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About this property
Coral Reef Surf Hostel
Hostel near Tamarindo Beach
You can look forward to a terrace, a garden and laundry facilities at Coral Reef Surf Hostel. The on-site American cuisine restaurant, Longbaords BBQ, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
Free self-parking
Full breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and barbecues
Concierge services, luggage storage and tour/ticket information
Room features
All guest rooms at Coral Reef Surf Hostel boast perks, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
Shared bathrooms with showers
Communal kitchens and limited housekeeping
Languages
English, French, Spanish
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
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for full breakfast: from approximately USD 6.00 per person
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Check-in start time: 8 AM; check-in end time: 9 PM.
What time is check-out at Coral Reef Surf Hostel?
Checkout is at 11 AM.
Does Coral Reef Surf Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle.
Where is Coral Reef Surf Hostel located?
Offering direct access to the beach, this Tamarindo hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of WAYRA Institute of Spanish and Tamarindo Beach. Playa Langosta and Tamarindo Church are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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Coral Reef Surf Hostel Reviews
Reviews
7.6
Good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 21 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 21 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 21 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 21 reviews
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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
Victor
17 Aug 2021
Victor
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
11 Jul 2021
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
17 May 2021
Gemütlicher Aufenthalt
Wir waren grundsätzlich sehr zufrieden. Das Preis Leistungsverhälntniss stimmt.
Verified traveller
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
29 Feb 2020
Verified traveller
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2020
10/10 Excellent
Danilo
25 Jan 2020
It was comforting
Danilo
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
2/10 Terrible
Danny
24 Jan 2020
Danny
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020
10/10 Excellent
Alejandra
23 Jan 2020
Bien, el aire acondicionado goteaba
Alejandra
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
19 Jan 2020
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
10/10 Excellent
Alisson
13 Jan 2020
Exc!! Personal muy amable y el hotel muy centrico
Alisson
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
8/10 Good
Josué
30 Apr 2019
Josué
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
8/10 Good
Alison
18 Mar 2019
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
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
8/10 Good
Kara, Iowa, United States
25 Nov 2018
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
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
23 Aug 2018
Verified traveller
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
7 May 2018
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8/10 Good
Verified traveller
29 Mar 2018
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.
Verified traveller
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
19 Feb 2018
Great atmosphere Out door area great fior meeting people
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
15 Feb 2018
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
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
6/10 Okay
Mimi, Canada
17 Aug 2017
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
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
12 Jan 2017
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Verified traveller
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.