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Set in Arboletes and with Arboletes Beach reachable within 100 metres, El Faro Hostel offers concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace. The accommodation features a shared kitchen, a tour desk and luggage storage for guests. All rooms are fitted with 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 hire is available at El Faro Hostel. The nearest airport is Los Garzones Airport, 77 km from the accommodation.

Couples particularly 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 single beds
and
4 bunk beds
1 double bed
and
2 bunk beds
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Property practices

This property has told us they 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:

  • 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...
  • Lisa
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautifully designed hostel, immaculately clean and with a lovely friendly welcome from the owner Juan (who speaks perfect English). He took us to his favourite restaurant on the beach and arranged food so we didn’t get overcharged. Great shower...

Property surroundings

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

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Pub crawls
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Snorkelling
    Off-site
  • Diving
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Karaoke
  • Games room
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Kid meals
  • Special diet menus (on request)
Internet
WiFi is available in some rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is needed) and costs COP 15,000 per day.
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    • Private check-in/check-out
    • Concierge service
    • Luggage storage
    • Tour desk
    Entertainment and 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
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Allergy-free room
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Lower bathroom sink
    • Higher level toilet
    • Wheelchair accessible
    Wellness
    • Yoga classes
    • Full body massage
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    • 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 14:00 to 22:00

    Check-out

    From 08:00 to 12:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

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

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

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 3 years
    Cot upon request
    Free

    The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cots are subject to availability.

    No age restriction

    There is 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
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform El Faro Hostel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    Payment before arrival via 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 Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

    License number: 51180

    FAQs about El Faro Hostel

    • Check-in at El Faro Hostel is from 14:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

    • 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

    • El Faro Hostel is 550 yards from the centre of Arboletes. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at El Faro Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

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

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

    • The nearest beach is just 50 yards from El Faro Hostel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.