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Located in Montañita, a few steps from Montañita Beach, Kamala Surf & Backpacker Hostel provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a garden and a private beach area. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property has evening entertainment and luggage storage space. Some rooms here will provide you with a kitchen with a fridge. All guest rooms include bed linen. The hostel has a sun terrace. You can play pool and table tennis at Kamala Surf & Backpacker Hostel. Manglaralto Beach is a 17-minute walk from the accommodation.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Private Parking Available On Site


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
Bedroom 1:
1 full bed
Bedroom 2:
1 twin bed
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.3
Free Wifi
8.3
High score for Montañita
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jaden
    United States of America United States of America
    The owner is an amazing guy who makes everyone feel welcome great location and great atmosphere one of my favourite stays in a long time
  • Sabella
    United States of America United States of America
    Kamala Beach Hostel offers a cozy retreat for surf enthusiasts and beach lovers alike. With its prime location steps away from the sand, guests can easily access the waves for an exhilarating surfing experience. The hostel's relaxed atmosphere,...
  • Björsson
    Sweden Sweden
    What's not to love? This hostal is beautiful and located right by the beach with a perfect sunset every day. Owner and staff are super friendly and made sure I had all I needed. Gave me all the information about the area and places to visit, to...
  • Voisey
    United States of America United States of America
    I loved staying at Kamala, the property is beautiful and there's so much to do in the area. Or, you can relax and have a tranquil place to explore, do yoga, meditate and even work remotely as there's wifi. The kitchen bar area was super nice and...
  • Oleg
    Ecuador Ecuador
    People, breakfast, ocean and pool. It's my second visit and I'll be back again! Best place to spend the New Year, for sure. Pablo is very kind and helpful as usual
  • Alfredo
    Mexico Mexico
    Located on the outskirts of Montañita this hostel has one of the nicest beaches in the area far from the busy downtown. The breakfast is great.
  • Samantha
    United States of America United States of America
    Beautiful hostal and super friendly staff! Everything was clean and organized nicely. The hostal is right on the beach and you can see and hear the ocean. Far enough from Montanita that it is peaceful and calm, but close enough that you can walk...
  • Giovanni
    United States of America United States of America
    They were extremely accommodating and allowed us to check in early. We got to Kamala super early and I didn’t wanna wait. So this was a big plus. The sevice was exceptional as well. Would definitely send a friend there. My experience at...
  • Sebastian
    Germany Germany
    We had an amazing stay at the Kamala Beach Hostel. The manager went beyond himself to help us with our issues and we felt immediately welcome there. As it is a 20 minute walk out of Montañita there is a bar at the hostel where you can order food...
  • Buzz
    United States of America United States of America
    This hostel is near Montañita but away from the noise and chaos of the party scene there, The staff was very accommodating. I wanted a quieter room away from the restaurant and bar, and the management offered me a much upgraded cabin at no...

Area info

Amenities of Kamala Surf & Backpacker Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Private Parking
  • Beachfront
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Bar
  • Private beach area
Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun deck
  • Private beach area
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Live music/Performance
  • Happy hour
  • Movie nights
  • Beach
  • Evening entertainment
  • Snorkeling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional charge
  • Ping-pong
  • Pool table
Food & Drink
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is needed) and charges may apply.
  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Pet bowls
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Adults only
  • Designated smoking area
  • Mosquito net
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Lowered sink
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • Adults only
  • Shallow end
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Spa
  • Yoga classes
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish

House rules
Kamala Surf & Backpacker Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Adult (18+ years)
Extra bed upon request
$15 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBMaestroDiscoverUnionPay credit cardCash

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

Scheduled weekly events:

- After party: Wednesday from 3 AM to 8 AM

- Pool Party: Saturdays and Sundays from 10 AM to 10 PM

Please inform Kamala Surf & Backpacker Hostel 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.

FAQs about Kamala Surf & Backpacker Hostel

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Check-in at Kamala Surf & Backpacker Hostel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 1:00 PM.

  • The nearest beach is 650 feet from Kamala Surf & Backpacker Hostel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Kamala Surf & Backpacker Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Kamala Surf & Backpacker Hostel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Pool table
    • Snorkeling
    • Ping-pong
    • Diving
    • Beachfront
    • Evening entertainment
    • Private beach area
    • Live music/Performance
    • Yoga classes
    • Movie nights
    • Beach
    • Happy hour
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
    • Swimming pool
  • Kamala Surf & Backpacker Hostel is 1.2 miles from the center of Montañita. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.