The surf house is a great place to stay, the rooms were a little choice in places but the beds were comfortable and the communal areas were well equipped and clean. The problems start when you leave the surf house, Arica was awful; I think it may have had something to do with the time of year we visited but the lack of sunshine left us with absolutely nothing to do. I don't understand how a coastal town can be cloudy all day everyday in the winter and have only 0.76mm of rain. That aside, if you're visiting in the summer then take in a surf lesson that can be booked through the surf house. In winter, stay here for a nights rest but don't stay any longer.

The dorm in this place is just super, so spacious!
great communal area, Tv, sofas and a large kitchen, onlt 3 blocks from the centre of town. Cheap with fast wifi.

very relaxing atmosphere, but service was a little dull and the price was a bit high for a dorm. Kurt is quite nice though, when he's around that is.

It is located in Arica centre and for it was a good option since I could easily reach restaurants, shops and ATMs. The hostel is roomy and with Internet. it will be probably look better since in April there were "works in progress".