The Backside House - Women Only -

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Calle Cruz, Tamarindo, Guanacaste, 50309
  • Place, WAYRA Institute of Spanish
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Tamarindo Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Playa Langosta
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)
    ‪103 min drive‬

Room options

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

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About the neighborhood

Tamarindo

The Backside House - Women Only - places you next to Tamarindo Beach and WAYRA Institute of Spanish. This 2-room hostel welcomes guests with conveniences like a beach bar, free in-room WiFi, and laundry facilities.

What's nearby

  • WAYRA Institute of Spanish - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Tamarindo Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Playa Langosta - 8 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course - 41 min drive - 10.7 miles
  • Avellanas Beach - 47 min drive - 13.0 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

About this property

The Backside House - Women Only -

Guests of The Backside House - Women Only - enjoy access to free WiFi in public areas, microwave in a common area, and refrigerator in a common area. The front desk has multilingual staff that can answer questions about the accommodations, services, and more. Other amenities at this beach hostel include laundry facilities, a water dispenser, and a communal living room.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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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

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

More

  • 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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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
  • Check-in: noon—-5:00 PM
  • Check-out: 9:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • This property caters to women only.
  • There are no elevators.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do within easy reach of The Backside House - Women Only -?

This hostel is located in Tamarindo, just steps from Tamarindo Beach. You'll also find Playa Langosta and Black Stallion Eco Park within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at The Backside House - Women Only -?

No, there isn't parking available at the hostel.

Is a spa located at The Backside House - Women Only -?

Spa services at the hostel include beach massages.

Does The Backside House - Women Only - have a casino?

No, The Backside House - Women Only - doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Backside House - Women Only -?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hostel.

Is The Backside House - Women Only - a good place to stay for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this hostel include a beach bar and beachside massages.

Does The Backside House - Women Only - have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hostel.

Does The Backside House - Women Only - have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, The Backside House - Women Only - doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will The Backside House - Women Only - allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Backside House - Women Only -.

Does The Backside House - Women Only - have connecting rooms available?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hostel.

How close is the airport from The Backside House - Women Only -?

The closest major airport to The Backside House - Women Only - is Tamarindo (TNO), which is 2.5 mi away (13 minutes by car). Another top airport is Nosara (NOB), which is around 25.5 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Backside House - Women Only -?

No, there aren't any rooms at The Backside House - Women Only - that offer a balcony.

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