Host family
Stay with a local host during your Spanish course
A host family stay is a good accommodation option for students who want more contact with local daily life during their Spanish course. You have your own private room and stay in the home of a local host, with meals included depending on the option you choose.
This type of accommodation gives students more opportunities to use Spanish outside the classroom and become familiar with local routines, food and home life. Hosts can vary from families with children to couples, retired people or single adults. What they have in common is that they welcome international students into their home. Host family accommodation is especially suitable for students who prefer a more supported living environment, want meals included and like the idea of practising Spanish in everyday situations during their stay.
Host family
In a host family, you have a private room and keys, while sharing daily life in the home of your host. Students should respect the house rules, routines and customs of the host family. A host family is not always a traditional family with two parents and children. It may also be a single adult, a retired couple or another local household that welcomes students. Meal options vary by destination and booking type. Breakfast includes breakfast. Half board includes breakfast and dinner. Full board includes breakfast, lunch or packed lunch, and dinner. Single and double rooms may be available depending on the destination. Double rooms can only be booked by two students travelling together. If you are vegetarian, have an allergy or have special dietary requirements, please let us know in advance. We will do our best to take this into account and advise you on the best option.
All destinations
With private bathroom
In some destinations, students can book a single or double room with a private bathroom in the host family home. The bathroom is for your exclusive use. In some cases, the private bathroom may be across the hall rather than inside the bedroom. Availability depends on the destination, room type and booking period.
Arrival information::
You can travel to the accommodation by yourself or book an airport transfer before arrival. If you book a transfer, a driver will pick you up at the airport and take you to your accommodation. The price depends on the destination and distance from the airport. Airport transfer prices are listed for each location. Please note that the airport transfer is a single journey. A return transfer can usually be arranged at the school or added to your reservation in advance on request.
Frequently asked questions FAQ
The accommodation price includes basic utility bills such as water, gas and electricity. In some cases, a deposit is required, and we will inform you in advance if this applies. The deposit is refunded after departure if there are no damages or problems.
In most destinations, accommodation includes access to a washing machine. If this is not included, it will be mentioned in the accommodation information.
By default, accommodation is reserved from the Sunday before the course starts until the Saturday after the course ends.
Extra nights may be possible depending on availability and can be requested before arrival. Extra nights are charged separately. In Valencia, Saturday arrival is possible without extra cost. In Montañita and Tamarindo, Sunday departure is possible without extra cost.
If you want to request extra nights, please add a note to the online enrolment form or contact us before booking.
Distance varies by destination, accommodation type and availability. Accommodation is always arranged within a practical travel distance of the school.
Some accommodation options are within walking distance, while others require public transport or another form of local travel.
Please check the accommodation information for your chosen destination for more specific details.
Freshly washed bed linen is provided. Unless stated otherwise, students should bring their own towels.
Half board usually includes breakfast and dinner. Full board usually includes breakfast, lunch or packed lunch, and dinner.
Meal arrangements can vary slightly by destination and accommodation type.
If you are not satisfied with your accommodation, please contact the school reception or student support team. In many cases, small problems can be solved quickly.
If you still want to change accommodation, this may be possible depending on availability and the reason for the request. In some cases, a change fee may apply.
A cleaning service is usually included for common areas such as the bathroom, kitchen and living room.
Students are normally responsible for keeping their own bedroom clean and for everyday tasks such as washing dishes, taking out rubbish and keeping shared spaces tidy after use.
Yes, this is often possible. Please mention any special diet, allergy or requirement on the online enrolment form so we can take this into account and advise you on the best option.
This depends on the destination and host family. Some hosts welcome one student at a time, while others may host two or three students.
Where possible, we avoid placing students with the same native language in the same host family, so students have more opportunities to practise Spanish.
This can vary by destination and accommodation type. In many host families and shared apartments there is no lock on the bedroom. Student residences may offer a room lock, locker or security box, depending on the residence and room type.
Please contact us if this is important for your stay, so we can check the details for your chosen accommodation.
Host family students have privacy and independence. As an adult member of the household, you can usually come and go as you need.
However, you should respect the host’s routines and avoid disturbing the household late at night. If you will not be home for a meal, please inform your host in advance.
Yes. Hot water is available in all Linguaschools accommodation, except host family accommodation in Montañita , where hot water cannot always be guaranteed.
In shared apartments and many student residences, students can use the kitchen to prepare their own meals.
In host family accommodation, kitchen use is usually limited. You may be able to prepare a light snack, but students normally do not use the kitchen to cook their own meals. If you want to prepare your own meals, a shared apartment or student residence may be a better option.