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Situated in Liberia and with Parque Nacional Santa Rosa reachable within 38 km, Hostel El Pretal features a tour desk, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge. Located around 800 metres from Edgardo Baltodano Stadium, the hostel is also 41 km away from Marina Papagayo. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen and luggage storage space for guests. The owners were so nice. The taxi they organised for us didn't turn up, so they drove 20km to pick us up in their own car and wouldn't accept any payment. The family apartment was very comfortable and clean. It had essentials such as coffee tea, sugar, salt and oil. Close to supermarkets and walking distance to bus station and restaurants. The firstt load of laundry was free, which was a great bonus. The outside road was a little noisy with music at night, but it was the weekend.

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9.2
Superb
553 reviews
Price from
US$43
per night

Situated in Tamarindo, 700 metres from Tamarindo Beach, Tamarindo Backpackers features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and barbecue facilities. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. The hostel offers an outdoor swimming pool and a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property. very cool place - walking distance to the beach - nice staff and nice people staying there. i stayed in a private dorm and it was worth it!!

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9
Superb
194 reviews
Price from
US$21
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. Such a beautiful hostel with so much character. Very comfortable and clean, and the pool is so warm! Nice big kitchen and plenty of bathrooms for the dorms. It's really close to the beach as well! Really nice that they provide yoga mats for you to use for free as well.

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9
Superb
263 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. Lodge was lovely Knowledgeable hostess Good info in advance Great food.

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9.2
Superb
277 reviews
Price from
US$49.01
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. 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!

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9.1
Superb
37 reviews
Price from
US$17.25
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. The owners/pareja are great people, and they cook up a tasty breakfast. The guests tend to be diverse European, which is excellent. Tanga restaurant for great seafood.

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9.4
Superb
59 reviews
Price from
US$56
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. Good shared amenities, friendly staff, good value

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8.5
Very good
1,068 reviews
Price from
US$27.40
per night

Located in Sámara, 1.3 km from Samara Beach, Argdivan Beach Hostel provides accommodation with a garden, private parking and a shared lounge. The accommodation features a shared kitchen, a concierge service and currency exchange for guests. My stay at Argdivan was exceptional. The owner, Pablo, as well as all of the volunteers were very welcoming and helpful throughout the entire process. I will definitely be returning someday and would absolutely recommend to anyone looking for a laid-back hostel in Sámara.

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8.8
Fabulous
101 reviews
Price from
US$13.50
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. I had a wonderful stay at Mai ke kai. The location was perfect, close to the beach, and the staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. The room was cozy, clean, and well-equipped with everything I needed for a comfortable stay. I especially loved the people there. I highly recommend this place and would definitely stay again!

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8.8
Fabulous
342 reviews
Price from
US$18
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. A very cozy and creative hostel with a warm and welcoming team!

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8.9
Fabulous
303 reviews
Price from
US$15.56
per night

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