Boutique Surf Hotel RipJack Inn

We stayed two nights here and have stayed here before. This time was an exceptional experience. The room was ready when we arrived. The staff was super friendly and attentive. They even accommodated us with a special request near the end that capped off the experience with great vibes. They had an employee named Carlos who was very helpful and friendly as well. Both him and Nubia deserve recognition from their bosses because they were truly great. (Also the cleaning staff was very awesome and deserve a mention) The best feature of this hotel is the short walking distance to the beach. HUGE plus for convenient location

Alicia was absolutely amazing! We kicked off our first birthday celebration and she made it so special — she really took the time to connect with our group. The food was fantastic, the drinks were just as impressive, and the whole experience exceeded our expectations. We’ll definitely be coming back each day we’re here. Thank you!

Strolled in for happy hour looking for a drink and a bite. Staff was professional, friendly and atmosphere was as expected. Chill vibes, relaxing and plenty of variety on the menu. We were also lucky enough to hear some great live music while enjoying our dinner and fresh cocktails. A bonus on a Tuesday night in low season! We enjoyed chatting with the lovely Argentinian owner at the bar and learned why this place is so special. Hands on management and bilingual staff. Will definitely return this week and each visit to Playa Grande.

This was our second trip to the Rip Jack but our first after their newly built restaurant. If you are in Playa Grande, traverse the bumpy road long enough to eat here. This establishment is beautiful, clean and delicious. I had the whole fish snapper and tuna tower. The tuna tower was a little different just because it was Costa Rica, not Asian. It was delicious. The service was a little slow, but we were a large group (14). It was raining like I had never seen before and they were very gracious as we were late for our reservation. Outstanding restaurant!

My friends and I stayed at RipJack for three days and I would absolutely recommend it. We’ve been in CR for ten days and these are by far the most comfortable beds/rooms. Very friendly hotel desk and staff throughout the property. Security all night so our car and surfboards were always locked up at night. The restaurant and bar are really nice with great food. We ate meals there a lot and everything from breakfast to dinner is tasty. All the restaurant staff is friendly and kind. Alicia is really fun and we got to know her. Proximity to the spots we came to surf makes it an ideal location for the Playa Grande surf breaks. Oh and much quieter and more chill than Tamarindo. So if you want to party definitely go there.

Such a great place. Beach and surf shops across the street. Amazing staff at the front desk, restaurant and everywhere in between. ||Not only was the food great and convienent, but Alicia and the other restaurant staff were wonderful and even helped the kids practice their spanish : )

The hotel was clean, comfortable and had a very simple but yet beautiful and earthy atmosphere. The grounds were cleaned by the staff every day! Nature is all around the rooms, so leaves would naturally fall, and every day they would clean and maintain the grounds. Very hard working and friendly staff. We saw monkeys, iguanas, squirrels, crabs, butterflies, birds by just walking to the pool! It was wonderful. The two pools were closed by to all rooms and they were really nice , surrounded by lounge chairs and trees providing shade on those really hot days. The hotel is walking distance to the beach. perfect for a surf trip. The hotel is quiet , perfect for relaxing, but restaurants and a cafe is closed by. The RipJack restaurant offered good food and the waiters were so nice! Thanks Alicia for taking care of us! |There is a lot of construction around, so there was noise pretty much all day… but it didn’t really bother us. There are no umbrellas allowed (I was told) at the beach, because it is a Nature Reserve, so be aware that it gets really hot in the middle of the day. It was unbearable, but the pool felt specially nice. Also, the hotel rents the beach chairs per day… really thought it would have been included. Maybe in the future. Overall it was a fantastic stayed, and will recommend and come back.

Came here with my girlfriend. The food was AMAZING. I ordered the calamari and ahi tuna sandwich. My girlfriend ordered the chicken sandwich. The service was great as well. Elisia was awesome as server. So nice and kind. Very knowledgeable about the area. Will be back again!