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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
151 reviews
Price from
Rp 257,232
per night

Hostel El Pretal

Liberia

Situated in Liberia, 38 km from Parque Nacional Santa Rosa, Hostel El Pretal features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property. was a lovely end to my travels! staff were so friendly and was very comfortable and clean

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9.4
Superb
303 reviews
Price from
Rp 679,826
per night

Casa Terra

Sámara

Located in Sámara, Casa Terra 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.

Guest rooms at the hostel are equipped with a shared bathroom equipped with a shower. Great vibe…! Welcoming staff..!

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9.3
Superb
168 reviews
Price from
Rp 283,690
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. Very friendly staff and superwelcoming host Felipe! Very cosy pods to sleep in. Nice and clean facilities. Great breakfast. Surf lessons are provided with the best and most patient teacher Felipe.

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9.1
Superb
127 reviews
Price from
Rp 1,254,004
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. We loved everything. The outdoor kitchen, the tents, the location and especially the hosts and their dogs!

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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. I spent only few hours in this hostel due to my late arrival and early departure but it was pretty nice! I booked a 6 bedroom dorm and ended up in a 2 bedroom dorm with another female. It was great, but sharing the room with a male wouldn’t feel comfortable. The room had a/c too. The common area was better than on the pictures with a very spacious kitchen. Everything was clean, tourist info provided.

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8.1
Very good
1,034 reviews
Price from
Rp 202,111
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. I really recommend this hostel for everyone visiting tamarindo. By far the best hostel I’ve stayed at, the kitchen was well equipped and always clean, and the pool was very nice. Last but not least the staff there was amazing. Me and my friend had a bad headache after getting sunburned, and the manager there was so helpful and showed us a way that made the headache go away almost completely. Thanks to you especially Leo, and the rest of the staff of course!

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8.3
Very good
1,133 reviews
Price from
Rp 402,751
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. Great vibe. The people who run the hostel are super sweet. The people who stay here are very friendly and social. It was easy to make friends here. Also, the bed was comfy and I was able to sleep really well with just the personal fan.

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8
Very good
595 reviews
Price from
Rp 367,474
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. Wonderful hostesse, so helpful and cheery! My bed in the dorm was so cosy. Good value for money So close to the bus station and also organised shuttle for a good price round trip to one of the best parks (so underated) Rincon de la vieja. It was one of my best days in costa rica! The park is amazing. I came back soaked from having fallen in mud and in the waterfall and she offered to clean my shoes. What a lovely lady.

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8.2
Very good
522 reviews
Price from
Rp 220,484
per night

Tamarindo Backpackers

Tamarindo

Situated in Tamarindo, 700 metres from Tamarindo Beach, Tamarindo Backpackers features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and barbecue facilities. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. The hostel has an outdoor swimming pool and a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property. This is one the best places I have stayed in my life. Backpackers has such a welcoming and friendly environment. Even in six days I felt like I was surrounded by family. I met so many incredible people. It was so hard to leave, but one day I will go back. If you are going to take a lesson a surf lesson, do it through Marco's school!

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8.5
Very good
297 reviews
Price from
Rp 304,060
per night

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