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Pura Vida Hostel

2.0 star property

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Lobby sitting area
Classic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Private Bathroom, Ground Floor | Interior detail
Dining
Basic Shared Dormitory, Accessible, Private Bathroom
Property entrance

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Calle Guanacaste Tamarindo, 100m East From Banco National, Tamarindo, Guanacaste, 50309
  • Tamarindo Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Grande Beach
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)
    ‪91 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom, Garden Area

Superior Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom, Garden Area

Superior Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom, Garden Area

  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Basic Shared Dormitory

  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Superior Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Private Bathroom

Superior Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Private Bathroom

Superior Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Private Bathroom

  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Basic Shared Dormitory

  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Standard Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom, Shared Bathroom, Garden View

Standard Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom, Shared Bathroom, Garden View

Standard Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom, Shared Bathroom, Garden View

  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Basic Shared Dormitory

  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Economy Double Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Private Bathroom

Economy Double Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Private Bathroom

Economy Double Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Private Bathroom

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Basic Shared Dormitory

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the area

Tamarindo

With a stay at Pura Vida Hostel in Tamarindo, you'll be near the beach, within a 10-minute walk of WAYRA Institute of Spanish and Tamarindo Beach. .This family-friendly hostel is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Tamarindo Church and 10.1 mi (16.3 km) from Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course.
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What's nearby

  • WAYRA Institute of Spanish - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Tamarindo Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Playa Langosta - 8 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course - 28 min drive - 17.2 km
  • Grande Beach - 30 min drive - 17.4 km

Getting around

  • Tamarindo (TNO) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sharky's Sports Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Chiquita’s - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪La Oveja Bar & Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dragonfly Bar & Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪HandleBar - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Pura Vida Hostel

Family-friendly hostel with a coffee shop and a bar
Pura Vida Hostel offers 9 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary newspapers and portable fans. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 9 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access is available. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads. Conveniences include complimentary newspapers and portable fans, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent 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.
Satisfy your appetite at the hostel's coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Local cuisine breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, express check-in, and express check-out. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Local cuisine breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 5 for adults and USD 5 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Library
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 12

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 11 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately USD 5 for adults and USD 5 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 20 per person (roundtrip)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts mobile payments and cash
Mobile payment options include: PayPal
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Pura Vida Hostel Tamarindo
Pura Vida Hostel
Pura Vida Tamarindo
Pura Vida Guesthouse Hotel Tamarindo
Pura Vida Guesthouse And Hostel
Pura Vida Hostel Tamarindo
Pura Vida Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Pura Vida Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Tamarindo