Tsunami Hostel
150 Metros Sur Estero Playa Tamarindo, Tamarindo 50309 Costa Rica
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#13 of 30 hotels in Tamarindo
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Tsunami Surf Hostel is just 50 meters from the beach, has a large parking area, share kitchen, high speed wifi, near super markets, clubs (Crazy Monkey) . You can enjoy the beach just crossing the road and a little bridge in the mangroves. It's one of the hottest surf spot too in the river mouth , we are right in front. Came, and visite us, we offer Tours - Surf lessons - Personal Tours - We like to share nice time with clients in the barbecue area and during them stay, making sure to help with any reasonable request. Peace PS: This place is SAFE - WE HAVE SECURITY ALL NIGHTLONG AND THE RECEPTION IS OPEN 24\7 .
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Bar / lounge
Diving
Hiking
Children's television networks
Car hire
24-hour security
Secured parking
Wifi
Restaurant
Horseback riding
Snorkelling
Bicycle tours
Fishing
Patio
Table tennis
Walking tours
Taxi service
BBQ facilities
Baggage storage
Convenience store
Mosquito net
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Shared bathroom
Shared kitchen
Shared lounge / TV area
Sun deck
24-hour check-in
24-hour front desk
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Room features
Air conditioning
Desk
Housekeeping
Private balcony
Separate dining area
Coffee / tea maker
Kitchenette
Walk-in shower
Separate living room
Private bathrooms
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Microwave
Stovetop
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Room types
Landmark view
Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
Smoking rooms available
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English, Spanish, German, Italian
Location
78Somewhat walkable
Grade: 78 out of 100
20Restaurantswithin 0.5 km
2Attractionswithin 0.5 km
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150 Metros Sur Estero Playa Tamarindo, Tamarindo 50309 Costa Rica
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This was my favorite hostel from my 2 weeks Tamarindo. The owner, Omar, is fantastic and made me feel very welcome. All the staff there were very nice. Very clean rooms and I love the fact that I can have my own private room with private porch and hammock and still be able to socialize easily with the other guests. Just a few steps to the nicer part of Tamarindo Beach with great surfing, volleyball and river swimming. Just kidding don't go swimming in the river. Seriously there are big crocs in there just waiting to eat you there!
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Date of stay: March 2022Trip type: Travelled solo
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This hostel is close to everything you need, while you choose your own adventures in Tamarindo! Clean, safe and priced accordingly. Offers a fully equipped kitchen to cook your own food and hammocks for lounging in, after a day at the beach!
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Date of stay: November 2019Trip type: Travelled solo
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Double and triple rooms with AC and ensuite bathrooms as well as dorms with shared facilities. Central location but still rather quiet at night. Good mattresses and linen bedsheets. Well equipped large kitchen and dining/lounge area. Real coffee for free during the day. Two maids are constantly busy cleaning so that the rooms as well as the shared facilities are always neat and clean. Some small ants around, but considering the fact, that this is a tropical region: no other bugs whatsoever (not even mosquitos)
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Date of stay: May 2019Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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The hostel is right in the middle of town and just across the street from the beach. We had a private room that was nice and comparable to a hotel room, which makes sense since the price was only a little less. The common patio was beautiful and the kitchen was clean and easy to use. Definitely would come back and stay again!
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Date of stay: March 2019Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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We visited the hostel a few days before our stay with our 4 kids, pre booked and pre paid for a family room as the place we were staying could not accomidate us for 2 nights. When we arrived we were told someone had urinated on one mattress in the room and we would be placed in a dorm. We put our stuff in the dorm, and took our hungry kids to eat. On returning we actually looked at the room, it was dirty, rotten food, dirty dishes, broken lockers, a toilet that did not flush and more shocking live exposed electrical wires ...we were in the room with 4 young CHILDREN! When I complained I was told that we could have two rooms but had to pay extra! We had already paid for a family room and were not given that, we were then shouted at, told to put bags in front of the wires, told it was our fault for not noticing at first, (after being told that dorms were not suitable for kids) told that they would find us alternative accomidation than to be told it was too expensive and we should just pay the extra money for the second room (which had a bathroom that was not usable) turns out they had let someone else have the original room we paid for... The best bit was when they brought us two sheets of paper stating they had helped us (by help they meant threatening to kick us out or pay more money and they cancelled our second nights stay)and that we were threatening to write blasphemous accusations about them they wanted us to sign them to say we would not give a REVIEW! !! The girl was very obviously interested in money and profit rather than the safety of kids, and being honest, all sweetness and nice at first but was so rude, hanging up the phone, shouting very unprofessional. My children were in tears, I was in tears it was awful! We were delighted to leave the next day and fall into the welcoming arms of Bluetrailz before returning to the best family hostel in Tamarindo, La bottella de leche.…
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Date of stay: March 2019Trip type: Travelled with family
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Room Tip: Don't go, don't waste time or money here.
