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Basic Shared Dormitory

Bed Count room.options.bedSize.BunkBed Maximum Occupancy 5 Max

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

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Superior Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Private Bathroom

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

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

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Basic Shared Dormitory

Bed Count room.options.bedSize.BunkBed Maximum Occupancy 8 Max

Basic Shared Dormitory

Bed Count room.options.bedSize.BunkBed Maximum Occupancy 5 Max

Hotel Description

During your stay at Pura Vida Hostel, you're just a quick walk from Tamarindo Beach. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and a bar are available.

  • Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include supervised childcare, dry cleaning/laundry and a concierge
  • On-site recreation includes a playground, hiking/biking trails and bicycles to rent
  • Within a 10-minute walk of WAYRA Institute of Spanish and Tamarindo Beach
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee

Property Features

There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. A library, a terrace, and an arcade/games room are also featured at the family-friendly Pura Vida Hostel. Free self parking is available. Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Tamarindo hostel.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • Supervised kids' activities (surcharge)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Games room or arcade
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Arcade/game room
  • Playground on site

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Property shuttles: Airport shuttle
  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Pura Vida Hostel offers 9 air-conditioned accommodations with free newspapers and portable fans. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

  • Luxury bedding
  • Shower
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Newspapers (free)
  • Air conditioning
  • Portable fan

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy a local cuisine breakfast daily.

Nearby Activities

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Playground on site
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Segway rental/tour nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails on site
  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Cave exploring/spelunking nearby
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Ziplining nearby

Accessibility

If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Assistive listening devices available

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2 PM
  • Check-in time ends at 11 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 12

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. 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. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Pura Vida Hostel offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. The front desk at this property is open daily from 7 AM - 11 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 10:30 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11 AM

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

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

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts cash, mobile payments and PayPal. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

  • Mobile payments
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Front desk opens daily at 7 AM
  • Front desk closes daily at 11 PM
  • Property does not offer on-site COVID-19 testing
  • Property does not require health documentation at check-in
  • Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning
  • Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection
  • Cashless transactions are not available
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are not available to guests
  • Masks are not compulsory at the property
  • Bed sheets and towels are not washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Contactless food service / room service is not available
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Reservation is not required for facilities on-site
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Contactless check-out is not available
  • Staff does not wear personal protective equipment
  • Mobile key entry is not available
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Protective clothing is not available to guests
  • Food service has not been amended for enhanced safety
  • No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association
  • Staffed front desk
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • PayPal
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No cots (infant beds) available
  • No lifts
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually-wrapped food options are not available
  • No gap period between guest stays

Fees

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • 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

You should know

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
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