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Hostel Real

2.0 star property
Travelers gather for warm welcomes at Hostel Real, where ocean views await from a peaceful garden setting that feels like a home away from home

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Just steps from Tamarindo Beach, guests connect at the free daily manager's reception or relax on the sunny terrace around the firepit. The hostel offers practical amenities like in-room WiFi and laundry facilities—essentials for exploring this coastal town.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Room options

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Economy Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

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Economy Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Economy Room, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Comfort Room, Private Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Economy Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Day bed
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
85 802605, Tamarindo, Provincia de Guanacaste, 50309

What's nearby

  • Tamarindo Church - 5 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Casino Diria - 9 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Tamarindo Beach - 10 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Playa Langosta - 17 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course - 25 min drive - 14.0 km

Getting around

  • Tamarindo (TNO) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pico Bistro - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Rural - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Agua Salada - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Pangas Beach Club - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Red Door - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Hostel Real

Hostel near Tamarindo Beach
Consider a stay at Hostel Real and take advantage of a free daily manager's reception, a terrace, and a firepit. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), is available to all guests, along with a garden and laundry facilities.
Additional perks include:
  • Outdoor furniture, concierge services, and luggage storage
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms at Hostel Real boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.

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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 transportation

  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Onsite parking options include a carport

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request) (for a fee)

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

More

  • Air conditioning

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Important information

Optional extras

  • Housekeeping fee: USD 10 per day; may vary based on length of stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per day
  • Towels fee: USD 2 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Hostel Real pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hostel Real?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hostel Real?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hostel Real located?

Situated in Tamarindo, this hostel is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Tamarindo Church and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Black Stallion Eco Park. Tamarindo Beach and Casino Diria are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Hostel Real Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
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

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

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

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

Verified traveler

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jean

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

isabella

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

2/10 Terrible

Anthony

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

4/10 Poor

David

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

6/10 Okay

Graciela

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

10/10 Excellent

sandrine

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Brian

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Ella

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

lucia

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