[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&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 ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100960000/100959900/100959885/60fb6590.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Breakfast meal](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100960000/100959900/100959885/14f878af.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100960000/100959900/100959885/0dc56b15.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100960000/100959900/100959885/1bad3266.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100960000/100959900/100959885/93512c3a.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. The hostel offers practical amenities like in-room WiFi and laundry facilities—essentials for exploring this coastal town. 8.6 Excellent ## Popular amenities - Air conditioning - Laundry - Free WiFi ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Oct. 7 - Oct. 8](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-07&endDate=2025-10-08&selected=100959885&PinnedHotelID=100959885&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-07&endDate=2025-10-08&selected=100959885&PinnedHotelID=100959885&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Oct. 8 - Oct. 9](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-08&endDate=2025-10-09&selected=100959885&PinnedHotelID=100959885&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-08&endDate=2025-10-09&selected=100959885&PinnedHotelID=100959885&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Oct. 10 - Oct. 12](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-10&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=100959885&PinnedHotelID=100959885&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-10&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=100959885&PinnedHotelID=100959885&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Oct. 17 - Oct. 19](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=100959885&PinnedHotelID=100959885&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=100959885&PinnedHotelID=100959885&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 7 of 7 rooms ![Economy Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Shared Bathroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100960000/100959900/100959885/f755c135.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Economy Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Shared Bathroom ### Highlights Air conditioning - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100960000/100959900/100959885/ce229df5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Economy Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Shared Bathroom 8.0 Very good 1 review ### Highlights Air conditioning - Sleeps 3 - 1 Queen Bed ![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100960000/100959900/100959885/ce229df5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Economy Double Room, Shared Bathroom ### Highlights Air conditioning - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Murphy Bed ![Economy Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100960000/100959900/100959885/bdc271f4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Economy Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom ### Highlights Air conditioning - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ![Economy Room, Shared Bathroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100960000/100959900/100959885/47729868.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Economy Room, Shared Bathroom ### Highlights Air conditioning - Sleeps 3 - 1 Queen Bed ![Comfort Room, Private Bathroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100960000/100959900/100959885/4637e645.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Comfort Room, Private Bathroom ### Highlights Air conditioning Private bathroom - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ### Economy Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom ### Highlights Air conditioning Day bed - Sleeps 8 - 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Visit our Tamarindo travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Tamarindo.dx500187) [View more Hostels in Tamarindo](https://www.expedia.ca/Tamarindo-Hostels.d500187-aaHostels.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C10.31671%2C-85.80293&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=guX1CjuxXCRINvQcfM00gFd6MXo=) 85 802605, Tamarindo, Provincia de Guanacaste, 50309 ### What's nearby - Casino Diria - 9 min drive - 6.3 km - Tamarindo Beach - 10 min drive - 5.7 km - Playa Langosta - 17 min drive - 8.8 km - Grande Beach - 20 min drive - 10.8 km - Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course - 25 min drive - 14.0 km ### Getting around - Tamarindo (TNO) - 5 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Pico Bistro - ‬9 min drive - ‪Rural - ‬6 min drive - ‪Agua Salada - ‬9 min drive - ‪Pangas Beach Club - ‬8 min drive - ‪Soda y Marisquería Marcela - ‬19 min walk ## 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. ## Similar properties ![Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74810000/74806100/74806017/d1d2ba70.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Zulu Surf Hotel Tamarindo - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Air conditioning 8.6 Excellent 191 reviews CA $67 CA $76 total includes taxes & fees Oct 8 - Oct 9 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-08&endDate=2025-10-09&selected=74806017&PinnedHotelID=74806017&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2260000/2257600/2257505/237b1a92.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hotel Arco Iris Tamarindo - Pool - Spa - Parking included - Free WiFi 9.4 Exceptional 650 reviews CA $158 CA $179 total includes taxes & fees Nov 1 - Nov 2 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-22&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=2257505&PinnedHotelID=2257505&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95480000/95478200/95478193/816bd30e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Antema Lodge Tamarindo - Pool - Parking included - Free WiFi - Breakfast available 10 Exceptional 11 reviews CA $62 CA $133 total includes taxes & fees Oct 9 - Oct 10 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-09&endDate=2025-10-10&selected=95478193&PinnedHotelID=95478193&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75030000/75024800/75024791/9930d858.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### TamaHostel & Glamping Tamarindo - Pool - Parking included - Free WiFi - Laundry 8.8 Excellent 13 reviews CA $41 CA $47 total includes taxes & fees Oct 8 - Oct 9 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-08&endDate=2025-10-09&selected=75024791&PinnedHotelID=75024791&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106270000/106261600/106261597/7fe6faf6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Guanaglamp Tamarindo - Pool - Spa - Kids pool - Parking included 10 Exceptional 2 reviews CA $52 CA $59 total includes taxes & fees Oct 20 - Oct 21 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-20&endDate=2025-10-21&selected=106261597&PinnedHotelID=106261597&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100220000/100217300/100217211/3c7b2051.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hotel Tama Lodge Tamarindo - Pool - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 9.2 Wonderful 14 reviews CA $124 CA $141 total includes taxes & fees Oct 8 - Oct 9 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-08&endDate=2025-10-09&selected=100217211&PinnedHotelID=100217211&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33470000/33464200/33464154/e851166d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Surf Ranch Tamarindo Tamarindo - Breakfast included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Housekeeping 6.8 86 reviews CA $50 CA $57 total includes taxes & fees Oct 29 - Oct 30 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-29&endDate=2025-10-30&selected=33464154&PinnedHotelID=33464154&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) ### 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 ### 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 ### Fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: - Towels fee: USD 2 per person, per stay We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### Optional extras - Housekeeping fee: USD 10 per day; may vary based on length of stay - Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per day 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? > 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 (2.9 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). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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