Casa Pura Vida Surf Hostel - Tamarindo Costa Rica
1 night
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1 room, 2 adults, 0 children
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Casa Pura Vida Surf Hostel - Tamarindo Costa Rica
Hostel
Calle Langosta, 200 Meters North from the Beach, next to ZEN Cafee Restaurant, Tamarindo, Guanacaste, 50309, Costa Rica
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When you stay at Casa Pura Vida Surf Hostel in Tamarindo, you'll be near the beach, within a 5-minute walk of Tamarindo Beach and WAYRA Institute of Spanish. This hostel is 10.6 mi (17.1 km) from Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course and 10.7 mi (17.3 km) from Conchal Beach.Show More
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Last booked 20 hrs ago
3.8/5Good·Cleanliness: 3.8
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Amenities
Wi-Fi in public areasFreeBilliards roomTable tennis roomSmoking area
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Surroundings
Airport: Tamarindo Airport
(2.7 miles)
Airport: Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport
(42.4 miles)
Landmarks: Timarouba Sailing Catamaran
(500 ft)
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Rooms
Guest Reviews
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Services & Amenities
4
Standard Double Room with Double Bed and Shared Bathroom
1 Double bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Wi-Fi in room
Towels
Bedding: Blanket or quilt
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5
Double Room with Private Bathroom
1 Double bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Wi-Fi in room
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3
Standard Triple Room, 1 Bedroom, Shared Bathroom
1 Double bed and 1 Single bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Wi-Fi in room
Towels
Bedding: Blanket or quilt
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5
Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom
1 Double bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Wi-Fi in room
Towels
Bedding: Blanket or quilt
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3
Standard Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom, Shared Bathroom
2 Bunk bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Wi-Fi in room
Towels
Bedding: Blanket or quilt
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4
Shared Dormitory
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Wi-Fi in room
Clothes hangers
Towels
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Guest Reviews
3.8/5
Good
17 reviews
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness3.8
- Amenities3.8
- Location3.8
- Service3.8
Average for similar properties in Tamarindo
Guest User
December 12, 2023
We loved our four days here. The beds were comfy and the staff were super helpful. The hostel is well facilitated, great for making friends and a 5 minute walk away from all the shops and the beach in Tamarindo.
Guest User
July 29, 2023
Come as a guest and leave as a friend. We had so much fun with the staff and other guests. We kept extending for one night everyday. So far it is the most sociable hostel I have been to in Costa Rica. We had drinks together in the social room before going out at night. Kitchen is well equipped. Beds are comfortable and there is ac at night. I would definitely return. Do not mix it with Pura Vida hostel, which is a different one. Everything is within walking distance.
Guest User
January 31, 2023
Our stay was all good nothing to really complain about until we came to check out - they want you to strip the sheets and pillows at the end which is pretty normal procedure but upon doing this we found this… black mold all over the pilows we had been sleeping on. This really isn’t safe or cool to be doing in the slightest. I would like a refund for the entirety of our stay.
Guest User
January 31, 2023
Mario and Roberto the two Italian managers made me feel very welcome. I was treated as one of the family and that is very important when you are far away from home. Its a very large property built into the side of a hill with lots of greenery which makes for a very natural setting. As with most hostels there is a shared kitchen with three refrigerators and more than ample space for storage. It was like a United Nations of sort with guests from places like Bangladesh, Bulgaria, Brazil, Israel and Great Britain to mention a few. The location couldn't be better really. Although its on a relatively quiet street, you are just a short walk from Playa Langosta and the main drag on Tamarindo Beach. They have the mandatory rentals and surf lessons and are very willing to help you in whatever needs you have. Being senior I was cautioned to go with the private room as all the shared dorms were occupied by the younger generation. The wi-fi was adequate and the quiet and kitchen hours were strictly enforced. All in all I would not hesitate to stay here again. PURA VIDA ROCKS!
Guest User
January 31, 2023
Me and my friends stayed here for 5 nights and we won’t be coming back. Our initial introduction to this hostel was hostile and very unwelcoming. Having just finished a tiring 10 hour journey with myself having just lost my phone we were in a slightly agitated state. The receptionist was extremely unhelpful when I asked about the possibility of finding my phone. He then proceeded to insinuate me and my friends were poor when we supposedly complained about the VAT on card payments, which we didn’t , in which he said we should have gone to Mexico it’s got a cheaper VAT. How dare you insult us like that . This lack of respect was a constant theme with all of the staff. Every interaction we had with the staff was unhelpful and rude. My friend lost a nice top in a wash she had done with them and with every right to complain about where it had gone they were almost confrontational as if we out of order to complain. The room situation was also strange with some rooms having air cons and some not yet they were all the same price . I do not recommend.
Guest User
January 31, 2023
I had an amazing time here, lovely staff who were very accommodating and all round good vibes. The only reason I dropped a star was because I’m 99% sure I caught Ebola here. Other than that would fully recommend Richie
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: 14:00–22:00
Check-out: 07:30–10:00
Front desk hours: [Mon-Sun]07:00–23:00
To check-in, contact the property 1 day in advance
Child Policies
Children can stay in some rooms of this hotel.
Children between 0 and 5 years old can stay for free if no extra bed is needed.
Cribs and Extra Beds
For all room types, cribs and extra beds cannot be added.
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Property Description
- Number of Rooms: 20
When you stay at Casa Pura Vida Surf Hostel in Tamarindo, you'll be near the beach, within a 5-minute walk of Tamarindo Beach and WAYRA Institute of Spanish. This hostel is 10.6 mi (17.1 km) from Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course and 10.7 mi (17.3 km) from Conchal Beach.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this hostel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.
Featured amenities include express check-in, dry cleaning/laundry services, and multilingual staff. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 11 air-conditioned guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this hostel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.
Featured amenities include express check-in, dry cleaning/laundry services, and multilingual staff. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 11 air-conditioned guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided.
Services & Amenities
Most Popular Amenities
Wi-Fi in public areasFree
Billiards room
Table tennis room
Smoking area
Billiards room
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