The Driftwood Surfer - Hostel

2.0 star property
Beachfront, with outdoor pool
your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
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February 2025

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Outdoor pool, open 7 AM to 7 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
View from property
Check-in/check-out kiosk
Boating
View from property

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Avenida LOTE 107, Sipacate, Escuintla
  • Aquamagic
    36 min drive
  • Puerto San Jose Beach
    37 min drive
  • Soulfood Kitchen
    1 min walk
  • Yoli’s Local Cuisine
    2 min walk

Room options

Basic Shared Dormitory, 1 Single Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

Basic Double Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

Comfort Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

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 area

El Paredon

At The Driftwood Surfer - Hostel, you'll be 28.4 km (17.7 mi) from Puerto San Jose Beach and 29.2 km (18.1 mi) from Aquamagic. Highlights at this beachfront hostel include 2 bars/lounges, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .The restaurant, Oceanview Restaurant, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. At the hostel's own beach bar or poolside bar, you can enjoy a drink. Spend the day at the beach where you'll find sunloungers, and enjoy the on-site pool loungers. Additionally, you'll find a library, a terrace and a garden. Each morning cooked-to-order breakfast is served between 7 AM and 10:30 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .In the vicinity of El Paredon hostel you'll find Museo Regional de Arqueología.

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

  • Guatemala City (GUA-La Aurora Intl.) - 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, with outdoor pool
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 members are 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
  • Locker space
  • 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 a shower with a rainfall showerhead, and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Dial-up internet

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7 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

Restaurants on site

  • Oceanview Restaurant
  • Pool Bar

Things to do

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

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Garden
  • In a state park
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Picnic area
  • Pool 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.
  • 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 per cent 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 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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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 per cent

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Driftwood Surfer - Hostel?

The Driftwood Surfer - Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at The Driftwood Surfer - Hostel?

Yep, The Driftwood Surfer - Hostel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Driftwood Surfer - Hostel?

The closest beach to The Driftwood Surfer - Hostel is Puerto San Jose Beach (27.1 km).

Does The Driftwood Surfer - Hostel have a pool?

The Driftwood Surfer - Hostel has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar. The pool is open 7 AM to 7 PM.

What makes The Driftwood Surfer - Hostel a romantic place to stay?

Beachfront dining and a bar, as well as rainfall showerheads and private patios in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Driftwood Surfer - Hostel.

Does The Driftwood Surfer - Hostel serve breakfast?

Sure does, cooked-to-order brekkie is offered daily between 7 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Driftwood Surfer - Hostel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Driftwood Surfer - Hostel?

Yep, they've got a beach bar and an onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at The Driftwood Surfer - Hostel?

Check-in begins at 11 AM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Driftwood Surfer - Hostel?

Furry friends are welcome at The Driftwood Surfer - Hostel, with food and water bowls on offer.

The Driftwood Surfer - Hostel Reviews

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

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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