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Selina - Tamarindo

3.0 star property
Feel the laid-back vibes of this beachside hostel. Dive into local cuisine for breakfast then soak up some sun by the pool.

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Sun deck
Ecotours
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local and international cuisine
Sun deck
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local and international cuisine

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
The price is S$74
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi

Small Twin Room Share Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi

Unique Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi

Small Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi

Room Standard With Garden View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi

Shared Mixed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bunk Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi

Shared Mixed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bunk Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi

Double Room Deluxe With Garden View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi

Shared Mixed Dormitory With Garden View

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bunk Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi

Shared Mixed Dormitory With Garden View

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bunk Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi

Room Standard

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi

Room Economy With Garden View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi

Double Suite Superior With Garden View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi

Double Room Economy With Garden View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
Between Calle Cardinal y Calle Cruz, Tamarindo, Guanacaste, 50309

What's nearby

  • WAYRA Institute of Spanish - 1 min walk
  • Tamarindo Beach - 2 min walk
  • Playa Langosta - 6 min drive
  • Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course - 27 min drive
  • Grande Beach - 38 min drive

Getting around

  • Tamarindo (TNO) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sharky's Sports Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪El Chiringuito - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Walter's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Chiquita’s - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Nogui's - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Selina - Tamarindo

Hostel near Tamarindo Beach
Take advantage of a terrace, a garden and a bar at Selina - Tamarindo. The on-site local and international cuisine restaurant, Selina's Playground, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge), a TV in reception and luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket information and a billiards/pool table
Room features
All 54 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities such as free WiFi.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 13 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Selina's Playground

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and older
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 4 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: from approximately USD 13 per person

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Guests traveling with children under 18 years old must book a private room. Children are not permitted in dormitories.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Children under 17 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Selina Tamarindo Hostel
Selina Tamarindo
Tamarindo
Selina Tamarindo
Socia/tel Tamarindo
Selina Tamarindo Hostel
Selina - Tamarindo Tamarindo
Selina - Tamarindo Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Selina - Tamarindo Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Tamarindo

Frequently asked questions

Does Selina - Tamarindo have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Selina - Tamarindo?

As of 31 Jan,2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Selina - Tamarindo on 2 Mar,2025 start from S$74.13, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Selina - Tamarindo pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Selina - Tamarindo?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Selina - Tamarindo?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Selina - Tamarindo?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Selina - Tamarindo located?

Situated near the beach, this hostel is steps away from WAYRA Institute of Spanish and Tamarindo Beach. Playa Langosta and Tamarindo Church are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Selina - Tamarindo Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 130 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 130 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 130 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 130 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 130 reviews" "

7.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Charmaine

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners hang out all day talking together which makes you feel unwelcome. The girl that checked us in said there was a welcome drink at 7 every day but they offered us a 2-1 deal instead . When I saw the girl that checked us in she said it was a mistake and then 2 glasses with brown stuff suddenly appeared which was unacceptable in looks and taste, the place could be so nice but it is not. It’s close to the beach but really expensive in the area. Which is why a communal kitchen was nice but they closed that down on our last day so they can sell you a 35$ meal multiple times a day. No thanks greedy little man.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Kayla

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
My private room was not clean, and there were stains all over my sheets. I requested new sheets, and the new sheets had stains on them as well. A friend I met there was staying in the shared dorm and got bed bugs from staying here. My AC was not working for the first two days of my stay. I requested for my AC to get fixed, and the maintenance man came and left me with no remote and the temperature on 17 degree C(62 degree F). It was a nice location, and things to do but definitely not worth the price for a private room that was dirty on the walls, power in and out, stains (looks like bed bug stains), and other stains on the sheets when I requested new ones.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Shawn

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Music played nearby on the beach until 3 am!!! Nearly impossible to sleep
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Nestor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ana Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
VERY COOL PEOPLE
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Brianna

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Did like no towels
Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason, North York

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My home away from home! A comfortable and exciting place to be. The staff is fantastic, a great energy to be surrounded in and it’s so close to the beach. I highly recommend you stay here when you visit Tamarindo. PURA VIDA!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Laurie, Toronto

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
While the staff was very friendly, the location convenient, the private suite was beautiful and I enjoyed the night market activity and welcome drinks, there were several issues during my stay. In five days, my room was only cleaned once and they left a dirty rag on my nightstand. There was no gas in the ovens to cook, the TV didn't work, there was a mini bar menu but no mini bar, there was a coffee machine in my room but no coffee, I asked twice to have the light and tap fixed in my bathroom and nothing happened. The kitchen was missing several things like sharp knives, cutting boards, pens and stickers to label food, no "free" food section which is very common in hostels, basics like oil and pepper. Also, I asked for information on an activity and never heard back. At checkout, they said I hadn't paid when I already had. This is a party hostel and pretty loud so great if you're a social butterfly, otherwise not so much. It was a shame so many things went wrong! Not sure I would recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

moussa

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Camilo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ivalease

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Kamille

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sergio

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Kayley

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Tajmina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very close to the strip and beach, location is excellent! Young fun crowd.

10/10 Excellent

Damon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The social aspects are amazing and the staff are great. It's so easy to meet fellow travelers and make some friends along the way.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

2/10 Terrible

Marina

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was unliveable, we had to leave and buy a different hotel. Never received a refund, although we checked out within an hour.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Noémie

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
A few disappointments. It's a hostel and you have to hide or walk far to smoke a cigarette or drink a beer. The restaurant is very costy and they don't allow us to sit by the pool with our own food or drinks. Bathrooms were not so clean and our room in 4 days was never cleaned.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Tabitha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Arrived to the property with one booking for 4 nights, initially they couldn't find our booking but turns out that they had overbooked the rooms. We ended up having to move rooms nearly every day - and were initially expected to spend the time between check out and check in without a room, until we had a stern word with management that this was unacceptable. Reception staff and management made out that they were doing us a favour by finding us a room and blaming us for booking through Expedia - we did suggest that perhaps they shouldn't list the hotel on Expedia if they don't want people to book through this website.... The bar/restaurant staff were amazing though!!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Sean

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

4/10 Poor

Idan

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Small rooms, low quality. Wouldn't recommend
I was expecting a lot more from Selina, a chain which I like a lot. The room was a tiny caravan, the staff was not welcoming, the check-in was super slow, and the breakfast was not good. The atmosphere was good, and the hot water was fine. I wouldn't recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021