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Hostel Real

2.0 star property

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Living area
Economy Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Shared Bathroom
Living area
Breakfast meal
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
85 802605, Tamarindo, Provincia de Guanacaste, 50309
  • Tamarindo Church
    5 min drive
  • Canopy Vista Tamarindo
    7 min drive
  • Soda Los Zetas
    1 min walk
  • Tamarindo (TNO)
    5 min drive

Room options

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Economy Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom

Economy Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Comfort Room, Private Bathroom

Comfort Room, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Economy Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Shared Bathroom

Economy Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Double Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Murphy Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Economy Room, Shared Bathroom

Economy Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Economy Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed

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About this property

Hostel Real

Hostel in Tamarindo
This hostel features coffee/tea in a common area, concierge services, and laundry facilities. Free WiFi in public areas and a free manager's reception are also provided. Other amenities include a garden and a picnic area. Housekeeping is available on request.
Hostel Real offers 7 accommodations with air conditioning. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Housekeeping is provided on request.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at Hostel Real, you'll be close to Tamarindo Beach. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and a free manager's reception, plus a beach shuttle (surcharge).
  • Free WiFi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Amenities include locker space, laundry facilities, and a terrace
  • 9 minutes by car from Tamarindo Beach and 5 minutes from Tamarindo Church
  • Beach shuttle service available for a fee
A free manager's reception is offered daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. Hostel Real also features a terrace, a garden, and a picnic area.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Tamarindo hostel.

The hostel hosts a free manager's reception daily.

Languages

Catalan, English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • On-site parking options include a carport
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free daily reception
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Lockers available

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • 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
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per day.

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Towels fee: USD 2 per person, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Housekeeping fee: USD 10 per day; may vary based on length of stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per day

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 private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 cash
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:30 PM.
Guests arriving after 6:00 AM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Property is also known as

Hostel Real Tamarindo
Hostel Real Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Hostel Real Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Tamarindo

Hostel Real Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 17 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Anthony, Walnut Creek

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is far away from anything. Wasn't able to leave early because the gate way locked. There was a dog that was biting my leg the whole time I was there until I went into my room. The place is basically a shack, and the floor in the room was pealing. This is the worst place I've ever stayed at.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

isabella

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Wonderful place. Only REAL hostel in Tamarindo.
Before you walk through the gates, you’ll be wondering if this is one of the bad hostel’s on your trip… but as soon as you check in and meet pepe, you’ll quickly feel like home. There’s a lot of space, the rooms are clean, the kitchen doesn’t really need anything and, best of all, you’ll become friends woth Pepe and his wonderful dog It’s too far away from the beach to walk but you can easily get a collectivo and isn’t very much.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason, North York

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is like a second home for me every time I come to Costa Rica. This is my third visit and I’ll definitely be back again. The location is great, the beds are comfortable and the facilities are very clean. I would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

David

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not as advertised
I booked because it said private room with A/C but got there and A/C didn’t work and dan didn’t work They had another room with A/C so i ended up paying another 27.00 for the that as it was 32C …. Place is ok but actually not in Tamarindo out about 10kms
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Pepe was an amazing host. He not only catered to my lodging needs but also gave myself and a guest an incredible surf experience. He was so helpful with sharing details about town and giving us all the information we needed to have a great time. I truly appreciation his advice and hosting of myself and my 5 family members.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason, North York

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

lucia, Alajuela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Sandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice little new place. Good bang for your buck for backpackers.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Worth the stay
This is a new hostel with a very bright potential. The owner Pepe will absolutely look after you in every way possible. It's very well worth the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Louis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pepe is an excellent host and provides an amazing atmosphere with great facility conditions. Top notch! Pura Vida!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Graciela

Travelled with group
Regular
Lugar amplio, con fácil ubicación para traslados a la playa. Sin embargo falta ver detalles de privacidad en los baños, ya que no tienen puertas con cerrojos. Hay un pasillo que lleva de las habitaciones a una puerta trasera que genera inseguridad ya que no se ve quien ingresa. No dan paños ni jabones para el aseo personal.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Ella

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

sandrine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Accueil parfait.pas de serviettes.un endroit sympa jeune et fun...un café offert le matin. Très bon rapport qualité prix.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

melissa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente atencion, ambiente seguro y todo muy cercano.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024