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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. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a tour desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Some rooms at the property feature a terrace with a garden view. The rooms at the hostel come with a seating area. All rooms include a coffee machine, while selected rooms also offer a kitchen with a fridge, a stovetop and a toaster. All rooms will provide guests with a closet and an electric tea pot. Carmen Beach is 1.3 miles from ICO Living Hostel, while Montezuma Waterfall is 9.4 miles away. Cobano Airport is 7.5 miles from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Santa Teresa Beach, this property has an excellent location score of 9.7!

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Number of guests
 
1 full bed
1 full bed
1 full bed
1 full bed
4 twin beds
1 full bed
1 full bed
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.7
Free Wifi
9.5
High score for Santa Teresa Beach

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Lothar
    Germany Germany
    Nice hostel in the middle of Santa Teresa with easy access to the beach. Great host and even greater workers. Shoutout to Brandon and Augustin. You can rent a surfboard or do a beginner course with Luis at Playa Hermosa. Shared parts are cleaned...
  • Alex
    United States of America United States of America
    The location is central to everything you need and right across the street from the beach
  • Alexandra
    Mexico Mexico
    The facilities are awesome. Everything is clean and just like the pictures ☀️. There’s a coworking space, and the WiFi works perfectly (I do have calls every day). 3 min walking from the beach for magical sunsets 🌅Also, there’s a nice kitchen and...
  • Mia
    United States of America United States of America
    The best hostel in Santa Teresa! It's a two-second walk from the beach, and absolutely lovely living accommodations! They have a huge kitchen with a great dining area where everyone who stays at the hostel can get together easily and make great...
  • Grace
    United States of America United States of America
    Lovely location close to the main beach. Staff is lovely. It's basic but well kept. Great for groups or solo travelers.
  • Ko
    United States of America United States of America
    Great location, away from all the noise and busy-ness connected with town center, yet less than 5 minutes walk to beach. Cobano bus stop (Santa Teresa Selina Norte) is less than 2 minutes walk. Dorm for 8 is roomy with high ceiling and double bed...
  • S
    Samantha
    United States of America United States of America
    From the checking in process to the end of our stay, we were treated with such warmth and kindness by the staff here! It’s very clean, everyone is so friendly, & it’s peaceful. We were made to feel right at home! Close to the beach, and vibes so...
  • Julien
    Canada Canada
    very clean and lovely staff. Super cute hostel, cheap and very close to the beach.
  • Aditya
    United States of America United States of America
    Ico Hostel is one of the best places I stayed at in Costa Rica! If you're looking for a comfortable stay and a chance to make meaningful connections with fellow travelers, this is the place to be. I found it so relaxing that I extended my stay by...
  • R
    Roland
    United States of America United States of America
    Great place to stay, just far enough from the main road to be very quiet while still being super close to the beach, very friendly & helpful staff. Also an excellent value, easily my favorite place I stayed on this trip. Also very prompt & clear...

Area info

Amenities of ICO Living Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toilet
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Beach
  • Water sports facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Snorkeling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Sitting area

Food & Drink

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is needed).

    Services

    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Lockers
    • Baggage storage
    • Tour desk
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge

    Front Desk Services

    • Invoice provided

    Safety & security

    • CCTV in common areas
    • Safe

    General

    • Convenience store on site
    • Air conditioning

    Languages Spoken

    • English
    • Spanish
    • Italian

    House rules
    ICO Living Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM
    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
    Check-out
    From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children not allowed.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 18
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    VisaMastercardCash

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

    FAQs about ICO Living Hostel

    • Check-in at ICO Living Hostel is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • ICO Living Hostel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Snorkeling
      • Diving
      • Water sports facilities on site
      • Beach
    • The nearest beach is 1,000 feet from ICO Living Hostel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • ICO Living Hostel is 2,300 feet from the center of Santa Teresa Beach. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at ICO Living Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.