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La Botella de Leche - Hostel

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A covered outdoor area with wooden beams, potted plants, and a pool. - La Botella de Leche - Hostel (Tamarindo)
A group of people exercising with kettlebells in a well-lit room with large windows and a view of the outdoors. - La Botella de Leche - Hostel (Tamarindo)
A pool area with a bar and seating, surrounded by plants and a building with a balcony. - La Botella de Leche - Hostel (Tamarindo)
A person working at a wooden desk with a laptop, a cat, and a drink. - La Botella de Leche - Hostel (Tamarindo)
A spacious interior with a high ceiling, large windows, and a mural on the wall. - La Botella de Leche - Hostel (Tamarindo)
Near Tamarindo Beach, La Botella de Leche - Hostel provides a terrace, a garden, and a library. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as laundry facilities and a business center.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

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Room options

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A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, and a window with curtains.

Comfort Double Room, Pool View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bedroom with two bunk beds, a single bed, and a small table.

Standard Quadruple Room, Pool View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a small table with a lamp, and a potted plant.

Family Room, Pool View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Twin Beds OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Classic Twin Room, Pool View

A small, single-bed room with a window, a wall-mounted world map, and a small table with a plant.

Classic Twin Room, Pool View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a wooden dresser, and a window with curtains.

Bed in Shared Dormitory

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Tamarindo, La Botella de Leche - Hostel 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. Visit our Tamarindo travel guide
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50 Meters From Banco Nacional, Tamarindo, Guanacaste, 50503

What's nearby

  • A coastal town with a beach, houses, and mountains in the background.
    Tamarindo Beach
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, a winding river, and a residential area with buildings on a hillside.
    Playa Langosta
    10 min drive - 1.6 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
    6 min walk - 0.4 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
  • Sol Bakery
    7 min walk
  • Rumours
    5 min walk
  • Nordico Coffee House
    4 min walk
  • Refugio Cafe
    3 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: CRC 6,000 for adults and CRC 6,000 for children

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

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

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between December 28 and January 3.
The following facilities are closed on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day:
  • Front desk

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately CRC 6000 for adults and CRC 6000 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Frequently asked questions

Does La Botella de Leche - Hostel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. The pool is closed seasonally each year from December 28 to January 3.

Is La Botella de Leche - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at La Botella de Leche - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at La Botella de Leche - Hostel?

Check-out is at noon.

Does La Botella de Leche - Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is La Botella de Leche - Hostel located?

Situated near the beach, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of WAYRA Institute of Spanish and Tamarindo Beach. Playa Langosta and Tamarindo Church are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

La Botella de Leche - Hostel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.4

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 70 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Nice accommodations- super friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kenna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spent over a week here solo and loved it! My first time at a hostel, I stayed in a private room and it was perfect. Right outside the heart of tamarindo everything in walking distance. It was great to meet so many different people and have a sense of community while traveling alone. I will be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness
Friendly staff, very nice common area with pool and hammocks, and excellent location with short walk to beach, restaurants, and local nightlife
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Beautiful location.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It's a hostel that can pack people into a private room. Window was missing glass slat. Nosound insulation, so noisy until 11 PM. AC made squeaky noise. Plumbing was loose and you could see sunlight through the edges. Mattresses were old, one was overly firm, one was soft. Common areas, kitchen, and pool were nice. Staff is really friendly and takes pride in the community environment.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great area!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Jacob

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is clear that they take misleading photos and charge way too much
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bright spot of my trip to tamarindo
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Personnel agréable, accueillant et cherchant le contact pour vérifier si tout est ok
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Me encanto
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

gibson

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Uu
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jimena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El lugar en general estuvo increíble y la mayoría de los empleados fueron muy cálidos excepto por una chica de recepción llamada Beelu. No tiene tacto para dirigirse a los huéspedes, nos arrebató las cervezas diciendo que ya nos habían indicado que no se podía tomar en la alberca cuando minutos antes se preguntó y nos dijeron que si se podía. Al cobrarnos al final de todo lo que habíamos consumido en el hotel fue de una manera muy grosera. Creo que para todo hay maneras de decir las cosas
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service à la clientèle, propre et à proximité de plusieurs services.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Luis

Liked: Staff & service
Servicio bueno, las camas no son tan comodas. Buena ubicacion.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dayana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bellísimo ambiente, tranquilo y relajado. Todos muy amigables
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mathilde

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Bien mais ne convient pas à tout le monde

Endroit sympathique avec une bonne ambiance. Proche des restaurants, bars et supermarché. Parties communes agréables avec cuisine collective et piscine. Néanmoins, chambre avec énorme vis à vis (en face du matériel de surf), lit en très mauvais état (pieds cassés et grincements au moindre mouvement). Il y avait des cheveux dans la douche quand nous avons récupéré la chambre et l’eau de la douche était froide. Musique jusqu’à minuit donc pas idéale pour dormir 😉
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Owen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Manager Leo was very helpful with guidance to this older solo traveler - had good local knowledge for economical eating options - can arrange/offer everything/anything tours, transfers, surfing, snorkeling, diving etc. - strictly quiet after 11pm - 24 Hr security - well run for a large hostel (60 guest capacity) - good english via the Mgr.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Dena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was decent. Friendly staff and nice atmosphere.
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Bueno pero problemas con el agua la cual solo es fria , la cortina del baño muy sucia es hora de cambio . El personal super agradable. El llavin de la puerta malo
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ubicación excelente, precio decente y el personal muy atento y buena onda. El único problema fue que algunas de las camas eran demasiado incómodas, los colchones viejisimos. Creo que necesitan renovarlos.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Carla

Habia cucarachas
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good hostel

Very friendly and helpful staff. Good location and great workout/yoga space! My only issue was one bathroom for the entire dorm and the bathroom was right inside the room
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Fun place, lots of action. Good for younger people. After hour party is awesome, ends around 11:30, my sons(19-17) loved it, fid not bother me, but if quiet is what you want, do go to tamarindo!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Nice vibes. Friendly Staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cool hostel

We had a great stay. The place has a good vibe. A short 2-3 minute walk to town. David and Fernando were both awesome and helpful. I would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021