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ONDA - Playa Grande - Adults Only

ONDA - Playa Grande - Adults Only
3.0 star property
Cabo Velas
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (10 reviews)
"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 !!!!"
United States
Mike
The price is SAR 214
SAR 242 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Apr - 8 Apr
ONDA - Playa Grande - Adults Only

La Botella de Leche - Hostel

La Botella de Leche - Hostel
2.0 star property
Tamarindo
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (66 reviews)
"Great stay! Nice accommodations- super friendly "
United States
Paul
The price is SAR 216
SAR 244 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Apr - 8 Apr
La Botella de Leche - Hostel

Sandy Toes Hostel

Sandy Toes Hostel
2.0 star property
Sámara
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (3 reviews)
"Amazing staff and community. "
Canada
Alba
The price is SAR 135
SAR 153 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Apr - 8 Apr
Sandy Toes Hostel

The Nomadic Hotel

The Nomadic Hotel
3.0 star property
Nosara
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (101 reviews)
"Beautiful boutique hotel. Clean rooms, comfortable beds, beautiful pool, lush landscaping, great location and extremely helpful staff made our stay in Nosara the most memorable we had in Costa Rica. Definitely recommend!"
United States
Ronald
The price is SAR 1,546
SAR 1,747 total
includes taxes & fees
7 May - 8 May
The Nomadic Hotel

Pupa House

Pupa House
2.0 star property
Tamarindo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (4 reviews)
"I really loved my experience at Pupa House, and it really was that perfect accommodation for my tamarindo experience. Incredibly kind and helpful staff, delicious smoothies at their cafe, and a refreshing pool. Staying in a capsule hotel was a fun and new experience, even for someone like me who's a little tall 😂"
United States
Weylin
The price is SAR 264
SAR 489 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Apr - 11 Apr
Pupa House

Casa Pura Vida Surf Hostel

Casa Pura Vida Surf Hostel
2.0 star property
Tamarindo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (53 reviews)
"Staff were very nice and helpful. The surf instructor was amazing, would definitely recommend!"
Canada
Larissa
The price is SAR 188
SAR 212 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Apr - 9 Apr
Casa Pura Vida Surf Hostel

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
30 Apr - 1 May
Hostel Samara

TamaHostel & Glamping

TamaHostel & Glamping
2.0 star property
Tamarindo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (15 reviews)
"What can I say, best place ever if you want to make new friends just pack and go ⭐️"
United States
Elio
The price is SAR 180
SAR 204 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Apr - 9 Apr
TamaHostel & Glamping
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Frequently asked questions

When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Santa Cruz?
Good weather's always better when you're discovering new places, so here are some stats that may be helpful: The hottest months are usually March and April with an average temp of 81°F, while the coldest months are December and January with an average of 78°F. The rainiest months in Santa Cruz are October, September, June, and August, with each month seeing an average of 20 inches of rainfall.
What is there to see and do in Santa Cruz?
In general, Santa Cruz is known for its parks. Major attractions include Tamarindo Beach. Get out into nature with places like Parque Bernabela Ramos, Junquillal Beach, and Avellanas Beach. Additional attractions include Papagayo Golf and Country Club, Reserva Conchal Golf Course, and Grande Beach.
What's the best way to get to and around Santa Cruz while staying at a hostel?
Keep this information about transit options in and around Santa Cruz in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can fly into the closest airport, which is Tamarindo (TNO), located 16.1 mi (26 km) from the city center. Another option is Nosara (NOB), located 19.9 mi (32 km) away.