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Marbella Surf Inn

3.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a coffee shop

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Outdoor pool
Billiards
Classic Double Room
Property grounds
Classic Double Room

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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300 meters West of the ICE Tower, Cuajiniquil, Guanacaste, 50603
  • Playa Coco
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Playa Azul
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • San Juanillo Beach
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Tamarindo (TNO)
    ‪72 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Double Room

Classic Double Room

  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

Basic Shared Dormitory, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Marbella

Marbella Surf Inn is located within a mile (2 km) of Playa Coco and Playa Cementerio. This 6-room, 3-star hotel has a restaurant along with conveniences like an outdoor pool and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Playa Coco - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Pitahaya Beach - 5 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Playa Azul - 9 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • San Juanillo Beach - 19 min drive - 6.1 miles
  • Junquillal Beach - 37 min drive - 11.5 miles

Getting around

  • Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR) - 121 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tiki Hut - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ancient People San Juanillo - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Bar & Restaurante El Jardín - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Bernardos Playa Junquillal - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant San Juanillo - ‬16 min drive

About this property

Marbella Surf Inn

Family-friendly hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a coffee shop
At Marbella Surf Inn, guests enjoy features like an outdoor pool, a children's pool, and free WiFi in public areas. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an airport shuttle (available on request) for USD 250 per person roundtrip. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with tours or tickets, and answer any questions about the accommodations. This family-friendly hotel also has a garden.
An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 5 to 15 for adults and USD 3 to 6 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Outdoor pool
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2011
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Ceiling fan

Policies

Check-in

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets (service animals welcome)

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 5 to 15 for adults, and USD 3 to 6 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 250 per person (roundtrip)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

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
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available on request), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Marbella Surf Inn
Marbella Surf
Marbella Surf Inn Costa Rica
Marbella Surf Inn Hotel
Marbella Surf Inn Cuajiniquil
Marbella Surf Inn Hotel Cuajiniquil

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Marbella Surf Inn?

Marbella Surf Inn provides free cancellation on select room rates. For additional details, review the cancellation policy on our site.

What can I see near Marbella Surf Inn?

This hotel is located in Cuajiniquil, close to San Juanillo Beach, Playa Coco, and Playa Azul. You'll also find Playa Cementerio and Pitahaya Beach within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Marbella Surf Inn?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does Marbella Surf Inn include a casino at the property?

No, Marbella Surf Inn doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Marbella Surf Inn?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Marbella Surf Inn?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including an outdoor pool, a poolside bar, and a restaurant.

Does Marbella Surf Inn have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Marbella Surf Inn feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Marbella Surf Inn serves a cooked-to-order breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Will Marbella Surf Inn allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Marbella Surf Inn though service animals are welcome.

Does Marbella Surf Inn have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How close is the airport from Marbella Surf Inn?

The closest major airport to Marbella Surf Inn is Nosara (NOB), which is 14.4 mi away (59 minutes by car). Another top airport is Tamarindo (TNO), which is located 26.4 mi away (73-minute drive).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Marbella Surf Inn?

Yes, some guestrooms at this hotel offer a balcony where guests can enjoy garden or pool views.

Reviews

Marbella Surf Inn Reviews

7.2

Good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 15 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The owner of this hotel is nothing short of amazing. He will help with any arrangements. The hotel is such a fantastic price, superb food - the pizza "wow". Go and check this hotel out.

8/10 Good

Larry, La Ventana, BCS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice, mellow, beach-rural spot.

For my first 2 nights in Guanacaste, Costa Rica, this was perfect. Great host, casual food / bar ambience, nice pool. No pushiness...but they had everything I needed. Marbella is a very rustic, rural village - next to some world-class surf beaches. This is a great place to stay.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice Hotel...in the middle of nowhere.

This review should be two separate reviews, one based on the hotel and one on the location. The hotel is brand new and it has nice amenities such as a good resteraunt, good water pressure, nice pool area and gorgeous rooms with satellite tv. I would rate the hotel a 5 out of 5. Our issue was with the location. It seemed to us that it was more central but it is about 18 km on a gravel road that during rainy season is very rough and one of the other access roads was completely washed out. This hotel is truly in the middle of nowhere and we found it very difficult to get to. There are no resteraunts in the area (though the hotel food was very good and reasonable in price). If you are wanting total seclusion this place is for you. We were hoping to have this as a home base but the roads and location didn't allow that. The staff was friendly and the owner was accommodating but it didn't quite work out for us. We wouldn't stay there again and actually decided to cut our trip short one night.

8/10 Good

kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable stay not too far from a lovely beach

Large, clean, modern rooms with kitchenette, well kept grounds, and a great pool. Open rancho area had potential but was always playing news on the t.v. which took away from the desired vacation ambiance. A short drive to the beach, not really walking distance away. Beach was lovely though not good for surfing while we were there. Well kept grounds and mostly friendly staff. Would stay there again.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location and staff really nice. Owner is a good guy.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel with only 6 rooms in a very peaceful village. Swimming pool, restaurant, bar, wifi... Amazing surf spot. Food in the restaurant is good, but walk 5 minutes to Pipidi's when you want to try something even more authentic. The owners and the staff were great, very helpful. I highly recommend it if you're looking for a place to relax and surf.

4/10 Poor

Mauricio

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Es una zona muy bonita, pero el servicio del hotel ha desmejorado e incluso no limpiaron habitación.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

4/10 Poor

Guillermo

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Tick bites and security risks

The hotel is nice but the location is very remote. You need a 4x4 car to reach and it takes 30min from the paved road, very dangerous road. I arrived a Monday and was the only guest in the property. We were handed over the keys and left alone, no personnel left in the middle of the darkness. Same story Tuesday and during the day we were very worried when we left because the back door didn’t lock. Again remember nobody on the hotel premises either guests or employees. Restaurant closed both days. Situation changed Wednesday because another family that traveled with us arrived. But then my baby 18 months old got bitten by a Tick and then also myself. Lots of insects and mosquitoes as well. I wouldn’t recommend the property even if the hotel is nice. Problem is that the owner is not around and the staff is not interested in customer service.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2019

6/10 Okay

Mónica

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Hotel agradable pero lejos

El hotel es cómodo, desafortunadamente queda muy apartado de todo. Y la carretera es destapada.

6/10 Okay

Byron

Me parece un hotel aceptable ! Destacó la limpieza de la habitación

8/10 Good

Vanessa

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

komfortables Hotel mit guter Ausstattung

Hotel ist wie alles in dieser Region nur über Schotterstraßen zu erreichen, aber das Hotel ist es definitv wert. Wir hatten hier auf unserer zweiwöchigen Reise nicht nur die komfortabelsten Zimmer sondern auch die beste Ausstattung (Pool, Beratung)

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service
a pesar de que llagamos con la reservacion nos dijeron que nunca les llego que ellos ya no tienen ningun acuerdo con expedia

10/10 Excellent

Juan Ramón, Alajuela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excelente

Lo recomiendo sin ningún temor, si lo q quieres es privacidad y descanso, es el lugar indicado x ser un hotel de solo 6 habitaciones, la atención fue muy buena y el restaurante tiene precios muy accesibles y la comida es muy buena!!

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