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The Driftwood Surfer - Hostel

2.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, open 7 AM to 7 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
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Check-in/check-out kiosk
Boating

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Avenida LOTE 107, Sipacate, Escuintla
  • Aquamagic
    36 min drive
  • Puerto San Jose Beach
    37 min drive
  • Museo Cultura Cotzumalguapa
    79 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Basic Shared Dormitory, 1 Single Bed, Non Smoking

Basic Shared Dormitory, 1 Single Bed, Non Smoking

Basic Shared Dormitory, 1 Single Bed, Non Smoking

  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Basic Double Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Basic Double Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Basic Double Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Comfort Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Comfort Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Comfort Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About this property

The Driftwood Surfer - Hostel

Waterfront hostel with an outdoor pool
At The Driftwood Surfer - Hostel, relax by an outdoor pool or hit the beach where you can enjoy yoga. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
The Driftwood Surfer - Hostel offers 9 accommodations with air conditioning. Rooms open to patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.
Recreational amenities at the hostel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Features at The Driftwood Surfer - Hostel include free self parking, plus 2 bars and an outdoor pool. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls.
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy international cuisine and a beachfront location while dining at Oceanview Restaurant
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include locker space, a computer, and a multilingual staff
  • Onsite recreation includes a ropes course, yoga classes, and rowing/canoeing
  • 17.7 mi (28.4 km) from Puerto San Jose Beach and 18.1 mi (29.2 km) from Aquamagic
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
  • Pets welcome for free
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges, a beach bar, and a poolside bar. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. An outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace are also featured at The Driftwood Surfer - Hostel. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this El Paredon hostel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7 AM to 10:30 AM.
Oceanview Restaurant - This beachfront restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Pool Bar - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves brunch and lunch. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Dial-up Internet

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 7 AM–10:30 AM: USD 3-5 per person
  • 1 restaurant
  • 2 bars/lounges, 1 beach bar, 1 swim-up bar and 1 poolside bar

Restaurants on site

  • Oceanview Restaurant
  • Pool Bar

Things to do

  • Beach yoga
  • Canoeing
  • Fishing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horse riding/hire
  • Outdoor pool
  • Ropes course
  • Yoga classes

Conveniences

  • Library
  • Lockers available
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beachfront location
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • In-room accessibility
  • 4 steps to reach property
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels

More

  • Individually furnished

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 11 AM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 7 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 6 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

  • Children 17 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 17 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 3 to 5 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 100 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 7 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
The Driftwood Surfer - Hostel offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. The front desk at this property is open daily from 7 AM - 6 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 6 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

We should mention

  • There is no hot water on site.
  • Pool access available from 7 AM to 7 PM.
  • Children 17 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

Property is also known as

Driftwood Surfer Hostel El Paredon
Driftwood Surfer Hostel
Driftwood Surfer El Paredon
Driftwood Surfer
The Driftwood Surfer
The Driftwood Surfer - Hostel Sipacate
The Driftwood Surfer - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

The Driftwood Surfer - Hostel Reviews

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great palace
We had a great time the staff is super friendly. Great place to go see a meteor shower.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018