Pura Vida Hostel
Family-friendly hostel with bar/lounge, near Tamarindo Beach
- Free WiFi and free parking
- All (102)
- Bar/Dining (6)
- Rooms (73)
- Interior (8)
- Exterior (9)
- Fitness/Leisure (1)
- Other (5)
Pura Vida Hostel
Terrace/Patio
Family Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Private Bathroom - Terrace/Patio
Standard Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom, Shared Bathroom, Garden View - Guest Room
Classic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Private Bathroom - Guest Room
Standard Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom, Shared Bathroom, Garden View - Guest Room
Economy Double Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Private Bathroom - Guest Room
Standard Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom, Shared Bathroom, Garden View - Guest Room
Family Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Private Bathroom - Bathroom
Family Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Private Bathroom - Bathroom
Hotel Entrance
Garden
Exterior
Hotel Lounge
Hotel Lounge
Breakfast Area
Dining
Breakfast Area
Lobby
Reception
Children’s Play Area – Indoor
Bicycling
Hallway
Interior Detail
Hotel Interior
Billiards
Billiards
Superior Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Private Bathroom - Guest Room
Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Private Bathroom, Ground Floor - Guest Room
Standard Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom, Shared Bathroom, Garden View - Guest Room
Standard Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom, Shared Bathroom, Garden View - Guest Room
Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Private Bathroom, Ground Floor - Guest Room
Economy Double Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Private Bathroom - Bathroom
Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Private Bathroom, Ground Floor - Bathroom
Economy Double Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Private Bathroom - Hotel Entrance
Exterior
Exterior
Hotel Lounge
Classic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Private Bathroom, Ground Floor - Interior Detail
Standard Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom, Shared Bathroom, Garden View - Interior Detail
Classic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Private Bathroom - Interior Detail
Private Room, Shared Bathroom - Guest Room
Economy Double Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Private Bathroom - Guest Room
Economy Double Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Private Bathroom - Guest Room
Classic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Private Bathroom, Ground Floor - Guest Room
Family Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Private Bathroom - Guest Room
Classic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Private Bathroom - Bathroom
Standard Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom, Shared Bathroom, Garden View - Bathroom
Outdoor Dining
Garden
Exterior
Guest Room
Superior Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom, Garden Area - Guest Room
Superior Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom, Garden Area - Guest Room
Superior Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom, Garden Area - Guest Room
Superior Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Private Bathroom - Guest Room
Economy Double Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Private Bathroom - Bathroom
Classic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Private Bathroom, Ground Floor - Bathroom
Family Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Private Bathroom - Guest Room
Economy Double Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Private Bathroom - Guest Room
Family Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Private Bathroom - Guest Room
Superior Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom, Garden Area - Guest Room
Superior Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Private Bathroom - Guest Room
Superior Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom, Garden Area - Bathroom
Classic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Private Bathroom, Ground Floor - Bathroom
Classic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Private Bathroom - Guest Room
Guest Room View
Superior Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom, Garden Area - Guest Room
Family Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Private Bathroom - Guest Room
Superior Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Private Bathroom - Guest Room
Standard Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom, Shared Bathroom, Garden View - Bathroom
Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Private Bathroom, Ground Floor - Bathroom
Superior Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Private Bathroom - Guest Room
Classic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Private Bathroom, Ground Floor - Guest Room
Private Room, Shared Bathroom - Guest Room
Classic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Private Bathroom, Ground Floor - Guest Room
Family Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Private Bathroom - Guest Room
Superior Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Private Bathroom - Bathroom
Superior Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom, Garden Area - Bathroom Shower
Private Room, Shared Bathroom - Guest Room
Private Room, Shared Bathroom - Guest Room
Classic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Private Bathroom - Guest Room
Private Room, Shared Bathroom - Guest Room
Family Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Private Bathroom - Guest Room
Superior Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Private Bathroom - Bathroom
Classic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Private Bathroom - Bathroom
Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Private Bathroom, Ground Floor - Guest Room
Economy Double Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Private Bathroom - Guest Room
Superior Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom, Garden Area - Guest Room
Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Private Bathroom, Ground Floor - Guest Room
Economy Double Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Private Bathroom - Guest Room
Private Room, Shared Bathroom - Guest Room
Living Area
Classic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Private Bathroom - Guest Room
Classic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Private Bathroom - Guest Room
Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Private Bathroom, Ground Floor - Guest Room
Superior Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Private Bathroom - Guest Room
Classic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Private Bathroom - Guest Room
Classic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Private Bathroom, Ground Floor - Children’s Theme Room
Superior Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom, Garden Area - Guest Room
Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Private Bathroom, Ground Floor - Guest Room
Shared kitchen
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Great Hostel Experience, nice people.
