfast doesn't have a casino, but Casino Diria (13-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Refugio Lodge and nearby?

Refugio Lodge has an outdoor pool and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Refugio Lodge?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

Does Refugio Lodge have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a patio and a yard.

What's the area around Refugio Lodge like?

Refugio Lodge is a short 4-minute walk from Tamarindo Beach and 3 minutes' walk from WAYRA Institute of Spanish.

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Refugio Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Service staff
Room
Breakfast
Location
Restaurant
Beach
Live music
Breakfast
Shower
Food

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, with many reviewers raving about the tasty food and excellent coffee. (32 reviews)
  • The beach is within a short walking distance from the property, making it easily accessible for guests. (16 reviews)
  • The pool was a highlight, often quiet and private, with some guests even considering it their own personal pool. (6 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Great location in Tamarindo

This hotel is in a great location. The hotel features a bar, restaurant, and coffee bar where they roast the coffee beans in house. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The food and drinks were excellent. We were within walking distance of the Tamarindo night life, shops, and beach. Highly recommended.
aaron, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Divine accommodations in the center of Tamarindo!

Wonderful place in the center of town. Perfect location, and the staff was fantastic, super friendly and warm. The breakfast was amazing, and the coffee too. Totally recommended.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice location and service !
Marie-Jade, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Excellent staff and location...

Agustin and staff were very friendly and very helpful. Central location but was noisey...however we were warned and the complimentary ear plugs were much appreciated! Thank you
Jodie, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff, great coffee, and breakfast. Enjoyed our stay here

10/10 Exceptional

Located in a prime spot, this place was clean, convenient with amazing staff. Augustin was very prompt with his communication and took great care of all o our needs! His staff is very helpful and the nearby bar is excellent for a night cap. Breakfast and on site cafe is excellent!
pritesh, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Refugio Lodge was perfect! It’s within walking distance to the beach, offers delicious food (the breakfast options are amazing), and has a great swimming pool. For anyone visiting Tamarindo, I highly recommend it. Agustin is extremely thorough with communication. The staff working are also very helpful and friendly.
Horatiu, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff were excellent. The room was a great size and clean! The breakfast were many choices and excellent coffee. Good nightly entertainment! Pleasant stay I would definitely go back!
Esther, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Daniel, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Pura Vida

We stayed for 9 days, good breakfast/ coffee/juice included with the room 👍 Agustin and staff we're all super nice and helpful with sharing good places to see, good restaurants. The hotel hosts an array of fun entertainment in the evenings 💥 💥 💥 Good times 👌 Looking forward to our next stay here.
Henderson, 8-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Andrea, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location, walking distance to everything. Very nice swimming pool, bar, restaurant and coffee shop. People were coming from all around to buy their coffee! Every one of the staff was very friendly and the recommendations for surf lessons and transportation was great pricing and people!
Elizabeth, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff was fantastic. Very helpful, kind and a lot if fun to be with. The only bad thing was the blaring music in and around the area which made it difficult to sleep.
Patricia, 14-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This is a sweet spot. Surrounded by good food, bars, shopping and close to the beach. Staff is awesome, the breakfast is delicious and so was the coffee, they roast it themselves which I thought is a cool touch. Even if you don’t get a room here it’s worth the visit to stop by and enjoy some breakfast or a drink and live music at night
Max, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Had a lovely staff at Refugio Lodge, all the staff I met was friendly and welcoming. Pool was nice and refreshing after a day of being out. Refugio is ideally located in the heart of Tama so location was perfect for both beach and nightlife. Breakfast being included was great as this town could be as expensive as NY price-wise, yes New York. Agustin was helpful and always easy to reach via WhatsApp. Thank you to everyone at Refugio for making my stay great.
Steven, 8-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Sofia, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Gamyl, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I would Refugio Lodge to anyone and everyone traveling to Tamarindo. ALL of the staff were so amazing and beyond accommodating. A special shout out to the youngest staff member, Pablo! He, along with everyone else there made us really feel like family throughout our stay!! The breakfast from the cafe (which was included with our stay) was delicious and I don’t drink coffee but my mom and sister couldn’t stop raving about their coffee (the roast is directly in house). The food from the restaurant was also soooo delicious. The location of the lodge is perfect, walking distance to the beach and all the shops, restaurants and bars that tamarindo has to offer. Before checking in they had provided us with information on popular tours, a map of recommended spots in tamarindo and tips to save $$ while in the area. We will definitely be back and thank you so much for making our stay absolutely wonderful! They truly go above and beyond for their guests <3

8/10 Very good

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
Ana, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect stay, Lovely hotel & great location!

Wonderful stay at Refugio Lodge. Beds were comfy, rooms clean. Lodge is beautifully decorated. All of the staff I met were so gracious, kind and helpful. Augustin communicated with me via WhatsApp starting the day before my arrival to make sure everything went smoothly. He also provided detailed information on local restaurants and things to do and even arranged a driver for me to get to my next destination. I accidentally overslept and missed both checkout and breakfast. Everyone was so kind about it and made sure I had a delicious avocado toast and eggs for breakfast with some of their delicious coffee that they make in house. Perfect location. Just a short walk to the beach. Shops all around. I could t have been more impressed with everything. There was a lot of music I could hear but made for a very festive time in the heart of Tamarindo.
Alicia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful boutique hotel close to beach and everything is walkable Great restaurant on site
Tara, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Refugio Lodge is an absolute gem in the heart of Tamarindo! Even before we arrived, Agustin went above and beyond to ensure our stay was nothing short of exceptional. He was incredibly helpful, providing us with a detailed map of the best spots in Tamarindo- surfing locations, coffee and ice cream shops, restaurants, bars-you name it. As he got to know more about our trip, he offered additional personalized tips and advice that made our experience even better. The entire team at Refugio Lodge is genuinely dedicated to making your stay unforgettable. The lodge’s central location puts you right in the middle of all the action. While the vibrant nightlife adds some noise, it’s all part of the authentic Tamarindo vibe. And let’s talk about the food- WOW. We tried everything on the menu, and every bite was phenomenal! The Avocado Toast is a must-have. If you're looking for a place that perfectly blends comfort, outstanding service, and unbeatable proximity to everything Tamarindo has to offer, Refugio Lodge is the one.
Brittany, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Super cute small hotel. Staff were amazing, breakfast was delicious!
Julie, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

There was not nearly as much noise as has been stated. It is a good place to stay
Eric, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Highly Recommend!

Everything good! Was very clean, and staff were very helpful! Great place to stay in Tamarindo!
Gerrit, 3-night trip