Family-friendly hotel in Cuajiniquil with outdoor pool and restaurant
7.0/10 Good
15 verified Hotels.com guest reviews
Popular amenities
Free parking
Pool
Free WiFi
Airport transfer
Restaurant
Bar
300 meters West of the ICE Tower, Cuajiniquil, Guanacaste, 50603
Room options
About this area
Getting around
Nosara (NOB) - 61 min drive
Tamarindo (TNO) - 80 min drive
Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR) - 108 min drive
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Area shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Soda Victorias - 4 min walk
Tiki Hut Bar & Restaurant - 4 min drive
La Sodita - 16 min drive
Ancient People - 16 min drive
Hotel Restaurante Playa San Juanillo - 16 min drive
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About this property
Marbella Surf Inn
Marbella Surf Inn offers an airport shuttle (available on request) for USD 250 per person roundtrip. After splashing around at the outdoor pool, you can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other features include a poolside bar, a children's pool, and a garden.
Languages
English, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
6 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in time ends - anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Babysitting*
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Transfers
Airport shuttle (available on request)*
Offsite
Area shuttle*
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast each morning (surcharge)
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Poolside bar
Coffee shop
Room service (limited hours)
Traveling with children
Children's pool
Babysitting (surcharge)
What to do
Yoga classes
Horse riding/rentals
Pool table
Beach nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Boat tours nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Ziplining nearby
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 2011
Garden
An outdoor pool
Languages
English
Spanish
Room amenities
Home comfort
Ceiling fan
Freshen up
Partially open bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer (on request)
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
Onsite venue - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Breakfast costs between USD 5 and USD 15 for adults, and USD 3 and USD 6 for children (approximately)
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 250 per person (roundtrip)
Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Children & extra beds
Babysitting is available for an extra charge
Policies
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession
This property accepts credit cards.
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
Does Marbella Surf Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Marbella Surf Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Marbella Surf Inn?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at Marbella Surf Inn?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Marbella Surf Inn?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Marbella Surf Inn?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 250 per person roundtrip.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Marbella Surf Inn?
Check-in ends–anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at Marbella Surf Inn and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as horseback riding. Additional recreation onsite includes yoga. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Marbella Surf Inn?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant. Nearby restaurants include Soda Victorias (4-min walk), La Sodita (4.9 mi), and Ancient People (5 mi).
What's the area around Marbella Surf Inn like?
Marbella Surf Inn is a short 1-minute walk from Nicoya Peninsula and 15 minutes' walk from Playa Cementerio.
Reviews
7.0
Good
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8.1/10
Cleanliness
7.3/10
Staff & service
8.1/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 10, 2017
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.
Verified traveler
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8/10 Very Good
Jun 30, 2016
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.
Larry
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Mar 4, 2016
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6/10 Good
Oct 30, 2015
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.
Verified traveler
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Aug 6, 2015
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.
kelly
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 19, 2015
Location and staff really nice. Owner is a good guy.
Verified traveler
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 2, 2015
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.
Verified traveler
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
Aug 17, 2019
Es una zona muy bonita, pero el servicio del hotel ha desmejorado e incluso no limpiaron habitación.
Mauricio
Mauricio, 2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
Jan 17, 2019
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.
Guillermo
Guillermo, 5-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Apr 16, 2017
Hotel agradable pero lejos
El hotel es cómodo, desafortunadamente queda muy apartado de todo. Y la carretera es destapada.