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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. One of the best hostels I’ve ever stayed at. Small, cosy and super friendly place. The staff were very welcoming and helped me numerous times throughout my stay from booking tours and trying to find transfers to booking surfing lessons at the hostel (highly recommend!). Special thanks to Camila who was incredibly nice and helpful :) As for the room, it was also nice. Even though the room is for 8 people, it is quite spacious and clean.

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9.2
Superb
143 reviews
Price from
€ 17
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. The place was great, comfortable, and the staff amazing. We stayed one night before going to Nicaragua, and it is a really good place to make a stop.

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9.4
Superb
297 reviews
Price from
€ 41
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. The best hostel in Costa Rica. All the staff and owners were very friendly. They made our stay very enjoyable and different. We loved the energy. The place is very clean and confortable and the outside space is lovely. The house makes you feel at home, you'll probably extend your stay ;) Eva & Célia

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9.3
Superb
165 reviews
Price from
€ 19
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
321 reviews
Price from
€ 57
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. Staying at Pipe House was an great experience for my family and I. Kids we're enjoyed the little pipe house. Time spent at the beach and warm atmosphere. I was fascinated about the adventure of sleeping in a pipe. For 2 days is pretty sufficient. I was impressed about the staff. Very receptive and close to clients. Ready to serve and to help with any kind of questions/problems. We enjoyed at the maximum. The location is very closet to the Playa Grande/ Tamarindo. The beach is very clean, warm and gives you a variety of activities to do it. I enjoyed capturing very nice pictures/ personal and with drone. I highly recommend it. Pura Vida.

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9.1
Superb
126 reviews
Price from
€ 72
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. amazing place! good vibes and really nice hosts :) worth staying a few days to enjoy the awesome beaches closeby.

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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. Great value for money. Clean, very comfortable, reliable and fun. Staff is really nice.

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8.2
Very good
1,032 reviews
Price from
€ 12
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. Great kitchen, great staff, great location

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8.3
Very good
1,130 reviews
Price from
€ 23
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. the location is great, far enough so that I misses most traffic and stays quiet, close enough that the walk to town is enjoyable.

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8
Very good
601 reviews
Price from
€ 16
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
518 reviews
Price from
€ 13
per night

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