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Reviews of Hostel La Botella de Leche - Tamarindo 3 stars

50m este del nuevo Banco Nacional, 50309 Tamarindo, Costa Rica

#34 of 56 hotels in Tamarindo

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Review score

Based on 333 hostel reviews

8.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.3

  • Comfort

    8.3

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    8.4

  • Staff

    9.2

  • Value for money

    8.7

  • Free WiFi

    8.4

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  • Reviewed: 19 August 2025

    10
    Best hostel ever, nice vibes
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Comfort Family Room (4 guests) with Private Bathroom (No Hot Water)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Too many Argentinians

    Nice vibe and good people

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 August 2025

    10
    Amazing
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Comfort Family Room (4 guests) with Private Bathroom (No Hot Water)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing I didn’t like!

    Best hostel in tamarindo . Amazing owners and amazing staff . Super close to everything and a 4 min walk to the main drag where all the bars and restaurants are . They have private rooms and also shared dorms. I’ve returned for the second time because I was so impressed and feel like at home away from home.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 August 2025

    10
    Excellent stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Comfort Family Room (4 guests) with Private Bathroom (No Hot Water)
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    This is the best hostel I have ever stayed at. The atmosphere is great! The communal kitchen is fantastic! I stayed with my teenage children and they also had a great time. They surfed eith Marcos at the surf school and enjoyed it very much!! We stayed at a private room but enjoyed the hostel atmosphere and friendly people. There is no hoy water but actually It was so hot that we never missed it. It was ealking distance to Tamarindo beach and center, there were many supermarkets very close by. Excellent location! We will definitely come back!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Comfort Family Room (4 guests) with Private Bathroom (No Hot Water)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms and kitchen

    Amazing facilities and staff and rooms everything!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 July 2025

    7.0
    Everything was clean
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Comfort Double Room with Private Bathroom (No Hot Water)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff

    The staff

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 June 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Cozy Bed in Mixed Shared Room (No Hot Water)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great clean facilities with large kitchen and great location. Free water refill. The staff go above and beyond to make you feel at home and help you out whatever it is. Special thanks to Jordi, Jero and Leo for their phenomenal work.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 June 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Comfort Double Room with Private Bathroom (No Hot Water)
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    If you take the time to get to know all the people who work there, you’ll have the best possible stay in Tamarindo. The common areas and the vibe of the hostel are warm and family-like. I always slept really well, and having access to a real gym is a huge bonus. I highly recommend it. Big thanks to everyone I met there, and especially to the staff (extra shoutout to Jeronimo, my brother) 🙏🏽

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 June 2025

    7.0
    Nice place just please dont play music so loud so early
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Comfort Family Room (4 guests) with Private Bathroom (No Hot Water)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    They played super loud rock music at 6 or 7 am so I could NOT SLEEP

    Great location and it was super cute with the hammocks and pool Bed was super comfortable and the room was nice and dark and ac worked well.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 May 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Comfort Double Room with Private Bathroom (No Hot Water)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location is not as close to the beach, only 5-10mins walk on the main road. But for private room on a budget, this is the place.

    Helpful staff, price, clean.Budget price for private room and bathroom. Common kitchen area great for budget breakfast and meals. Surfing and Yoga classes available with very reasonable price. Good vide. Most importantly, very helpful staff who helped with last minute airport shuttle sorting and was very friendly. Thanks Jeronimo!

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 May 2025

    10
    Great time at this place
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Cozy Bed in Mixed Shared Room (No Hot Water)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing to say

    The hotel was great everything was clean and nice

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2025

    8.0
    Would love to come back!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Cozy Bed in Mixed Shared Room (No Hot Water)
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I would suggest other undersheets, maybe with elasticiteit so they stay on the bed;)

    The location is perfect! 5 minutes walk from the center, next to the famous Little Lucha taco restaurant. Refreshing swimmingpool and free tastful coffee from a local farmer.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Comfort Family Room Plus (5 guests) with Private Bathroom (No Hot Water)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I like everything

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2025

    10
    Would definitely recommend to anyone travelling, will be booking here again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Comfort Family Room Plus (5 guests) with Private Bathroom (No Hot Water)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only thing that could improve would be oiling the squeaky beds, but thats nothing to complain about hahaha

    Love the vibe here, very good people

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2025

    9.0
    Perfect location, very nice and comfortable, great staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room 2 Single Beds with Private Bathroom (No Hot Water)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff were very nice, and the property was well taken care of. They also watched over bags if your room wasn’t ready for check in.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 March 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Cozy Bed in Mixed Shared Room (No Hot Water)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Second time staying here and I would definitely come back, a very quiet place, the bedroom has A/C and the beds have curtains which is great because it gives you privacy The staff is friendly

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 February 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Comfort Family Room (4 guests) with Private Bathroom (No Hot Water)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was not sunny.

    Patio, kitchen

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 February 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Comfort Double Room with Private Bathroom (No Hot Water)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Felt a bit dirty but I guess that’s just hostels

    Good location and friendly staff / people

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 February 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Family with young children
    • Comfort Family Room (4 guests) with Private Bathroom (No Hot Water)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Most of the rooms are situated towards swimming pool and the windows are just open without possibility of closing. So you never have quiet in the room.

    Location. Community.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 January 2025

    7.0
    Cheap ish and at Center of it all.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Comfort Family Room Plus (5 guests) with Private Bathroom (No Hot Water)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was not what the pictures present it was ok but was bit disappointed. Two glass window slates were missing not sure it would have helped with Mosquito s as it did have netting. Just little dated. But was ok for two nights. My bed ok but mates bed squeaked every time there was movement like bolts needed tightening.

    The Location was great practically the center of all. Pool area and Reception along with kitchen were well presented and comfortable.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 January 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Comfort Double Room with Private Bathroom (No Hot Water)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shower wasn’t too clean.

    Super friendly staff.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 January 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Comfort Double Room with Private Bathroom (No Hot Water)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very nice hostel with available private room and a pool

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 December 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Couple
    • Twin Room 2 Single Beds with Private Bathroom (No Hot Water)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Free coffee

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 December 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Cozy Bed in Mixed Shared Room (No Hot Water)
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The mattresses in the dorm I stayed in were very old and bowed in the middle, very uncomfortable. The staff seemed pretty impatient with any questions, not super welcoming. Didn't feel worth the price.

    The hangout areas were nice, the kitchen was big.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 December 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Comfort Family Room (4 guests) with Private Bathroom (No Hot Water)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    One of the fridge in the shared kitchen need to be cleaned or just thrown. It's stinks a lot. The room is quiet old wooden style with very old bathroom and windows.

    We got the room on very end and was looking quiet old . The windows you couldn't close and did not have s courtiers so you wake up very early. As it is hostel depends more of the other guests how quiet it is at night. The room would need some reconstruction of the bathroom. Pool looks great and the stuff is very friendly and nice to talk .

    Stayed in December 2024

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