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Coral Reef Surf Hostel

2.0 star property
Beach hostel near Tamarindo Beach

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Exterior
Reception
Exterior detail
Soundproofing, free WiFi
Shower, towels

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Playa Tamarindo, Tamarindo, Guanacaste, 50503
  • Place, Tamarindo Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, WAYRA Institute of Spanish
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Playa Langosta
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)
    ‪102 min drive‬

Room options

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Soundproofing, free WiFi

Double or Twin Room

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Economy Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom | Soundproofing, free WiFi

Economy Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Soundproofing, free WiFi

Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory

  • 603 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Soundproofing, free WiFi

Bed in 8-bed Dormitory

  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Basic Triple Room, Shared Bathroom | Soundproofing, free WiFi

Basic Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Tamarindo

Walk to the beach.Within a 5-minute walk of this Tamarindo hostel, you'll find Tamarindo Beach and WAYRA Institute of Spanish. Playa Langosta and Tamarindo Church are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Tamarindo Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • WAYRA Institute of Spanish - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Playa Langosta - 9 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course - 40 min drive - 10.4 miles
  • Flamingo Beach - 48 min drive - 15.7 miles

Getting around

  • Tamarindo (TNO) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sharky's Sports Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Walter's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sol Bakery - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Medusa Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Chiquita’s - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Coral Reef Surf Hostel

Beach hostel near Tamarindo Beach
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Coral Reef Surf Hostel. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Tamarindo hostel.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Coral Reef Surf Hostel offers 9 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to noon for a fee: USD 6 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Surfing/bodyboarding

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 8 AM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 9 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 9 PM 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

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 full breakfast: approximately USD 6.00 per person

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

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 credit cards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and JCB International.

Property is also known as

Coral Reef Surf Hostel Guanacaste
Coral Reef Surf Hostel
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Coral Reef Surf
Coral Reef Surf Hostel Tamarindo
Coral Reef Surf Tamarindo
Coral Reef Surf Hostel Tamarindo
Coral Reef Surf Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Coral Reef Surf Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Tamarindo

Frequently asked questions

How close is Coral Reef Surf Hostel to the airport?

Coral Reef Surf Hostel is 2.3 mi (11-min drive) away from the Tamarindo (TNO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Coral Reef Surf Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Coral Reef Surf Hostel offers an airport shuttle.

How close is Coral Reef Surf Hostel to the beach?

This hostel is a short 3-minute walk from Tamarindo Beach and 1.2 mi (7-min drive) from Playa Langosta. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Coral Reef Surf Hostel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Coral Reef Surf Hostel, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 6.00 per person. It's available every day from 7 AM to noon.

Is there a casino at Coral Reef Surf Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel, but Casino Diria (11-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Coral Reef Surf Hostel?

Check-in start time: 8 AM; Check-in end time: 9 PM.

Is there free parking at Coral Reef Surf Hostel?

This hostel offers free self parking.

Does Coral Reef Surf Hostel have a pool?

Coral Reef Surf Hostel does not have a pool.

Does Coral Reef Surf Hostel have a restaurant?

Coral Reef Surf Hostel is home to Longbaords BBQ, which features American cuisine.

Does Coral Reef Surf Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Coral Reef Surf Hostel to downtown Tamarindo?

Coral Reef Surf Hostel is 0.3 mi away from Tamarindo.

Coral Reef Surf Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 21 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Gemütlicher Aufenthalt

Wir waren grundsätzlich sehr zufrieden. Das Preis Leistungsverhälntniss stimmt.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danilo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was comforting
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alejandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bien, el aire acondicionado goteaba
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alisson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exc!! Personal muy amable y el hotel muy centrico
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good location. We stayed two nights. Really kind and helpful staff. Kitchen gets crowded after 2 people are in it. Music (with loud and heavy base) is played at full volume until 4:30am. Luckily we had earplugs. I would suggest to management to have a noise restriction after a certain time, example after 11pm and before 6am.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Kara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and fellow travelers. Close to the beach. Very helpful to have a kitchen. The whole establishment was very clean and the beds were the most comfortable I have slept in during my two months in Costa Rica.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

200 meters away from the beach? Worth the discount

We looked around Tamarindo for the best hostel and landed on Coral Reef. It's off the beach so the price is about $10 a night cheaper than most places for a private room, and the place was an nice if not nicer than the spots we scouted down the road on the beach. We surfed every day and just the 20%? discount at the surf shop next door made the 5 minute longer walk to the surf worthwhile. Clean rooms, clean bathrooms, nice common area. If you're looking for a hostel in Tamarindo this place is solid.
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great atmosphere Out door area great fior meeting people
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was great stay good people. Need to eliminate the smoke that comes from the resturant that flows through the common area in the morning kinda not nice to try to wake up to But overall I’ll stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Mimi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice and cheap hostel

This hostel is a great place for the price and is very close to everything you need, including the beach and parties. Everything is clean and there is AC in every room. Just bring mosquito spray if you plan to chill in the lobby.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Adrien

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tres bruillant, à éviter,
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Muy centrico

Muy comodo y el personal muy atento. Los baños los mantienen muy limpios. Ademas hay lugares para comer muy cerca del hostel
Verified

8/10 Good

Victor

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Danny

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Josué

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort