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The Backside House - Women Only -

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Close to Tamarindo Beach, The Backside House - Women Only - provides amenities like a beach bar and laundry facilities. This hostel is a great place to bask in the sun with beach massages, beach volleyball, and beach yoga. Enjoy onsite activities like mountain biking and horseback riding. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

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9.0 out of 10
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Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

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Basic Shared Dormitory, Women only

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Basic Shared Dormitory, Women only

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Tamarindo, The Backside House - Women Only - is near the beach. While the natural beauty of Tamarindo Beach and Conchal Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course. Las Baulas National Marine Park and Monkey Park are also worth visiting. Be sure not to miss outdoor adventures like hiking/biking trails and ziplining, or hop on a moped rental nearby and take a self-guided tour around the area. Visit our Tamarindo travel guide
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Calle Cruz, Tamarindo, Guanacaste, 50309

What's nearby

  • A coastal town with a beach, houses, and mountains in the background.
    Tamarindo Beach
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, a winding river, and a residential area with buildings on a hillside.
    Playa Langosta
    8 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • A sunset over a beach with a boat and people in the water.
    Avellanas Beach
    47 min drive - 13.0 miles
  • WAYRA Institute of Spanish
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course
    41 min drive - 10.7 miles

Getting around

  • Tamarindo (TNO)
    13 min drive

Restaurants

  • Sharky's Sports Bar
    4 min walk
  • Walter's
    4 min walk
  • La Berrakera
    1 min walk
  • El Chiringuito
    1 min walk
  • Tabú
    2 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • A beach bar

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Beach yoga
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Mountain biking

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Direct access to the beach
  • In a nature reserve

Accessibility

  • No elevator

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  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

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  • Shared accommodations

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

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, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is The Backside House - Women Only - pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Backside House - Women Only -?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Backside House - Women Only -?

Check-out is at 9:00 AM.

Where is The Backside House - Women Only - located?

Offering direct access to the beach, this Tamarindo hostel is within a 5-minute walk of Tamarindo Beach and WAYRA Institute of Spanish. Playa Langosta and Tamarindo Church are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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9.0

Wonderful