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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. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a tour desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is located 800 metres from Edgardo Baltodano Stadium. Lovely owners, great value for money, located close to the bus terminal, good WiFi, very clean room and adorable patio - I would return without a doubt!

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9.2
Superb
539 reviews
Price from
US$43
per night

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. The accommodation provides airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available. Great vibe…! Welcoming staff..!

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9
Superb
294 reviews
Price from
US$18.92
per night

Situated in Tamarindo, 500 metres from Tamarindo Beach, TamaHostel & Glamping features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a tour desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation provides airport transfers, while a car rental service is also available. Honestly my boyfriend and I had a blast at this hostel. The Personal are really helpfull and kind. Speacially the ones that we have the chance to meet. Like Mayda and the other tall guy that i cant remember his name. The place is really easy going. Kitchen always clean. Just a step aways from everything you need in tamarindo. Its really a chill vibe and I recommend 100%. The cleaning people are working hard to keep the place perfect and its work. Again we totally recommend.

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9
Superb
274 reviews
Price from
US$19
per night

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. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a barbecue. The hostel also features free WiFi as well as a paid airport shuttle service. My gf forgot her airpods in the hotel room, but the hotel arranged for them to be brought to us in Liberia which saved us from a really long drive. They truly went above and beyond.

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9.2
Superb
274 reviews
Price from
US$40
per night

Located in Tamarindo and within 100 metres of Tamarindo Beach, The Backside House - Women Only - features a garden, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen and a tour desk for guests.

All units at the hostel are equipped with a private bathroom equipped with a shower. The location is perfect – just a 1-minute walk from the beach, where you can catch breathtaking sunsets every evening. The vibe of the hostel is relaxed, friendly, and super welcoming. A special shoutout to Juan, who went above and beyond to help me during my stay – especially when I needed to buy my Tica Bus ticket. He was incredibly kind, patient, and resourceful. If you're looking for a chill spot close to the ocean, with helpful staff and a great atmosphere, this is the place. Would definitely come back!

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9.3
Superb
30 reviews
Price from
US$19
per night

Providing free WiFi throughout the property, a sun terrace with a swimming pool, garden and bar, Pupa House - Capsule Hotel - Adults Only is located in Tamarindo. The property is non-smoking and is set 1.2 km from Tamarindo Beach.

At the hostel, every room comes with air conditioning and a safety deposit box. Clean, secure, and organized with an amazing view from the roof. Fantastic breakfast and amazing staff that made me feel at home while on my first solo trip. Close to the night market, an awesome view point on the hill and a short walk to the beach!

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9
Superb
38 reviews
Price from
US$49.50
per night

All guest rooms in the hostel are fitted with a coffee machine. Alouatta Playa Coyote features some units that feature sea views, and all rooms have a shared bathroom with a shower. The rooms will provide guests with a fridge. 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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9.4
Superb
61 reviews
Price from
US$56
per night

Situated in Liberia, Hostel Dodero has a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property. The property is set 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. It's a nice place especially if you wanna take a early morning bus. The bus station just a few steps away and you have restaurants and shops all around. It's a nice Hostel

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8.1
Very good
1,028 reviews
Price from
US$11
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. We had a wonderful experience at the hostel. It felt like we became a part of a family for the 10 days we spent there. It was one of the hardest places to leave from all of my travels and all of this was thanks to the wonderful staff and beautiful and clean place. Thank you!

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8.5
Very good
1,085 reviews
Price from
US$16.44
per night

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. 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. We stayed in a 4-bed dorm and it had everything we needed. The atmosphere was relaxed, the staff were super friendly and always around if you had questions. What really made our experience unforgettable was our surf instructor Matias — we’ve never had a teacher with so much passion and such a clear, positive way of explaining things. Highly recommend!

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8.9
Fabulous
312 reviews
Price from
US$14
per night

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