Pura Vida Hostel
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15 nights, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
15 nights, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
Why people book this hotel
“Lovely location”
“I walked out disgusted in the end out of pocket $22usd”
“Authentic Costa Rican experience in this family run hostel by the sea Lovely hou…”
“Very friendly staff”
“- Previous reviews mentioned dirty bathrooms, however they were fairly clean on …”
“Clean, fresh bedding and clean toilets”
“- Great location, walking distance from everything - Staff were very friendly …”
“Quiet hostel perhaps too quiet”
“Fast wi-fi”
Overview
Located in Montezuma and with Montezuma Beach reachable within 90 metres, Pura Vida Hostel provides concierge services, rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace. Located around 1.1 km from Montezuma Waterfal, the hostel is also 29 km away from Tortuga Island. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen, dry cleaning services and organising tours for guests. At the hostel, each room includes a patio with a garden view. Guest rooms include bed linen. The nearest airport is Tambor Airport, 15 km from Pura Vida Hostel.
Traveller reviews
Azhaar
solo_traveller
January 15, 2026
“Good atmosphere, comfortable, close to all amenities”
Lovely location... Authentic Costa Rican experience in this family run hostel by the sea Lovely house with a happy friendly atmosphere 😊🙏
Staley
solo_traveller
December 19, 2025
Very friendly staff.
SabaideeJ
solo_traveller
May 19, 2025
“Dark and dinge, do not stay”
I walked out disgusted in the end out of pocket $22usd. It did not feel safe for a solo female. I reported to Booking.com and was told a refund was being looked into. A small amount to end up out of pocket I found somewhere way better.
Glaucimara
solo_traveller
April 20, 2025
Location and outside appearance of the hoste, looks and feels cozy. Fast wi-fi
Isabella
extended_group
April 19, 2025
“For one night ok, not longer”
Close to the bus station, center and beach
Signe
solo_traveller
March 24, 2025
Joel - the volunteer - was amazing! The place is close to everything. There were not alot of people there at the moment, but as I just needed a place to recharge for myself it was great / if you want to meet people maybe a bit harder. The family that owns the place was very nice. Thank you.
PillayCajon
family_with_children
March 4, 2025
“Great stay if your budget is small”
The property is well located and great if you like hostel stay.
Emma
couple
February 27, 2025
“Great location & staff are lovely - but there is so much room for improvement”
- Great location, walking distance from everything - Staff were very friendly - Good reliable wifi that reached the rooms and all common spaces. - Previous reviews mentioned dirty bathrooms, however they were fairly clean on our stay and had a sign saying they clean every 2 hours so assuming they’ve taken feedback on board 😊 - Kitchen was large and well equipped - Cheaper than other hostels (although you get what you pay for)
ashley
family_with_children
February 18, 2025
Location was amazing, history is really cool, absolutely beautiful with all the plants and you can see the beach from the front porch , staff are very friendly and helpful
Niki
solo_traveller
February 6, 2025
“Ok”
It’s really in the center right in front of the beach.. they attend the checking on time
Marianna
solo_traveller
February 5, 2025
The location is nice, very close to the town but still in the middle of nature. You could see monkeys from the terrace. The staff is not too friendly, but luckily there was some nice volunteer!
Jason Alexander
solo_traveller
February 5, 2025
“Bit overpriced but MZ is increasingly becoming popular.”
Basic hostel down a dirt track in central Zuma. The access track is opposite the bus stop/taxi rank which backs on to the beach. Great location MZ only a small town so everything is walkable. Quiet hostel perhaps too quiet.
Holly
extended_group
February 2, 2025
“Pretty good but more basic than described”
Location very convenient for access to beach/restaurants
Brett
solo_traveller
January 24, 2025
“Ok stay and price good for the area”
Location near town and beach
MALGORZATA
solo_traveller
January 17, 2025
“Great location, nice family”
Location is perfect! Right the centre but far enough from the main road. Clean, fresh bedding and clean toilets. The family who owns this hostel is very nice and welcoming. There are super cute dogs and cats too :)
Josefina
couple
January 9, 2025
“Overall we had a good stay in Pura Vida Hostel, but you need to take it for what it is.”
The hostel is in a good location, close to the beach and the waterfall and supermarket. It has some nice community areas. The kitchen is well equipped. You pretty much live together with the people running the hotel, but if you want you can find that a bit charming too! We rented the apartment, and it was nice to have your own kitchen (but be aware of monkeytheft!).
Reyes
solo_traveller
May 14, 2024
Location
Julia
solo_traveller
April 14, 2024
Everything was clean, hostel was close to the beach. Kitchen was well equipped
Sina
extended_group
April 4, 2024
amazing location, beautiful from the outside
Nicolas
couple
April 3, 2024
Room and bathroom was clean. Kitchen is equipped and Yu get nice outdoor space to chill
Facilities
Activities
Beachfront, Public Bath, Beach, Live music/performance
Food & Drink
Breakfast options, Coffee house on site
General
WiFi available in all areas, Designated smoking area, Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms
Internet
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Kitchen
Shared kitchen
Outdoors
Sun terrace, Garden, Terrace, Outdoor furniture
Safety & security
24-hour security, Fire extinguishers
Services
Laundry, Dry cleaning, Tour desk, Luggage storage, Concierge service, Lockers, Daily housekeeping
Standard Apartment
Boasting a private entrance, this apartment features 2 living rooms, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower. The apartment's kitchen, which has kitchenware, is available for cooking and storing food. Among the room amenities are soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area as well as a patio and garden views. The unit has 1 bed.
Double Room with Private Bathroom
The double room provides parquet floors, as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The double room's kitchen, which features kitchenware, is available for cooking and storing food. Among the room amenities are soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker, a dining area as well as a patio and garden views. The unit offers 1 bed.
Double Room with Shared Bathroom
This double room provides a shared bathroom, and parquet floors. The double room's kitchen, which features kitchenware, is available for cooking and storing food. Among the room amenities are soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker, a dining area as well as a patio and garden views. The unit offers 1 bed.
Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
This triple room features a shared bathroom, and parquet floors. The triple room's kitchen, which has kitchenware, is available for cooking and storing food. Among the room amenities are soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker, a dining area as well as a patio and garden views. The unit has 2 beds.
Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
This twin room provides a shared bathroom, and parquet floors. The twin room's kitchen, which features kitchenware, is available for cooking and storing food. Among the room amenities are soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker, a dining area as well as a patio and garden views. The unit offers 2 beds.
Standard Single Room with Shared Bathroom
This single room has a shared bathroom and parquet floors. The single room's kitchen, which features kitchenware, is available for cooking and storing food. Among the room amenities are soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker, a dining area as well as a patio and garden views. The unit has 1 bed.
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