I booked this place with an open mind since it had limited reviews. Everything I came…
Pura Vida Hostel
from €24- Superior Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom, Garden Area
- Standard Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom, Shared Bathroom, Garden View
- Economy Double Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Private Bathroom
- Family Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Private Bathroom
- Superior Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Private Bathroom
- Private Room, Shared Bathroom
- Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Private Bathroom
At a glance
Key facts
Size
- 9 rooms
Arriving/leaving
- Check-in time 2 PM-11 PM
- Check-out time is 11 AM
- Express check-in/out
Restrictions related to your trip
- Costa Rica may have travel restrictions in place due to COVID-19.
Required at check-in
- Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 12
Travelling with others
Children
- No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
- Pets stay free
Internet
- Free WiFi and wired Internet access in public areas
- Free WiFi and wired Internet access in rooms
Transport
Transfers
- Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*
Parking
- Free onsite self parking
- Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Payment types at the property
- Cash
FAQs for Pura Vida Hostel
Is parking offered on site at Pura Vida Hostel? Yes, there's free self parking. Are pets allowed at Pura Vida Hostel? Yes, pets are welcome. What are the check-in and check-out times at Pura Vida Hostel? You can check in from 2 PM - 11 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-in and check-out are available. Are there restaurants at or near Pura Vida Hostel? Yes. Nearby restaurants include Green Papaya Taco Bar (4-min walk), Dragonfly Bar & Grill (4-min walk), and Restaurante La Baula (4-min walk). Is airport shuttle service offered by Pura Vida Hostel? Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 20 per person roundtrip. Is there an onsite casino at Pura Vida Hostel? No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Casino Diria (14-min drive) is nearby. What is there to do near Pura Vida Hostel? Recommended spots to visit include Tamarindo Beach (7-min walk) and Grande Beach (1 mi), along with Tamarindo Church (3 mi) and Canopy Vista Tamarindo (4.4 mi).
Recent reviews
Good 7.6 From 10 reviews
Very Good
A fun place to stay if you are young and on a budget
us1 night family trip
Exceptional
Un buen hostel cerca de todo
Todo muy bien, confortable, limpio y buena ubicacion. Precio/calidad insuperable en ese sector.
us3 night romance trip
Very Good
Very close to the ocean and beach, maybe 5-15 minute walk! A great spot with lots of really good food and very nice people within walking distance. The place itself was very beach-hippy esque, bright colours and lots of chill communal spaces. The rooms were ok but quite hot and not the cleanest hostel I have stayed in. Sheets seemed worn and pillow was all lumps. This overall cleanliness could also be attributed to the sand and water being tracked in by all the guests though. While front desk employees were nice they did seem a tad unorganized. Took us 3 different staff before someknew could help us pay as they weren’t confident in how to do it properly. If you are laid back and just need a place to crash while you stay by the beach this is a fine choice. Wouldn’t be my recommendation for a long-term stay though.
ca1 night trip with friends
Exceptional
my 1st time in a hostel. the staff were amazing. my room was large and comfortable. walking distance to beach and shopping. will stay there every time i go back to costa rica
ca2 night trip
Good
Vey central location. The instalations weren´t too clean and the facilities were limited.
us1 night trip with friends
Very Good
Family like atmosphere
Stayed in the four person dorm with my friend for two nights. The room was large with plenty of locker space for belongings. The hostel has two kitchens and a large outside living area. Free coffee in the morning, live entertainment three nights a week. Great hostel.
Stacy, ca2 night trip with friends
Poor
Fuyons!
Gars de l'accueil sympa mais peu apte à donner des informations pratiques ou touristiques. La chambre et installations basiques de chez basiques - meme rudimentaires et pzs tres propre. Pour un prix qui ne vaut meme pzs la moitié 'de ce que nous avons payer - prix exorbitant de base et encore plu en vue de ce que nous avons eu. Le seul point positif: l'hostel a invite tout le monde pour le repas de Noël ce qui etit bien sympa. Sinon a éviter !
fr2 night trip
Exceptional
Jeanne, fr2 night trip with friends
