Boutique Surf Hotel RipJack Inn

My mom & I stayed here for 5 days and it was so so lovely! Peaceful and relaxing away from the crowds of Tamarindo. If you’re looking for somewhere to unwind and just chill this is it. The restaurant is also amazing and has great food! The beach is literally a 2 min walk from the hotel. Highly recommend staying here if you want to leave relaxed and happy!

This place is great. Definitely the best option in Playa Grande by far. The staff is so kind and on top of everything. The location is perfect. It’s right at the entrance to the beach (which is absolutely stunning and has awesome waves). Food is great. BANGING happy hour from 4pm-6pm every day. Half priced drinks and amazing food deals. Pool is small, but really nice and relaxing. Beach volleyball court right next to the bar which is a plus. Overall, I highly recommend this place to anyone. I will definitely be coming back!

We didn’t stay at Rip Jack Inn, but I had to leave a review because the owner was absolutely incredible. She helped us plan our wedding and went far above and beyond — coordinating the flowers, photographer, and cake, and even showing up at our VRBO on the day to make sure everything ran smoothly.||There was also live music at their outdoor restaurant, which was absolutely lovely and added to the magic of the experience. Her kindness, organization, and genuine care made our wedding day truly special and stress-free. I can’t recommend her highly enough.

Exceptional food and service! After multiple meals here we are stunned at the seller operation they run. Alicia was our server and was on top of it along with everyone else. Drinks are top notch and we had our best meals of the trip here. You won’t be disappointed!

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

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.

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!

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.