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Pipe House Playa Grande, hotel in Playa Grande

Located in Playa Grande, a few steps from Grande Beach, Pipe House Playa Grande provides accommodations with a fitness center, free private parking, a garden and a private beach area.

The place is really clean and the communal spaces are really the heart of Pipe House. The staff is really friendly as well. Overall, an incredible vibe. I was traveling on my own and felt really safe and friendly.
Scored 9.1
9.1
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
126 reviews
Price from
$83.75
1 night, 2 adults
Playa Grande Surf Camp, hotel in Playa Grande

Offering free WiFi throughout the property, a sun terrace with a swimming pool, garden and restaurant, Playa Grande Surf Camp is located in Playa Grande.

Location to the beach.
Scored 8.8
8.8
Rated excellent
Excellent
280 reviews
Price from
$50
1 night, 2 adults
Mai Ke Kai Surf House, hotel in Playa Grande

Located in Tamarindo and with Tamarindo Beach reachable within a 6-minute walk, Mai Ke Kai Surf House has concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge.

Great zone
Scored 9.1
9.1
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
220 reviews
Price from
$90
1 night, 2 adults
Hostel La Botella de Leche - Tamarindo, hotel in Playa Grande

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 984 feet from Tamarindo Beach.

Very nice hostel with available private room and a pool
Scored 8.4
8.4
Rated very good
Very Good
1,189 reviews
Price from
$46.85
1 night, 2 adults
Casa Aura: Beachfront Premium Hostel, hotel in Playa Grande

Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Casa Aura offers accommodations in Tamarindo Beach. The rooms have wooden decor and a private stone bathroom equipped with a shower.

Beachfront, close to everything, very clean, good breakfast included, excellent service.
Scored 8.1
8.1
Rated very good
Very Good
376 reviews
Price from
$106.03
1 night, 2 adults
TamaHostel & Glamping, hotel in Playa Grande

Located in Tamarindo, a 5-minute walk from Tamarindo Beach, TamaHostel & Glamping has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

This is one of the best hostel I ever stayed I booked glamping. Carol was amazing and she is always there to help you with anything you needed. I met some great people in the hostel also close to the beach and all the restaurants Around there. Plus an amazing pool I would recommend it to anyone thanks for the great experience.
Scored 8.5
8.5
Rated very good
Very Good
244 reviews
Price from
$72
1 night, 2 adults
Tamarindo Backpackers, hotel in Playa Grande

Located in Tamarindo, a 8-minute walk from Tamarindo Beach, Tamarindo Backpackers has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and barbecue facilities.

The place, the staff and facilities were amazing, easy to get in the hostel, also close to the bitch and the center, really good place to stay
Scored 8.6
8.6
Rated excellent
Excellent
259 reviews
Price from
$57.50
1 night, 2 adults
Pupa House, hotel in Playa Grande

Located in Tamarindo, a 13-minute walk from Tamarindo Beach, Pupa House provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a restaurant.

On the positive side, once I finally reached the staff, they were kind and apologetic, doing their best to make up for the situation. While I appreciated their efforts, the initial experience of being left waiting in a dark area and the long delay was hard to overlook. The staff is friendly, but the disorganization and lack of communication can cause a lot of unnecessary stress.
Scored 8.6
8.6
Rated excellent
Excellent
27 reviews
Price from
$102
1 night, 2 adults
Coral Reef Surf Hostel and Camp, hotel in Playa Grande

Offering a restaurant, Coral Reef Surf Hostel and Camp is located in Tamarindo. Surf lessons are provided. Each room will provide you with air conditioning and free WiFi.

The staff was friendly and the rooms were clean. There was a parking spot in a gated area that was safe and they had an outdoor shower and sitting place for meals. A
Scored 6.2
6.2
Rated pleasant
Pleasant
288 reviews
Price from
$52.80
1 night, 2 adults
Casa Pura Vida Surf Hostel - Tamarindo Costa Rica, hotel in Playa Grande

Casa Pura Vida Surf Hostel - Tamarindo Costa Rica is located in Tamarindo, an ideal spot for surfing and enjoying the beach.

It was a great atmosphere made in the hostel, the people are friendly, and it has better rules than other hostels in the zone.
Scored 7.6
7.6
Rated good
Good
522 reviews
Price from
$50
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget travelers know there's no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: Save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a little more.

Hostels that guests love in Playa Grande

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  • Avg. price/night: $113.90
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 359 reviews
    Great place -- cute, cheap, next to the beach!
    Amy from Canada
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $112.44
    Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 125 reviews
    Excellent breakfast. Comfortable hostel with fun rooms in pipes! Shared kitchen available. Walk to the beach.
    Laura
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $113.90
    Scored 9.2
    9.2
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 273 reviews
    + suuuper comfortable beds and a lot of space in dorms + very friendly staff + family breakfast with other guests as well as chilled activities in the evening such as pool tournament etc. + due to „adults only“ the guests were a little more mature and therefore it’s not a party hostel with crazy 18 year olds - however there are still parties going on, just a bit more „classy“ in terms of hostel parties + just 2/3 min walk to the beach
    Andreas
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $56.50
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 280 reviews
    Close to the beach (2 city blocks) Great food and staff at the restaurant and in the hostel. Very very clean. Easy check in and check out. Grocery store close by. Surf lessons and rentals right at hostel All around amazing place to be. 7th time staying in a year!
    Marie
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $113.90
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 359 reviews
    Great location (150m from the beach), amazing staff, always ready to help and guide you if you have any problems. The pool is perfect for the hot noon-afternoon hours where the sun is to strong to lay on the beach. The owner and his team were amazing , helpful and had an overall great vibe.
    Chris
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $113.90
    Scored 9.2
    9.2
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 273 reviews
    Highly recommended, especially for solo travelling. Immediately made friends with all the staff and guests ans had a great time. Close to the beach, surfboards can be rented. Great mix between hotel and hostel.
    Fabian
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $197.75
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 353 reviews
    Great location and nice comfortable, clean room. Small but nice pool.
    Margie
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $113.90
    Scored 9.2
    9.2
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 273 reviews
    This was the best hostel that I ever stayed in. They had excellent restaurant service, very friendly staff and they are still working to create new spaces to provide to their customers. The place is a clean, hot shower and a very comfortable bed. For remote workers, it's an excellent option. Very close to the beach as well
    João Paulo
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $113.90
    Scored 9.2
    9.2
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 273 reviews
    The hostel is in a great location, not far from the beach. All staff are very friendly and the rooms are clean. Very relaxed atmosphere. Staff are able to help with organising activities e.g. a surf lesson.
    Sarah
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $56.50
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 280 reviews
    Beautiful hostel with nice pool and common area, awesome that its not bunk beds but single ones in the dorm! The local staff was amazing and even brought me soup when i was sick!!!!
    Janne
    Solo traveler