Casa Pura Vida Surf Hostel - Tamarindo Costa Rica
Calle Langosta, 200 Meters North from the Beach, next to ZEN Cafee Restaurant
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10 nights, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
10 nights, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
Why people book this hotel
“Staff was friendly”
“They are strict about quiet time which is helpful to be able to get a good night…”
“Great location, nice kitchen facilities, pool is such a bonus”
“Great vibes, and perfect location”
“Loved The community area with pool , Fußball /pool table and ping pong table”
“A nice pool a howling monkeys in the trees you can hear them every morning abov…”
“We felt comfortable and safe”
“Got a private room and it was very comfortable with Great ac”
“Everything was very clean, including toilets”
“Very clean, very friendly, very helpful and great value for money in Tamarindo”
“Everything was perfect, friendly staff, location, price, service, quality”
Overview
Casa Pura Vida Surf Hostel - Tamarindo Costa Rica is located in Tamarindo, an ideal spot for surfing and enjoying the beach. The property offers a communal kitchen, lush gardens, hammocks and free WiFi in all areas. Each room comes with air conditioning or fan, safes and lockers. Dorm rooms have fans or AC (from 9PM - 9AM) Some rooms also have a private patio and a terrace with hammocks and tropical garden views. Extras include fresh bed linen and towels. At Casa Pura Vida Surf Hostel - Tamarindo Costa Rica you will find a social room with rocking chairs, pouffe pillows and hammocks. Other facilities offered at the property include a games room, luggage storage and free parking outside of the property. An array of activities can be booked on site, including surfing lessons, kayaking, yoga and all-inclusive sailing tours. Guests also have free access to a swimming pool with a swim-up bar, located within a few minutes' walk.
Traveller reviews
Lukáš
solo_traveller
May 31, 2026
everything great
Regina
solo_traveller
April 24, 2026
“Great stay!”
Had a great time! Everything was very clean, including toilets. Kitchen had an ice machine. Staff was friendly. Common areas were great, good to make friends.
Elizabeth
solo_traveller
April 8, 2026
Great location, nice kitchen facilities, pool is such a bonus. They are strict about quiet time which is helpful to be able to get a good nights sleep. Definitely glad I stayed in the 4 person dorm though, a/c throughout the night and I'm always cold so they gave me a blanket. They were helpful with planning a shuttle to La Fortuna and also the surf lessons were great (cash only).
Michele
extended_group
April 6, 2026
“Nice stay with chilling vibes”
Great vibes, and perfect location!
Maria
couple
February 26, 2026
“We enjoyed our stay 👍👍👍”
We felt comfortable and safe . Staff was great and very accommodating. Loved The community area with pool , Fußball /pool table and ping pong table .
Gerald
solo_traveller
February 14, 2026
“The place is configured to meet and enjoy the company of other guests.”
All cooking tools were available for anything one would desire to cook.
Kinga
solo_traveller
January 30, 2026
“For that price totally okay”
Location
David
solo_traveller
January 22, 2026
“Great base for visiting Tamarindo”
Very clean, very friendly, very helpful and great value for money in Tamarindo. A lot of people used the kitchen for cooking but it was extremely well managed. After hours security response was excellent.
Tomasz
solo_traveller
January 3, 2026
“Ten out of ten”
Chill atmosphere and friendly people
Anthony
solo_traveller
December 4, 2025
“I will definitely go back”
Everything was perfect, friendly staff, location, price, service, quality.
Bronia
solo_traveller
November 14, 2025
“OK for a couple of nights if you’re looking for a cheap place to stay.”
Great location - near to the centre and a 5 minute walk to the beach.
dimitrios
solo_traveller
October 15, 2025
Very nice hostel 2 min from the tamarindo beach the kids who working there was great .A nice pool a howling monkeys in the trees you can hear them every morning above your head.
Jacob
extended_group
October 2, 2025
“For the eays going backpacker”
The chill area, and kitchen
Nathalie Jane
solo_traveller
September 9, 2025
“Great stay at Pura Vida”
The staff were unbelievable and the kitchen was really well equipped even with Tupperware! The chill areas were also great to get to know people. Pura Vida 💜
Charley Sophia
extended_group
September 4, 2025
“Amazing value for money, clean and friendly.”
The staff we all very friendly and flexible, and helped us a lot when we were in a pinch. Also, as a smoker in a country that forbids smoking almost anywhere, I was thrilled that the hostel has an area for smoking.
Maria Stella
solo_traveller
August 17, 2025
Great location, like two blocks from the beach. Super clean kitchen and nice pool and common areas
Nathan
solo_traveller
April 22, 2025
“Best staff”
Great location, just a stroll from the beach. Staff were very friendly and very helpful, much appreciated. Got a private room and it was very comfortable with Great ac. Saw monkeys, squirrels, iguanas and a racoon there, love all the nature.
Saskia
couple
March 14, 2025
“Great stay!”
Love the communal spaces, large kitchen and AC in our room.
Lucy
solo_traveller
February 18, 2025
“great place to stay although they could do a few small things to make it better”
the pool, chilling area and kitchen were great! and they even had things like oil in the kitchen for free which is super helpful, and an ice machine 😍 there is staff/security there constantly even at night/early in the morning the vibe is just really great which i think comes from the attitude of the staff - they’re the best!
Danai-Dimitra
solo_traveller
February 1, 2025
“Great location”
Very nice hostel, 3 min from the beach and close to lots of shops, bars, restaurants. Perfect location for Tamarindo! Lots of good vibes, the people working there are also really nice. I would recommend it!
Facilities
Activities
Billiards, Table tennis, Evening entertainment
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
Food & Drink
Breakfast options
General
Bicycle parking, WiFi available in all areas, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area, Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms
Internet
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Kitchen
Shared kitchen
Outdoors
Outdoor pool (all year), Outdoor furniture, Picnic area, Outdoor pool, Garden, Terrace
Pool and wellness
Swimming pool, Sun loungers or beach chairs, Swimming Pool
Safety & security
Key access
Services
Lockers, Shared lounge/TV area
Deluxe Double Room
The double room features air conditioning, as well as a shared bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 1 bed.
Double Room with Private Bathroom
The double room provides air conditioning, as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 1 bed.
Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
Air-conditioned room that features a safe and a shared bathroom with shower.
Standard Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
The triple room features air conditioning, as well as a shared bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 2 beds.
Quadruple Room
The quadruple room features air conditioning, as well as a shared bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 3 beds.
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