Pura Vida Hostel

7.5Good20 reviewsSee rooms

Hostel

Calle Guanacaste Tamarindo, 100m East From Banco National, Tamarindo, Guanacaste, 50309

Facilities at a glance

Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Airport shuttle
Breakfast
Concierge
Accessible

About this place

Recreation Opportunities: Take advantage of bicycles for rent and enjoy the view from the terrace and garden. Dining and Drinks: Satisfy your cravings at the coffee shop/cafe and the bar/lounge for your favorite drink. Don't miss out on the local cuisine breakfasts. Convenient Amenities: Enjoy complimentary wired and wireless internet access, express check-in, and express check-out. A roundtrip airport shuttle is available, and free parking on-site. To book your stay at Pura Vida Hostel and experience these fantastic features, select your dates now!

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8 room types

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Room type	Guests	Show prices
Superior Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom, Garden Area 19 m²King bed, Twin beds	Sleeps 3	Show prices
Standard Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom, Shared Bathroom, Garden View 19 m²Double bed, 2 × Twin beds	Sleeps 4	Show prices
Superior Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Private Bathroom 15 m²Double bed, Twin beds	Sleeps 3	Show prices
Basic Shared Dormitory 5 × Bunk bed	Sleeps 5	Show prices
Basic Shared Dormitory 5 × Bunk bed	Sleeps 5	Show prices
Basic Shared Dormitory 8 × Bunk bed	Sleeps 8	Show prices
Economy Double Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Private Bathroom 19 m²Double bed, Twin beds	Sleeps 2	Show prices
Basic Shared Dormitory 4 × Bunk bed	Sleeps 4	Show prices

What this place offers

Internet

Free Wi-Fi

Parking

Transport

Airport shuttle

Food & drink

Breakfast

Services

Concierge

Accessibility

Accessible

Outdoor

Garden
Terrace

Activities

Children's playground

Location

Address
Calle Guanacaste Tamarindo, 100m East From Banco National, Tamarindo, Guanacaste, 50309, Costa Rica
0.1 km from the center of Tamarindo

Questions about this stay

Quick answers from the information this property gives us.

What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in from 14:00. Check-out by 11:00.
Is Wi-Fi included?
Yes, this property lists free Wi-Fi.
Is parking available?
Yes, this property lists parking. Check the room offer for any fee.
Can I add breakfast?
Breakfast is available with selected room offers.

Guest reviews

7.520 reviews

Reviews from guests who stayed at this hotel, shared by our hotel supplier. Score based on the latest 20 reviews.

Rachel
January 2022
2.0
+When I arrived, the owner of the property told me he wanted me to cancel my expedia booking and pay him cash because "he couldnt recieve the funds I paid through expedia". I submitted a request for a full refund and expedia said they need confirmation through the owner of the hostel. The hostel owner told me that he confirmed with expedia and made me pay him money before I received any sort of refund for the money I already had paid for my stay. I contacted expedia yesterday to confirm that I was recieving a refund and they said they still couldnt contact the property owner to confirm. Therefore I have paid this man twice, once on expedia and once with cash for the same booking. I am pretty sure it is illegal to scam your customers like this, this is totally unacceptable. Please find a way to contact this man to help me recieve my refund. The hostel was also very dirty and smelled like stinky feet. As I was packing my bag to leave, I found peanuts scattered underneath my bed. I told my roommate and he said he saw them when he checked in earlier in the week. The room looked like it hadn't been cleaned in a month and the sheets I was given to make my own bed were stained. The hostel
Luis Miguel Juarez
August 2021
8.0
+Personal super amable y servicial, excelente trato al cliente
Jonathan
May 2021
8.0
+Estuvo muy bonito
Daniel Coto González
March 2021
10.0
“Muy buena estadia, Cool y relax”
+Muuy buena la temática y las habitaciones muy limpias ordenadas y compartir mucho con las demás personas hospedadas
EVAN
December 2020
8.0
“Great Place”
+Great Hostel Experience, nice people.
Verified traveler
January 2020
6.0
“You won’t be sleeping alone ...”
+I booked this place with an open mind since it had limited reviews. Everything I came across though said it was good so I took a chance. It’s a unique place that had a very laid back vibe. People hanging out conversing and small jam sessions were cool. The rooms however were a little questionable in terms of cleanliness. The sheets were very worn and had stains on them. The bunk I had had multiple small little ants crawling all over it. Now I get there are bugs in Costa Rica and ants come with the territory but the per capita to the space was a little high. Also when we came back that night we found a giant cockroach on the wall next to the bunk. I scurried it back the bathroom and tried to sleep knowing it was free and it likely had multiple friends there with it. I was awoken at 1 am to multiple firecrackers outside the hostel at this time I decided to use the restroom and I found the cockroach friends all over the sink and shower. To top the night off there were multiple bats in the open area living in the giant hit ceiling and kid you not a skunk ran through the communal area. By far my worst hostel experience and I get that you get for what you pay for but multiple critters is
Verified traveler
January 2020
2.0
“Fuyons!”
+Gars de l'accueil sympa mais peu apte à donner des informations pratiques ou touristiques. La chambre et installations basiques de chez basiques - meme rudimentaires et pzs tres propre. Pour un prix qui ne vaut meme pzs la moitié 'de ce que nous avons payer - prix exorbitant de base et encore plu en vue de ce que nous avons eu. Le seul point positif: l'hostel a invite tout le monde pour le repas de Noël ce qui etit bien sympa. Sinon a éviter !
Verified traveler
Family · December 2019
8.0
+A fun place to stay if you are young and on a budget
Verified traveler
June 2019
10.0
“Un buen hostel cerca de todo”
+Todo muy bien, confortable, limpio y buena ubicacion. Precio/calidad insuperable en ese sector.
Verified traveler
May 2019
10.0
+my 1st time in a hostel. the staff were amazing. my room was large and comfortable. walking distance to beach and shopping. will stay there every time i go back to costa rica

Good to know

Check-in & check-out
Check-in from 14:00 · check-out until 11:00
Pets
Pets are not allowed

Facilities at a glance

About this place

Choose your unit

8 room types

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

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

Superior Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Private Bathroom

Basic Shared Dormitory

Basic Shared Dormitory

Basic Shared Dormitory

Economy Double Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Private Bathroom

Basic Shared Dormitory

What this place offers

Internet

Parking

Transport

Food & drink

Services

Accessibility

Outdoor

Activities

Location

Address

Questions about this stay

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Is Wi-Fi included?

Is parking available?

Can I add breakfast?

Guest reviews

Good to know

Check-in & check-out

Pets

Guest reviews