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11 Sep - 13 Sep
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2 Oct - 4 Oct
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Our top choices for Guanacaste hostels

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1. Pipe House Playa Grande

Pipe House Playa Grande
2.5 star property
Cabo Velas
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (36 reviews)
"Awesome experience. Felipe put a lot of love into this place."
United States
pamela
The price is SAR 242
SAR 273 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Sep - 10 Sep
Pipe House Playa Grande
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

2. Slumber Party Tamarindo

Slumber Party Tamarindo
3.0 star property
Tamarindo
7.6 out of 10, Good, (143 reviews)
"Food is fantastic and the property is very clean! "
United States
Michelle
Slumber Party Tamarindo
Outdoor pool

3. The Nomadic Hotel

The Nomadic Hotel
3.0 star property
Nosara
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (106 reviews)
"Great hotel with friendly staff in a convenient location."
United States
Jeffrey
The price is SAR 823
SAR 930 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sep - 8 Sep
The Nomadic Hotel
Exterior

4. Sandy Toes Hostel

Sandy Toes Hostel
2.0 star property
Sámara
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (4 reviews)
"Amazing staff and community. "
Canada
Alba
The price is SAR 109
SAR 124 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Sep - 9 Sep
Sandy Toes Hostel
Standard Quadruple Room, Pool View | View from room

5. La Botella de Leche - Hostel

La Botella de Leche - Hostel
2.0 star property
Tamarindo
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (70 reviews)
"Spent over a week here solo and loved it! My first time at a hostel, I stayed in a private room and it was perfect. Right outside the heart of tamarindo everything in walking distance. It was great to meet so many different people and have a sense of community while traveling alone. I will be back!"
United States
Kenna
The price is SAR 95
SAR 108 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Sep - 9 Sep
La Botella de Leche - Hostel
Daily full breakfast for a fee

6. Pupa House

Pupa House
2.0 star property
Tamarindo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (5 reviews)
"This was the coolest place to stay! The staff was wonderful, it was clean and so comfortable! Would stay here again if traveling alone! "
Canada
Caleb
The price is SAR 201
SAR 227 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Pupa House
Outdoor pool

7. ONDA - Playa Grande - Adults Only

ONDA - Playa Grande - Adults Only
3.0 star property
Cabo Velas
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (17 reviews)
"ONDA is wonderful little hotel. It is right in the heart of Playa Grande and offers great amenities. The staff is incredibly friendly and helpful. Overall, a great experience and a fun place to stay."
United States
Frederic
The price is SAR 101
SAR 115 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Sep - 7 Sep
ONDA - Playa Grande - Adults Only
Reception

8. Socialtel Nosara

Socialtel Nosara
2.0 star property
Nosara
7.2 out of 10, Good, (85 reviews)
"Great place"
United States
OMRI
Socialtel Nosara
Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, sun loungers

9. Casa Pura Vida Surf Hostel

Casa Pura Vida Surf Hostel
2.0 star property
Tamarindo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (53 reviews)
"Great hostel to stay at. "
Canada
Andrea
The price is SAR 124
SAR 140 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sep - 8 Sep
Casa Pura Vida Surf Hostel
Breakfast served

10. Nosara Hotel Playa Garza

Nosara Hotel Playa Garza
2.0 star property
Nosara
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (2 reviews)
"Sejour en famille, hôte accueillant, lit confortable, déjeuners bons mais répétitifs. Près de la mer avec belle plage avec peu de monde"
Canada
Sylvain
The price is SAR 299
SAR 338 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Sep - 6 Sep
Nosara Hotel Playa Garza
Deluxe Tent | Memory foam beds

11. TamaHostel & Glamping

TamaHostel & Glamping
2.0 star property
Tamarindo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (17 reviews)
"What can I say, best place ever if you want to make new friends just pack and go ⭐️"
United States
Elio
TamaHostel & Glamping
Family Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Mountain View | 1 bedroom, WiFi (free), bed sheets

12. Hostel Samara

Hostel Samara
1.5 star property
Sámara
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (16 reviews)
"We stayed for nine days Annie and her staff we're awesome we would stay again forsure"
Canada
Tracey
The price is SAR 122
SAR 137 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Hostel Samara
Beach nearby, beach cabanas, sun loungers, beach massages

13. Hostel Marisol Playa Samara

Hostel Marisol Playa Samara
1.5 star property
Sámara
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (9 reviews)
"I would stay here again. they were so helpful and accommodating."
United States
dana
Hostel Marisol Playa Samara
Beach nearby, 8 beach bars

14. Burnt Toast Surf Camp - Hostel

Burnt Toast Surf Camp - Hostel
1.0 star property
Nosara
6.4 out of 10, (12 reviews)
"Really nice people and really nice rooms"
United States
Gavin
Burnt Toast Surf Camp - Hostel
Living area

15. Hostel Real

Hostel Real
2.0 star property
Tamarindo
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (17 reviews)
"Great place to stay."
United States
Nancy
Hostel Real
Terrace/patio

16. Casa Aura Beachfront Premium Hostel

Casa Aura Beachfront Premium Hostel
2.0 star property
Tamarindo
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (6 reviews)
"Its a loveysetup😎 Super nice guys at dezk. Helpful. Lovely spot, quiet but can walk down beach or road to bars and restaurants. Downside is the no screens! And plenty ants and mosquitos. Nothing scree s wouldnt take are of. And ants everywhdre. Just put slme amdro around and tbdyd be gone too. Nice bunks in dorm but you couldd not open the windos for view because of no screens. Air conditioni g lovely. Breakfast nice! "
United States
Anonymous traveler
Casa Aura Beachfront Premium Hostel
Terrace/patio

17. Pura Vida Hostel

Pura Vida Hostel
2.0 star property
Tamarindo
7.2 out of 10, Good, (32 reviews)
"When I arrived, the owner of the property told me he wanted me to cancel my expedia booking and pay him cash because "he couldnt recieve the funds I paid through expedia". I submitted a request for a full refund and expedia said they need confirmation through the owner of the hostel. The hostel owner told me that he confirmed with expedia and made me pay him money before I received any sort of refund for the money I already had paid for my stay. I contacted expedia yesterday to confirm that I...
United States
Rachel
Pura Vida Hostel
Terrace/patio

18. Sofi's Hostel Monteverde

Sofi's Hostel Monteverde
2.5 star property
Sierra
Sofi's Hostel Monteverde
Exterior

19. Coral Reef Surf Hostel

Coral Reef Surf Hostel
2.0 star property
Tamarindo
7.6 out of 10, Good, (21 reviews)
"Wir waren grundsätzlich sehr zufrieden. Das Preis Leistungsverhälntniss stimmt."
Switzerland
Anonymous traveler
Coral Reef Surf Hostel
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The Westin Reserva Conchal, an All-Inclusive Golf Resort & Spa

The Westin Reserva Conchal, an All-Inclusive Golf Resort & Spa

8/10 Good
"Very enjoyed our stay"
Somdat 5-night trip
Posted 12 hours ago
The Westin Reserva Conchal, an All-Inclusive Golf Resort & Spa