About

Welcome to The Driftwood Surfer Hostel in El Paredon! We're looking forward to meeting you. At Driftwood, we have a 2-night reservation minimum, so you can truly enjoy all that we have to offer. Our goal is to provide you with an amazing stay and an unforgettable experience.

At our beachfront hostel, you can choose from our air-conditioned dorms or private rooms. We have a stunning beachfront pool bar and a panoramic rooftop restaurant that serves delicious international and local cuisine, including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Our rooftop restaurant also offers daily specials that are sure to tantalize your taste buds.

The Driftwood Surfer is more than just a place to stay — we are committed to conservation and community projects. We organize a daily baby turtle release during the season with The Driftwood Surfer conservation project. In addition, we offer the cheapest surf lessons in town, surfboard rentals, and other activities such as kayak and SUP, turtle and salt farm tours, and pool and ping pong tables.

We also have a fun and social atmosphere with free organized evening activities and the best surf spot in Guatemala. You can relax in our hammocks or hang out with our mini pig, Potato.

We are here to ensure that you have a wonderful stay with us. Please feel free to ask us any questions. We look forward to welcoming you to The Driftwood Surfer Hostel!

• A/C Dorms & Private rooms
• Beachfront Pool Bar
• Panoramic Rooftop Restaurant
• Baby turtle release (daily in season) Driftwood conservation project
• Hot weather all year round
• Cheapest surf lessons in town
• Surfboard rentals
• Pool Table & Ping Pong Table
• Kayak
• Turtle & Salt farm tour
• All you can eat dinner buffets
• Night activities
• Best surf spot in Guatemala
• Hammocks
• Social vibes

Please let us know if you have any questions :)

10% City Tax are added on top of the price shown on the website
12% VAT tax are added on top of the price shown on the website

House Rules

Check In

0:00 - 23:00

Check Out

until 10:00

  • Taxes Not Included
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Facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Free Internet Access
  • Free Security Lockers
  • Free Luggage Storage
  • Bicycle Parking
  • Airport Transfers
  • Luggage Storage
  • Tours/Travel Desk
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Reviews

7.1Very Good(1101)
  • Value for Money
    6.5
  • Security
    7.4
  • Atmosphere
    6.8
  • Cleanliness
    6.0
  • Staff
    7.7
  • Location
    9.1
  • Facilities
    6.3
Summary of traveller reviews

Driftwood Surfer beach hostel in El Paredon offers a vibrant social atmosphere right on the beach, perfect for travellers seeking fun and connection. Staff and volunteers are frequently praised for their friendliness and energy, organising numerous activities and social events. While the location is a major highlight, some recent reviews mention issues with cleanliness and noise late at night.

Stayed in May 2026
7.4
G
Giusseppe
Male, 25-30, Peru
The hostel has many activities and it is right but if you wanna sleep early, you couldn't
Stayed in May 2026
4.9
A
Anonymous
Male, 25-30, USA
Not recommended if you want any sleep before 3am. Too much loud music, skanky and weak bar.
Stayed in May 2026
2.0
M
Marie
Couple, 18-24, Denmark
Honestly the worst hostel I’ve ever stayed at. My boyfriend and I booked 16 person mixed dorm, but got placed in 22 person dorm, with beds far away from each other. Place was extremely dirty, bathroom covered in dirt/mud. For many hours there was no power, no aircon and no water. But very loud music until 3.30 am! We booked 2 nights, but after one night we had enough and checked out. I will not recommend this place. Do yourself a favor and stay away. Got refunded for one night, which was nice
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Location

On The Beach, Escuintla, El Paredon, Guatemala
2km from city centre