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About this property

Casa Pura Vida Surf Hostel - Tamarindo Costa Rica is located in Tamarindo, an ideal spot for surfing and enjoying the beach. The property offers a communal kitchen, lush gardens, hammocks and free WiFi in all areas. Each room comes with air conditioning or fan, safes and lockers. Dorm rooms have fans or AC (from 9PM - 9AM) Some rooms also have a private patio and a terrace with hammocks and tropical garden views. Extras include fresh bed linen and towels. At Casa Pura Vida Surf Hostel - Tamarindo Costa Rica you will find a social room with rocking chairs, pouffe pillows and hammocks. Other facilities offered at the property include a games room, luggage storage and free parking outside of the property. An array of activities can be booked on site, including surfing lessons, kayaking, yoga and all-inclusive sailing tours. Guests also have free access to a swimming pool with a swim-up bar, located within a few minutes' walk.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Tamarindo, this property has an excellent location score of 9.5!


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
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1 full bed
1 twin bed
1 full bed
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
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1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Harry
    Canada Canada
    Just fantastic. Best hostel we have ever been to. If you are looking to meet cool people and stay in a wonderful place so close to the beach I highly highly recommend you stay here. The staff are fantastic and the kitchen plus facilities and pool...
  • Blake
    United States United States
    The staff was amazing and very helpful! Highly recommended this place. It’s very close to the beach and quiet at night. HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS PLACE!
  • Regina
    United States United States
    This was a boys trip with my 14yr son. Not normally a "hostel" family, our idea of roughing it is normally a Courtyard Marriott. Saw a review the day before we left that we pretty bad. I was braced for the worst. Total opposite of the review i...
  • Anja
    Norway Norway
    Pool, common area, equipped kitchen and friendly staff. Close to the beach and the main streets. Everything is within walking distance. They also have a compost pile for biogradable waste, for those who care about these things.
  • Joey
    Canada Canada
    The location is perfect! Great atmosphere. Super helpful staff and the beds are really comfortable. I would definitely stay here again! I had an amazing time!
  • Anderson
    Costa Rica Costa Rica
    It was a great atmosphere made in the hostel, the people are friendly, and it has better rules than other hostels in the zone.
  • Yarin
    Israel Israel
    Clean, near the beach, very nice stuff, nice social area and kitchen.
  • Isabella
    United States United States
    It was the perfect location, so close to the beach and town center, but such a lovely reprieve from the bustle and loud bars in town. The vibe is very chill, staff and guests were all super nice. It was so nice to have a place (with a pool) to...
  • Jeremy
    Canada Canada
    The staff we’re very cool! The location was great, couples minutes walk to the beach, and near stores, restaurants, etc. Cool pool, and a cool cat. The A/C was very good, very cold. There was also a fridge, very nice!
  • Bob
    Canada Canada
    Only place I could find after late arrival and booking fell through It was cool felt little out of place being grandpa with bunch of young in’s hah

Area info

House rules

Casa Pura Vida Surf Hostel - Tamarindo Costa Rica takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests will be charged the first night stay to validate credit cards upon making the reservation.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Casa Pura Vida Surf Hostel - Tamarindo Costa Rica of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.