The Backside House - Women Only -

Property class: 1
Beach hostel near Tamarindo Beach

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Calle Cruz, Tamarindo, Guanacaste, 50309
  • Place, WAYRA Institute of Spanish
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Tamarindo Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Playa Langosta
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)
    ‪103 min drive‬

Room options

Basic Shared Dormitory, Women only

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Basic Shared Dormitory, Women only

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

About the neighborhood

Tamarindo

Steps from the beach.You'll be steps from WAYRA Institute of Spanish and a 5-minute walk from Tamarindo Beach. Playa Langosta and Tamarindo Church are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • WAYRA Institute of Spanish - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Tamarindo Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Playa Langosta - 8 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course - 41 min drive - 10.7 miles
  • Avellanas Beach - 47 min drive - 13.0 miles

Getting around

  • Tamarindo (TNO) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sharky's Sports Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Walter's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪La Berrakera - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪El Chiringuito - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Tabú - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Backside House - Women Only -

Beach hostel near Tamarindo Beach
As a guest of The Backside House - Women Only -, you'll find multilingual staff, laundry facilities, and a communal living room. WiFi is free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at the beach bar. The Backside House - Women Only - also features a microwave in a common area, a refrigerator in a common area, and a water dispenser.

This Tamarindo hostel is smoke free.

  • 2 guestrooms or units
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar on the beach
The Backside House - Women Only - offers 2 shared accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • A beach bar

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Beach yoga
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Mountain biking

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

More

  • Shared accommodations

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 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.

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

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, debit cards, and cash
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche, debit cards, and cash.

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Backside House - Women Only - to the airport?

The Backside House - Women Only - is 2.5 mi (13-min drive) away from the Tamarindo (TNO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Backside House - Women Only - have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Backside House - Women Only -.

How close is The Backside House - Women Only - to the beach?

This hostel is a short 1-minute walk from Tamarindo Beach and 13.1 mi (42-min drive) from Conchal Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Backside House - Women Only - offer free breakfast?

The Backside House - Women Only - does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Backside House - Women Only -?

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

What time is check-in at The Backside House - Women Only -?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Backside House - Women Only -?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does The Backside House - Women Only - have a pool?

The Backside House - Women Only - does not have a pool.

Does The Backside House - Women Only - have a spa?

This hostel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer beach massages.

How close is The Backside House - Women Only - to downtown Tamarindo?

The Backside House - Women Only - is 0.4 mi away from Tamarindo.

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