Refugio Lodge

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

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Courtyard
Reception
Restaurant
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool loungers
Down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated
Near Tamarindo Beach, La Oveja Surf House offers a vibrant atmosphere with local cuisine breakfasts. Enjoy the outdoor pool between coworking sessions. Evenings feature live concerts and shows at the nightclub, and on-site designer stores provide shopping breaks.
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$127
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept

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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
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About the area

Located in Tamarindo, Refugio Lodge is in the entertainment district and near the beach. Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course and Reserva Conchal Golf Course are worth visiting if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Tamarindo Beach and Playa Langosta. Las Baulas National Marine Park and Conchal Beach are two other places to visit that come recommended.
Map
Avenida Central, Tamarindo, Guanacaste, 50309

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
  • ‪La Berrakera - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Chiquita’s - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Dragonfly Bar & Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Little Lucha - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Refugio Lodge

Upscale bed & breakfast near Tamarindo Beach
Located close to Grande Beach and Playa Langosta, Refugio Lodge provides free breakfast (local cuisine), a corner/local shop and designer shops on-site. Free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 50+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with a coffee shop/cafe and a garden.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers
  • Concierge services, outdoor furniture and multilingual staff
  • Coworking spaces, smoke-free property and a gift shop
  • Tour/ticket information
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Pillowtop mattresses and down duvets
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and soap
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Private gardens, wardrobes/cupboards and housekeeping

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

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child per adult, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
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

Does Refugio Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Refugio Lodge?

As of 19 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Refugio Lodge on 21 Sept 2025 start from NZ$127.33, 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.

Is Refugio Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Refugio Lodge?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Refugio Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Refugio Lodge?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Refugio Lodge located?

Situated by the ocean, this bed & breakfast is within 1 mi (2 km) of Tamarindo Beach and Playa Langosta. Las Baulas National Marine Park and Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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