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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. Lovely hostel, great common area, helpful and friendly staff. They offer good discount for surf lesson. Everything you can wish for as a backpacker

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9.2
Superb
177 reviews
Price from
£13
per night

Hostel El Pretal

Liberia

Situated in Liberia and with Parque Nacional Santa Rosa reachable within 38 km, Hostel El Pretal features a tour desk, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge. Private parking is available on site. Everything was great, air conditoner at room, towel, shower gel, coffe for free. In our room was very clean, staff was very helpful for us. They allowed us to leave our luggage for couple of hours before our flight. Nice kitchen and relax area. For exellent price. I highly recommend !

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9.4
Superb
353 reviews
Price from
£33
per night

Casa Terra Hostel

Sámara

Located in Sámara, Casa Terra Hostel 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. The staff are all amazing people, in this hostel we feel like at home because a great atmosphere is created and you live in a real house, the common areas are great, parking is available and it's very close to the beach and the town

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9.4
Superb
180 reviews
Price from
£14
per night

Santa Maria Volcano Lodge

Hacienda Santa María

Santa Maria Volcano Lodge offers pet-friendly accommodation. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. Free private parking is available on site.

The rooms are equipped with a private bathroom.

You will find a shuttle service at the property for an extra fee. Perfect place for nature lovers! Rustic cabins in stunning surroundings with the friendliest owners and staff. Most delicious food.

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9
Superb
322 reviews
Price from
£31
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. Amazing host, unique environment, friendly atmosphere, close to beach.

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9
Superb
130 reviews
Price from
£58
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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8.2
Very good
1,062 reviews
Price from
£9
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. We had a wonderful experience at the hostel. It felt like we became a part of a family for the 10 days we spent there. It was one of the hardest places to leave from all of my travels and all of this was thanks to the wonderful staff and beautiful and clean place. Thank you!

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8.4
Very good
1,190 reviews
Price from
£14
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. Best hostel experience ever!! So clean, respectful of sleeping hrs, amazing energy, super safe. Makes you feel at home. Charlie is the best <3

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8
Very good
574 reviews
Price from
£9
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. Friendly and helpful staff, clean kitchen, cozy beds, young and happy guests

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8.2
Very good
531 reviews
Price from
£10
per night

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