La Botella de Leche Hostel

Tamarindo · Costa Rica

La Botella de Leche Hostel

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64% MEH
Medium confidence 196 reviews
4th best in Tamarindo
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Drip perks

🚲 Bicycle Hire 💪 Gym

Facilities

🏊 Swimming Pool 🍳 COOKER 👕 Laundry 💻 Coworking Space 🅿️ Parking 🔥 BBQ 🅿️ Free Parking 🌅 Outdoor Terrace 🌿 Garden 🍺 Bar ☕ Cafe 🍳 Breakfast ♿ Ramps
Other facilities (36)
Bicycle Parking Airport Transfers Fax Service 24 Hour Reception Tours/Travel Desk Currency Exchange Shuttle Bus Housekeeping Internet Café Internet Access Book Exchange Board Games Cable TV Wi-Fi Smart TV Restaurant Meals Available Mini-Supermarket Filtered Water Dispenser Linen Included Air Conditioning Towels Included Security Lockers 24 Hour Security CCTV in Common Areas Fire Extinguishers Massage Common Room Games Room Lounge Room Social Balcony Free City Maps Free WiFi Free Internet Access Panoramic Views Recycling Bins

Prices

Dorms $28 / night
Privates $81 / night

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Worst reviews

Costa Rica Family Feb 22, 2026 1.0/10

- Mala atención, totalmente despsionado...

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Sweden Solo traveler Jan 20, 2026 1.0/10

+ Skit ställe. Så mycket pengar för ett skitställe. Sängkläder luktade unket. Gamla trasiga sängkläder. Endast en burk med något flytande för duschen och tvätta händer. Ingen information om överhuvudtaget vid ankomst. Två nätter hade bokat men efter en sömnlös natt just på grund av så fruktsvärd upplevelse i rummet ville inte stanna kvar men det gick inte avboka 'betalade cirka 2500 kronor för skiten. Avråder alla att inte boka denna lokal. Samtliga bilder på hemsidan är fake. Totalt fake. Min. 3:e resa till Tamarindo ,aldrig varit med om det.

- Stänga skitställe bara. Jag vill ha mina pengar tillbaka vilket är det minsta kräver jag

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France Couple Nov 30, 2025 1.0/10

+ It looked attractive online and close to centre...

- Really rude receptionist, young woman, that tried to scam me. I had 2 nights pre-paid plus one more extended via reception. When trying to pay for the 3rd night, I was lied in the face about the price, it went 70% up all of a sudden. After saying that I'd rather check-out, got yelled at and threatened by the staff. Five minutes after I left, they have attempted a fraudulent charge on my credit card, for the 2 nights that have already been fully paid!! The private room: Dark with small windows that don't open, not what you'd expect for the value. Bathroom with no ventilation and really dirty window that was useless. Dirty common kitchen. Pool had very strong stench of chlorine. One day there were performing loud and dusty construction works right next to it, could not relax.

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Italy Solo traveler Jul 14, 2025 1.0/10

+ Location was OK.

- Unfortunately, my experience was quite disappointing, especially considering the high price of the room compared to the local average. The room was completely unfurnished, with old and poorly maintained fittings (the sink was barely attached). Cleanliness was definitely lacking — I even found some unidentified dead insects in the mattress. On a social level, the hostel did very little to create a sense of community or engagement. The staff at the reception didn’t organize any group activities and seemed more focused on chatting with female guests than supporting all visitors equally. To top it off, during check-out they claimed I hadn’t paid for a surf lesson I had already settled in cash — ironically, with the same person who had confirmed my payment just a few days earlier. Overall, poor value for money. I would recommend looking for alternative accommodations in the area.

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Costa Rica Family Mar 6, 2025 1.0/10

+ Nothing

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Italy Solo traveler Sep 13, 2024 1.0/10

+ Niente

- Il servizio inefficiente che danno

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Venezuela Family Jun 24, 2024 1.0/10

+ No me.gusto absolutamente nada, la atención de las Argentinas pésimas, se me quedó un vestido de baño llame el mismo día que me retire para que porfa me lo guardarán y cuando lo fui a recoger resulta que no lo encontraron, en la habitación horrible, el baño olía a viejo con orines, el colchón un asco lleno de Acaros y se le salían los Resortes, aparte llovio y se comenzo a inundar el cuarto, no tienen television y el aire acondicionado casi no enfriaba .

- No sé lo recomiendo a nadie , lo que se le puede pegar a uno en esos colchones y baño son bacterias.

