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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. It was Perfect! Hot water , friendly owners , really safe location next to the city center and a lot of space in the room ! I recommend the surf house 100%

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9.2
Superb
138 reviews
Price from
£18
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. Would stay here again without hesitation, the staff are incredibly helpful and friendly, they provided in-depth information on how to catch the bus to the boarder. They were also very kind in letting us have a late checkout due to food poisoning and even called another hostel to find us a room since they were booked up. Wifi was fast, rooms were clean, air conditioning worked great.

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9.4
Superb
284 reviews
Price from
£35
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. Awesome energy in the space. As a solo, female traveler I felt immediately safe like I could exhale. The space quickly felt like home. The Staff genuinely cares for everyone that’s walks in their door, their kindness and helpfulness was unending.

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9.3
Superb
162 reviews
Price from
£17
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. The family and service was absolutely wonderful. It was a beautiful experience and they went above and beyond to make our stay very memorable.

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9
Superb
322 reviews
Price from
£49
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
Superb
123 reviews
Price from
£62
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. This hostel is very comfortable. Jesus and the other staff go out of the way to provide info and whatever else you may need. The common area is great for socializing, and the kitchen is well equipped. I'd return here for sure!

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8.1
Very good
1,034 reviews
Price from
£10
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 enjoyed my stay at la botella de leche. I did the surfcamp, which was a good combination of surfing and other activities in the area. They were very flexible with the lessons and tried to fit with my schedule. The staff was very friendly, welcoming and good surf instructors.

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8.3
Very good
1,128 reviews
Price from
£20
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. This is easily the nicest and most chilled hostel I've stayed at in Costa Rica. The perfect place at the perfect town, go there, now

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8
Very good
609 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
512 reviews
Price from
£11
per night

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