Great common areas, great mix of fun travelers to share experiences with. Very nice, proficient staff, can book transportation or excursions quickly and easily! Great hammocks, 2 kitchens, basic but nice rooms with AC. Dorms/private rooms available, and short walk to the beach/lots of great restaurants. Surf board rental, shuttle pick up and drop off at the door--the staff makes... More

Very cute hostel and layout. Nice and green with 2 common areas. Plenty of hammocks and places to chill & meet new people. The reception werent the friendliest (felt like we were bothering them when we had a question) but it was a good place to stayover the weekend. Beds were not the most comfy but I've slept in worse... More

After some very unwelcoming service and dark rooms travelling through South America it was such a relief to finally find a welcoming, friendly, respectful CLEAN hostel.. Slept like a baby in a king size bed with my partner in a private room, and although a little more expensive than what we've been paying it was worth the sleep. Couldn't figure... More

Me and my friends stayed in many places around Costa Rica and this is one of the best! There are several common places so you can have a good time either if you want to party, or just have a quiet time.

I can only recommend this hostel. I was planning to stay 3 nights and finally I stayed 7 nights because of the atmosphere and the people who work there. The dorm (for 8 person) was spacious, with a clean shower and toilet. I enjoyed to stay in the common area with a good music and a beer :) Thank you... More

My friend and I are travelling already for seven months and have seen a loooot of hostels. Friends recommended us this hostel and we planned on staying here for two nights. We ended up staying 10 nights. Some otherse stayed for a month or more. Miriam from Europe, the owner, is the most caring and organized person I know. She... More

Stayed for 4 nights in an 8 person dorm. The dorm was spacious enough for everyone to have room for their things, had 2 fans and small lockers in the room. An ensuite bathroom for just the people in that dorm with a big shower and great water pressure. A large common area with a nice garden, hammocks, tables and... More

Unfortunately, I cannot recommend this hostel to people who are only staying for one day...this hostel will interrupt your planned trip. Whether it's the incredibly helpful and outgoing owner Miriam, the awesome relaxed vibe, or the quality of travelers this place attracts, it will become a home away from home. I came here the first time a little over a... More

I took my girlfriend to Costa Rica for a getaway from the Canadian winter cold. A friend told us Tamarindo was a great place to stay as I love surfing. Knowing nothing about Costa Rica, we decided to stay in town until we got tired of the place. We ended up staying at Pura Vida for 9 days without getting... More