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Santa Maria Volcano Lodge Hotel & Restaurante

Hacienda Santa María

Set in Hacienda Santa María, 23.7 km from Miravalles Volcano, Santa Maria Volcano Lodge Hotel & Restaurante offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

R
Renso
From
Netherlands
The hostess Yockgen (Yocky) gave us a warm welcome and we felt immediately at ease. The lodge is in a beautiful garden with hummingbirds and lots of other birds. Yocky provided transport to the national park and the hot springs and even to the bus. The food is excellent and the pasta tasted like a pasta should taste when you eat pasta in Italy! I had some problems with mosquito bites and Yocky’s mother Rosa provided some homemade natural repellent and even some natural medicine for the stomach. We had a wonderful time there and even wanted to stay longer, but that was not possible unfortunately. Thank you Yocky and Rosa for making us feel at home.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 278 reviews
Price from
US$63.01
1 night, 2 adults

The Backside House - Women Only -

Tamarindo

Located in Tamarindo and within 100 metres of Tamarindo Beach, The Backside House - Women Only - features a garden, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi.

L
Laura
From
United Kingdom
Really, really nice hostel! Very laid back, really nice facilities (especially the kitchen) and super friendly hosts. 30 seconds to the beach and a couple of minutes walk to some really nice coffee shops, food outlets, bars. I booked one night, arrived and immediately extended for another! Would definitely stay again!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 38 reviews
Price from
US$34.50
1 night, 2 adults

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.

R
Robin
From
Canada
Couple in our 40's. We stayed at La Botella de Leche for almost 3 weeks, Oct. 2024. The staff were amazing. It is well cleaned. Near a grocery and pharmacy. A very short walk to the beach. Loved everything about it. Would highly recommend.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,063 reviews
Price from
US$61.02
1 night, 2 adults

Argdivan Beach Hostel

Sámara

Located in Sámara, 1.3 km from Samara Beach, Argdivan Beach Hostel provides accommodation with a garden, private parking and a shared lounge.

K
Kevin
From
France
The staff was absolutely amazing, friendly and helpful, they literally created a magic atmosphere in this place, they made my stay magic. I stayed almost a week instead of a single night! Very clean place, good facilities and the kitchen is complete. There’s free coffee in the morning.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 101 reviews
Price from
US$30
1 night, 2 adults

Mai Ke Kai Surf House

Tamarindo

Set in Tamarindo and with Tamarindo Beach reachable within 500 metres, Mai Ke Kai Surf House offers concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge.

B
Becky
From
United States
Great location -- center of town, but on a quiet part of the street. The best surf lessons with Mattia, the in-house instructor, for a very fair rate. And they helped organize a wonderful turtle outing where we got to see a green pacific turtle laying her eggs on the beach.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 342 reviews
Price from
US$36
1 night, 2 adults

Casa Terra Hostel

Sámara

Located in Sámara, Casa Terra Hostel features a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a barbecue.

M
Mylène
From
Canada
The staff was super friendly and welcoming. Luis is amazing. He has a generous and kind soul. The hostel was very sociable and there was a very nice sharing dynamic. We cooked a lot of meals all together. There was a lot of spices to choose from as well as cooking oil which was very nice as most costa rica hostels dont offer this. The small common areas make it super propice to socialize with people. Nice clothing line to hang clothes. I felt like at home.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 304 reviews
Price from
US$32.04
1 night, 2 adults

Woodstock Hostel

Sámara

Located in Sámara, less than 1 km from Samara Beach, Woodstock Hostel provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

R
Rebecca
From
France
+: location , free coffee , bunk bed and vibes
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 364 reviews
Price from
US$26.40
1 night, 2 adults

Hostel Dodero

Liberia

Situated in Liberia, Hostel Dodero has a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property.

s
shaw
From
Canada
I was not expecting to have AC in a hostel which was huge! Also the TV was connected to netflix so i was able to enjoy movies in my own language.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 990 reviews
Price from
US$28
1 night, 2 adults

Casa Pura Vida Surf Hostel - Tamarindo Costa Rica

Tamarindo

Casa Pura Vida Surf Hostel - Tamarindo Costa Rica is located in Tamarindo, an ideal spot for surfing and enjoying the beach.

E
Emily
From
United Kingdom
Such a nice hostel! Staff were super friendly, everything was clean, great location and lovely pool and communal areas.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 450 reviews
Price from
US$50
1 night, 2 adults

Magic Jungle Beach

Nicoya

Boasting a garden, Magic Jungle Beach is set in Nicoya in the Guanacaste region, 300 metres from Samara Beach.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews
Price from
US$13
1 night, 2 adults
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Avg. price/night: US$49.72
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 557 reviews
Very friendly staff!! Nice hostel, we had a great 3 nights with our family. Recommendable.
Guest review by
Robinvb
Family with young children
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 190 reviews
It was a well organized Hostel, with friendly and accessible staff, hence it was clean with all the facilities we needed.
Guest review by
Anderson
People with friends
Avg. price/night: US$173.40
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,063 reviews
I had an amazing stay at this hostel! The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, making me feel right at home from the moment I arrived. The pool area was beautiful and perfect for relaxing after a day of exploring. I also took a surf lesson which was a fantastic experience. I would always come back to this hostel and highly recommend it to others. Thank you for everything!!
Guest review by
Kristin
People with friends
Avg. price/night: US$195.49
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 553 reviews
Floor-to-ceiling windows that gave great views of the beach and the ocean from the dorm beds was amazing! Pictures on website don't capture the spaciousness of the dorm room for 12 with high ceiling, two a/cs and two separate, big bathrooms, equipped with shampoo, conditioner and body wash. It felt more like a hotel. Location is at the beginning of the main strip so it's also quieter. Super convenient to catch buses to/from hostel with the bus shed just right in front.
Guest review by
ko
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$64.60
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 304 reviews
Great vibe and very friendly staff! The owners of the hostel help you with everything and create a very warm atmosphere. The hostel has a very authentic and unique environment and during the day you can spot a lot of wild animals while chilling in the hammock. Although it's outside the village, you have a supermarket just 3 min away and the beach 7 min by walking. I enjoyed my stay a lot and recommend the hostel for everyone, who is looking for a relaxing stay in a familiar environment close to the nature!
Guest review by
Felix
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$73.45
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.6
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 241 reviews
It was in a good location, very close to town. Was one of the cheapest hostels in Tamarindo. Rooms were decorated nicely.
Guest review by
Emily
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 342 reviews
Maria and Mati are incredible and have created the best Hostel in Tamarindo. Friendly, Clean, affordable, and have created a great vibe for those looking to surf.
Guest review by
Henry
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 193 reviews
Great location! Just 100 meters down to the beach. Nice vibe in the hostel with many new renovations making it very cozy and a good space to meet people. I had a great time here. Clean and great staff aswell :)
Guest review by
Johanna
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$44.75
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 364 reviews
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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Sara
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$73.45
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 309 reviews
Perfect backpackers. Central location. Super friendly owner / staff. Best equipped kitchen of any hostel I've stayed in. Comfortable rooms. Lots of space outside rooms with tables and hammocks. Supermarket 2 mins away. Beach 2 mins away. We loved our stay here. Mum + 2 teens.
Guest review by
Clare
Family with young children