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Located in Arboletes and with Arboletes Beach reachable within a few steps, El Faro Hostel provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace. The property has a shared kitchen, a tour desk and luggage storage for guests. All rooms have a private bathroom with a shower, while selected rooms will provide you with a balcony and others also have city views. The hostel offers a buffet or continental breakfast. The area is popular for hiking, and bike rental is available at El Faro Hostel. The nearest airport is Los Garzones Airport, 48 miles from the accommodation.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Buffet


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
and
4 bunk beds
1 full bed
and
2 bunk beds
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
8.8
High score for Arboletes
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Ayubb
    Colombia Colombia
    Great place to spend a vacation time and nice staff.
  • Karen
    Belize Belize
    The place is exquisitely designed, the location is brilliant, the staff are friendly and helpful. It's a shame I was only there one night. I would have loved longer.
  • Rhys
    Jersey Jersey
    Juan and the crew are great, they made us feel very welcome from the beginning!! They have all the facilities you need and more! We went to several places with Juan and we even made pizza at the hostel!! We extended our stay from 3 nights to 6 as...

Area info

Amenities of El Faro Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Bar crawls
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Snorkeling
    Off-site
  • Diving
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Karaoke
  • Game room
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
Internet
WiFi is available in some rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is needed) and costs COP 15,000 per day.
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    • Private check-in/out
    • Concierge
    • Baggage storage
    • Tour desk
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Indoor play area
    • Board games/Puzzles
    Cleaning Services
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Business Facilities
    • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    General
    • Pet bowls
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Smoke-free property
    • Hypoallergenic room available
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Lowered sink
    • Raised toilet
    • Wheelchair accessible
    Spa
    • Yoga classes
    • Full-body massage
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    • Public Bath
    • Open-air bath
    • Massage
    Languages Spoken
    • German
    • English
    • Spanish

    House rules

    El Faro Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM

    Check-out

    From 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 11 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    0 - 3 years
    Crib upon request
    Free

    The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cribs are subject to availability.

    No age restriction

    There's no age requirement for check-in

    Pets

    Free! Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

    Cash only

    This property only accepts cash payments.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform El Faro Hostel 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.

    Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

    Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

    In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

    License number: 51180

    FAQs about El Faro Hostel

    • Guests staying at El Faro Hostel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.2).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Buffet

    • The nearest beach is 150 feet from El Faro Hostel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at El Faro Hostel is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

    • El Faro Hostel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Massage
      • Hiking
      • Game room
      • Snorkeling
      • Diving
      • Fishing
      • Karaoke
      • Walking tours
      • Open-air bath
      • Bar crawls
      • Yoga classes
      • Bike tours
      • Public Bath
      • Full-body massage
      • Beach
      • Bicycle rental

    • The prices at El Faro Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • El Faro Hostel is 1,650 feet from the center of Arboletes. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.