Hostel Real

Property class: 2

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
Take advantage of a free daily manager's reception, a terrace, and a firepit at Hostel Real. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and laundry facilities.

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Room options

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A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a wall clock, and a framed picture.

Economy Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a small table.

Economy Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a small table.

Economy Double Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Murphy Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a wall-mounted air conditioner, and a small wall decoration.

Economy Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a small bedside table, a wall-mounted air conditioner, a window, and a floor lamp.

Economy Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a table, curtains, and a door.

Comfort Room, Private Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Economy Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed
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About the area

Tamarindo is home to Hostel Real. While the natural beauty of Tamarindo Beach and Conchal Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course. Las Baulas National Marine Park and Monkey Park are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as windsurfing. Visit our Tamarindo travel guide
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Map
85 802605, Tamarindo, Provincia de Guanacaste, 50309

What's nearby

  • A coastal town with a beach, houses, and mountains in the background.
    Tamarindo Beach
    13 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Tamarindo Church
    8 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Casino Diria
    10 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Black Stallion Eco Park
    11 min drive - 5.6 km
  • WAYRA Institute of Spanish
    15 min drive - 7.4 km

Getting around

  • Tamarindo (TNO)
    6 min drive

Restaurants

  • Restaurante Brisa Mar
    10 min drive
  • El Pelícano
    10 min drive
  • Nari
    10 min drive
  • Pico Bistro
    9 min drive
  • Crazy Monkey
    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:
    • Luggage storage, coffee/tea in the lobby, and concierge services
    • Outdoor furniture
  • 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

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  • 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

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 (2.8 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).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hostel Real Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

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

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
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2/10 Terrible

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
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4/10 Poor

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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