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The Driftwood Surfer - Hostel

2.0 star property
Beachfront hostel with 2 bars/lounges in El Paredon

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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

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Avenida LOTE 107, Sipacate, Escuintla
  • Aquamagic
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Puerto San Jose Beach
    ‪53 min drive‬
  • Bilbao Stones
    ‪81 min drive‬

Room options

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Basic Shared Dormitory, 1 Single Bed, Non Smoking

Basic Shared Dormitory, 1 Single Bed, Non Smoking

  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Basic Double Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Basic Double Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Basic Double Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Comfort Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Comfort Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Comfort Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the area

El Paredon

On the beach.Within 20 miles (32 km) of this hostel, you'll find Puerto San Jose Beach and Aquamagic. Chiquimulilla Canal is 26.8 mi (43.2 km) away.
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What's nearby

  • Aquamagic - 36 min drive - 29.3 km
  • Puerto San Jose Beach - 53 min drive - 28.5 km
  • Museo Regional de Arqueología - 63 min drive - 53.6 km
  • Museo Cultura Cotzumalguapa - 79 min drive - 69.7 km
  • Bilbao Stones - 81 min drive - 71.9 km

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

Beachfront hostel with 2 bars/lounges in El Paredon
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges, a beach bar, and a poolside bar. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. An outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace are also featured at The Driftwood Surfer - Hostel. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this El Paredon hostel.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Computer for guest use
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Lockers available
  • Bar on the beach
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
  • Swim-up bar
The Driftwood Surfer - Hostel offers 9 accommodations with air conditioning. Rooms open to patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Dial-up internet

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 3 to 5 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A beach bar
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • A swim-up bar

Things to do

  • Beach yoga
  • Fishing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Ropes course
  • Rowing/canoeing

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 steps to reach entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessibility

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Individual furnishings

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 any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • 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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard.

We should mention

  • There is no hot water on site.
  • Pool access available from 7 AM to 7 PM.
  • Children 17 years old and younger aren't allowed 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

The Driftwood Surfer - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 2 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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