Had an amazing stay at hostel Chocolate! The staff was very nice and helpful! Carlos at the front desk helped me plan my itinerary and book shuttles! He's a very nice guy! I totally recommend this amazing place! Awesome place, nice pool, great crowd! A++

I had the most amazing time at the Chocolate!!!! I spent 12 days there at the end of January/beginning of February and couldn't of asked for a better vacation!!! As soon as you walk in your surrounded by palm trees, hammocks and a pool! The staff there are AMAZING!!!! Tito did such a amazing job to make sure everyone was... More

stayed in the hostel for 3 nights. it is located a bit off the main rode ,which is good if you like a Quiet night ,the rooms are big and clean and there's hot water in the shower (in costa rica it's rare) . The owners carlos and jessie are awesome people and very helpful ,carlos help us navigate to... More

Was desperately looking for a place to stay at the beginning of Easter Week in Tamarindo and we were lucky to find this beautiful place with a pool, chic decor and really helpful staff: - Rooms were equipped with a kitchen and extra beds - Grounds always appeared cleaned and good music was always on, but never too loud –... More

Great hostel all around! Friendly people and staff, good location, comfortable rooms, fun environment. Definitely will go back! I recommend it for anyone traveling through Costa Rica. You must remember that it is a Hostel for young travelers. I think everyone giving it a bad review was looking for luxury and comfort. If you want that go get a hotel... More

Best ever!!!!!!! We were there just 2 weeks ago at the end of our CR trip, best decision we ever took! We walk around Tamarindo and checked the options available, and we got there as our last option due bad reviews but wanted to check it any way, I’m very glad we did! The place was amazing and there are... More

One of the worst hotel experiences we've ever had. There were other guests in the hotel that were up nights in a row until after sunrise screaming, blasting their music, throwing things (rocks and their MATTRESS) at the neighbors house! The neighbors being up all night yelling at the people on the balcony to quiet down. Obviously the manager knew... More

This place is brutal - from the load noise from washing machine, to music beig played at 530 am, the a/c doesnt stay on, the hot shower doesn't work, the beds are so thin you can feel the boards underneath, to the mosquitos in the rooms as they aren't sealed, no towels, far from the beach- I could go on....... More

The beds aren't that good, and the kitchen has just what you need and not more... But who cares? Carlos is an awesome guy who will help you with practically everything. The location is like every other ho(s)tel in tamarindo (2 minutes walking from everything?) and if you are really that kind of person; yes, the rooms are clean. I... More