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Located in Tamarindo and with Tamarindo Beach reachable within a 6-minute walk, Mai Ke Kai Surf House has concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a terrace. The property provides airport transportation, while a bicycle rental service is also available. The rooms are equipped with a shared bathroom with a shower, while certain rooms also offer a kitchen with a fridge. The hostel has a grill. Grande Beach is a 16-minute walk from Mai Ke Kai Surf House, while Langosta Beach is 1.2 miles from the property. Tamarindo Airport is 2.5 miles away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Tamarindo, this property has an excellent location score of 9.3!


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 twin bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.3
Free Wifi
8.8

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Bavo
    the United States the United States
    Everything!! Loved the staff so much. So kind and very helpful. I ended up staying here in total 2 weeks. The hostel is so warm and welcoming, I met so many kind individuals. Also a super chill atmosphere. The kitchen is perfect as well lots of...
  • Olivia
    Canada Canada
    Amazing vibe!! We were supposed to only stay for 3 nights but ended up staying 6. Big kitchen to make food, chill areas, and nice rooms with comfy beds.
  • Qian
    Taiwan Taiwan
    The staff was friendly and helped me with lots of information. The room is big and even has AC, not many people which is very quiet. The kitchen is good too.
  • Jonathan
    Canada Canada
    The hosts were really nice, it was clean and the surfing lesson was really worth it!
  • Loïs
    Canada Canada
    Everything was great. Matías was a super host. All the facilities, the easy access to the beach and the city center , the facilities at the surf shop… We shared a 10 beds dorm but it doesn’t feel like there were 10 beds, since the room is huge....
  • Katherine
    the United States the United States
    The house was very nice and clean. Maria and Mateos were super kind and welcoming throughout my whole stay. I ended up doing a surf lesson with them and it was absolutely amazing. I would definitely recommend staying a few a nights!
  • Heather
    the United States the United States
    Super nice people! Nice setup, cute house, offers a lot of tours.
  • Sofia
    Costa Rica Costa Rica
    The dorm was pretty spacious and each bunk had lockers. The facilities are really nice and the staff it's very friendly. It was the perfect place to work since it's a small hostel with not many people so it's usually quite. One of the best hostel...
  • Dan
    the United States the United States
    So quiet and in the center of everything. Super awesome location and exceptional host - Matias is so great and you'll have to do surf lessons with him!
  • Jennifer
    the United States the United States
    Such a cute and relaxing hostel. Huge outdoor space for yoga and nice kitchen with good appliances. Free coffee each morning!

Area info

Amenities of Mai Ke Kai Surf House
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower

Outdoors

  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Snorkeling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site

Internet
Wifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Services

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Lockers
  • Concierge
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles

Safety & security

  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security

General

  • Adults only
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Non-smoking rooms

Spa

  • Yoga classes

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

House rules
Mai Ke Kai Surf House takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Check-out
From 12:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of $20 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
Check-in is only possible for guests between 18 and 55 years old
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

A damage deposit of $20 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Mai Ke Kai Surf House

  • Mai Ke Kai Surf House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Snorkeling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Yoga classes
    • Beach
    • Bicycle rental
  • Check-in at Mai Ke Kai Surf House is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Mai Ke Kai Surf House is 1,300 feet from the center of Tamarindo. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The nearest beach is 1,500 feet from Mai Ke Kai Surf House. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Mai Ke Kai Surf House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.