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ONDA - Playa Grande - Adults Only

3.0 star property

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A pool area with a unique metal sculpture arching over the walkway, surrounded by lush greenery and a building with the name "ONDA" visible.
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Outdoor pool
A reception area with a wooden counter, hanging pendant lights, and a view of an outdoor pool area.
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is NZ$63
includes taxes & fees
29 June - 30 June

Explore the area

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Main road, 250 to Northeast from MINAE, Cabo Velas, Guanacaste Province, 50309
  • Place, Las Baulas National Marine Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Grande Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Ventanas Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tamarindo (TNO)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

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A bedroom with a wooden bed, a green wall, and a view of a balcony with a railing.

Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a wardrobe, and a ceiling fan.

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Triple Room

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Large Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Single Beds and 2 Large Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Shared Dormitory

Shared Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Double Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Women only

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Double Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Micro Room With a Shared Bathroom

Micro Room With a Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Playa Grande

At ONDA - Playa Grande - Adults Only you'll be within a short 5-minute stroll of Las Baulas National Marine Park and Grande Beach. Highlights at this hostel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .For a drink, you can stop by the hostel's own lounge bar. Enjoy access to rowing/canoeing, surfing/body boarding and surfing lessons. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM. .Within a 30-minute drive of this 3-property class Cabo Velas hostel, attractions include Conchal Beach and Flamingo Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Las Baulas National Marine Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Grande Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Ventanas Beach - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Tamarindo Beach - 45 min drive - 20.6 km
  • Playa Langosta - 56 min drive - 23.4 km

Getting around

  • Tamarindo (TNO) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Brisa Mar - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Tamaonda - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Rural - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Patagonia Argentinian Grill & Restaurant - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Nari - ‬25 min drive

About this property

ONDA - Playa Grande - Adults Only

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at ONDA - Playa Grande - Adults Only. The hostel can provide wedding services and tour/ticket assistance. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Cabo Velas hostel is smoke free.

  • 19 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 2007
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Locker space
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
ONDA - Playa Grande - Adults Only offers 19 shared accommodations with air conditioning and blackout curtains. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 4 to 12 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Surf lessons
  • Surfing/bodyboarding
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • No lift
  • Tile flooring in public areas

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2007
  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace
  • Shared accommodation

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 18 and older are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 4 to 12 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 18 years old aren't allowed.

Property is also known as

ONDA Playa Grande
Onda Grande Cabo Velas
ONDA - Playa Grande - Adults Only Hotel
ONDA - Playa Grande - Adults Only Cabo Velas
ONDA - Playa Grande - Adults Only Hotel Cabo Velas

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at ONDA - Playa Grande - Adults Only?

Yep, ONDA - Playa Grande - Adults Only has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at ONDA - Playa Grande - Adults Only?

As of 28 Jun 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at ONDA - Playa Grande - Adults Only on 29 Jun 2026 start from NZ$63, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to ONDA - Playa Grande - Adults Only?

Yep, ONDA - Playa Grande - Adults Only is a short 5-minute walk from Grande Beach. Fun beach activities include surfing, snorkelling and scuba diving. You can also find boat tours.

Does ONDA - Playa Grande - Adults Only have a pool?

ONDA - Playa Grande - Adults Only has an outdoor pool.

What makes ONDA - Playa Grande - Adults Only a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at ONDA - Playa Grande - Adults Only.

Is ONDA - Playa Grande - Adults Only family-friendly?

No, ONDA - Playa Grande - Adults Only is an adults-only property.

Does ONDA - Playa Grande - Adults Only serve breakfast?

Yeah, cooked-to-order brekkie is served daily between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at ONDA - Playa Grande - Adults Only?

No, ONDA - Playa Grande - Adults Only does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at ONDA - Playa Grande - Adults Only?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at ONDA - Playa Grande - Adults Only?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

ONDA - Playa Grande - Adults Only Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zoë

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sooooo lovely! Amazing staff and great amenities.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
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4/10 Poor

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Our room was absolute barebones !!!! No chair no hanging cupboard, no night lamps, no tv, no tea or coffee facilities, no decoration of any kind, two wooden boxes for bed stands !!! No cups or glasses for water. Bathroom the same, bad smell from shower, no water pressure, toilet cistern faulty, had to open tank to get floater valve to work. No cupboard beneath the sink, bordered up, no place to put toiletries, tiles unfinished in shower !!!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bernarda

J
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Odette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantástica estancia, muy limpio, el staff muy amable y la comida deliciosa.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Parker

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place to stay with a short walk to the beach. Owners were very accommodating and friendly. Rooms are clean and fresh with privacy. Burger and nachos at the restaurant were my favourite. Definitely worth checking out. Five stars all around.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Stephen

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karl Lucas

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022