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Response from Mapeguz, Manager at Tsunami Hostel
Responded 14 Mar 2019
Hola qué tal! Muchas gracias por su review, significa mucho para nosotros, nos ayuda a mejorar en nuestro trabajo para ofrecer un mejor servicio. Lamentamos mucho lo sucedido, y cómo le explicamos, la situación con respecto a la habitación que habías reservado estaba fuera de nuestro alcance y le ofrecimos la mejor alternativa posible, nosotros no podemos controlar lo que hacen los clientes dentro de las habitaciones, como los daños que hacen. Cuando ustedes llegaron lo primero que hicimos fue explicarle la situación, y darles la opción de tomar la habitación alternativa o bien los moveríamos a otro hostal, a lo que usted y su esposo LUEGO DE HABER REVISADO LA HABITACIÓN, nos indicaron que no tenían ningún problema, y que todo estaba perfecto, por lo que entonces procedimos entonces a colocarlos en ese dormitorio. (No los hubiéramos puesto de no ser porque ustedes estuvieron de acuerdo) Los dormitorios son limpiados todos los días al igual que las habitaciones privadas, y en ningún momento habían platos sucios ni comida, de hecho lo único que había dentro de los casilleros y debajo de las camas eran pañales sucios y mal olientes, que pertenecían a ustedes. Los cables expuestos tienen una tapa, pero curiosamente fue arrancada cuando ustedes ingresaron. El servicio funciona con normalidad, lo único que tienen que hacer es abrir la llave para que el agua corra, nada de otro mundo. Usted se comenzó a quejar de un sinnúmero de cosas sin sentido, a lo que nosotros amablemente tratamos de brindarle una solución, pero usted no paraba de gritarle al recepcionista ni a la muchacha que atendía al teléfono, no paraba de amenazar e insultarnos. Nosotros no perdimos la calma, de hecho intentamos hablar con su esposo ya que era la única persona con quien se podía hablar con normalidad. En todo momento tratamos de ayudarla y buscamos la mejor solución posible, pero sabe qué pasa, que es imposible ayudar a personas que no quieren aceptar ayuda, y que tampoco dejan gritar e insultar. Pero de igual manera muchas gracias por tu comentario.
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Dont stay here. Not at all a good choice. The room was not clean at all. Terrible smell from the back window. Not friendly staff. We had booked a room for 5 nights. When we booked the room they said that we can pay the first night and during our stay the rest. Every morning and night they saw us to pass by the reception and say hello. They didn't ask for the rest of the money. After the 2nd night in the afternoon they informed us that the hotel is overbooked. They couldn't let us stay more. I dont like to write bad things about nobody. But these experience is unbelievable.
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Date of stay: February 2019Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Mapeguz, Gerente at Tsunami Hostel
Responded 14 Mar 2019
Hi Thanks for your same number 10th review. As you notice we clean the room every day, we have 2 amazing cleaning ladies that works 10 hours a day. But, not all the people likes clean spaces, that’s why they mess everything up, spill water on the floor, use the kitchen but don’t clean anything, etc And about your reservation... Do you have a confirmation? Or a payment receipt for the 5 nights? Cause we just found one that you made for one night, and you pay for it, at the check in moment we ask you if you wanted to stay for more nights and pay for the room, but you guys didn’t say anything, actually the next 2 days you didn’t even say that you wanted to extend, we just let you stay because we had space in that room, but day 4rd, we were full, that’s why we ask you to check out. I honestly do not understand the people who complain because they could not stay, when they did not have any reservations. The first thing we ask our customers is if they have a reservation, and if they want to stay for more days, since most of our reservations comes from Internet, we do not know when we are going to fill. But thanks again for your coment, it means a lot for us, looking always to offer our best to our customers
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Hands down my worst hostel experience. Claimed to have laundry services, none to be found. No locks on the doors and all of the lockers are broken. This place is a scam, DO NOT GIVE THESE PEOPLE YOUR MONEY.
