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Coral Reef Surf Hostel

2.0 star property
Beach hostel with restaurant, near Tamarindo Beach

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Reception
Basic Triple Room, Shared Bathroom | Soundproofing, free WiFi
Sports facility

Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Airport transfer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Near the beach
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Front desk safe
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Concierge services
  • Picnic area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Free newspapers in the lobby

Feel at home (6)

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Laundry facilities
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Limited housekeeping
  • BBQ(s)

Room options

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Soundproofing, free WiFi

Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Soundproofing, free WiFi

Bed in 8-bed Dormitory

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Soundproofing, free WiFi

Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Economy Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom | Soundproofing, free WiFi

Economy Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Basic Triple Room, Shared Bathroom | Soundproofing, free WiFi

Basic Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
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About the area

Map
Playa Tamarindo, Tamarindo, Guanacaste, 50503

What's nearby

  • Tamarindo Beach - 3 min walk
  • Playa Langosta - 4 min drive
  • Las Baulas National Marine Park - 26 min drive
  • Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course - 32 min drive
  • Grande Beach - 35 min drive

Getting around

  • Tamarindo (TNO) - 7 min drive
  • Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.) - 80 min drive
  • Nosara (NOB) - 109 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Sharky's Sports Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Walter's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Patagonia Argentinian Grill & Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Medusa Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Chiquita’s - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Coral Reef Surf Hostel

Coral Reef Surf Hostel is only 2.5 mi (4 km) from the airport and offers a shuttle. For a bite to eat, guests can visit Longbaords BBQ, which serves American cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other highlights include a bar/lounge, a terrace and a garden.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 9 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 8 AM; check-in end time: 9 PM
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle*
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7 AM–noon
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Barbecue grills

What to do

  • Surfing/body boarding
  • Beach access
  • Ecotours nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms

Freshen up

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Limited housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Longbaords BBQ – This restaurant specialises in American cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 6.00 per person
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Policies

This property accepts credit cards.

Also known as

Coral Reef Surf Hostel Guanacaste
Coral Reef Surf Hostel
Coral Reef Surf Guanacaste
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

Does Coral Reef Surf Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Coral Reef Surf Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Coral Reef Surf Hostel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Coral Reef Surf Hostel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Coral Reef Surf Hostel?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Coral Reef Surf Hostel?
Check-in start time: 8 AM; check-in end time: 9 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
Is there an on-site casino at Coral Reef Surf Hostel?
No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Casino Diria (13-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Coral Reef Surf Hostel and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as surfing. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Enjoy amenities such as a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Coral Reef Surf Hostel?
Yes, Longbaords BBQ offers American cuisine.
What's the area around Coral Reef Surf Hostel like?
Coral Reef Surf Hostel is a short 3-minute walk from Tamarindo Beach and 4 minutes' walk from WAYRA Institute of Spanish.

Coral Reef Surf Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very good

1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

It was comforting
Danilo, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Danny, 4-night trip
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6/10 Good

2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

4-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
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8/10 Very good

Great atmosphere Out door area great fior meeting people
1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

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
2-night trip
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6/10 Good

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.
Mimi, 4-night trip
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6/10 Good

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8/10 Very good

Victor, 1-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very good

Gemütlicher Aufenthalt
Wir waren grundsätzlich sehr zufrieden. Das Preis Leistungsverhälntniss stimmt.
4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Bien, el aire acondicionado goteaba
Alejandra, 1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Exc!! Personal muy amable y el hotel muy centrico
Alisson, 3-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very good

Josué, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

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.
Alison, 2-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

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.
Kara, 3-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Tres bruillant, à éviter,
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8/10 Very good

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