Refugio Lodge

4.0 star property
Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, a quick walk to Tamarindo Beach

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Courtyard
Down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated
Reception
Restaurant
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool loungers

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$130
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept

Explore the area

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Avenida Central, Tamarindo, Guanacaste, 50309
  • Tamarindo Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Playa Langosta
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)
    ‪92 min drive‬

Room options

Room (4)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Garden
Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

Room (5)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Garden
Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

Room (2)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Garden
Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

Standard Room (6)

Highlights

Garden
Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

Room (1)

Highlights

Garden
Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

Room (3)

Highlights

Garden
Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

About the area

Tamarindo

At Refugio Lodge you'll be within just a 5-minute stroll of Tamarindo Beach and within 30 minutes of Playa Langosta. Highlights at this B&B include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free breakfast (local cuisine). .The bed & breakfast's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and a coffee shop/cafe. Each morning free breakfast is served. .With a stay at this 4-property class Tamarindo B&B, you'll be 16.2 km (10.1 mi) from Las Baulas National Marine Park and 16.9 km (10.5 mi) from Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course.

What's nearby

  • Tamarindo Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Playa Langosta - 8 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course - 29 min drive - 17.5 km
  • Grande Beach - 31 min drive - 17.8 km
  • Las Baulas National Marine Park - 31 min drive - 17.8 km

Getting around

  • Tamarindo (TNO) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sharky's Sports Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Chiquita’s - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪La Oveja Bar & Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Dragonfly Bar & Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪HandleBar - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Refugio Lodge

Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, a quick walk to 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 available (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Corner/local shop
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • On-site 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 features a safe and blackout curtains. Rooms open to patios. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. Pillowtop beds feature down duvets. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead. 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.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Designer stores
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • 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 aged 2 years old or younger stays free per registered adult when using existing bedding.

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-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include outdoor lighting
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes outdoor lighting in all accommodation.

We should mention

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

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Refugio Lodge?

Yep, Refugio Lodge is a short 4-minute walk from Tamarindo Beach.

How much does it cost to stay at Refugio Lodge?

As of 25 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Refugio Lodge on 28 Sept 2025 start from NZ$130.20, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Refugio Lodge have a pool?

Refugio Lodge has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger. The pool is open 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

What makes Refugio Lodge a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Refugio Lodge.

Does Refugio Lodge serve breakfast?

Yeah, free local cuisine brekkie is offered daily between 7:30 AM and 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Refugio Lodge?

No, Refugio Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Refugio Lodge?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Refugio Lodge?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Refugio Lodge?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.