Kamala Surf & Backpacker Hostel | Hostel in Montañita

8.8 (244 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly   39 Bedrooms  10 Bathrooms  25 Guests
Montanita Hostel | Kamala Surf & Backpacker Hostel

39 Bedroom Hostel in Montanita, Montañita

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 luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. A terrace, an on-site bar and shared lounge are available. Guests at the hostel can enjoy a continental or a vegetarian breakfast. You can play pool and table tennis at Kamala Surf & Backpacker Hostel.

Kamala Surf & Backpacker Hostel is located in Montañita.

This 39 Bedrooms Hostel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Child Friendly, Wheelchair Accessible, Private Beach, and several others. This is a good star rated property and has over 244 reviews with the average score of 8.8 . Coming to Montañita and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hostel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

You can check the reviews and description of this 39 Bedrooms Hostel if you want to learn more about this place in Montañita. These details are authentic, as they are provided by our partner, booking.com.

This Kamala Surf & Backpacker Hostel in Montañita is well equipped and has all facilities that have been listed below. Please note that these details were shared to us by booking.com for the listed “Kamala Surf & Backpacker Hostel”. We solely rely on their shared details and are regarded as “accurate”. If you have any concerns about the information or accuracy describing this Hostel, please let us know.

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Amenities

Parking
Pet Friendly
Pool
Designated Smoking Area
TV
View
Wheelchair Accessible
Private Beach
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Oceanfront
Accessibility
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Restaurant
Bar
Guest Services
Entertainment
Breakfast
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Breakfast
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Parking
  • Private Parking
  • Parking garage
  • Parking on site
  • Parking
  • Accessible parking
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Lowered sink
  • Toilet with grab rails
Activities
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Beach
  • Darts
  • Ping-pong
  • Evening entertainment
  • Aerobics
  • Movie nights
  • Yoga classes
  • Horseback riding
  • Pool table
  • Live music/Performance
  • Bar crawls
  • Canoeing
  • Snorkeling
  • Beachfront
  • Diving
  • Happy hour
  • Private beach area
  • Game room
Entertainment
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Indoor play area
General
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Wifi in all areas
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Adults only
  • Designated smoking area
  • Convenience store on site
  • Pet friendly
Guest Services
  • Private check-in/out
  • Laundry
  • Baggage storage
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Lockers
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Invoice provided
Internet
  • Internet
  • Free Wifi
  • Wifi
Outdoors
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor pool (year-round)
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Sun deck
  • Picnic area
  • Garden
Security/Safety
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Key access
  • Smoke alarms
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Delivered food covered securely
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Breakfast to-go containers
  • Access to healthcare professionals
  • Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed
  • First aid kits available
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Thermometers for guests provided by property
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Cashless payment available
  • Contactless check-in/out
Spa
  • Shallow end
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Swimming pool

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation
Pet Policy
Pets are allowed upon request and charges may apply.

Scheduled weekly events: after party: wednesday from 3 am to 8 am, pool party: saturdays and sundays from 10 am to 10 pmplease inform 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.

Reviews

Value for money:
9.24
Location:
9.28
Staff:
9.7
Facilities:
8.8
Comfort:
8.84
Cleanliness:
8.74
Nick
Dec 29, 2025 08:00:00 AM
Review Score:   7
United Kingdom
Reviewer Type: Couple
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: Location and very welcoming staff
Negative: Broken bed and dodgy ( unsafe) lighting
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Bungalow - Water Front
Room Type: Bungalow
Room Size: 30 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Full bed(s) Bed
Bungalow - Water Front

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Shower, Towels, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Toilet, Toilet paper

Outdoors

Outdoor furniture, Balcony

Living Area

Dining area, Sitting area

View

View, Garden view, Pool view

General

Trash cans, Fire extinguisher, Hardwood or parquet floors, Smoke Alarm, Mosquito net

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Drying rack for clothing

Exclusive services

Free laundry services
Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 30 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed

Bathroom

Toilet paper, Shared bathroom, Toilet, Shower

General

Trash cans, Fire extinguisher, Smoke Alarm, Lockers, Tile/Marble floor, Mosquito net

View

View, Garden view, Pool view

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Drying rack for clothing
Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 30 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed

Bathroom

Toilet paper, Shared bathroom, Toilet, Shower

General

Trash cans, Fire extinguisher, Smoke Alarm, Lockers, Tile/Marble floor, Mosquito net

View

View, Garden view, Pool view

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Drying rack for clothing
Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 30 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed

