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ICO Living Hostel, hotel in Santa Teresa Beach

Located in Santa Teresa Beach, a 3-minute walk from Santa Teresa Beach, ICO Living Hostel has accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

Good vibes, clean
Scored 9.0
9.0
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
685 reviews
Price from
$44
1 night, 2 adults
ESO Santa Teresa, hotel in Santa Teresa Beach

Welcome to ESO Santa Teresa! 🌴 Located in the heart of Santa Teresa, ESO offers a unique mix of style, comfort, and community.

We had an amazing stay at Eso. Best location in town, just 2 minutes from the beach Super nice stuff. I really recommend this place and i will definitely come back
Scored 9.0
9.0
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
23 reviews
Price from
$66.69
1 night, 2 adults
Eros' Beach House, hotel in Santa Teresa Beach

Located in Santa Teresa Beach, a 7-minute walk from Carmen Beach, Eros' Beach House provides accommodations with a private beach area, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

Scored 9.6
9.6
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
5 reviews
Price from
$42.50
1 night, 2 adults
The Cafecito Surfhouse - Santa Teresa, hotel in Santa Teresa Beach

The Cafecito Surfhouse - Santa Teresa is located in Santa Teresa Beach, a 6-minute walk from Santa Teresa Beach and 0.6 miles from Carmen Beach.

The hosts Chelsea and Lenin were amazing. Some things about Costa Rica are hard like figuring out phone service or sending packages and they helped me with those things. Lenin’s mother came one night and made us a home cooked Costa Rican dinner, so yummy. They took us one doy out on an adventure on the ATV’s over the beach and threw the woods to a jungle bar. This is a cute little bungalow just steps from the beach which was well built and is well kept. There is a gate so it is secure. I don’t serf but I overheard Lenin teaching his students and he is an awesome teacher. Santa Teresa has the best sunsets! The Santa Teresa beach is beautiful with nice coves and I hear the waves are excellent. It is a walkable town with grocery stores and nice restaurants either way you turn on the main street.
Scored 9.9
9.9
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
15 reviews
Price from
$100
1 night, 2 adults
Zeneidas Surf Garden, hotel in Santa Teresa Beach

Located in Santa Teresa, Surf Garden Zeneidas offers a shared lounge with TV and library, communal kitchen and free WiFi. All rooms have a garden view.

Perfect location! Great staff. They helped me booking all my tours and transportation to Manuel Antonio. The room was clean and comfortable. The common are beautiful.
Scored 8.5
8.5
Rated very good
Very Good
925 reviews
Price from
$70.40
1 night, 2 adults
La Posada - Hostel, hotel in Santa Teresa Beach

La Posada is located 4 minutes’ walk from Santa Teresa Beach and 3.1 mi from Cabo Blanco Nature Reserve. It features free WiFi in all areas. The property offers private rooms and shared dorms.

Excellent location Immaculate Bathroom very clean Volunteers working there were extremely helpful. Access to a beautiful swimming pool Hammocks outside your room Rooms are immaculate Aircon In each room too No charge for using your debit card which is brilliant and extremely supporting your travel. ** Be aware Surfers Paradise hostel charge you 8% for using a Visa/Mastercard**
Scored 8.4
8.4
Rated very good
Very Good
327 reviews
Price from
$63.37
1 night, 2 adults
Akih Pods Hostel, hotel in Santa Teresa Beach

Akih Pods Hostel has bar, a shared lounge and garden in Santa Teresa Beach. Boasting a tour desk, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace.

Big kitchen, big fridge and space to cook. Big deck to stretch and exercise. Nice people working onsite. Proximity to everything, town is not that big and you can find easily everything you need in a few minutes walk.
Scored 8.5
8.5
Rated very good
Very Good
147 reviews
Price from
$31.48
1 night, 2 adults
Hostel Tuanis Surf Camp, hotel in Santa Teresa Beach

Located in Santa Teresa Beach, within a 3-minute walk of Carmen Beach and 400 yards of Santa Teresa Beach, Hostel Tuanis Surf Camp provides accommodations with a garden and free WiFi throughout the...

Good value, warm and incredibly friendly management, beach front and easy access to shops and restaurants. You can also rent surfboards from them!!
Scored 8.6
8.6
Rated excellent
Excellent
118 reviews
Price from
$60
1 night, 2 adults
Cabinas Playa Surf Hostel, hotel in Santa Teresa Beach

Cabinas Playa Surf Hostel features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Santa Teresa Beach.

It was so close to the ocean and restaurants!! Great location!
Scored 7.8
7.8
Rated good
Good
281 reviews
Price from
$44.80
1 night, 2 adults
El Gato Rojas Surf Hostel, hotel in Santa Teresa Beach

Located in Santa Teresa Beach, a 2-minute walk from Carmen Beach, El Gato Rojas Surf Hostel provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and barbecue facilities.

The location was fantastic and from the outside, it was pleasant. The AC worked very well
Scored 7.8
7.8
Rated good
Good
874 reviews
Price from
$49.59
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.

