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About this property

Essential Facilities: Tamarindo Backpackers Hostel in Tamarindo offers a sun terrace, garden, outdoor swimming pool, and free WiFi. Guests can relax in the outdoor fireplace or enjoy the picnic area. Comfortable Accommodations: The hostel features family rooms with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and pool views. Additional amenities include a lounge, kitchen, and dining area. Activities and Services: Guests can participate in yoga classes, film nights, walking tours, and cycling. The property provides a tour desk, cooking classes, and bicycle parking. Location and Attractions: Tamarindo Beach is an 8-minute walk away. Nearby activities include boating and surfing. Tamarindo Airport is 2.5 mi from the hostel.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
2 bunk beds
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1 queen bed
1 bunk bed
1 twin bed
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1 full bed
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1 bunk bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Ella
    Canada Canada
    Lovely staff, beautiful outdoor space, excellent location! Overall a great experience staying here, everything felt safe and clean.
  • Ciara
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great, well-equipped kitchen. Close to the beach and shops. Comfy areas to relax. Friendly staff.
  • Andrey
    Costa Rica Costa Rica
    The place, the staff and facilities were amazing, easy to get in the hostel, also close to the bitch and the center, really good place to stay
  • Anderson
    Costa Rica Costa Rica
    It was a well organized Hostel, with friendly and accessible staff, hence it was clean with all the facilities we needed.
  • Mira
    Canada Canada
    Great location, nice pool and common area. Comfortable beds and AC in shared dorm room.
  • Andy
    United States United States
    Comfy beds and clean facilities. The kitchen was great. The staff were awesome. Marco who runs the hostel is also a surf instructor and gave me quality surf lessons. He also helped me get a ride to the airport from one of his friends. It’s super...
  • Michele
    United States United States
    Marco and The staff was exceptional and went out of their way to help to make stay wonderful. The hostel was clean and pool was sparkling. Great location near town but away from noise. Owners were always friendly.
  • Andreas
    Canada Canada
    Secluded, lots of places to sit n relax or work. Love the guitar! Overall great vibe and staff is awesome
  • James
    United States United States
    The staff was really friendly, the common areas were clean and fun to hang out in, and the beds were comfortable.
  • Paul
    United States United States
    I really enjoyed this off the beaten path location from central Tamarindo. When it's a busy weekend and the music is thumping, you will appreciate the relative tranquility. The kitchen is very clean and quite organized.

Area info

House rules

Tamarindo Backpackers takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 10:30 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
From 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.