Name: La Oveja Tamarindo Hostel & Surf Camp
Address: Calle Guanacaste, frente a Hotel Portofino, 50309 Tamarindo, Costa Rica, Calle Guanacaste, frente a Hotel Portofino, Guanacaste, 50309, Costa Rica
Rating: 7.8

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La Oveja Tamarindo Hostel & Surf Camp

Airport shuttle. Airport shuttle available at an additional charge. You can request this in the next step.

Calle Guanacaste, frente a Hotel Portofino, 50309 Tamarindo, Costa Rica – Excellent location – show map

Overall, very nice and clean facilities. Friendly staff, clean rooms and bathrooms and nice guests. The hostel was also very well located (within walking distance to the beach).

Asa

United States of America

Everyone we met at this hostel was very friendly and the staff were all so helpful! We met a lot of people and loved the amazing common areas. Also, the free coffee!

Abigail

United States of America

If you're looking for an energetic hostel close to the center this is it! It's a close walk to the beach, bars, restaurants, and shopping. There is a cafe that operates within the space and it offers well priced and delicious food.

Paul

United States of America

Great place - great location really cool vibe here.

Robert

United States of America

The place is awesome! Met so many great people there. Especially the two receptionists Shanna and her friend are incredible. Nicest people ever! Made my trip :D

Leonard

Germany

Exceptional, friendly staff. Chill common areas like the pool and kitchen. Very lively night scene. An excellent value!

Paul

United States of America

The ladies working reception who booked SCUBA, surfing and sailing for us are awesome. The cleaners were also awesome and we loved Pega, the hotel cat. The location is fantastic. Breakfast was great. Pool was nice, outdoor shower after surfing was helpful. There is a handy clothesline for wet clothes.

Debra

United States of America

The location was absolutely amazing! The receptionist, the restaurant staff, and everyone were super friendly and very helpful! I had a very good experience with my room and bunk mates as well as the restaurant/bar food, live music every night, and the pool area was great to meet other travelers. I would definitely recommend staying here. Shana and Shani were super welcoming and helpful at the receptionist!

Dominik

United States of America

the location in great, staff are super nice and is not a huge hostel ao you get to know the other people that is staying there.

Agustina

Canada

Good surf school. Friendly relaxed environment. great introduction to Costa Rico.

Ardith

United States of America

What guests loved the most:
“Overall, very nice and clean facilities. Friendly staff, clean rooms and bathrooms and nice guests. The hostel was also very well located (within walking distance to the beach).”

Asa United States of America
“Everyone we met at this hostel was very friendly and the staff were all so helpful! We met a lot of people and loved the amazing common areas. Also, the free coffee!”

Abigail United States of America
“If you're looking for an energetic hostel close to the center this is it! It's a close walk to the beach, bars, restaurants, and shopping.”

Paul United States of America
“Great place - great location really cool vibe here.”

Robert United States of America
“The place is awesome! Met so many great people there. Especially the two receptionists Shanna and her friend are incredible. Nicest people ever! Made my trip :D”

Leonard Germany
“Exceptional, friendly staff. Chill common areas like the pool and kitchen. Very lively night scene. An excellent value!”

Paul United States of America
“The ladies working reception who booked SCUBA, surfing and sailing for us are awesome. The cleaners were also awesome and we loved Pega, the hotel cat. The location is fantastic.”

Debra United States of America
“The location was absolutely amazing! The receptionist, the restaurant staff, and everyone were super friendly and very helpful!”

Dominik United States of America
“the location in great, staff are super nice and is not a huge hostel ao you get to know the other people that is staying there.”

Agustina Canada
“Good surf school. Friendly relaxed environment. great introduction to Costa Rico.”

Ardith United States of America

Categories:

Staff8.7
Facilities7.7
Cleanliness7.6
Comfort7.6
Value for money7.9
Location9.2
Free WiFi8.2

This property is 3 minutes walk from the beach. La Oveja Negra is located in Tamarindo. It features an on-site surfing school and has spacious shared facilities, like a games room and lounge. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout.

The rooms here are air-conditioned and include a small seating area and a shared bathroom with a shower and toilet. There is also a large dormitory room with lockers.

At La Oveja Negra you will find a 24-hour front desk. Other facilities offered include a shared lounge and a tour desk that can help arrange outings to local sights.

Playa Tamarindo beach is just 650 feet from the property, while Tamarindo Airport is a 5-minute drive away.

This is our guests' favorite part of Tamarindo, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

La Oveja Tamarindo Hostel & Surf Camp has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Feb 28, 2014

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Most popular amenities

1 swimming pool

Free WiFi

Airport shuttle

Restaurant

Non-smoking rooms

Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Bar

Property Highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Tamarindo, this property has an excellent location score of 9.2!

Breakfast Info

Continental, American

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Closest beaches

Tamarindo Beach
8.8 Excellent beach
900 feet from property
Grande Beach
9.1 Wonderful beach
3,900 feet from property
Langosta Beach
8.6 Excellent beach
4,250 feet from property

Property questions and answers

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Hi! I stayed at your property back on March 9 2019. For a legal case, the government needs proof that I stayed at your property. Is it possible for you to go into your records and send me a copy of proof that I, Taylor Starr, and Dmitrii Nikiforov both stayed at your property on these dates please?

Hi. This is a public comment. Please give me a mail so we can talk there.

Answered on January 15, 2021
Hey - looking to book a room here and just a little confused about the private rooms. If I was to book the 1 queen + 2 bunk bed room for 2 people, would I have the room to myself? Or would there be 2 others taking the bunk beds. Thanks in advance!

hello! theres private rooms with shared bathrooms. you could choose if you want to share the room with another 5 people or be alone in a private. :) or a private cabina with private bathroom.

Answered on October 18, 2021
Parking available on site?

Hi! We don't have a private parking, but you can park in front our place without problems. Pura Vida.

Answered on January 20, 2020
is the kitchen in a shared area?

Hello! Yes, our kitchen is a shared area

Asked about: Family Room with Private Bathroom • Answered on August 1, 2021
If I book a quadrupole room with single occupancy is it just me or will there be others in the room?

Hello, good morning! Is a private room, so is gonna be just you.

Asked about: Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom • Answered on January 30, 2022
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Area Info *

Restaurants & cafes

Restaurant La Esquina

0 miles

Beaches in the Neighborhood

Tamarindo Beach

900 feet
Grande Beach

3,900 feet
Langosta Beach

4,250 feet
Playa Ventanas

3 miles
Avellanas Beach

3.8 miles

Closest Airports

Tamarindo Airport

2.1 miles
Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport

28.7 miles

* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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1 Restaurant On Site

La Oveja Negra Mexican Food

Food: Mexican, Local

House rules La Oveja Tamarindo Hostel & Surf Camp takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

3:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Check-out

7:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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prepayment

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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 17 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

Age restriction

No age restriction for check-in. (Only children 17 and up are allowed)

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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The fine print

Please inform La Oveja Tamarindo Hostel & Surf Camp of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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