RipJack Inn

3.5 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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3 outdoor pools, open 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Villa | Living area
Beach nearby, beach towels
Yoga
Bungalow

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
100m al sur de Minae, Cabo Velas, Playa Grande
  • Las Baulas National Marine Park
    3 min walk
  • Grande Beach
    4 min walk
  • Ventanas Beach
    7 min drive
  • Tamarindo (TNO)
    22 min drive

Room options

Standard Room

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Suite

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Junior Room, 1 King Bed

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Bungalow

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds OR 1 Double Futon

Suite, Multiple Beds

  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

Villa

  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Playa Grande

When you a stay at RipJack Inn in Cabo Velas, you'll be near the beach, within a 5-minute walk of Las Baulas National Marine Park and Grande Beach. .This family-friendly hotel is 9.7 mi (15.6 km) from Tamarindo Beach and 7 mi (11.3 km) from Conchal Beach.

What's nearby

  • Las Baulas National Marine Park - 3 min walk
  • Grande Beach - 4 min walk
  • Ventanas Beach - 7 min drive
  • Tamarindo Beach - 26 min drive
  • Playa Langosta - 34 min drive

Getting around

  • Tamarindo (TNO) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Brisa Mar - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Pico Bistro - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Venezia Gelati y Café - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Patagonia Argentinian Grill & Restaurant - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Nari - ‬26 min drive

About this property

RipJack Inn

Family-friendly hotel with 3 outdoor pools and spa services
RipJack Inn offers 21 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

3 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are couples treatment room(s) available. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages.
Make yourself at home in one of the 21 individually decorated guestrooms. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
Relax and unwind with massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 3 outdoor swimming pools and bicycles to rent. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Satisfy your appetite with local cuisine at Upstairs at the RipJack, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge and an ocean view.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Upstairs at the RipJack - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Restaurants on site

  • Upstairs at the RipJack

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Bike rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Designer shops
  • Spa services
  • Volleyball
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe
  • Library

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - hot stone
  • Massage - sports
  • Massage - Swedish
  • Massage - Thai

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • In-room accessibility
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Beach towels
  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Free local calls
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Local maps
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 30 per accommodation, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total (up to 55 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 90 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Pet fee: USD 30 per accommodation, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

RipJack
RipJack Inn
RipJack Inn Playa Grande
RipJack Playa Grande
Hotel Ripjack Playa Grande
RipJack Inn Hotel
RipJack Inn Cabo Velas
RipJack Inn Hotel Cabo Velas

RipJack Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 207 out of 375 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 121 out of 375 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 375 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 375 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 375 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sema, Wallingford

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The reason for only 4 star, was the restaurant. Menu Options were limited. No changes or specials all week. Didn’t see any Costa Rica authentic food. What we did order from the menu, was delicious.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Garth

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food was excellent, but at California prices 😁
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The RipJack Inn was exactly what we needed. I was traveling alone with 2 teens and we stayed in one of the suites and it couldn’t have been more perfect. The close proximity to the beach, the pool just steps from our suite’s door, the excellent food at the restaurant, the cleanliness and comfort of our room with ceiling fans & beds that slept well made it a perfect stay. Not to mention the friendly staff and activity booked for atv rides was above and beyond what we’d hope for in terms of fun and adventure.. it was the perfect escape. We’ll definitely be back. Many thanks for a wonderful trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The restaurant was closed and we woke up to loud drilling at 6:40 in the morning. Also the room is in need of a serious deep clean because it was really dirty.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great boutique hotel! I’ve stayed at this hotel on two different trips. It is perfectly located a short walk to the beach. Rooms are clean and cozy, although it is loud b/c you’re close together on a small property and it is especially loud if you are below the restaurant. They’ve added new units, which are really nice. Pools & grounds are lovely & clean. Best part is delicious restaurant for smoothies in AM & yummy dinners w live entertainment.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Kathini

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay in the Villas at the Rip Jack Inn. The villa area was private, with only 4 villas and a pool just for that area. Very short walk to the beach. The food at the restaurant was good but expensive. We had a mechanical issue and they came to fix it right away.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Allan

Travelled with group
Rate quality price, small rooms
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Enrique

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
it was fine
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, close to beach, food was great
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well thought out and maintained property. Great location would definitively stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy, Ferndale

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Charlotte, Madeira park

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property had a nice layout and was an easy 2 minute walk to the beach. The restaurant and bar were good and had several options, but was a high price.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great property close to beach
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved it!
We had a great stay! Our room was under the kitchen but quieted down by 9:30. The bathroom was tiny but for the price we paid we’d stay again! The staff was incredible from the office to the grounds crew.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The people were all very nice, very willing to help if there was any questions. They all spoke good English, a lot better than my Spanish.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was nice, great grounds with multiple pool options. Walkable to food, bars, and right next to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

John, Sherwood Park

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient to the beach. Clean rooms. Really good food and happy hour.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect beach get-away!
My wife and I with a few friends visited RipJack in Playa Grande for a weekend get-away. It was perfect for what we were looking for. The beach is beautiful. The resort is clean and it has a safe feel. The restaurant has delicious food at regular resort prices. And the restaurant staff is great especially Renaldo. We will be staying there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Marluan

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Marnie

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved it! I recommend this property.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023