Beachfront Location: EL TUMBO in Rivas offers a private beach area and direct access to Playa Gigante, just a 4-minute walk away. Guests enjoy a sun terrace and a lush garden, perfect for relaxation.
Comfortable Accommodations: The hostel features ground-floor units with private entrances, air-conditioning, and patio areas. Shared bathrooms include showers, ensuring a pleasant stay.
Amenities and Services: Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Additional facilities include a bar, outdoor fireplace, games room, and indoor play area. Free bicycles enhance the guest experience.
Local Attractions: Playa Gigante is a popular destination for surfing and swimming. Augusto Cesar Sandino International Airport is 115 km away, providing convenient travel options.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
“We enjoyed staying here, it was conveniently located between Playa Gigante and Playa Amarillo, with a good number of restaurants only a couple minutes walk away. We had an air-conditioned room, which honestly made our stay. The bathrooms could do...”
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Telma
Iceland
“Staff is lovely and helpful, location is good, it has what you need for a comfortable and cheap stay in el gigante! You get what you pay for, so it is a simple place but has everything you’d need!”
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Linnéa
Sweden
“Very friendly staff, nice hangout area, the kitchen was okay, nice café downstairs and good work/study area.
One night a random drunk guy walked in the area and the staff took it very seriously. Even though we barely noticed it they informed us...”
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Merel
Netherlands
“Perfect place to stay if you are looking for a cozy hostel with friendly staff and a relaxed vibe. Perfect location in relation to the Spanish school to improve your Spanish, not to mention you have several top surf spots within walking...”
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Dinah
United Kingdom
“Location is good, the upstairs bar and seating area is very comfortable. Kitchen has everything you need.”
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Lana
Australia
“- Nice deck to hang/chill with lots of hammocks and couches
- Super welcoming and friendly owner & staff & pets
- Kitchen and fridge available for use
- Great location close to town, supermarket and the beach”
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Magdalena
Slovakia
“Billard, Tischtennis, Darts, Slackline, Yogamatte und Bar an einem Surfstrand - was will man mehr :)”
Veronique
Canada
“Magnifique endroit de rencontre avec les aires communes! Cet un bel endroit pour dormir mais surtout pour prendre le temps de vivre la vibe Nica. Près de la plage, près des petits commerces et entouré de gens et de faunes uniques! Une note tout...”
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Fabien
France
“La proximité avec la plage d’amarillo, la gentillesse des volontaires et de la gérante ! Le lieu en lui-même est atypique et très chill !!! La présence des singes dans les arbres voisins est un chouette plus également !”
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Julie
France
“Lits très confortables, bon emplacement, bonne ambiance et l hôte est très sympathique, arrangeant et disponible !”
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House rules
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Check-in
From 14:00 to 15:00
Check-out
From 11:00 to 12:00
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Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
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