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Situated in Liberia, 38 km from Parque Nacional Santa Rosa, Hostel El Pretal features accommodation with a garden, free private parking 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 property is non-smoking and is located 800 metres from Edgardo Baltodano Stadium. This place is perfect! Best hostel in Central America! Everything is incredibly clean, rooms have good a/c and beds. There are 4 bathrooms which are absolutely spotless (and they have shampoo & shower gel in showers). The best equipped kitchen I ever saw in a hostel (so many pans/pots, free coffee/tea, oil/salt/oats etc.) - again, spotless Really nice areas to chill in, enough space so you can always find some peace. There is even a shelf full of mosquito repellents to use! Owners/staff are also all incredibly kind. Oh they also have a garage for your car, and the price for the whole stay feels cheap compared to other hostels in Liberia, which are nowhere nesr as good. Cannot recommend enough!!

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9.2
Superb
538 reviews

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. I really enjoyed the coziness and welcoming vibe. The bed was really comfortable and the hostel has everything you need. The vibe is not only created by the place, but also by the people and Cedric and Noemi are the proof. They are friendly, helpful, organized and they really care a lot.

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9
Superb
291 reviews
Price from
US$12.26
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. Great stuff and one of the owner is very friendly, she is very attentive to her guess and always bring help if you need it.

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9
Superb
273 reviews
Price from
US$57.60
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. AMAZING, beautiful place! the owners are very very nice and helpful!! the cabines are super cute, well arranged and off course not to mention the garden (take the time to wonder)

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9.2
Superb
279 reviews
Price from
US$40
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. The location is perfect – just a 1-minute walk from the beach, where you can catch breathtaking sunsets every evening. The vibe of the hostel is relaxed, friendly, and super welcoming. A special shoutout to Juan, who went above and beyond to help me during my stay – especially when I needed to buy my Tica Bus ticket. He was incredibly kind, patient, and resourceful. If you're looking for a chill spot close to the ocean, with helpful staff and a great atmosphere, this is the place. Would definitely come back!

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9.4
Superb
27 reviews
Price from
US$13
per night

Providing free WiFi throughout the property, a sun terrace with a swimming pool, garden and bar, Pupa House - Capsule Hotel - Adults Only is located in Tamarindo. The property is non-smoking and is set 1.2 km from Tamarindo Beach.

At the hostel, every room comes with air conditioning and a safety deposit box. Clean, secure, and organized with an amazing view from the roof. Fantastic breakfast and amazing staff that made me feel at home while on my first solo trip. Close to the night market, an awesome view point on the hill and a short walk to the beach!

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9
Superb
38 reviews

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
61 reviews

Situated in Liberia, Hostel Dodero has a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property. The property is set 38 km from Parque Nacional Santa Rosa, 1.4 km from Edgardo Baltodano Stadium and 41 km from Marina Papagayo. The accommodation features airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available. Friendly staff really helpful guide me on how to get around, even i was there for one day I felt I was home I would recommend Dodero if you are around Liberia

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8.1
Very good
1,032 reviews
Price from
US$35
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. Great clean facilities with large kitchen and great location. Free water refill. The staff go above and beyond to make you feel at home and help you out whatever it is. Special thanks to Jordi, Jero and Leo for their phenomenal work.

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8.5
Very good
1,105 reviews
Price from
US$14.69
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 an amazing stay at this hostel! ☺️☺️ Everything was super clean and comfortable. The kitchen was fully equipped with everything I needed to cook, the air conditioning worked perfectly, and there was always hot water in the showers. But what really made the difference was the staff and the manager 🫶— incredibly friendly, helpful, and always ready to go the extra mile. I felt right at home and would definitely stay here again!

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8.8
Fabulous
308 reviews

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