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Located in front of Playa Grande Beach and 2 km from Playa Ventanas Beach, the Hotel Rip Jack Inn features a sun terrace with swimming pool, a yoga terrace and free Wi-Fi throughout. The rooms offer tropical décor, thatched roofs and wooden furniture. All are equipped with air conditioning, a fan, seating area and a private bathroom with shower. Some of the suites and bungalows also feature a terrace with sea views and a kitchenette, coffee maker or fridge. Laundry service is available as well. The restaurant at Hotel Rip Jack Inn offers local dishes and international cuisine, and there is bar service. The guests can also find other restaurants within 10 minutes’ drive. This property is a 35-minutes drive from Tamarindo town center off Main road and a 1-hour drive from Daniel Oduber International Airport.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Free private parking available at the hotel


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
2 double beds
1 extra-large double bed
2 large double beds
2 single beds
and
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
2 extra-large double beds
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 double beds
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
8.1
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
8.7
High score for Playa Grande
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Sephra
    Canada Canada
    This quiet boutique hotel was amazing! Perhaps because it was low season, we found it quiet, super clean and had a very restful sleep. The pool was never packed and access to the beach was amazing! Please be very mindful of the beach as it is a...
  • Marlene
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    After having booked a couple of hotels that had not been what we expected decided to phone and visit first. Receptionist unhelpful and put phone down on me despite speaking good English. Large Room two comfortable beds and good size very Clean....
  • Dana
    Canada Canada
    We had the pleasure of staying at RipJack in mid December and loved it! The room was big and spacious with a good-sized fridge and great AC! The pool was right outside our door, and it was nice to have a table and chairs on our wee patio. The...
  • Daniela
    Costa Rica Costa Rica
    It was near to the sea. The bed was really confortable
  • Daniel
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Breakfast was excellent, wide choice and superb quality!
  • Mathias
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Nice place. The hotel is pretty, was clean and located 2‘ walk to the beach at Playa Grande. Pool was great for the kids.
  • H
    Heath
    United States United States
    Location was ideal. Friendly staff. Clean rooms. Very good restaurant.
  • Jennifer
    Canada Canada
    Amazing location 2 min walk to the beach. Boogie board rentals and a great restaurant.
  • Vonda
    United States United States
    The happy hour cocktails and food were great, and it's a very short walk to sunset. Breakfast was delicious. Ping pong was fun!
  • Anna
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The hotel is great! x2 pools, table tennis, yoga studio and the restaurant were all lovely and staff were all really friendly and helpful. They helped us book surf lessons and gave us lots of good local recommendations. The hotel location is...

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Upstairs at RipJack Inn
    • Cuisine
      American • Seafood • Steakhouse • Local • International • Latin American
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Hotel Rip Jack Inn
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen

View

  • Garden view

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Coffee machine
  • Tumble dryer

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Live music/performance
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Snorkelling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Table tennis
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site

Living Area

  • Seating Area

Food & Drink

  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking

Transport

  • Public transport tickets
    Additional charge

Reception services

  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange

Entertainment and family services

  • Babysitting/child services
    Additional charge

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business facilities

  • Fax/photocopying

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Car hire
  • Packed lunches
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Higher level toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible

Outdoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Open all year
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs

Wellness

  • Yoga classes
  • Full body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Couples massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Massage
    Additional charge

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

House rules
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Check-in
From 14:00 to 22:00
Check-out
From 07:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
Free

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
Check-in is only possible for guests aged between 18 and 90
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

When travelling with pets, please note that an extra charge of 30 USD per pet, per stay applies.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

FAQs about Hotel Rip Jack Inn

  • Guests staying at Hotel Rip Jack Inn can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 5.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • American
    • À la carte

  • Hotel Rip Jack Inn is 0.9 miles from the centre of Playa Grande. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Hotel Rip Jack Inn has 1 restaurant:

    • Upstairs at RipJack Inn

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • The nearest beach is just 150 yards from Hotel Rip Jack Inn. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Hotel Rip Jack Inn include:

    • Double
    • Bungalow
    • Suite
    • Villa

  • Hotel Rip Jack Inn offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Hiking
    • Snorkelling
    • Diving
    • Table tennis
    • Fishing
    • Hand massage
    • Beach
    • Couples massage
    • Horse riding
    • Yoga classes
    • Live music/performance
    • Neck massage
    • Bicycle rental
    • Full body massage
    • Swimming Pool
    • Head massage
    • Happy hour
    • Back massage
    • Live sport events (broadcast)
    • Foot massage

  • Check-in at Hotel Rip Jack Inn is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • The prices at Hotel Rip Jack Inn may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.