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Superior Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom, Garden Area
19 square metres
1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Other room types
Standard Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom, Shared Bathroom, Garden View
19 square metres
1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Economy Double Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Private Bathroom
19 square metres
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Superior Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Private Bathroom
15 square metres
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
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Get an overview of this hotel
Family-friendly hostel with a coffee shop and a bar

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
Multilingual staff
Concierge services

With a stay at Pura Vida Hostel in Tamarindo, you'll be near the beach, within a 10-minute walk of WAYRA Institute of Spanish and Tamarindo Beach. This family-friendly hostel is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Tamarindo Church and 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from Canopy Vista Tamarindo.

Make yourself at home in one of the 9 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access is available. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads. Conveniences include complimentary newspapers and portable fans, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this hostel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.

Satisfy your appetite at the hostel's coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Local cuisine breakfasts are available daily for a fee.

Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, express check-in, and express check-out. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Concierge services
  • Total number of rooms - 9
  • Airport transport (surcharge)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Television in common areas
  • Arcade/game room
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Multilingual staff
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Express check-in
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free WiFi
  • Free wired Internet
  • Free self parking
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Luggage storage
  • Terrace
  • Supervised childcare/activities (surcharge)
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared fridge
  • Wheelchair accessible: No

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Arcade/game room
  • Playground on site

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Italian
  • Spanish
  • Portuguese
  • Swedish
  • Bulgarian
  • Catalan
  • Czech
  • Polish
  • Slovak

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

Pura Vida Hostel offers 9 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary newspapers and portable fans. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Air conditioning
  • Free newspaper
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Premium bedding
  • Shower only
  • Free WiFi
  • Free wired Internet
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Portable fan
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Number of beds 1
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste not available

Where to Eat

Local cuisine breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning.

Nearby Things to do

  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Hiking/biking trails on site
  • Playground on site
  • Segway rental/tour nearby
  • Cave exploring nearby
  • Ziplining nearby

Accessibility

  • Assistive listening devices available

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 12

Check-in time ends at 11 PM

Check-out

Check-out time is 11 AM

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts cash, mobile payments, and PayPal. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cots (infant beds) available

No lifts

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Front desk opens daily at 7 AM

Front desk closes daily at 11 PM

Debit cards not accepted

Staffed front desk

Mobile payments

PayPal

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff do not wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is not available for guests

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are not available

No gap period between guests' stays

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are not washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is not available

Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are not available

Masks are not compulsory at the property

Contactless food service / room service is not available

Reservation is not required for facilities on site

Mobile key entry is not available

Food service not has not been amended for enhanced safety

Property does not offer on-site COVID-19 testing

Property does not require health documentation at check-in

Fees

Optional extras

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately USD 5 for adults and USD 5 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 20 per person (roundtrip)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • Pura Vida Hostel Tamarindo
  • Pura Vida Hostel
  • Pura Vida Tamarindo
  • Pura Vida Guesthouse Hotel Tamarindo
  • Pura Vida Guesthouse And Hostel
  • Pura Vida Hostel Tamarindo
  • Pura Vida Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
  • Pura Vida Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Tamarindo

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

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