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  • ICO Living Hostel
    Budget options available
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 685 reviews

    Located in Santa Teresa Beach, a 3-minute walk from Santa Teresa Beach, ICO Living Hostel has accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

    Great staff, great facilities: kitchen, dorm, bathroom

  • The Cafecito Surfhouse - Santa Teresa
    Scored 9.9
    9.9
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 15 reviews

    The Cafecito Surfhouse - Santa Teresa is located in Santa Teresa Beach, a 6-minute walk from Santa Teresa Beach and 0.6 miles from Carmen Beach.

    Super schöne, saubere Unterkunft mit toller Atmosphäre!

  • ESO Santa Teresa
    Budget options available
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 23 reviews

    Welcome to ESO Santa Teresa! 🌴 Located in the heart of Santa Teresa, ESO offers a unique mix of style, comfort, and community.

    Great vibe, very friendly and accommodating staff.great location.

  • Hostel Tuanis Surf Camp
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 118 reviews

    Located in Santa Teresa Beach, within a 3-minute walk of Carmen Beach and 400 yards of Santa Teresa Beach, Hostel Tuanis Surf Camp provides accommodations with a garden and free WiFi throughout the...

    Great hostel, in a nice area and the owner was fab.

  • Zeneidas Surf Garden
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 925 reviews

    Located in Santa Teresa, Surf Garden Zeneidas offers a shared lounge with TV and library, communal kitchen and free WiFi. All rooms have a garden view.

    loved my stay here! great hostel right by the beach

  • El Gato Rojas Surf Hostel
    Scored 7.8
    7.8
    Rated good
    Good
     · 874 reviews

    Located in Santa Teresa Beach, a 2-minute walk from Carmen Beach, El Gato Rojas Surf Hostel provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and barbecue facilities.

    Beautiful Hostel, Amazing Location, A/C was fantastic

  • Maudie
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 4 reviews

    Located in Santa Teresa Beach and within a few steps of Santa Teresa Beach, Maudie features a garden, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property.

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  • Avg. price/night: $99.44
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 925 reviews
    One of the best hostels I’ve ever stayed in. Everything was a 10 from the incredibly comfortable beds to the very cool rooms. We stayed in the mobile home and it is very spacious with loads of storage and a nice seating area and toilet. Kitchen was big open air and fairly well equipped. Nice social area. Right on a great beach and walking distance to most cafes. The best staff of any property I’ve ever stayed in. Mica and all the other reception staff sorted out any type of inquiry or problem the fastest I’ve seen.
    Juan
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $95.19
    Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 392 reviews
    The people were great, easy to meet new people and the layout of little houses made it feel like there was lots of space and privacy at the same time. Loved seeing hummingbirds out the window all day. Great surf lessons organised by the hostel, which were also much cheaper than others in town. Easy walking distance to lots of food options and supermarkets and a 3 min walk to the beach. Well equipped kitchens, which would get cleaned everyday and the showers had warm water. I felt very safe and welcomed as a solo traveller.
    Magda
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $95.19
    Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 392 reviews
    I enjoyed my time at Surf Paradise so much that I extended my stay to a full month. The location was perfect, 2 minutes walk from the beach and close to a range of cafes and restaurants. The hostel itself felt safe and comfortable and had really chill vibes, plus the staff were lovely people who were great to hang out with. The rooms were basic but clean and had A/C. If I'm ever back in Santa Teresa I will book this place again without hesitation.
    Farhan
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $108.48
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 685 reviews
    ICO Living is a tasteful, small Hostel, that creates a very homey and safe atmosphere. The Hostel is cleaned everyday and at the most perfect location in Santa Teresa (very close to the beach and everything you might need). Traveling by myself, my stay at ICO Living was especially impacted by the wonderful people that work there. Being welcomed and included with open arms and care made my stay very memorable and if you plan on going to Santa Teresa, I can wholeheartedly recommend ICO Living. 🧡
    Johanna
    Solo traveler
  • Scored 9.2
    9.2
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 127 reviews
    Great location! Spacious, safe and parking garage with gate.
    Ahmet
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $172.83
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 327 reviews
    -Spacious, clean room with nice hammock outside -Cheap stay in santa teresa when the area is very expensive -Location is ideal to get around
    Lucy
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $99.44
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 925 reviews
    The ‘beach house’ is definitely something you wouldn’t typically find in a hostel and has possibly one of the best locations in Santa Teresa. Highly recommended to get assigned a room there as it feels more like an independent ‘airbnb’ and one of my best hostel experiences ever
    Loris
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $50.85
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 118 reviews
    A clean hostel. The owner is really interested in offering a good stay for the guests. Rents surf boards for a cheap price.
    Christopher
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $108.48
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 685 reviews
    Marco was very nice and helpful. The beds are amazing (double sized bunk beds) and were very clean. Very chill but still social vibe. Across from Selina North and close to the best surf beach of Santa Teresa. I visited when it was very new so a few things missed but I think these things will soon come! Till now one of the best hostel experiences I’ve had so far!!
    Emanuel Ismail
    Solo traveler