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Mai Ke Kai Surf House

Tamarindo

Located in Tamarindo and with Tamarindo Beach reachable within a 6-minute walk, Mai Ke Kai Surf House has concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge.

J
Josselyn
From
Costa Rica
Very comfortable enviornment, nice staff, pretty place
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 420 reviews
Price from
$34.20
1 night, 2 adults

Tamarindo Backpackers

Tamarindo

Located in Tamarindo, a 8-minute walk from Tamarindo Beach, Tamarindo Backpackers has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and barbecue facilities.

A
Andreas
From
Canada
Secluded, lots of places to sit n relax or work. Love the guitar! Overall great vibe and staff is awesome
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 181 reviews
Price from
$37.80
1 night, 2 adults

Casa Pura Vida Surf Hostel - Tamarindo Costa Rica

Tamarindo

Casa Pura Vida Surf Hostel - Tamarindo Costa Rica is located in Tamarindo, an ideal spot for surfing and enjoying the beach.

S
Solène
From
France
The room was cleaned ! The amnesties are really nice
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 417 reviews
Price from
$50
1 night, 2 adults

Hostel La Botella de Leche - Tamarindo

Tamarindo

Offering an extensive garden with an outdoor lounge area, a shared living room with TV and swimming pool, Hostel La Botella de Leche is located 984 feet from Tamarindo Beach.

H
Harmonie
From
France
The place has a great atmosphere with the pool, the living spaces and people hanging around.The hostel is neither too big or too small, the perfect balance between social/lively and quiet at night. As a solo traveler, it was easy to meet new people to chat with, to go surfing or to go out. The staff is very friendly and it was nice to arrange surfing lessons directly from the hostel (I ended up going everyday...). The surf lessons with our instructor Fifo was fun and his feedback helped me to improve a lot!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 937 reviews
Price from
$43.22
1 night, 2 adults

The Backside House - Women Only -

Tamarindo

Located in Tamarindo and within a few steps of Tamarindo Beach, The Backside House - Women Only - features a garden, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi.

E
Ester
From
Canada
Location was excellent, staff were so friendly, and the owner was ensured that our stay is great.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 96 reviews
Price from
$32.20
1 night, 2 adults

Pura Vida Hostel

Tamarindo

Located in Tamarindo and with Tamarindo Beach reachable within a 7-minute walk, Pura Vida Hostel provides a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace.

L
Lucentini
From
Italy
Comfortable , cozy, relaxing and friendly atmosphere. If I'm back at Tamarindo I'll love to book this hostel again
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 161 reviews
Price from
$45
1 night, 2 adults

Pipe House Playa Grande

Playa Grande (Near Tamarindo)

Located in Playa Grande, a few steps from Grande Beach, Pipe House Playa Grande provides accommodations with a fitness center, free private parking, a garden and a private beach area.

U
Uni
From
United States
Excellent host, location, vibe, facilities, breakfast
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 105 reviews
Price from
$73.25
1 night, 2 adults

Playa Grande Surf Camp

Playa Grande (Near Tamarindo)

Offering free WiFi throughout the property, a sun terrace with a swimming pool, garden and restaurant, Playa Grande Surf Camp is located in Playa Grande.

C
Claes
From
Australia
Great spot to relax. Quiet at night, good facilities, great surfing nearby and staff are friendly and helpful.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 230 reviews
Price from
$50
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget travelers know there's no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: Save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a little more.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 937 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 417 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Tamarindo

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 420 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Tamarindo

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 161 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Tamarindo

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 96 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Tamarindo

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 181 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Tamarindo

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Popular with guests booking hostels in Playa Grande

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 230 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 105 reviews

Save money on hostels in Tamarindo and nearby – budget options available

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 937 reviews

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 417 reviews

Mai Ke Kai Surf House

Calle Corona
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 420 reviews

Pura Vida Hostel

311 Avenida Central
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 161 reviews

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 96 reviews

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 181 reviews

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 105 reviews

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Avg. price/night: $63
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 181 reviews
Best hostel ever - beautiful place and beautiful people, made the best friends and had the best time. Special shout out to Marco, the kindest surf instructor, and Tuba the dog!
Guest review byAbigail
Solo traveler
Avg. price/night: $50.85
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 161 reviews
It was in a good location, very close to town. Was one of the cheapest hostels in Tamarindo. Rooms were decorated nicely.
Guest review byEmily
Solo traveler
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 417 reviews
Such a nice hostel! Staff were super friendly, everything was clean, great location and lovely pool and communal areas.
Guest review byEmily
Solo traveler
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 420 reviews
Maria and Mati are incredible and have created the best Hostel in Tamarindo. Friendly, Clean, affordable, and have created a great vibe for those looking to surf.
Guest review byHenry
Solo traveler
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 420 reviews
Lovely hostel, great common area, helpful and friendly staff. They offer good discount for surf lesson. Everything you can wish for as a backpacker
Guest review byAmélianne
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 420 reviews
Nice airy hostel. I stayed in the 8 bed dorm. There was plenty of space around each bunk bed, a fan and AC and a cabinet each to lock with key. Although a small hostel there was ample communal space in the front ( large sofa,table) and on the balcony plus some work out space. Kitchen was clean and well equipped with new pans etc. Staff were really welcoming and super helpful going the extra mile. Location was great. Quiet time 10pm to 7am and not a party hostel which is what I wanted. Very well run and friendly.
Guest review byKareen
Solo traveler
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 420 reviews
One of the best hostels I’ve ever stayed at. Small, cosy and super friendly place. The staff were very welcoming and helped me numerous times throughout my stay from booking tours and trying to find transfers to booking surfing lessons at the hostel (highly recommend!). Special thanks to Camila who was incredibly nice and helpful :) As for the room, it was also nice. Even though the room is for 8 people, it is quite spacious and clean.
Guest review byAngelina
Solo traveler
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 417 reviews
Best Hostel I've ever been!!! Everything is great, the rooms are comfy, the bathrooms are clean and tidy. The kitchen is very complete, they even have free coffee, sugar, salt and oil! The staff is very cool and helpfull with anything you need, Kelly the manager is the best, she wants the best for You and your trip. Great location just 200 meters from the centre of the town, close to all night clubs and food places! I Will come back for sure. :)))
Guest review bySosa
Solo traveler