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Sugar's Monkey

2.5 star property
Beach lodge near Tamarindo Beach

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Fitness facility
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Double Room, Patio | Terrace/patio
Loft, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette | Private kitchenette

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Gym

Explore the area

Map
200mt South of Minae, Cabo Velas
  • Las Baulas National Marine Park
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Grande Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Tamarindo Beach
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Tamarindo (TNO)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

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Loft, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Loft, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette

  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room, Patio | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Patio

  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Comfort Suite, 1 Queen Bed | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Suite, 1 Queen Bed

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Playa Grande

Close to the beach.Your stay at this Cabo Velas lodge places you within a 10-minute walk of Las Baulas National Marine Park and Grande Beach. Tamarindo Beach and Flamingo Beach are also within 12 miles (20 km).
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What's nearby

  • Las Baulas National Marine Park - 4 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Grande Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Ventanas Beach - 8 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Tamarindo Beach - 32 min drive - 10.7 miles
  • Playa Langosta - 39 min drive - 12.2 miles

Getting around

  • Tamarindo (TNO) - 29 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

Sugar's Monkey

Beach lodge near Tamarindo Beach
Sugar's Monkey offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

An arcade/game room, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Sugar's Monkey. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Cabo Velas lodge.

  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1995
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Game room or arcade
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Sugar's Monkey offers 13 accommodations with complimentary toiletries and ceiling fans. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Italian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 6 to 10 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Gym
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 9 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Sugar's Monkey

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 6 to 10 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 70 per vehicle (one way)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Sugar's Monkey Lodge Playa Grande
Sugar's Monkey Lodge
Sugar's Monkey Playa Grande
Sugar's Monkey Lodge
Sugar's Monkey Cabo Velas
Sugar's Monkey Lodge Cabo Velas

Frequently asked questions

How close is Sugar's Monkey to the airport?

Sugar's Monkey is 7.8 mi (29-min drive) away from the Tamarindo (TNO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Sugar's Monkey have an airport shuttle?

Sugar's Monkey offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 70 per vehicle, one way.

How close is Sugar's Monkey to the beach?

This lodge is a short 5-minute walk from Grande Beach and 7.1 mi (25-min drive) from Conchal Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Sugar's Monkey offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Sugar's Monkey, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 6 and 10 per person. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 11 AM.

Is there a casino at Sugar's Monkey?

No, there is no casino at this lodge, but Casino Diria (24-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Sugar's Monkey?

Check-in begins at 2 PM.

Is there free parking at Sugar's Monkey?

This lodge offers free self parking.

Does Sugar's Monkey have a pool?

Sugar's Monkey features an outdoor pool.

Does Sugar's Monkey have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Sugar's Monkey have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this lodge.

How close is Sugar's Monkey to downtown Cabo Velas?

Sugar's Monkey is 0.1 mi away from Playa Grande.

Sugar's Monkey Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Work/play/surf
Perfect space to stay on Playa Grande. Right across the street from beach access let’s you be at the beach in a few steps. Also solid swimming pool area with WiFi to help get remote work done while visiting.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

JZ, Kelowna

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great little surf camp! nice and close to the ocean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Karen, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unique and will ever be in our heart
Amazing for couples, surfers, singles and even families. Spacius, beautiful, friendly. Eat holiday ! The beach has THE most beautiful sunset we have seen in the world and we travel a lot. Really special.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you're wanting to immerse yourself into the culture, then this is the place to stay. It has a jungle feel to the property along with some critters, I opened the door in the morning and a crab thought he could take me on. We loved Playa Grande and will definitely go back!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

6/10 Okay

JoyfulGypsy, Tucson, AZ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff is awesome, the property and room are good for the price. My only complaint is the noise. Because the property is older, made of wood and there is humidity, one can hear creaking from neighboring rooms when people are walking around. Not a big deal during the day but if one's neighbor stays up late or rises early, there is no sleep. Bring earplugs :)
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Excellent location near the beach and two outstanding restaurants. Pleasant and accommodating staff. Good shower and AC. However, our room was a big disappointment. Walls and ceiling were dark and made of plywood. Seemed cheaply made. So-called kitchen consisted of a plank counter, tiny sink, one-cup coffeemaker, antique refrigerator. No chairs except for backless bar stools. No dining table. Overpriced for the quality of accommodations.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hidden Oasis
Its a very quiet chill place to hang out for a couple nights. Rooms are small and simple but your close to an AMAZING empty beach, good surf for the experienced. Great pool to cool off, market and resturants near by, or just eat and drink at the hotel with owners and staff, all very Fruendly!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Micah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed here for a two week surf trip, and the service was great. The manager was very nice, and was always around to help us out.
Stayed 11 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
very close to the beach and friendly staff, would stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018

8/10 Good

Mark, mississauga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable and chilled vibe.
Great location close to fantastic beach, not very busy = good Couple of nice restaurants nearby
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my time at Sugar Monkey. It has a fun bar, hangout area, and pool. The staff was very nice and helpful. The room itself was clean and came with A/C. Although the bed was not very comfortable. The hotel is very close to playa grande, within walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

THOMAS

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Dave, Philadelphia, PA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect Surf Hotel off the Beaten Path
Great stay at Sugar's Monkey!! The hotel staff here is very welcoming and fun to talk to. I really enjoyed my stay here. The hotel bar & food was excellent, they have delicious brick oven pizza! The hotel was easy to get too, and is only a 2 minute walk down a short path to the beach. I really did have an amazing stay here in Playa Grande! You can also rent Surf Boards directly from the hotel for $10 / day, you can't beat it! The hotel itself is small, only about 8 rooms. Rooms were clean and tidy, but not a ton of thrills. It's a great spot to catch some waves and sun, away from the more touristy Tamarindo. I'd 100% go back again!

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stop on our adventure
It was a great stop on our adventure. The beach was nice and clean. Tamarindo is just a short walk.

6/10 Okay

snow, texas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Great staff, close to beach, pretty hotel
Stayed one night. Pretty secluded but right next to the beach. Hotel staff was excellent, property was pretty, well maintained. The beds were very small and not comfortable. Still a good place to stay for surfers

8/10 Good

kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Small intimate basic and relaxing accomadations
Nice small and relaxed place

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Cody, Olympia, Wa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel close to the beach
Beautiful location right next to the beach. Lovely staff. Great food! Very nice communist space! Will definitely be back!

10/10 Excellent

Jenn, San Diego, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Costa Rican home away from home!
From the moment my son and I set foot on the property, we felt comfortable and welcomed. Enrico - the proprietor - is more like a host. He is always around, you can talk to him any time and he's great to hang out with. (He also answered all my emailed questions promptly prior to our visit.) He employs a couple of men - Eito and Manuel - who assist him with everything from mixing drinks and taking food orders to waxing and shaping boards - who are also tremendous. Architecture & decor is perfect for relaxing beach/surf vacation. We'd go again in a minute!

10/10 Excellent

Danny, Sherbrooke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Propre, confortable, belle cours intérieur, très près de la magnifique, immense et magnifique plage de Playa Grande. Restos adjacent délicieux. Pas dispendieux. Le calme mais non loin de Tamarindo l'agitée
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Mj, Montreal

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
L’emplacement près de la magnifique Playa Grande. Le resto : délicieux ! Les installations extérieures. J’ai moins aimé la chambre qui n’était pas à la hauteur pour ce prix. Très très basic.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Emiliano

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

8/10 Good

Federico

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bel hôtel bien placé à proximité de la plage. Le proprio est bien gentil.