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Pura Vida Hostel

2.0 star property
Family-friendly hostel with bar/lounge, near WAYRA Institute of Spanish

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Lobby sitting area
Basic Shared Dormitory, Accessible, Private Bathroom | Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets
Daily local cuisine breakfast (USD 5 per person)
Interior detail
Dining
Near Tamarindo Beach, Pura Vida Hostel welcomes you to a laid-back retreat. Enjoy local cuisine breakfast, unwind at the garden or play with your little ones in the playground and arcade/game room. With cycling nearby and high-speed WiFi available throughout your stay is sure to be an adventure.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Childcare
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Arcade/game room
  • Library

Feel at home (6)

  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Playground on site
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities

Room options

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View all photos for Superior Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom, Garden Area

Superior Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom, Garden Area | Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Basic Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Air conditioning
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Bunk Beds

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Superior Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Private Bathroom | Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Basic Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Air conditioning
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Standard Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom, Shared Bathroom, Garden View

Standard Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom, Shared Bathroom, Garden View | Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Basic Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Air conditioning
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Economy Double Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Private Bathroom

Economy Double Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Private Bathroom | Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Double Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Basic Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Air conditioning
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Tamarindo Beach - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Playa Langosta - 7 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Tamarindo Church - 8 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course - 32 min drive - 16.3 km
  • Grande Beach - 34 min drive - 18.1 km

Getting around

  • Tamarindo (TNO) - 8 min drive
  • Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR) - 81 min drive
  • Nosara (NOB) - 110 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Sharky's Sports Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪El Moro - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Medusa Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Chiquita’s - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Wild Panda - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Pura Vida Hostel

Pura Vida Hostel is just 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from the airport and offers a shuttle (available 24 hours). Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out the coffee shop/cafe, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day. Other highlights include a terrace and a garden.

Languages

Bulgarian, Catalan, Czech, English, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Slovak, Spanish, Swedish

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 9 rooms
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 12
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 12
DONE

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
    • Supervised childcare*
DONE

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
DONE

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*
DONE

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Traveling with children

  • Playground
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Beach nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Cave exploring nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Ziplining nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Bicycle rentals

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Television in common areas
  • Arcade/game room

Accessibility

  • Assistive listening devices available

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Portable fan

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower only
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi and wired internet

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Local cuisine breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 5 for adults and USD 5 for children
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 20 per person (roundtrip)

Children & extra beds

  • Supervised childcare is available for an extra charge

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts mobile payments and cash.
Mobile payment options include: PayPal.

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
Pura Vida Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Tamarindo

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Pura Vida Hostel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Pura Vida Hostel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Pura Vida Hostel?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 20 per person roundtrip.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Pura Vida Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at Pura Vida Hostel?

No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Casino Diria (14-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Pura Vida Hostel and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as hiking. Additional recreation nearby includes spelunking, ecotours, and segway rentals. Enjoy amenities like an arcade and a garden.

What's the area around Pura Vida Hostel like?

Pura Vida Hostel is a short 7-minute walk from Tamarindo Beach and 7 minutes' walk from WAYRA Institute of Spanish.

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Pura Vida Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

6.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Good

Nancy, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

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 owner was also very rude and made me cry when he told me to pay him cash even though I hadn't recieved my expedia refund yet. I will never go back and I hope he doesn't scam the rest of the people who book through expedia.
Rachel, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

Till, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

romain, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Ron, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Mitault, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Personal super amable y servicial, excelente trato al cliente
Luis Miguel Juarez, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Estuvo muy bonito
Jonathan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Muy buena estadia, Cool y relax
Muuy buena la temática y las habitaciones muy limpias ordenadas y compartir mucho con las demás personas hospedadas
Daniel Coto González, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great Place
Great Hostel Experience, nice people.
EVAN, 5-night trip

6/10 Good

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 a little much.
1-night trip

2/10 Poor

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 !
2-night trip

8/10 Very good

A fun place to stay if you are young and on a budget
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Un buen hostel cerca de todo
Todo muy bien, confortable, limpio y buena ubicacion. Precio/calidad insuperable en ese sector.
3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very close to the ocean and beach, maybe 5-15 minute walk! A great spot with lots of really good food and very nice people within walking distance. The place itself was very beach-hippy esque, bright colours and lots of chill communal spaces. The rooms were ok but quite hot and not the cleanest hostel I have stayed in. Sheets seemed worn and pillow was all lumps. This overall cleanliness could also be attributed to the sand and water being tracked in by all the guests though. While front desk employees were nice they did seem a tad unorganized. Took us 3 different staff before someknew could help us pay as they weren’t confident in how to do it properly. If you are laid back and just need a place to crash while you stay by the beach this is a fine choice. Wouldn’t be my recommendation for a long-term stay though.
1-night trip

6/10 Good

Vey central location. The instalations weren´t too clean and the facilities were limited.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jeanne, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Family like atmosphere
Stayed in the four person dorm with my friend for two nights. The room was large with plenty of locker space for belongings. The hostel has two kitchens and a large outside living area. Free coffee in the morning, live entertainment three nights a week. Great hostel.
Stacy, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Exc
Me encantó, muy amables. Me encanta el estilo del hostel, el ambiente que tiene! Definitivamente quiero volver
Fabiola, 3-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

Close to the beach. conveniente
conveniente, close to the beach and cheap. good attention
carlos, 1-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Good

Estadía en el hostel pura vida
No me gusto ya que en el area del rancho la gente se queda hablando muy tarde en la noche y uno no puede dormir. Deberían solucionar esto para que los huespedes tengan ese derecho a la tranquilidad-. Si uno renta un cuarto es para pasarla bien y poder dormir y no soportar hasta altas horas de la noche la gente hablando, eso no puede ser.
Edwin, 1-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

Tamarindo para vivir
Excelente ambiente, el personal super amable, te hacen sentir en casa, hay artistas invitados en las noches. No lo recomiendo si viajas con niños.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

Bodde här tidigare men åkte tillbaka igen för att detta hostel troligast är det bästa jag bott på. Personalen är grym och väldigt hjälpsamma. Många kvällar i veckan händer det någonting, eldshow, olika band som spelar osv. Det är en väldigt skön atmosfär
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

We had an amazing time. Just bring lots of bug spray.