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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.

Beautiful space, close to a great beach, really kind staff, fun workout space.

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9.1
Superb
126 reviews
Price from
SEK 812
per night

Located just steps from Playa Grande beach, Playa Grande Surf Camp offers an outdoor pool, BBQ area, full shared kitchen and lounging hammocks. Free WiFi access is available throughout.

This hostel is 17 km from Tamarindo Beach and 36 km from Brasilito town and beach. Liberia’s Daniel Oduber International Airport is 66 km away.

Staying at Surf Camp is always a pleasure. It was my second time, the location, vibe, amenities are amazing. The cost is very reasonable for what is offered. I would happily stay again.

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8.8
Fabulous
289 reviews
Price from
SEK 357
per night

Tsunami Surf Hostel is located a 2-minute walk from the beachfront in the surfing hotspot of Tamarindo. This guest house offers free WiFi, a shared kitchen and a tropical garden with hammocks.

Each simple room at the Tsunami Surf Hostel offers bright décor, tiled floors and bed linen. Bathrooms include a bath or shower.

We stayed here for nearly a month and had an amazing time! Omar, Merrieane and Juvois were so helpful and kind throughout our stay. They made our trip so special! We were surfing everyday and only a 5 min walk to the beach! Perfecto!

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7
Good
406 reviews
Price from
SEK 595
per night

Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Casa Aura offers accommodation in Tamarindo Beach.

The rooms have wooden decor and a private stone bathroom equipped with a shower. A flat-screen TV with cable channels is provided and also there is a patio.

the location was close to everything, nice and clean. the workers in the reception very helpful and nice. love the place

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8.2
Very good
312 reviews
Price from
SEK 263
per night

Offering a restaurant, Coral Reef Surf Hostel and Camp is located in Tamarindo. Surf lessons are provided.

The hostel features a furnished patio, TV-corner, ping pong tables and barbecue facilities. There is surfboard storage space and the property has a tour desk at the reception where staff can help guests arrange an array of tours.

Amazing hostel for young people and solo travellers, the staff are super friendly and its in the centre about a 2 min walk from all the main bars. As two girls, we felt very safe and welcomed here. We were given a 4 bed room at the last minute for a very good price. The staff helped us book our bus tickets when we were unsure about how to get to our next destination. Would definitely reccommend!

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6.3
Review score
327 reviews
Price from
SEK 178
per night

Located in Tamarindo and with Tamarindo Beach reachable within 1.1 km, Pupa House provides a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a restaurant. The hostel offers garden views and a sun terrace.

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10
Exceptional
4 reviews
Price from
SEK 286
per night

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
154 reviews
Price from
SEK 167
per night

Each room comes with air conditioning or fan, safes and lockers. Dorm rooms have fans or AC (from 9PM - 9AM) Some rooms also have a private patio and a terrace with hammocks and tropical garden views. Extras include fresh bed linen and towels.

The atmosphere was exceptional. The stuff was great and very helpful. The location is perfect, close enough to everything (beach, food & city center) but located in a spot where you can sleep in peace and no party noises. They have security at night, who also takes care that other guests are quiet at night. They have a big kitchen with a lot of room for your own purchase.

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7.5
Good
588 reviews
Price from
SEK 202
per night

Pura Vida Hostel is located in Tamarindo, 1.3 km from Grande Beach, Tamarindo beach is located within a 5-minutes walk the downtown area is situated at 0.6 km.

Pura Vida Hostel offers air-conditioned rooms and a garden. Offering a terrace, the property is located within 1.5 km of Langosta Beach. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property.

BEST PLACE TO STAY FOR SOLO TRAVELERS. ADAPTABILITY IS A MUST IF YOU WILL STAY FOR A FEW DAYS. MAT, THE OWNER PROVIDE GOOD COFFE. THIS IS THE #1 PLACE AT TAMARINDO FOR THE CHEAPER PRICE YOU WILL EVER FIND. FROM MY POINT OF VIEW, AND IF YOU DISAGREEE WITH THIS COMMENT IF DUE TO YOUR LACK OF VISION AND CONFIDENCE.

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5.9
Review score
241 reviews
Price from
SEK 178
per night

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.

Pool, people, clean, everything was good.

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8.3
Very good
1,137 reviews
Price from
SEK 235
per night

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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.
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Hostels that guests love in Playa Grande

  • Avg. price/night: SEK 628.22
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 366 reviews
    Great place -- cute, cheap, next to the beach!
    Amy from Canada
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: SEK 871.53
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 126 reviews
    Excellent breakfast. Comfortable hostel with fun rooms in pipes! Shared kitchen available. Walk to the beach.
    Laura
    Family with young children
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 187 reviews
    + suuuper comfortable beds and a lot of space in dorms + very friendly staff + family breakfast with other guests as well as chilled activities in the evening such as pool tournament etc. + due to „adults only“ the guests were a little more mature and therefore it’s not a party hostel with crazy 18 year olds - however there are still parties going on, just a bit more „classy“ in terms of hostel parties + just 2/3 min walk to the beach
    Andreas
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: SEK 594.90
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 289 reviews
    Close to the beach (2 city blocks) Great food and staff at the restaurant and in the hostel. Very very clean. Easy check in and check out. Grocery store close by. Surf lessons and rentals right at hostel All around amazing place to be. 7th time staying in a year!
    Marie
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: SEK 628.22
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 366 reviews
    Great location (150m from the beach), amazing staff, always ready to help and guide you if you have any problems. The pool is perfect for the hot noon-afternoon hours where the sun is to strong to lay on the beach. The owner and his team were amazing , helpful and had an overall great vibe.
    Chris
    Family with young children
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 187 reviews
    Highly recommended, especially for solo travelling. Immediately made friends with all the staff and guests ans had a great time. Close to the beach, surfboards can be rented. Great mix between hotel and hostel.
    Fabian
    Solo traveller
  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 377 reviews
    Great location and nice comfortable, clean room. Small but nice pool.
    Margie
    Family with young children
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 187 reviews
    This was the best hostel that I ever stayed in. They had excellent restaurant service, very friendly staff and they are still working to create new spaces to provide to their customers. The place is a clean, hot shower and a very comfortable bed. For remote workers, it's an excellent option. Very close to the beach as well
    João Paulo
    Solo traveller
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 187 reviews
    The hostel is in a great location, not far from the beach. All staff are very friendly and the rooms are clean. Very relaxed atmosphere. Staff are able to help with organising activities e.g. a surf lesson.
    Sarah
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: SEK 594.90
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 289 reviews
    Beautiful hostel with nice pool and common area, awesome that its not bunk beds but single ones in the dorm! The local staff was amazing and even brought me soup when i was sick!!!!
    Janne
    Solo traveller