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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. Really nice vibe here. Lovely owners and homey feel. Felt like a big share house! Facilities were great (except one bathroom for 10 ppl). Great quiet location.

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9.2
Wonderful
177 reviews
Price from
$15
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. The hostel was very easy to find, only a 15-20 min drive from the airport, perfect for a night, but I could have stayed more. The staff was really friendly and helpful. The room had AC and was perfect for the night. There is an adorable and convenient patio where you can relax or eat, it's very welcoming.

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9.4
Wonderful
353 reviews
Price from
$39
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. Everything ! Coming there I thought the past reviews were too good to be true...but no it is really so good ! The hostel feels like home, everything is clean, comfortable, practical. The location is just superb as well , a little paradise. Only 10min from the center and not even 5 from the beach. The owners and the volunteers are amazing people. I truly had the best resting, nature-wise, connecting and social time there. (And the beds are really comfy too ^^). Love the energy of the place, it will stay my favourite hostel in Costa Rica (I actually extended my stay for 2 days to 8 there and was a struggle to leave haha). Thanks Casa Terra for this great time with you !

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9.4
Wonderful
180 reviews
Price from
$15.75
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. Nature Birds Food was good Away from tourist spots Staff very helpful and friendly

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9
Wonderful
322 reviews
Price from
$36.40
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. The pipe house is truely and incredible experience. It’s located 50 meters from the beach, where you can surf, relax and swim everyday. The accomodation is equiped with a full (and one of a kind) gym, a clean kitchen and clean amenities. The included breakfasts are delicious and are a great start to the day! Filipe is an gracious host and is very helpful with recommendations etc Would definitely stay here again!

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9
Wonderful
129 reviews
Price from
$68.25
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. Great location, kind owners who were very helpful explainng the area.the gardens were perfect, comunal kitchen areas very clean and well equipped.the temts were simple and clean and THE BEST bed i ever slept in "camping".

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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 room was nice, clean and comfortable. The location is great, close to two buses terminals, supermarket and a marketplace. The staff was very nice. Jesus was very helpful with information about local attractions

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8.2
Very Good
1,062 reviews
Price from
$11
per night

Hostel La Botella de Leche - Tamarindo

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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8.4
Very Good
1,191 reviews
Price from
$16.44
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
573 reviews
Price from
$10
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. I arrived to the place a little late but I let them know in advance via WhatsApp number they provided, so I didn’t have any problem with the check in. They were really polite. I had a very quiet and comfortable night at the dorm. In the morning they offer free coffee which was also nice. Also the common area was decorated with the guests’ drawings, it was very lovely. You can leave your drawing as a memory before you leave.

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8.2
Very Good
531 reviews
Price from
$10
per night

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