About this property
Beachfront Location: Tsunami Hostel in Tamarindo offers direct beachfront access and stunning garden views. Guests can relax on the open-air bath and enjoy free WiFi throughout the property. Comfortable Accommodations: The hostel features family rooms with private bathrooms, kitchenettes, and balconies. Additional amenities include air-conditioning, terraces, and outdoor dining areas. Leisure and Activities: Guests can participate in pub crawls, film nights, and enjoy boating and surfing in the surrounding area. The property staff provide excellent service and support. Nearby Attractions: Tamarindo Beach is just a few steps away, offering easy access to local activities. The Tamarindo airport is 3 km from the hostel.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Beachfront
- Airport shuttle
- Family rooms
- Room service
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Dylan
Canada
“Good vibe here, super friendly people and a little away from the busy core of Tamarindo which was nice. Close to the small ferry across the mangrove to playa grande.” - Sophie
Australia
“Great hostel is you are travelling on a budget. Perfect location in town. The staff are all very friendly and welcoming. The rooms are basic and a bit outdated but this wasn’t an issue. The kitchen is great!!!” - Bruno
United States
“The staff were the kindest people we have met in Costa Rica. Gonzalo and Omar, two lovely gentlemen made us feel super welcome.” - Elisa
Italy
“The hostel had everything we needed and the kitchen was nice! Super close to the sea and nice people” - Alicia
Canada
“We stayed here for nearly a month and had an amazing time! Omar, Merrieane and Juvois were so helpful and kind throughout our stay. They made our trip so special! We were surfing everyday and only a 5 min walk to the beach! Perfecto!” - Vanja
Poland
“The manager (Omar) is super nice and helpful:). The hostel has a very positive vibe:), full of young people:). The beach is super close, (lone minute from the hostel). The rooms are very simple, but clean, you have everything you need:)” - Dieuwertje
Netherlands
“The owner of Tsunami Hostel helped us to get a shuttle on the same day. If he did not help us, we were not able to travel that day to our next stop. He is very kind and helpful. We also recived some of the mango’s out of his trees! We enjoyed our...” - Jo-anne
Canada
“I had a large private room with a terrace. The location was very quiet.” - Elaine
Australia
“Good location, very friendly staff and room was comfortable. We were able to hire a kayak for the morning from the hostel.” - Raquel
Costa Rica
“El lugar súper bien ubicado y muy amable el personal”
Property surroundings
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.





The fine print
We have monthly rates.
Please inform Tsunami Hostel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.