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Coral Reef Surf Hostel

2.0 star property
Beach hostel near Tamarindo Beach

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Exterior
Reception
Sports facility
Exterior
Basic Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Playa Tamarindo, Tamarindo, Guanacaste, 50503
  • Tamarindo Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Playa Langosta
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)
    ‪80 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory

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

View all photos for Double or Twin Room

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

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

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

About the area

Tamarindo

At Coral Reef Surf Hostel you'll be within a short 5-minute stroll of Tamarindo Beach and WAYRA Institute of Spanish. Highlights at this beach hostel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .The restaurant, Longbaords BBQ, serves American cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning full breakfast is served between 7 AM and noon. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this Tamarindo hostel, you'll be 22.6 km (14 mi) from Flamingo Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Tamarindo Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Playa Langosta - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Casino Diria - 13 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course - 32 min drive - 16.8 km
  • Grande Beach - 35 min drive - 17.7 km

Getting around

  • Tamarindo (TNO) - 7 min drive

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

Beach hostel near Tamarindo Beach
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Coral Reef Surf Hostel. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Tamarindo hostel.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Coral Reef Surf Hostel offers 9 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7 AM to noon for a fee: USD 6 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Longbaords BBQ

Things to do

  • Surfing/bodyboarding

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Direct access to the beach
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 8 AM; check-in end time: 9 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately USD 6.00 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club and JCB International.

Property is 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

What is the cancellation policy at Coral Reef Surf Hostel?

Coral Reef Surf Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Coral Reef Surf Hostel?

Yep, Coral Reef Surf Hostel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Coral Reef Surf Hostel?

Yep, Coral Reef Surf Hostel is a short 3-minute walk from Tamarindo Beach. Fun beach activities include body boarding.

Does Coral Reef Surf Hostel serve breakfast?

Sure does, full breakfast is on offer daily between 7 AM and noon.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Coral Reef Surf Hostel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Coral Reef Surf Hostel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves American cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Coral Reef Surf Hostel?

Check-in begins at 8 AM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Coral Reef Surf Hostel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Coral Reef Surf Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 21 reviews

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 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Danilo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was comforting
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

2/10 Terrible

Danny

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great atmosphere Out door area great fior meeting people
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

6/10 Okay

Mimi, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

8/10 Good

Victor

Travelled with group
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Gemütlicher Aufenthalt

Wir waren grundsätzlich sehr zufrieden. Das Preis Leistungsverhälntniss stimmt.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alejandra

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bien, el aire acondicionado goteaba
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Alisson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exc!! Personal muy amable y el hotel muy centrico
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Josué

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Kara, Iowa, United States

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

2/10 Terrible

Adrien

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tres bruillant, à éviter,

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Muy centrico

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