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Mai Ke Kai Surf House

Tamarindo

Set in Tamarindo and with Tamarindo Beach reachable within 600 metres, Mai Ke Kai Surf House offers concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge. Boasting a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a terrace. The accommodation features airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available.

The hostel offers a barbecue. Sehr familiär, ein Auenthalt den man nie vergisst!

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9.2
Superb
152 reviews
Price from
US$15.82
per night

Hostel El Pretal

Liberia

Situated in Liberia, 38 km from Parque Nacional Santa Rosa, Hostel El Pretal features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property. The place was great, comfortable, and the staff amazing. We stayed one night before going to Nicaragua, and it is a really good place to make a stop.

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9.4
Superb
305 reviews
Price from
US$41.81
per night

Casa Terra

Sámara

Located in Sámara, Casa Terra features a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a barbecue. The accommodation provides airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available.

Guest rooms at the hostel are equipped with a shared bathroom equipped with a shower. It is a wonderful place where you can relax and be part of the family of this hostel! The owners and staff are super friendly, the location is amazing with monkeys and leguanos around and it's only a short walk to the beach. Would highly recommend if you look for a peaceful place!

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9.3
Superb
168 reviews
Price from
US$17.97
per night

Pipe House Playa Grande

Playa Grande

Offering a private beach area and a garden, Pipe House Playa Grande is located in Playa Grande beach and 1.2 km from Marino Las Baulas National Park. Free WiFi is available throughout.

The house will provide you with air conditioning in the bedrooms, a patio and a terrace. There is a full kitchen with a microwave and an oven. You can enjoy garden views from all the bedrooms. Extras include a washing machine, a barbecue and bed linen. Pipe house is a gorgeous concept! The spot is peaceful and safe! Everything is well designed, the room, the shared space. The owner did an awesome job. The staff is helpful and kind. Felipe is a fantastic host, he can put you through to brilliant guide. Our nesting tour was unbelievable. This place « es Pura Vida »!!!!

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9.1
Superb
127 reviews
Price from
US$77.12
per night

Alouatta Playa Coyote

San Francisco

Set in San Francisco, 38 km from Montezuma Waterfal, Alouatta Playa Coyote offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a bar. Boasting a tour desk, this property also provides guests with a barbecue. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and free WiFi.

All guest rooms in the hostel are fitted with a coffee machine. At Alouatta Playa Coyote all rooms have a shared bathroom and bed linen. Yen and Misha are awesome hosts, very nice, always asking and recommending places and activities to do. There were also two Argentinean volunteers, Mela and Pablo, that made our experience even better. The tents are quite big and comfortable, the common area with an European style is beautiful, full equipped kitchen, plays, books and clean bathrooms. They also have outside showers to clean surfboards. The property is all well set, you can see different animals while drinking a fruit drink. Is better if you have car, the town is 10 minutes walking, the closest beach, Coyote about 2km, much more great places also nearby. It is the perfect place to relax and slow down while enjoying nature.

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9.5
Exceptional
90 reviews

Hostel Dodero

Liberia

Situated in Liberia, Hostel Dodero has a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property. The property is around 38 km from Parque Nacional Santa Rosa, 1.4 km from Edgardo Baltodano Stadium and 41 km from Marina Papagayo. The accommodation features airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available. The hostel is very nice, the staff is amazing, helpful in every way. The place is only a few minutes walk from the bus station.

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8.1
Very good
1,031 reviews
Price from
US$12.43
per night

Hostel La Botella de Leche - Tamarindo 3 stars

Tamarindo

Offering an extensive garden with an outdoor lounge area, a shared living room with TV and swimming pool, Hostel La Botella de Leche is located 300 metres from Tamarindo Beach.

Hostel La Botella de Leche is 5 minutes’ walk from Tamarindo town centre and 1 hour’s drive from Daniel Oduber International Airport. hands down the best hostel i have ever stayed in! staff is wonderful and hostel is super clean. we traveled for a few weeks thru Costa Rica and this was the only hostel that didn’t have bugs in the bedroom and kitchen area wad always clean. vibes are incredible and super easy to make new friends!

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8.3
Very good
1,135 reviews
Price from
US$21.05
per night

Woodstock Hostel

Sámara

Located in Sámara, 700 metres from Samara Beach, Woodstock Hostel provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a concierge service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Certain units at the property include a balcony with a garden view. the location is great, far enough so that I misses most traffic and stays quiet, close enough that the walk to town is enjoyable.

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8
Very good
595 reviews
Price from
US$11.30
per night

Hostel Pura Vida en Liberia

Liberia

Located in Liberia. Only 12 Km away of the International Airport. 35 minutes from Coco beach, Playa Hermosa and Panama beach. Free WiFi throughout the property. Free private parking is available on site just ask for availability. Free coffee is available in the communal kitchen. A TV is also available in the most of the bedrooms. You will find luggage storage space at the property. The hostess was very helpful and charming. Always in a good mood. Helped us organize tours. Atmosphere in hostel is amazing. Two minutes walk from bus station, close to supermarkets and restaurants.

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8.2
Very good
521 reviews
Price from
US$14.69
per night

Tamarindo Backpackers

Tamarindo

Situated in Tamarindo, 700 metres from Tamarindo Beach, Tamarindo Backpackers features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and barbecue facilities. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. The hostel has an outdoor swimming pool and a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property. Comfy beds and clean facilities. The kitchen was great. The staff were awesome. Marco who runs the hostel is also a surf instructor and gave me quality surf lessons. He also helped me get a ride to the airport from one of his friends. It’s super easy to meet fellow travelers here and I met a bunch of cool people during my stay. It’s not a party hostel, but it’s still easy to find people go out with.

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8.5
Very good
296 reviews
Price from
US$18.70
per night

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