Bathroom

Toilet paper, Shared bathroom, Toilet, Shower

General

Trash cans, Fire extinguisher, Interconnecting room(s) available, Smoke Alarm, Lockers, Tile/Marble floor, Mosquito net

View

View, Garden view, Pool view

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Entire unit wheelchair accessible, Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Drying rack for clothing
Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 30 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed

Bathroom

Toilet paper, Shared bathroom, Toilet, Shower

General

Trash cans, Fire extinguisher, Interconnecting room(s) available, Smoke Alarm, Lockers, Tile/Marble floor, Mosquito net

View

View, Garden view, Pool view

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Entire unit wheelchair accessible, Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Drying rack for clothing
Double Room with Park View
Room Type: Vacation Home
Room Size: 30 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed
1 Twin bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Shower, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Toilet, Toilet paper, Body soap

Outdoors

Outdoor furniture, Balcony

Living Area

Dining area, Sitting area

View

View, Garden view

General

Trash cans, Fire extinguisher, Smoke Alarm, Mosquito net

Bedroom

Linens

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Drying rack for clothing
Bungalow with Sea View
Room Type: Bungalow
Room Size: 30 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Full bed(s) Bed
Bungalow with Sea View

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Shower, Towels, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Toilet, Toilet paper

Outdoors

Outdoor furniture, Balcony

Living Area

Dining area, Sitting area

View

View, Garden view, Pool view, Sea view

General

Trash cans, Fire extinguisher, Hardwood or parquet floors, Smoke Alarm, Mosquito net

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Drying rack for clothing
Bungalow - Beach Front
Room Type: Bungalow
Room Size: 30 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Shower, Towels, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Toilet, Toilet paper

Outdoors

Outdoor furniture, Balcony

Living Area

Dining area, Sitting area

View

View, Garden view, Pool view, Sea view

General

Trash cans, Fire extinguisher, Hardwood or parquet floors, Smoke Alarm, Mosquito net

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Drying rack for clothing
Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 30 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed

Bathroom

Toilet paper, Shared bathroom, Toilet, Shower

View

View, Garden view, Pool view

General

Trash cans, Fire extinguisher, Hardwood or parquet floors, Smoke Alarm, Lockers, Mosquito net

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Drying rack for clothing
Bungalow - Water Front
Room Type: Bungalow
Room Size: 30 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Shower, Towels, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Toilet, Toilet paper

Outdoors

Outdoor furniture, Balcony

Living Area

Dining area, Sitting area

View

View, Garden view, Pool view

General

Trash cans, Fire extinguisher, Hardwood or parquet floors, Smoke Alarm, Mosquito net

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Drying rack for clothing
Bungalow - Water Front
Room Type: Bungalow
Room Size: 30 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Shower, Towels, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Toilet, Toilet paper, Body soap

Outdoors

Outdoor furniture, Balcony

Living Area

Dining area, Sitting area

View

View, Garden view, Pool view

General

Trash cans, Fire extinguisher, Hardwood or parquet floors, Smoke Alarm, Mosquito net

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Drying rack for clothing
Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 12 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Toilet paper, Shared bathroom, Toilet, Shower

View

View, Garden view, Pool view

General

Trash cans, Fire extinguisher, Smoke Alarm, Lockers, Mosquito net

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Drying rack for clothing

FAQ's

Is this Montanita hostel pet-friendly for guests?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

What time is check-in & check-out at Montanita hostel?

Check-in time for Montanita hostel starts counting from 2:00 PM and check-out is until 11:00 AM. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

Does the Montanita hostel have a swimming pool?

Yes, this Montanita hostel has a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in Montanita hostel?

Best-rates for the Montanita hostel starts from $18 per night with includes Parking, Pet Friendly, Ocean View, Oceanfront, Accessibility, Breakfast, Internet, TV, Balcony/Terrace, Security/Safety, Wellness Facilities, Restaurant, Guest Services, Kitchen, Pool, Designated Smoking Area, View, Fireplace/Heating, Bar, Entertainment, Child Friendly, Wheelchair Accessible, Private Beach, Laundry, Sports/Activities with all other facilities. matches every traveler with their perfect accommodation, whether you are traveling with a group, friends, family, or pets.

Is Montanita hostel a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is considered to be a family-friendly property. Families have rated this hostel Good or guests have recommended them suitable for families. As reported by the owner or manager, the hostel has specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the Montanita hostel wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the Montanita hostel is wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the Montanita hostel?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the Montanita hostel indicates 1 day stay policy at this hostel. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for Montanita hostel?

Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

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