Starting at $72 per night

Overview

Do you want access to your own exclusive, uncrowded beach during your next vacation?  Then The Rip Jack Inn at Playa Grande, Costa Rica is a phenomenal choice!  This boutique style hotel is sure to satisfy beach lovers and surfers alike, for its close proximity to the beach is simply unmatched.  Located just down the road from the heart of Playa Grande, guests of the Rip Jack Inn have the convenience of walking to town to grab an authentic bit to eat, or to buy some more surf wax.  This Playa Grande hotel is surrounded by tropical beach gardens and is located near the beach area.  The hotel is well known for excellent customer service and the surf and yoga facilities.  Hotel amenities include swimming pool, restaurant, bar, internet, yoga studio, and tropical gardens.

With the beach at your fingertips, the Rip Jack Inn makes it easy to walk to the beach, catch a few waves, and run back to your hotel room if need be.  The cuisine at the hotel’s restaurant is excellent and the customer service is friendly and accommodating.  Take a swim in the pool, chat it up with the bartender, enjoy a transformative yoga session, or simply walk through the tropical gardens of the hotel.  Additionally, Rip Jack is located just down the street from the Las Baulas Turtle museum, making it a great location for wildlife fanatics. 

While at the Rip Jack Inn, one really must take advantage of the tours offered in the area.  It’s not too often that you have the chance to embark on a river boat safari, whitewater raft, snorkel, horseback ride, or enjoy any of the other activities.  Do you surf?  Regardless of how you answered that questioned, you do now!  Playa Grande provides waves from the first timer to veteran, for the beach extends a long way.  Those who’ve been surfing since the dawn of the longboard, should head down towards the river estuary and surf the famous, “Casitas” break.  But, beginners are recommended to take a lesson, where a guide will take you to appropriate waves.

Visitors to the Rip Jack Inn have the choice of a few different accommodation options.  The Standard Rooms feature air conditioning, ceiling fan, coffee maker, safety deposit box, and a furnished outside seating area with hammocks.
Also, the Deluxe Rooms feature air conditioning, ceiling fan, coffee maker, mini refrigerator, Flat screen Television, safety deposit box, and an inside seating area.

Or, the Bungalow features one bedroom, living room with sofa bed and recliner, air conditioning, ceiling fan, coffee maker, refrigerator, Flat screen Television, safety deposit box, and an outdoor garden area.

And the Suite features one bedroom, living room with sofa bed, air conditioning, ceiling fan, coffee maker, mini refrigerator, toaster, Flat screen Television, Ipod station, safety deposit box, and a balcony.

The Rip Jack Inn is an appropriate accommodation for families, couples, or groups that aren’t afraid of a little Costa Rican nightlife.  Though Playa Grande offers a much more tranquil experience than nearby Tamarindo, a few of the bars on the main strip offer fun happy hour specials.  In short, head to the Rip Jack Inn if you want to stay close to the beach, but don’t want to foot an expensive hotel room at a resort.

Hotel Tags

  • Midrange
  • Yoga

Hotel Amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Parking
  • Wifi
  • Wifi Free
  • Laundry Service
  • Air Conditioning

Room Amenities

Bungalow

  • AC
  • Fan
  • Cable Tv
  • Safe Deposit Box
  • Mini Fridge
  • Coffee Service
  • Living Room
  • Separate Bedroom

Deluxe Room

  • AC
  • Fan
  • Cable Tv
  • Safe Deposit Box
  • Mini Fridge
  • Coffee Service

Standard Room

  • AC
  • Fan
  • Safe Deposit Box
  • Coffee Service

Suite

  • AC
  • Fan
  • Cable Tv
  • Safe Deposit Box
  • Mini Fridge
  • Coffee Service
  • Kitchenette
  • Living Room
  • Separate Bedroom
  • Terrace

Deluxe Pool Room

  • AC
  • Fan
  • Cable Tv
  • Safe Deposit Box
  • Mini Fridge
  • Coffee Service
  • Terrace

Handicap Accessibility

  • Accessible Bathroom
  • Roll-in Shower
  • In-room Accessibility

Location

Latitude: N 10° 20' 2.3"
Longitude: W 85° 50' 47.8"

Reviews

  • Overall 80.4% (5 Guest Ratings)
  • Cleanliness: 80%
  • Comfort: 84%
  • Meeting Expectations: 74%
  • Staff: 82%
  • Value: 82%

02/28/2017

Our room was tiny with very little space outside. One of 2 chairs at the table was under the air conditioner and
thus not usable. Water in sink warm- not adequate for spouse to shave. Shower was very low output- which makes you use more water to get clean. Need more shady spots to sit in during the day-no beach chairs to rent, no umbrellas to rent, no bikes to rent.