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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
Superb
143 reviews
Price from
£14
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. Nice common area, very clean and well equipped kitchen, enough bathrooms which also were clean

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9.4
Superb
297 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. The staff are all amazing people, in this hostel we feel like at home because a great atmosphere is created and you live in a real house, the common areas are great, parking is available and it's very close to the beach and the town

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9.3
Superb
165 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. So nice huts in a lovely garden. We spotted so many birds liturally from our beds! And the owner is super nice!

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9
Superb
321 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. 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
£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. It felt so good to sleep in such a comfortable bed but in a tent - right in the middle of nature. You could gaze at the stars at night time and hear all of the beautiful nature around you. Misha and Jen are wonderful, friendly hosts who made our stay even more enjoyable. The breakfast (and conversation) were very much enjoyed :-) Thank you!

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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
1,030 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. Good ambiance, friendly staff, hot water shower

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8.3
Very good
1,132 reviews
Price from
£15
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. Very chill, friendly place. Great hostel to meet new people. Nobody seems to want to leave. Literally..many guests kept extending their stay day by day. Including myself :)

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8
Very good
600 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. beautiful people, nice atmosphere

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8.2
Very good
518 reviews
Price from
£11
per night

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