Tamarindo Backpackers Hostel

Great location, perfect distance from the noise of the party but close enough to not miss out on anything. They’ve got a kitchen with everything you need and the beds were comfy. Big shoutout to Loz and Alana for being such legends and making my stay there memorable! Would definitely recommend.

This place is special. I have stayed in hostels around the world. This is my favorite yet. Marco goes out of his way to make you feel welcome and informed about your interests in the area. The staff are great, the accommodations are clean and well made. The kitchen has everything you need. The location is just outside of earshot of party town, yet in walking distance to everything you need, (surf, grocery, restaurants, dancing, etc.) They make you feel like family with genuine hospitality and generosity.

While only planning to stay here for a few nights, I ended up staying longer due to an accident on the beach where I severely damaged my leg so had stitches. The staff here were so helpful and helped me while I was on the mend, even going to the pharmacy for me and giving me lifts to places. A special shout out to Marco who checked on me and helped me considerably while I was incapacitated. They say you find what a place is truly like when you are having a hard time, which this place passed with flying colours. I actually liked the location of this hostel, as it was away from the hussle on the main road and it's beautiful in the outside space with wild monkeys visiting frequently.