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Reviews of Tsunami Hostel

00 metros sur Estación de la Policía Playa Tamarindo Tamarindo, Guanacaste, 50309 Tamarindo, Costa Rica

#51 of 56 hotels in Tamarindo

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 75 hostel reviews

7.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.3

  • Comfort

    7.4

  • Location

    8.7

  • Facilities

    7.2

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    7.5

  • Free WiFi

    8.6

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  • Reviewed: 24 February 2025

    6.0
    Great if you are only looking for a place to leave your stuff and go to the beach.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There was no sound proofing in the rooms. There was a lot of noise outside the room early in the mornings and also late at night. The ceiling fan was squeaking and it didn´t really cut it with the heat. Shower water temperature was not adjustable.

    Location was great and also the bed was comfortable. Room size ok.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 February 2025

    7.0
    Short visit to Tarmarindo
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room is dated, bathroom needs updating

    Close to the beach - right across the Road

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 February 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    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.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 January 2025

    9.0
    Nice basic hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The mattresses are like sleeping in direct contact with metal springs! Fine for us for one or two nights but maybe not the best option for a longer stay.

    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 The rooms are basic and a bit outdated but this wasn’t an issue.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!!!

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 January 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very friendly and helpful staff.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 December 2024

    9.0
    Well worth the price, we were welcomed warmly and really enjoyed our time, beds were rough though.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 10 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beds were rather old box springs. No warm water in the showers

    The staff was incredibly friendly and fun to talk to, AC worked consistently and we had a full size fridge in our room. The location was a quick 5 minute walk to Playa Tamarindo as well as all of the incredible restaurants.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 December 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Couple
    • Triple Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The guy at the front desk was so nice and helpful. The place is clean and the location is perfect.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 October 2024

    6.0
    Inexpensive outdated room BUT clean.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooms are ok but they require an upgrade, maybe some paint to re fresh the look. Every thing is outdated. Also, there was a lot of noise at night and early morning. People yelling and some kind of bangs .

    The people were great , specially Carlos who gave us lots of information.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 September 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hostel had everything we needed and the kitchen was nice! Super close to the sea and nice people

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    8.0
    Great
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The staff were lovely helpful and friendly

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 March 2024

    7.0
    A Tsumani of a place and a good location too
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Because of all the beds in the space within the bedroom, it is quite cramped and somewhat of a struggle getting through and into beds. The bathroom is small, but like the main bed area, there's little they can do to add space within the confines of the structure itself. They don't have warm shower water, but with temperatures in the 90s⁰F, it's not too bad

    The management is excellent and very knowledgeable about many things regarding the Tamarindo area. The room was packed with beds: larger (I belive full size) bed, and a double bunk bed. The bathroom was small also, but A-typical for much of the area. The hostel is within walking distance from major attractions and restaurants also

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Omar is a great person. so lovely and helpfull

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 December 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Super noisy every night and morning with music and people yelling. I'm pretty sure it must of been the night and morning staff. All throughout the night and early morning 5am

    The manager and woman were super nice and helpful. Gave us information on everything even gave me cream for my broken toe. Location and price were good. Have lots of things you can book through the hostel

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 November 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom doors doesn't have look

    The location

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 June 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    excelente Atencion

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2023

    7.0
    The location, staff, and price are great! The staff (especially Omar) are very accommodating and friendly! The faciliti
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 13 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The outdoor kitchen…can get crowded…cooking pans/utensils are old and worn out.

    The location is great!…right across from the beach.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 March 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Gave this place a high rating due to the kindness of the staff and the fun hostel vibes. They have a great kitchen and places to lounge and meet others. There is always a beautiful breeze blowing through the hall and the hostel is 5 steps away from the beach! *Make sure to take the surf lessons! Great instructor, good prices and Tamarindo is the perfect spot for beginner surfers! Definitely recommend!

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 March 2023

    8.0
    It's alright
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The fridge and shower are pretty old and could use some renovations

    Nice staff and especially the friendly owner

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 March 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No complaints.

    I had a large private room with a terrace. The location was very quiet.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 February 2023

    8.0
    throughly enjoyed Tamarindo💙
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    little noisy

    great location…great hosts and people staying here

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 February 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom was not very clean and the kitchen was messy but overall was nice

    it's very centric, very chill and people are awesome.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 February 2023

    8.0
    The place was located near the beach but just outside the crowded part.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    good location, great manager

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 January 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had the privilege to watch the World Cup at Tsunami! Oh wow it was so much fun. We were close to the beach and the hotel is so charming- The host are so nice! Thank you!

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 4 December 2022

    7.0
    Definetily worth it if you want to save money, but you might want to spend a little bit more on a better Hostel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Triple Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Toilet broke after 3 days and had stuff running out of it the rest of the time. You could also see the toilet broke before and was just fixed with some tape. Also loud people from 6am on.

    Pretty decent location, very friendly staff and good equipped kitchen

    Stayed in November 2022

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