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Pura Vida Hostel

2.0 star property

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Classic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Private Bathroom, Ground Floor | Interior detail
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Basic Shared Dormitory, Accessible, Private Bathroom

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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Calle Guanacaste Tamarindo, 100m East From Banco National, Tamarindo, Guanacaste, 50309
  • Place, Tamarindo Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Place, Grande Beach
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Airport, 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

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

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

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

Basic Shared Dormitory

  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Bunk Beds

Basic Shared Dormitory

  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Bunk Beds

Basic Shared Dormitory

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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About this property

Pura Vida Hostel

Family-friendly hostel with a coffee shop and a bar
A bar/lounge, a coffee shop/cafe, and a microwave in a common area are available at this hostel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a refrigerator in a common area, concierge services, and dry cleaning.
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.
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
  • Onsite recreation includes hiking/biking trails, bike rentals, and a playground
  • Within a 10-minute walk of WAYRA Institute of Spanish and Tamarindo Beach
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
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/game 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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy local cuisine breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

Important information

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

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Pura Vida Hostel offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at 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 at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in 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
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