Reviews of Mai Ke Kai Surf House
Calle Corona, 50309 Tamarindo, Costa Rica
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Reviewed: 15 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewgreat atmosphere and delicious breakfast
Reviewed: 11 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 29 July 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
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Verified reviewReviewed: 26 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewWe stayed in a 4-bed dorm and it had everything we needed. The atmosphere was relaxed, the staff were super friendly and always around if you had questions. What really made our experience unforgettable was our surf instructor Matias — we’ve never had a teacher with so much passion and such a clear, positive way of explaining things. Highly recommend!
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Thank you so much for your amazing review! We’re so happy to hear that you enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere, the 4-bed dorm, and the support from our friendly team. A special thank you for your kind words about Matías — we're lucky to have him and it’s great to know his passion and teaching style made such a strong impact on your surf experience. We’d love to welcome you back anytime!
Thank you so much for your amazing review! We’re so happy to hear that you enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere, the 4-bed dorm, and the support from our friendly team. A special thank you for your kind words about Matías — we're lucky to hav… Show more
Reviewed: 26 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe breakfast is amazing
Thank you! We’re so glad you enjoyed the breakfast — we put a lot of love into it! Hope to see you again soon.
Reviewed: 10 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewThere were a lot of places to sit and relax as well as quick walking to the beach
Thank you so much for your review! We’re glad you enjoyed the relaxing atmosphere and the easy walk to the beach. It’s always great to hear that our guests make the most of our cozy common areas and prime location. Hope to welcome you back soon
Thank you so much for your review! We’re glad you enjoyed the relaxing atmosphere and the easy walk to the beach. It’s always great to hear that our guests make the most of our cozy common areas and prime location. Hope to welcome you back … Show more
Reviewed: 2 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewFeels like staying in home, nice & clean facilities and really good location (calm and safe area)
Thank you for your kind words! We’re so happy to hear that you felt at home during your stay. Creating a clean, cozy and safe environment for our guests is what we aim for — and knowing you appreciated the location makes us even happier. You're always welcome back!
Thank you for your kind words! We’re so happy to hear that you felt at home during your stay. Creating a clean, cozy and safe environment for our guests is what we aim for — and knowing you appreciated the location makes us even happier. Yo… Show more
Reviewed: 26 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 11 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewWonderful Hostel! It really made us feel like home. All the staff is so friendly that you feel living in a big family home. The rooms are confortable and easy to sleep with AC. The kitchen is always lively and we loved to cook there. The hostel is so close to the beach, like 5min walk, and also close to market, the bus stop and restaurants while been in a quiet area to relax. There is surf lessons offered and Mati is an amazing teacher, so knowledgeable about the sea and how to teach the proper position on the board. Really recomended! We stayed for 12 data hoping it could be more.
Thank you so much for this beautiful review! It means a lot to us that you felt at home and part of our little family — that’s exactly what we hope to create here. We’re glad you enjoyed the rooms, the lively kitchen vibe, and the perfect location close to everything but still peaceful. We’ll make sure to pass your words to Mati — he’ll be stoked to hear that his surf lessons made an impact! You were amazing guests and we truly hope to see you again soon. Next time, hopefully for even longer! 🌊✨
Thank you so much for this beautiful review! It means a lot to us that you felt at home and part of our little family — that’s exactly what we hope to create here. We’re glad you enjoyed the rooms, the lively kitchen vibe, and the perfect l… Show more
Reviewed: 6 June 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewMai Ke Kai is a great place to stay in Tamarindo! I enjoyed my time there so much that I extended my stay from 4 to 10 days! I would highlight the good vibes there, thanks to the owners, Tuti and Mati, the manager and the volunteers. Do not forget to ask them to teach you how to play Dutch Blizz, but be ready to lose badly 😂 Moreover, if you are into surfing, this is the place to be. The owners and many guests will show you the surfing culture and Mati is a great teacher.
