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Casa Pura Vida Surf Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with outdoor pool, near Tamarindo Beach

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Escape to Casa Pura Vida Surf Hostel, near Tamarindo Beach, and discover a haven of relaxation. Enjoy the warm sunshine on the sun-kissed terrace or explore your competitive side in the arcade/game room.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry facilities
  • Child-friendly activities

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping once per stay
  • Near the beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Arcade/game room
  • ATM/banking services
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area

Feel at home (6)

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Arcade/game room
  • Outdoor swimming pools
The current price is CNY375
CNY423 total
includes taxes & fees
May 23 - May 24

Room options

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Triple Room, 1 Bedroom, Shared Bathroom | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room, 1 Bedroom, Shared Bathroom

  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom, Shared Bathroom | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom, Shared Bathroom

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Shared Dormitory | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 10 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A room with a bed, a chair, and a wall with a leaf pattern.

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Calle Playa Langosta, 100 M East of Zen Cafe, Tamarindo, 50309

What's nearby

  • WAYRA Institute of Spanish - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Tamarindo Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Playa Langosta - 9 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course - 40 min drive - 16.8 km
  • Flamingo Beach - 48 min drive - 25.3 km

Getting around

  • Tamarindo (TNO) - 14 min drive
  • Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR) - 88 min drive
  • Nosara (NOB) - 117 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Sharky's Sports Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪El Chiringuito - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ocho Beach Bar and Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Tabú - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Nogui's - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Casa Pura Vida Surf Hostel

Located just 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from the airport, Casa Pura Vida Surf Hostel offers a shuttle (available 24 hours). Guests can enjoy the outdoor pool or take advantage of nearby scuba diving. Other highlights include a terrace and a garden.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 11 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
    • Express check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 15
    • Check-out time is 10 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 at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 15
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Motorcycle parking only on site
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

What to do

  • Pool table
  • Beach nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • ATM/banking
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • An outdoor pool
  • Arcade/game room

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 59
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Front entrance ramp

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Housekeeping once per stay
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 55.00 per person (one-way)

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Policies

There is no hot water on site.

This property does not have elevators.

This property accepts cash.

Also known as

Pura Vida MINI Hostel Tamarindo, Guanacaste

Pura Vida MINI Tamarindo, Guanacaste

Pura Vida MINI

Pura Vida MINI Hostel Tamarindo

Pura Vida MINI Tamarindo

Pura Vida MINI Hostel

Casa Pura Vida Surf Hostel Tamarindo

Casa Pura Vida Surf Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Does Casa Pura Vida Surf Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Casa Pura Vida Surf Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Casa Pura Vida Surf Hostel?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Casa Pura Vida Surf Hostel?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Casa Pura Vida Surf Hostel?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 55.00 per person one-way.

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

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Express check-in is available.

Is there an onsite casino at Casa Pura Vida Surf Hostel?

No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Casino Diria (11-min drive) is nearby.

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

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as scuba diving. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hostel's other amenities, which include an arcade and a garden.

What's the area around Casa Pura Vida Surf Hostel like?

Casa Pura Vida Surf Hostel is located near Tamarindo Beach, and a short 1-minute walk from WAYRA Institute of Spanish.

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Reviews

Casa Pura Vida Surf Hostel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

8.8

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The pool was a nice touch, enjoyed by guests for relaxation and fun activities. (4 reviews)
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Popular mentions

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Bathroom

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Staff were very nice and helpful. The surf instructor was amazing, would definitely recommend!
Larissa, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

