Tamarindo Backpackers Hostel

I stayed at this hostel for a week during a solo surf trip to Tamarindo, and it couldn’t have been a better experience. After just a couple of days, it already felt like home. It’s a very chill, welcoming vibe with a great community of other travelers. The location is perfect for surfing, tons of great breaks nearby like langosta. It’s also right near bus stops, supermarkets, and plenty of restaurants and bars. Everything you need is within reach. The rooms are clean and comfortable, with air conditioning which is a MUST in Costa Rica. The kitchen is well equipped, and there are extra shared bathrooms and showers, which is super convenient. The volunteers are all super friendly and always up for a chat. But especially the surf guide/instructor Marco!! Marco is an excellent surfer and has tons of local knowledge to share about reading conditions and determining the best break to visit. He’s incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely passionate about surfing. I can’t recommend this place enough for anyone looking for a safe, friendly, and surf-focused stay in Tamarindo. I’ll definitely be back!

Had an alright time at backpackers hostel! We stayed in the 8 bed dorm room for 3 nights. Highlights: The people are very kind and helpful. The beds are comfortable and clean, AC on overnight, little pool to cool off (was out of order one day) and some places to lounge in sun or shade. We didn't use the kitchen but it was very big and has everything you need to cook for yourself! Location is good, easy walk to beach and to town. Was quiet to sleep, everyone respectful of quiet hours. Cute little kitty and doggy on site. Not so great: the bathrooms :/ the dorm bathroom door swells so doesnt shut properly and is very loud unless you lift it while closing (staff did not tell us this). there was a sewer smell that came and went in the bathroom and room, had to keep the bathroom door closed. Bathrooms looked like they had never been cleaned, bath mats hard as rock and the toilet was not clean. I saw the cleaner come one day, she swept and cleaned the floors and seemingly only lit incense in the bathroom. There were some other bathrooms available but the one door didn't shut at all. Overall not bad stay but excited that they are redoing the bathrooms soon and hope for a higher standard of cleanliness.

Was a great place to stay for my first solo trip! The hostel is very cozy and equipped with everything one needs. The staff are super friendly. The hostel dog (Tuba) and cat were definitely a sweet addition!

one of the best hostels i’ve ever stayed at!!! the staff was incredibly friendly and made us feel welcome. beds were comfortable and room was clean. had air conditioning in the rooms. big and clean kitchen to make dinner or breakfast. We took surf lessons with Julio, which were amazing. the hostel had a homie atmosphere and we will definitely be returning!!!

Best hostel ever, suuuuuper clean. Staff beyond helpful and friendly, the owners extremely sweet people. Tuba the dog could be the most wonderful and beautiful dog we ever met and kills the cat is just a precious kitten. Nice pool. Best kitchen you can find in a hostel even better than Airbnb’s Ive been.

This hostel is so cozy like a home, yet always seems to have a good group of people with good conversation! I’ve been back multiple times and it’s been great every time:) All the staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. Also the kitchen is the best kitchen I’ve seen in a hostel!

Best place you can be at, I love the vibe and the facilities, there is Tuba, the most well behaved dog and killa, the sweetest kitten in the whole world. The Staff is the Kindest staff I've ever met, they makes you feel very welcomed and like if you are part of their family. I can't recommend this place enough. Ill Be back soon.

Really loved my experience there! Came for almost two weeks and my stay at Tamarindo Backpackers Hostel was one of my highlights of my trip to Costa Rica. Thank you to the workers that made it even more enjoyable :)