Adults only

Casa Pura Vida Surf Hostel

★★
Calle Playa Langosta, 100 M East of Zen Cafe, Tamarindo, 50309, Tamarindo, CR
9.0 Outstanding · 20 reviews

About this property

Outdoor Pool and Terrace
Enjoy the outdoor pool or relax on the terrace and take in the beautiful garden views.

Concierge Services and Arcade
Benefit from concierge services and have fun in the hostel's arcade/game room.

Express Check-in and Multilingual Staff
Convenient amenities include express check-in, multilingual staff, and complimentary wireless internet access.

When you stay at Casa Pura Vida Surf Hostel in Tamarindo, you'll be near the beach, within a 5-minute walk of Tamarindo Beach and WAYRA Institute of Spanish. This hostel is 10.6 mi (17.1 km) from Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course and 10.7 mi (17.3 km) from Conchal Beach. Book now for a memorable stay!

Guest highlights

Guests loved
  • Excellent location near the beach
  • Friendly, helpful staff
  • Well-equipped communal kitchen (ice machine noted)
  • Strong social/chill vibe and good common areas
  • Clean rooms mentioned by multiple guests
  • Pool as a bonus amenity
Could be better
  • Mixed cleanliness reports including insects and a filthy pool (reported once)
  • Occasional water outages and lack of backup solutions
  • Shared bathrooms can be busy or not perfectly clean
  • No lockers in some dorms — bring a lock
  • Some beds/dorms offer limited privacy or small/uncomfortable beds
  • Strict check-out enforcement (no staying in common area after 13:00) reported

Guest reviews

9.0
10.0
Sandrine couple

"Un súper séjour très agréable dans la nature au cœur de tamarindo"

La locañisation, L’accueil , la piscine, les espaces coññuns propres, les animaux pres de la piscine , les cours de yoga et l ambiance

2026-07 Nuitee
10.0
cubero chavarria solo_traveller

Excelente

2026-07 Nuitee

Facilities

Billiards or pool tableFree WiFiStreet parkingConcierge serviceFront entrance rampArcade/game roomBooksTerrace

Room options

Shared Dormitory

Shared Dormitory

10 Twin bed 37 m² 1 guests
Air conditioningShared/communal kitchen accessShowerFree WiFi +2 more
Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

1 Double bed 28 m² 2 guests
Air conditioningShared/communal kitchen accessShowerFree WiFi +2 more
Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

1 Double bed 28 m² 2 guests
Air conditioningShared/communal kitchen accessShowerFree WiFi +2 more
Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom

1 Double bed 28 m² 2 guests
Air conditioningShared/communal kitchen accessPrivate bathroomShower +3 more
Standard Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom, Shared Bathroom

Standard Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom, Shared Bathroom

2 Bunk bed 28 m² 4 guests
Air conditioningShared/communal kitchen accessShowerFree WiFi +2 more
Standard Triple Room, 1 Bedroom, Shared Bathroom

Standard Triple Room, 1 Bedroom, Shared Bathroom

1 Double bed · 1 Twin bed 28 m² 3 guests
Air conditioningShared/communal kitchen accessShowerFree WiFi +2 more

Good to know

Check-in
From 02:00 PM until 05:30 AM
Check-out
By 10:00 AM
Pets
No pets allowed
Children
Adults only
Pets

Pets not allowed

Service animals not allowed

Children and extra beds

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cribs (infant beds) available

Accessibility

No elevators

General

No hot water onsite

Professional property host/manager

Payment

Cash deposit required

Important information

<ul> <li>There is no hot water on site. </li><li>Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.</li><li>No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property. </li> </ul>

Location

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Calle Playa Langosta, 100 M East of Zen Cafe, Tamarindo, 50309, Tamarindo, CR

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