This hostel was incredible! VERY very social, easy to meet people and great kitchen. We had the hostel room with 2 bunk beds only - super clean. Washrooms were classic hostel washrooms, and the pool was super clean! The BEST location - 5 min walk from the beach and strip in Tamarindo.
Abigail, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great hostel, Amazing location close to the beach and to multiple restaurants/ shops and grocery stores
1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very centrally located. Very friendly staff, good group of people there when i stayed. Very happy
Evan, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice hostel with great vibe. Staff was friendly and helpful. Great location - easy walk to beach, restaurants, shops, etc. Beautiful pool!
Dennis, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The best place for staying at Tamarindo! it´s very close to the town centre; you can rent a surfboard at the Hostel and go walking to the beach which takes 5 minutes. The place is very nice, swimmingpool, Chillout Zone,...and the most important thing is the good energy that you can feel there thanks to the Staff.
MARIA ISABEL, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff were great and the hostel was a very nice stay. Plumbing in our room needed some work so it’s not so stinky but it was manageable and fine in the end. All worked well.
Jarrett, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I really liked staying there, met some really cool people, i was in a private room and nothing ever stolen but someone did say their airpods were stolen and they were in the shared rooms. excellent stay overall very clean and very friendly and helpful staff
Lincoln, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

My wife and I had a lovely week at Pure Vida while learning to surf. Having the pool was a nice touch for a hostel. Staff kept the place clean, but there is your typical “tropical” buds/lizards etc around all the time. Very short walk to town and beach.
Colin, 7-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Good hostel

It is a very nice eco friendly hostel with swimming pool and pool table. Staff is very friendly. Good kitchen and clean bathrooms. They let me keep my bags and stay for few more hours after checkout for my meetings.
Srinivasa Reddy, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean and cozy hostel in the middle of Tamarindo

Lovely clean hostel with cozy shared spaces. The staff were super friendly and helpful. The atmosphere was really relaxed and the location was perfect. Highly recommend a stay here. Perhaps a little sign up warning tourists of the pickpockets in the town would be a good idea. Telephones are stolen every weekend, ours included.
Lee Anne, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great hostel to stay at.
Andrea, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great vibes, great location.
Steven, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Super friendly and accommodating staff. I would definitely stay here again
RONALD, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We stayed with our kids ages 6 and 9. We were the only ones there with kids, but it was great and the kids loved the fireball and jenga. Safe. Well equipped kitchen. Pool to cool off in that the kids enjoyed. Bunk beds were super comfortable. Quiet time is at 11pm but kitchen closed at 10 so it was quiet enough at 10pm. Bathroom situation wasn’t ideal, but it’s a hostel. Close to a small grocery store, super close to the beach, affordable. The highlight was the surfing lessons. Julien was great! but Helena who gave both our kids multiple lessons was such a gem, we will always have great memories of our stay!
Mary, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I originally planned on staying here for only 2 nights but I ended up staying a whole week! I love this hostel if I were to go back to Tamarindo I will definitely be going back! The staff were amazing and super friendly (shoutout to Lucas!) It felt like family and was a great place to socialize and hang out with other people staying at the hostel. They have plenty of rooms and bathrooms and a big kitchen to cook. It’s cleaned throughout the day and is kept very nice. Highly recommend!
Verified

8/10 Very good

L accueil tres sympa et le lieu est bien aménagé Par contre le seul point negatif c'est l'humidité dans la chambre qui créé des taches noires au plafond et une odeur tres désagréable
Aline, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Buena ubicación
Fernanda, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfecto
Patrick, 8-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Management was good. Property is above acceptable.
Edward, 2-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Não recomendo.

Não recomendo.
7-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Pura vida mini hostel

Vi trivdes väldigt bra på detta hostel! Det var väldigt trevlig och hjälpsam personal. Det negativa var att det inte var så rent. Men jag hade definitivt åkt tillbaka.
Thea, 7-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay near the beach

The place is very close to the beach and town but on a qùiet road. The kitchen was large with plenty of space to work. The staff is very helpful.
4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic place

Excellent, super quiet and private, walking distance for all the facilities, just what we were was looking for a nightover. Definitelly coming back! The owner also gave us a nicer room which i was not expecting as booked.
Brian, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Quel bel endroit paisible et convivial, à proximité de la plage et des commerces Je devais y rester 2 nuits et j’ai prolongé car je m’y sentais bien Je recommande
1-night trip