Title: Hostel Real - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=100959885&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Hostel Real 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 ## Photo gallery for Hostel Real ![Living area - Hostel Real (Tamarindo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100960000/100959900/100959885/60fb6590.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Breakfast meal - Hostel Real (Tamarindo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100960000/100959900/100959885/14f878af.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area - Hostel Real (Tamarindo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100960000/100959900/100959885/93512c3a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Hostel Real (Tamarindo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100960000/100959900/100959885/0dc56b15.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area - Hostel Real (Tamarindo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100960000/100959900/100959885/1bad3266.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Just steps from Tamarindo Beach, guests connect at the free daily manager's reception or relax on the sunny terrace around the firepit. 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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. ## Similar properties ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76250000/76246400/76246390/2e24a6eb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hotel Coco Heights Condos Sardinal - Pool - Pet friendly - Free WiFi - Bar 4.6 4 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-05&endDate=2026-01-06&selected=76246390&PinnedHotelID=76246390&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119490000/119488800/119488720/8b8b03c0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Casa Todah room for 4 terrace + shared amenities 9 Los Cerros - Pet friendly - Parking available - Laundry - Microwave CA $72 CA $107 total includes taxes & fees Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-04&endDate=2026-01-05&selected=119488720&PinnedHotelID=119488720&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![BBQ/picnic area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120040000/120037500/120037432/cb1e9f27.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Casa Todah B&B Liberia - Pet friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi - Microwave 10 Exceptional 1 review CA $51 CA $58 total includes taxes & fees Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-05&endDate=2026-01-06&selected=120037432&PinnedHotelID=120037432&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76300000/76297900/76297831/89f234b3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hotel Coco Beach Condos Sardinal - Pool - Pet friendly - Free WiFi - Breakfast available 3.6 18 reviews CA $38 CA $70 total includes taxes & fees Dec 24 - Dec 25 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-24&endDate=2025-12-25&selected=76297831&PinnedHotelID=76297831&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## 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? ### What time is check-in at Hostel Real? ### What time is check-out at Hostel Real? ### Where is Hostel Real located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Hostel Real Reviews 8.6 ### Excellent All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 8.6 Cleanliness ### 8.8 Amenities ### 9.0 Staff & service ### 8.8 Eco-friendliness ### 8.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 12 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 1 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Mar 19, 2024 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. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### isabella Apr 4, 2024 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. ##### isabella Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nancy Feb 25, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great place to stay. ##### Nancy Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Sandy Jan 11, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Nice little new place. Good bang for your buck for backpackers. ##### Sandy Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Jan 1, 2024 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. