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Hotel RipJack Inn

3.0 of 5
Surf Beach, Playa Grande, Costa Rica
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Hotel RipJack Inn
Ranked #3 of 7 hotels in Playa Grande
4.5 of 5 stars 152 Reviews
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2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

The RipJack was amazing!! I was a female surfer traveling alone and I could not have picked a better place. The rooms are really clean, the staff is so nice, and the food is incredible! It was a dream come true vacation for me. The location could not be better..as the beach is so close and the Surfing was amazing!

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Hoboken, New Jersey
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012

RipJack Inn is an excellent option in Playa Grande - while it's the only place I've stayed - I'd argue that it's the best. The location is unbeatable. The rooms and grounds are very updated and clean. The restaurant is great. The other guests tend to be friendly, laid back, and non-pretentious. It's easy to become friends with them after... More

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New York City, New York
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012
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This hotel is in Costa Rica, but it is totally American. Traditional Costa Rican hospitality it lacks not only in ambiance, but in graciousness as well, I'd say it is perfect for surfers, young couples without kids, and those who want to feel they are "at home" due to the American staff. Room was adequate and the newer rooms looked... More

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Irvine, CA
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012

This was the perfect place for 3 guys on a surf trip. We stayed in the bungalow and it was a great size for 3 (easily could fit more) - its a stand alone structure. Only issue was WiFi was spotty (but I'm thinking thats the case for most of the rooms). The staff was incredible. Felt like you were... More

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Kona, Hawaii
2 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2012
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Our fourth trip to the Ripjack Inn. I guess you could say we love it! We have stayed in all of the types of units for our family of 3. All are stylish, and clean. The units under the restaurant have small bathrooms, but have what you need. The staff make this place great, I love seeing the same faces... More

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Anchorage, Alaska
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2012

I cant extend my gratitude enough to the staff of Rip Jack Inn. My stay was comfortable and free of the usual travel B.S. that sometimes happens (even though my travel buddy was a cata pincha inside joke with the staff, see I told you their cool!) I totally recommend this place if you like good food, good people and... More

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Denver, Colorado
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 March 2012

This is an honest review about the RipJack Inn--not positive or negative, just knitty gritty. We were really excited to stay here based on the reviews and the photos--but when we got to the grounds, they were a bit run-down and the room was extremely small compared to what we were expecting. I would have been happy with our room... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2012 via mobile
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Rip Jack Inn was awesome, a definite highlight of our stay in CR. Stayed one night in a dbl rm but was a little small for hubby & I. we moved to a king poolside rm the rest of our stay which was fabulous. spend the extra $ and upgrade to the poolside room, the bathrooms are twice the size,... More

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Middleburg, Virginia
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 February 2012

Hello fellow trippers! My wife, son and I just got back from a trip to Costa Rica and a stay at the Rip Jack Inn. The owners Annie & Dave were excellent hosts and very positive nice people! Nubia, the Inn manager, Eric, Maria, Alabama, Woody and the rest of the Rip Jack staff were also very nice and accommodating... More

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33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012
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My husband and I stayed here for 2 of our 7 night vacay in Costa Rica Guanacaste region. We stayed in the brand new rooms/suites by the pool which were beautifully decorated, in a minimalistic yet comfortable way. Right up my alley. My hubbie surfed the break which is located right at the nature trail across the street to the... More

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Address: Surf Beach, Playa Grande, Costa Rica
Price range (per night):* 72 AUD - 129 AUD

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