Hotel Elixir vs Surf Ranch Tamarindo
Both are in Tamarindo, 670 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★Langosta
Surf Ranch Tamarindo
- Guest rating
- 7.6 Good
- Location score
- 7.7
- Score by category
- 3 of 8
The short answer
Pick Hotel Elixir
It comes out ahead on 5 of 8 compared facts. 670 m apart.
Choose Hotel Elixir if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- to walk to the sights
Choose Surf Ranch Tamarindo if you want
- more restaurants on the doorstep
Why is Hotel Elixir better than Surf Ranch Tamarindo?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.1 vs 7.6)+1.5
- 2660 m closer to the city centre−660 m
- 3Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★)+1★
Why is Surf Ranch Tamarindo better than Hotel Elixir?
- 1Earlier check-in (15:00 vs 16:00)−1h
- 2Later check-out (12:00 vs 10:00)+2h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Hotel Elixir vs Surf Ranch Tamarindo: which hotel is better? | Hotel Elixir | Surf Ranch Tamarindo |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | – | 7.6 |
| Location | – | 7.7 |
| Beach access | – | 10.0 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.7 +0.4 | 8.3 |
| Guest rating | 9.1 +1.5 | 7.6 |
| Number of reviews | 7 | 13 +6 |
| Rank in Tamarindo | top 50% +41% | top 91% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | – | 7.7 |
| Distance to the centre | 110 m −660 m | 770 m |
| To the beach | – | 90 m |
| To the airport | – | 42 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | – | 31 |
| Sights within 1 km | – | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ +1★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | – | 9 |
| Floors | – | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2026 |
| Listed amenities | – | 9 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 16:00 | 15:00 −1h |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 12:00 +2h |
| Amenities | ||
| Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
670 m apart
Hotel Elixir or Surf Ranch Tamarindo: common questions
Which is better, Hotel Elixir or Surf Ranch Tamarindo?
Hotel Elixir leads in 5 of 8 categories, including StayVersus score, guest rating, rank in Tamarindo. Surf Ranch Tamarindo is stronger in number of reviews, check-in from, check-out until.
Which is cheaper, Hotel Elixir or Surf Ranch Tamarindo?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Hotel Elixir is closer: 110 m from the centre, against 770 m for Surf Ranch Tamarindo.
How far apart are Hotel Elixir and Surf Ranch Tamarindo?
The two hotels are 670 m apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score