Tsunami Hostel

–Great location - show map
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Scored 7.6
Rated good

About this property

Beachfront Location: Tsunami Hostel in Tamarindo offers direct beachfront access and stunning garden views. Guests can relax on the open-air bath and enjoy free WiFi throughout the property. Comfortable Accommodations: The hostel features family rooms with private bathrooms, kitchenettes, and balconies. Additional amenities include air-conditioning, terraces, and outdoor dining areas. Leisure and Activities: Guests can participate in pub crawls, film nights, and enjoy boating and surfing in the surrounding area. The property staff provide excellent service and support. Nearby Attractions: Tamarindo Beach is just a few steps away, offering easy access to local activities. The Tamarindo airport is 3 km from the hostel.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Airport shuttle
  • Free WiFi
  • Room service
  • Free parking
  • Beachfront
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Situated in the best rated area in Tamarindo, this property has an excellent location score of 8.7

Free private parking available on-site

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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Sophie
Australia Australia
“Great hostel is you are travelling on a budget. Perfect location in town. The staff are all very friendly and welcoming. The rooms are basic and a bit outdated but this wasn’t an issue. The kitchen is great!!!”
Alicia
Canada Canada
“We stayed here for nearly a month and had an amazing time! Omar, Merrieane and Juvois were so helpful and kind throughout our stay. They made our trip so special! We were surfing everyday and only a 5 min walk to the beach! Perfecto!”
Dieuwertje
Netherlands Netherlands
“The owner of Tsunami Hostel helped us to get a shuttle on the same day. If he did not help us, we were not able to travel that day to our next stop. He is very kind and helpful. We also recived some of the mango’s out of his trees! We enjoyed our...”
Jo-anne
Canada Canada
“I had a large private room with a terrace. The location was very quiet.”
Raquel
Costa Rica Costa Rica
“El lugar súper bien ubicado y muy amable el personal”
Lotte
Netherlands Netherlands
“De mensen die er werken en vooral de eigenaar Omar is geweldig! Heel vriendelijk en willen je overal mee helpen. De locatie is top. Net uit het centrum zodat je de drukte niet hebt en pal aan het strand. Als je het centrum wel te ver vindt om te...”
Elise
France France
“Tres bon accueil, personnel très gentil. La chambre est très bien pour le prix”
Dr
Germany Germany
“Sehr nettes Personal, alles sehr sauber, wenn auch etwas in die Jahre gekommen.”
Ascani
Costa Rica Costa Rica
“La cordialidad de la gente que trabaja en el lugar y su ubicación, cerca del centro y de la playa. Inigualable”
Zack
United States United States
“The staff was incredibly friendly and fun to talk to, AC worked consistently and we had a full size fridge in our room. The location was a quick 5 minute walk to Playa Tamarindo as well as all of the incredible restaurants.”

Property surroundings

House rules

Tsunami Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 12:00 to 17:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 06:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

We have monthly rates.

Please inform Tsunami Hostel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.