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Costa Rica Solo traveler Apr 5, 2024 1.0/10

- Me quisieron meter en una habitación con 7 personas más, sin informarme..... pagie 2 noches $50 Me queje . Me pasaron a una habitación de 4 . Luego me exigieron que pagará $65 más. Pésima administración. Me negué a que me robaran $65 Reportaron a Booking que tarjeta no había pasado , teniendo yo el boucher que demuestra que si.

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Germany Solo traveler Mar 19, 2024 1.0/10

+ Unfreundliches Personal, der Pool, dir Küche; ziemlich verdreckt. Die Schlafräume mini klein. Habe es vorgezogen am Strand die Nacht zu verbringen

- Die Lage ist sehr gut

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Canada Group Dec 17, 2023 1.0/10

+ Rien

- Les photos sur le site ne représente pas la réalité de l'hôtel. C'est très sale et délabré. La piscine est un lac pour les grenouille. Le lit n'est pas du tout confortable. Trop cher pour ce que cest

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Recent reviews

Canada FEMALE 18-24 May 3, 2026 Atm 100%

J’ai beaucoup aimé mon séjour! Très bel endroit pour prendre du soleil. À environ 7 minutes de marche de tout les commerces et restaurants, de même que la plage. Je recommande fortement!

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I really enjoyed my stay! very nice place to sunbathe. about 7 minutes walk from all the shops and restaurants, as well as the beach. i highly recommend it!

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Costa Rica Solo traveler Apr 24, 2026 6.0/10

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Costa Rica Group Apr 23, 2026 9.0/10

+ Excelente ubicación (céntrico pero sin ruido excesivo). Staff súper amable y atento. Ambiente social pero tranquilo. Buenas áreas comunes con piscina y excelente para todo tipo de viajeros.

- Uno de los camarotes era un poco ruidoso.

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Excellent location (centric but not excessive noise). super friendly and attentive staff. social but quiet atmosphere. good common areas with swimming pool and excellent for all types of travelers. one of the cabins was a little noisy.

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Canada Couple Apr 22, 2026 9.0/10

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Argentina Couple Apr 21, 2026 5.0/10

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Canada Group Apr 20, 2026 10.0/10

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Canada Group Apr 20, 2026 10.0/10

+ Todo esta cerca

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Everything is close by

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Canada Group Apr 18, 2026 8.0/10

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Costa Rica Solo traveler Apr 17, 2026 8.0/10

+ Todo bien

- Todo bien

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All is well All is well

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Argentina Solo traveler Apr 16, 2026 7.0/10

+ La piscina es hermosa. La cocina y heladeras comunitarias muy útiles.

- Tenía un check in más temprano en mi tarifa de booking que había sido importante para mi elección y el personal ni siquiera se interesó en revisar mi reserva. Por lo que tuve que esperar hasta el horario normal

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The pool is beautiful. the kitchen and communal refrigerators very useful. i had an earlier check in on my booking fee which had been important to my choice and the staff wasn't even interested in reviewing my reservation. so i had to wait until the normal hours

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Italy Solo traveler Apr 16, 2026 8.0/10

+ Atmosfera,posizione,cordialità

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atmosphere, position, and friendliness.

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Costa Rica Family Apr 15, 2026 10.0/10

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Costa Rica Couple Apr 13, 2026 8.0/10

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Spain Couple Apr 13, 2026 10.0/10

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Germany FEMALE 25-30 Apr 12, 2026 Atm 100%

Gutes Hostel mit schönem Chill- und Draußenbereich und tollem Pool!

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Good hostel with a beautiful Chill- and Draußenbereich and a great pool!

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Czech Republic Couple Apr 7, 2026 7.0/10

+ Dobrá vzdálenost na pláž - max 5-8 minut chůze. Relativně čisto. Při rezervaci pokoje psali “no hot water”, ale tekla relativně v pohodě teplota :) Milá recepční.

- Hlučno, vůbec jsme se nevyspali. Povlečení divně zapáchalo.

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Good distance to the beach - max 5-8 minutes walk. Relatively clean. When booking the rooms we can no hot water, but tekla relatively comfortable temperature:) Lovely receptionist.

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Costa Rica Family Apr 5, 2026 10.0/10

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Portugal Solo traveler Apr 4, 2026 10.0/10

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Canada Couple Apr 3, 2026 9.0/10

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Costa Rica Solo traveler Apr 3, 2026 10.0/10

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