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Louis Jan 1, 2024 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! ##### Louis Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jean Feb 4, 2024 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. ##### Jean Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Anthony Apr 25, 2024 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. ##### Anthony Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024 ### 4/10 Poor #### David Feb 17, 2024 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 ##### David Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Graciela Mar 1, 2024 #### 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. ##### Graciela Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### sandrine Jan 24, 2024 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. ##### sandrine Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### melissa Jan 9, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Excelente atencion, ambiente seguro y todo muy cercano. ##### melissa Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brian Feb 21, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Brian Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert Feb 9, 2024 ##### Robert Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Ella Jan 28, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Disliked: Room comfort ##### Ella Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Jan 19, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities ##### Verified traveller Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### lucia Jan 18, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities ##### lucia Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Hotel Magic Mountain SPA & Conference center](https://www.expedia.ca/La-Fortuna-Hotels-Hotel-Magic-Mountain-SPA-Conference-Center.h1636277.Hotel-Information) > > [Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails](https://www.expedia.ca/La-Fortuna-Hotels-Arenal-Observatory-Lodge-Spa.h11820519.Hotel-Information) > > [Kura Boutique Hotel Member of the Cayuga Collection](https://www.expedia.ca/Dominical-Hotels-Kura-Boutique-Hotel.h5637504.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Boutique Casa Del Rio](https://www.expedia.ca/La-Fortuna-Hotels-Casa-Del-Rio.h27603041.Hotel-Information) > > [Borinquen Thermal Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Canas-Dulces-Hotels-Borinquen-Thermal-Resort.h1155801.Hotel-Information) > > [Nammbú Beachfront Bungalows](https://www.expedia.ca/Puerto-Carrillo-Hotels-Nammbu-Beachfront-Bungalows.h11459871.Hotel-Information) > > [Crocs Resort & Casino](https://www.expedia.ca/Jaco-Hotels-Crocs-Resort-Casino.h8741357.Hotel-Information) > > [Azul Hotel & Retreat ](https://www.expedia.ca/Playa-Azul-Hotels-Azul-Ocean-Club-Hotel.h6776980.Hotel-Information) > > [Buena Vista del Rincon Eco Adventure Park, Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Canas-Dulces-Hotels-Buena-Vista-Del-Rincon-Eco-Adventure-Park.h1858721.Hotel-Information) > > [Rio Perdido Hotel & Thermal River](https://www.expedia.ca/Fortuna-Hotels-Rio-Perdido-Hotel-Thermal-River.h6371123.Hotel-Information) > > [Nosara Beach Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Nosara-Hotels-Nosara-Beach-Hotel.h32722062.Hotel-Information) > > [Cala Luna Boutique Hotel & Villas](https://www.expedia.ca/Tamarindo-Hotels-Cala-Luna-Boutique-Hotel-Villas.h1118539.Hotel-Information) > > [The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Nosara-Hotels-The-Gilded-Iguana-Surf-Hotel.h22186079.Hotel-Information) > > [La Mansion Inn Arenal](https://www.expedia.ca/Arenal-Hotels-La-Mansion-Inn-Arenal.h8254135.Hotel-Information) > > [Lost Iguana Resort and Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/La-Fortuna-Hotels-Lost-Iguana-Resort-And-Spa.h1174121.Hotel-Information) > > [Capitán Suizo Beachfront Boutique Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Tamarindo-Hotels-Capitan-Suizo-Beachfront-Boutique-Hotel.h1140010.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton Garden Inn Guanacaste Airport ](https://www.expedia.ca/Liberia-Hotels-Hilton-Garden-Inn-Liberia-Airport.h2211738.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Boutique Lagarta Lodge](https://www.expedia.ca/Nosara-Hotels-Hotel-Boutique-Lagarta-Lodge.h12324224.Hotel-Information) > > [The Retreat Costa Rica - Wellness Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Atenas-Hotels-The-Retreat-Costa-Rica-Wellness-Resort-Spa.h10447279.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Boyeros](https://www.expedia.ca/Liberia-Hotels-Hotel-Boyeros.h11268329.Hotel-Information) > > [SoulShine](https://www.expedia.ca/Tamarindo-Hotels-SoulShine.h46292420.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin](https://www.expedia.ca/Curubande-Hotels-Hotel-Hacienda-Guachipelin.h1122531.Hotel-Information) > > [Azura Beach Resort - All Inclusive - Adults Only](https://www.expedia.ca/Samara-Hotels-Azura-Beach-Resort-All-Inclusive-Adults-Only.h20586535.Hotel-Information) > > [Best Western Jaco Beach All-Inclusive Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Jaco-Hotels-Best-Western-Jaco-Beach-All-Inclusive-Resort.h54703.Hotel-Information) > > [Socialtel Nosara](https://www.expedia.ca/Nosara-Hotels-Selina-Nosara.h32620956.Hotel-Information) > > [Bodhi Tree Yoga Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Nosara-Hotels-Bodhi-Tree-Yoga-Resort.h10650362.Hotel-Information) > > [Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Samara-Hotels-Villas-Playa-Samara-Beach-Front-Resort.h888268.Hotel-Information) > > [Occidental Tamarindo - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.ca/Tamarindo-Hotels-Occidental-Tamarindo-All-Inclusive.h793778.Hotel-Information)