50m este del nuevo Banco Nacional, 50309 Tamarindo, Costa Rica
#34 of 56 hotels in Tamarindo
Guests' ChoiceBased on 333 hostel reviews
8.5Cleanliness
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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End of dialog contentReviewed: 19 August 2025
Valerie
Costa RicaToo many Argentinians
Nice vibe and good people
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 10 August 2025
John-robert
CanadaNothing 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
Sandra
ArgentinaThis 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
Valerie
Costa RicaRooms and kitchen
Amazing facilities and staff and rooms everything!
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 24 July 2025
Karla
United StatesThe staff
The staff
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 23 June 2025
Kim
New ZealandGreat 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
Jerome
French PolynesiaIf 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
Jennifer
United StatesThey 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
Philip
United StatesLocation 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
Jacqueline
Costa RicaNothing to say
The hotel was great everything was clean and nice
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 27 April 2025
Louise
NetherlandsI 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
Esteban
CanadaI like everything
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 22 April 2025
Ettinger
CanadaThe 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
Claire
United StatesStaff 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
Ronny
Costa RicaSecond 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
Mary
FranceThe room was not sunny.
Patio, kitchen
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 11 February 2025
Isabelle
United KingdomFelt a bit dirty but I guess that’s just hostels
Good location and friendly staff / people
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 2 February 2025
Tomáš
Czech RepublicMost 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
Jose
PortugalRoom 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
Chiara
SwitzerlandThe shower wasn’t too clean.
Super friendly staff.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 2 January 2025
Chiara
Costa RicaVery nice hostel with available private room and a pool
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 16 December 2024
Ronny
Costa RicaFree coffee
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 16 December 2024
Sage
CanadaThe 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
Eva
SlovakiaOne 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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