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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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9.3
Wonderful
141 reviews
Price from
$19
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
Wonderful
285 reviews
Price from
$39
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. I've stayed at Casa Terra for almost 4 weeks because I went to Intercultura Language School nearby to learn Spanish. I felt very comfortable and at home at Casa Terra. It was always very clean. Also, I enjoyed being surrounded by nature and since it was not on the main road, it was really quiet at night. The walk to the beach is about 8 minutes, the walk downtown around 15 minutes. The volunteers Constance and Carolina as well as the owners were always happy to help with questions and organizing tours and often hung out with us at the hostel. I can fully recommend staying there.

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9.3
Wonderful
162 reviews
Price from
$19.15
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. AMAZING, beautiful place! the owners are very very nice and helpful!! the cabines are super cute, well arranged and off course not to mention the garden (take the time to wonder)

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9
Wonderful
320 reviews
Price from
$54
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
Wonderful
123 reviews
Price from
$68.25
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. Great location, kind owners who were very helpful explainng the area.the gardens were perfect, comunal kitchen areas very clean and well equipped.the temts were simple and clean and THE BEST bed i ever slept in "camping".

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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. The common area with hammocks was a good place to chill and socialize. The staff were legends and the rooms were comfortable and clean

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8.1
Very Good
1,035 reviews
Price from
$11
per night

Hostel La Botella de Leche - Tamarindo

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 location walking distance from the beach

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8.3
Very Good
1,129 reviews
Price from
$21.92
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 vibes from owner and fellow travellers. Facilities were clean and well maintained. The hostel is in a great location, not too far from town and close enough to the wilderness.

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8
Very Good
608 reviews
Price from
$10
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. I arrived to the place a little late but I let them know in advance via WhatsApp number they provided, so I didn’t have any problem with the check in. They were really polite. I had a very quiet and comfortable night at the dorm. In the morning they offer free coffee which was also nice. Also the common area was decorated with the guests’ drawings, it was very lovely. You can leave your drawing as a memory before you leave.

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8.2
Very Good
514 reviews
Price from
$12
per night

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