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Casa Pura Vida Surf Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with free parking, 3-minute walk to Tamarindo Beach

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Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool loungers
Games room
Fridge, microwave
Games room
Fridge, microwave

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
The current price is NZ$100
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov

Explore the area

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Calle Playa Langosta, 100 M East of Zen Cafe, Tamarindo, 50309
  • Place, Tamarindo Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Playa Langosta
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Airport, Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)
    ‪92 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Triple Room, 1 Bedroom, Shared Bathroom

Standard Triple Room, 1 Bedroom, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • 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

Standard Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Shared Dormitory

Shared Dormitory

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 10 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Tamarindo

Casa Pura Vida Surf Hostel places you steps from WAYRA Institute of Spanish and within a short 5-minute stroll of Tamarindo Beach. Highlights at this hostel include an outdoor swimming pool and in-room free WiFi. .This hostel has free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a games room. Additionally, you'll find coffee/tea in a common area, laundry facilities and a microwave in a common area. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this Tamarindo hostel, you'll be 23.4 km (14.5 mi) from Flamingo Beach.
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What's nearby

  • WAYRA Institute of Spanish - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Tamarindo Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Playa Langosta - 8 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course - 29 min drive - 17.5 km
  • Grande Beach - 31 min drive - 17.8 km

Getting around

  • Tamarindo (TNO) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sharky's Sports Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪El Chiringuito - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪La Berrakera - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ocho Beach Bar and Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Tabú - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Casa Pura Vida Surf Hostel

Hostel with free parking, 3-minute walk to Tamarindo Beach
As a guest of Casa Pura Vida Surf Hostel, you'll find an outdoor pool, a terrace, and an arcade/games room. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Casa Pura Vida Surf Hostel. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Tamarindo hostel.

  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • ATM
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
Casa Pura Vida Surf Hostel offers 11 air-conditioned accommodations, with a safe. This Tamarindo hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 2 metres
  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (150 centimetre high)

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Casa Pura Vida Surf Hostel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 55.00 per person (one-way)

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 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 cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit 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 cash.

We should mention

  • There is no hot water on site.
  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is 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

What is the cancellation policy at Casa Pura Vida Surf Hostel?

Casa Pura Vida Surf Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Casa Pura Vida Surf Hostel?

As of 7 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Casa Pura Vida Surf Hostel on 9 Nov 2025 start from NZ$100.21, 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.

Is parking available at Casa Pura Vida Surf Hostel?

Yep, Casa Pura Vida Surf Hostel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Casa Pura Vida Surf Hostel?

Yep, Casa Pura Vida Surf Hostel is a short 3-minute walk from Tamarindo Beach. Fun beach activities include scuba diving.

Does Casa Pura Vida Surf Hostel have a pool?

Casa Pura Vida Surf Hostel has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger. The pool is open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Casa Pura Vida Surf Hostel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Casa Pura Vida Surf Hostel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Casa Pura Vida Surf Hostel?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.