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Date of stay: February 2019Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Nothing miss in this hostel. If you want rest on the hammock or enjoy the beach is perfect. The owners and the employees are kind and friendly and The cleaning is excellent. Is also very close to the bus station if you needed. I really enjoyed my stay, if I come back in tamarindo I will choose again this hostel.
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Date of stay: December 2018Trip type: Travelled solo
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After being told there was an available room for two nights,we were made to move room after our first night due to a double booking.the next room we received stunk of cigarette smoke,we then got moved to another room with a leaking air conditioning causing the whole floor to be wet. After speaking to the reception, our options were to stay in this room or go back to the room smelling of smoke or to leave the hotel. The staff was so unfriendly and unhelpful and extremely rude.after requesting to speak to the manager the receptionist said he isn't here and we can't speak to him. In addition, there is no hot water in the showers here.
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Date of stay: September 2018Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Mapeguz, Gerente at Tsunami Hostel
Responded 8 Oct 2018
Hi Thanks for your review, but just to be clear, you didn’t have a reservation, you came to the hostel and book a room for one night, then the next day you wanted to add another night but the room was already taken for a person that book in advance, that’s why you had to move, not because a double booking, so my recommendation is that when you want to stay in a hotel or hostel, when they ask you how many nights you want, tell them at the first moment. Then the room we gave you, didn’t had any smell, I don’t know if was you maybe, and for the another room, we apologize for the A/C. And it was very embarrassing for all the people at the hostel and the staff, to see you screaming around the hostel like an anormal person, that’s so disrespectful from you. About the hot water, we don’t have at the hostel, we tell you that at the same moment we ask you “how many nights do you want to stay?” Thanks for your time
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This is a party town, make no mistake. If you want to sleep before the booming music finally stops at 5am then stay somewhere else altogether. The hostel itself is in the centre of town, was basic but clean and spacious, and staff were friendly. They were also accommodating when we asked to leave after one night because of the noise.
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Date of stay: August 2018Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Mapeguz, Gerente at Tsunami Hostel
Responded 8 Oct 2018
Hi, thanks so much for your review, we are glad you liked the hostel and our service. Unfortunately for you, Tamarindo is a party, it has a different activity every night, except Sundays, is normally quite, but that’s what make it so special for the people that comes here, make new friends, meet people, have fun, Surf and relax. If you have any questions or need some advice for your future trip to Costa Rica, I would love to help you, that’s are a lot of lovely places here, were you can have fun and enjoy at the same time you can relax and sleep. Thanks, and Pura Vida!
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PRICE RANGE
US$51 - US$57 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
Costa RicaProvince of GuanacasteTamarindo
NUMBER OF ROOMS
15
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Frequently Asked Questions about Tsunami Hostel
Which popular attractions are close to Tsunami Hostel?
Nearby attractions include The Crazy Monkey Bar (0.2 km) and Witch’s Rock Surf Shop (0.4 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Tsunami Hostel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge.
Which room amenities are available at Tsunami Hostel?
Top room amenities include a kitchenette, air conditioning, and a desk.
What food & drink options are available at Tsunami Hostel?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and barbeque facilities during their stay.
Is parking available at Tsunami Hostel?
Yes, free parking and secured parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Tsunami Hostel?
Conveniently located restaurants include L'Estanco El Jardin Escondido, Pangas Beach Club, and El Coconut.
Is Tsunami Hostel located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.4 km away from the centre of Tamarindo.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Tsunami Hostel?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Spanish, German, and Italian.
Is Tsunami Hostel accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.