Wow, thank you so much for this amazing review! It makes us super happy to know you extended your stay — that says everything! 🧡 The good vibes wouldn’t be the same without guests like you, and we’re so glad you connected with the whole crew. We’ll definitely keep playing Dutch Blitz… but hey, maybe next time you’ll get your revenge 😄 And yes, surfing is in our soul — so happy you felt that too. You’ll always have a spot here at Mai Ke Kai. Come back anytime! Tuti & Mati
Wow, thank you so much for this amazing review! It makes us super happy to know you extended your stay — that says everything! 🧡 The good vibes wouldn’t be the same without guests like you, and we’re so glad you connected with the whole cre… Show more
Reviewed: 11 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewThis place truly feels like home! The vibe is super relaxed, and because it’s smaller, you get the chance to connect with all the guests coming and going. The location couldn’t be better—just a quick 5-minute walk to the beach! The manager and staff are incredibly friendly, always keeping the space clean and cozy while being ready to help with any questions. If you’re looking for a welcoming and laid-back stay, Mai Ke Kai is the perfect spot. Don’t miss out! 🌸
Thank you so much for your kind words! 💛 We're truly happy to hear that you felt at home during your stay with us. Creating a relaxed, welcoming vibe is exactly what we aim for, and it's wonderful to know that you enjoyed the cozy atmosphere, the great location, and the chance to connect with fellow travelers. It means the world to us that our team made a positive impact on your experience. You're always welcome back at Mai Ke Kai — we'll be here with open arms and good vibes! 🌊🌸 Warmest regards, – The Mai Ke Kai Team
Thank you so much for your kind words! 💛 We're truly happy to hear that you felt at home during your stay with us. Creating a relaxed, welcoming vibe is exactly what we aim for, and it's wonderful to know that you enjoyed the cozy a… Show more
Reviewed: 9 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewI had an amazing stay at this hostel! ☺️☺️ Everything was super clean and comfortable. The kitchen was fully equipped with everything I needed to cook, the air conditioning worked perfectly, and there was always hot water in the showers. But what really made the difference was the staff and the manager 🫶— incredibly friendly, helpful, and always ready to go the extra mile. I felt right at home and would definitely stay here again!
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We’re thrilled to hear you had such a comfortable and enjoyable stay with us. It’s great that you appreciated the cleanliness, fully equipped kitchen, and all the little details like hot water and air conditioning. The team will be so happy to know you felt at home — we always love going the extra mile for our guests. We can’t wait to welcome you back anytime!
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We’re thrilled to hear you had such a comfortable and enjoyable stay with us. It’s great that you appreciated the cleanliness, fully equipped kitchen, and all the little details like hot water an… Show more
Reviewed: 7 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
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Verified reviewReviewed: 29 March 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewA beautiful house with great outdoor sitting area. Big dorm room on second floor with 10 beds and a bathroom and small dorms on the first floor. Bed is comfortable. Kitchen is nice and has everything you need for cooking. Sometimes could be pretty busy when several people cooking at the same time. Good social vibe. Met people and went out together. Location is pretty good. Just a couple of minutes walk to the center and 10 minutes to the beach. There are restaurants, grocery stores, banks, pretty much everything nearby. Owner was helpful to arrange airport pickup. Surfing lesson is good. Better quality than a lot of others out there. Matias is giving you a lot of knowledge about surfing instead of just showing you the body position and go. It’s for someone who really wants to learn surfing and continue, not just to stand up on the board and take pictures.
The bathroom could use some hangers for clothes and towel. I don’t like to put my stuff on the toilet. It would be nice to have curtains around the bunks for some privacy coz the room is pretty big and has 10 beds.
Thank you so much for your detailed and thoughtful review! We’re glad you enjoyed the beautiful house, comfortable beds, and social vibe. It’s great to hear that you appreciated Matias’ surfing lessons and the helpful airport pickup. We also appreciate your feedback about the bathroom hangers and privacy curtains. After your comment, we’ve already added hangers for clothes and towels in the bathroom to improve comfort. We’re considering ways to add more privacy around the bunks as well. Thanks again for helping us improve — we hope to welcome you back soon for an even better stay!
Thank you so much for your detailed and thoughtful review! We’re glad you enjoyed the beautiful house, comfortable beds, and social vibe. It’s great to hear that you appreciated Matias’ surfing lessons and the helpful airport pickup. We al… Show more
Reviewed: 25 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
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Verified reviewNice peaceful location, just far enough from the noisier part of town, but close enough to walk to the action (and the beach). The staff were lovely, very welcoming and efficient. There are a few nice common areas to relax as well as a kitchen area. The dorm is quite spacious, room to manoeuvre with luggage and good spacing between bunks. Very clean everywhere, comfortable bed with a good pillow! I will very likely stay here again🙂
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed our peaceful location, comfortable beds, and welcoming staff. It’s great to know you appreciated the common areas and the spacious dorm. We look forward to having you stay with us again soon!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed our peaceful location, comfortable beds, and welcoming staff. It’s great to know you appreciated the common areas and the spacious dorm. We look forward to hav… Show more
Reviewed: 19 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewThank you so much for your kind words! We’re really happy to hear you had a great experience and that you felt well taken care of by Tizi, Nati, and Paula — they’ll be so glad to hear your feedback. We're also happy you liked the beds and enjoyed your stay overall. Hope to see you again soon!
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re really happy to hear you had a great experience and that you felt well taken care of by Tizi, Nati, and Paula — they’ll be so glad to hear your feedback. We're also happy you liked the beds a… Show more
Reviewed: 17 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
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