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The Driftwood Surfer - Hostel

2.0 star property
Beachfront, with outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool, open 7 AM to 7 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
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Check-in/check-out kiosk
Boating
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Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning

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Patio
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Rainfall showerhead
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Patio
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Rainfall showerhead
Pet friendly
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

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Patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
10 bathrooms
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Pet friendly
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Avenida LOTE 107, Sipacate, Escuintla

What's nearby

  • Aquamagic - 36 min drive
  • Puerto San Jose Beach - 37 min drive
  • Museo Regional de Arqueología - 63 min drive
  • Museo Cultura Cotzumalguapa - 79 min drive
  • Bilbao Stones - 81 min drive

Getting around

  • La Aurora Intl. Airport (GUA) - 167 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Soulfood Kitchen - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cafecito Del Mar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪El Mercado - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pacifico - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Yoli’s Local Cuisine - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Driftwood Surfer - Hostel

Hostel on the waterfront
Take advantage of a swim-up bar, a beach bar, and a poolside bar at The Driftwood Surfer - Hostel. With a black sand beach, beachfront dining, and sun loungers, this hostel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Oceanview Restaurant, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and ocean views. Enjoy onsite activities like rowing/canoeing, hiking/biking, and fishing. A terrace, a garden, and a library are available to all guests.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers, pool umbrellas, and a swim-up bar
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance, multilingual staff, and a water dispenser
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as air conditioning.
More amenities include:
  • Rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • Patios and limited housekeeping

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Dial-up internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 7 AM–10:30 AM: USD 3-5 per person
  • 1 restaurant
  • 2 bars/lounges, 1 beach bar, 1 swim-up bar and 1 poolside bar

Restaurants on site

  • Oceanview Restaurant
  • Pool Bar

Things to do

  • Beach yoga
  • Canoeing
  • Fishing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horse riding/rentals
  • Outdoor pool
  • Ropes course
  • Yoga classes

Conveniences

  • Library
  • Lockers available
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beachfront location
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • In-room accessibility
  • 4 stairs to reach property
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels

Outdoor space

  • Patio

More

  • Individually furnished

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 11 AM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 7 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 6 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children 17 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 17 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 3 to 5 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 100 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 7 percent

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
There is no hot water on site
Pool access available from 7 AM to 7 PM
Children 17 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Property is also known as

Driftwood Surfer Hostel El Paredon
Driftwood Surfer Hostel
Driftwood Surfer El Paredon
Driftwood Surfer
The Driftwood Surfer
The Driftwood Surfer - Hostel Sipacate
The Driftwood Surfer - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Does The Driftwood Surfer - Hostel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 7 AM–7 PM.

Is The Driftwood Surfer - Hostel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Driftwood Surfer - Hostel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Driftwood Surfer - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 11 AM; Check-in end time: 6 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Driftwood Surfer - Hostel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does The Driftwood Surfer - Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 100 per vehicle applies.

Where is The Driftwood Surfer - Hostel located?

This El Paredon hostel is on the beach, 17.7 mi (28.4 km) from Puerto San Jose Beach, and within 32 mi (52 km) of Chiquimulilla Canal and Aquamagic.

The Driftwood Surfer - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great palace
We had a great time the staff is super friendly. Great place to go see a meteor shower.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018