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Situated in Liberia and with Parque Nacional Santa Rosa reachable within 38 km, Hostel El Pretal features a tour desk, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge. Located around 800 metres from Edgardo Baltodano Stadium, the hostel is also 41 km away from Marina Papagayo. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen and luggage storage space for guests. Everything you could possibly want in a hostel. The family running it are beyond kind. They are always cleaning and the place is spotless. Kitchen is well equipped and has everything you could need. Would definitely recommend.

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9.2
Superb
572 reviews
Price from
US$44
per night

Set in Hacienda Santa María, 23.7 km from Miravalles Volcano, Santa Maria Volcano Lodge Hotel & Restaurante offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a barbecue. The hostel also features free WiFi as well as a paid airport shuttle service. Everything It was just perfect and the staff make us feel at home

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9.2
Superb
272 reviews
Price from
US$49.01
per night

Located in Tamarindo and within 100 metres of Tamarindo Beach, The Backside House - Women Only - features a garden, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen and a tour desk for guests.

All units at the hostel are equipped with a private bathroom equipped with a shower. Very clean, location is great (very close to the beach and center) and the manager was very nice and helpful !

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9.2
Superb
41 reviews
Price from
US$26.45
per night

All guest rooms in the hostel are fitted with a coffee machine. Alouatta Playa Coyote features some units that feature sea views, and all rooms have a shared bathroom with a shower. The rooms will provide guests with a fridge. San Francisco de Coyote IS an incredible spot as is Alouata Camping. Nice tents, great outdoors kitchen, super cute hosts.. thank you for the advices you gave us 🤍

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9.4
Superb
58 reviews
Price from
US$56
per night

Offering an extensive garden with an outdoor lounge area, a shared living room with TV and swimming pool, Hostel La Botella de Leche is located 300 metres from Tamarindo Beach.

Hostel La Botella de Leche is 5 minutes’ walk from Tamarindo town centre and 1 hour’s drive from Daniel Oduber International Airport. Well located hotel with nice rooms and friendly staff.

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8.5
Very good
1,051 reviews
Price from
US$30.69
per night

Located in Sámara, 1.3 km from Samara Beach, Argdivan Beach Hostel provides accommodation with a garden, private parking and a shared lounge. The accommodation features a shared kitchen, a concierge service and currency exchange for guests. Everything was great: the coffee

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8.8
Fabulous
107 reviews
Price from
US$14
per night

Set in Tamarindo and with Tamarindo Beach reachable within 500 metres, Mai Ke Kai Surf House offers concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge. Boasting a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a terrace. The accommodation features airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available.

The hostel offers a barbecue. It was a really chill place. All the staff were really nice and helpful. Price/value is really good.

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8.8
Fabulous
348 reviews
Price from
US$24
per night

Located in Sámara, Casa Terra Hostel features a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a barbecue. The accommodation provides airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available. It is a wonderful place where you can relax and be part of the family of this hostel! The owners and staff are super friendly, the location is amazing with monkeys and leguanos around and it's only a short walk to the beach. Would highly recommend if you look for a peaceful place!

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8.8
Fabulous
307 reviews
Price from
US$19.10
per night

Located in Sámara, less than 1 km from Samara Beach, Woodstock Hostel provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and room service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation offers a concierge service, a tour desk and luggage storage for guests. One of my favorite hostels! The vibes are amazing, such a good communal energy and so many lovely people!! The kitchen is nice and had everything we needed :)

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8.2
Very good
355 reviews
Price from
US$21
per night

Situated within 38 km of Parque Nacional Santa Rosa and 1.3 km of Edgardo Baltodano Stadium, Hostel Pura Vida en Liberia features rooms in Liberia. Free WiFi is available and private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. The host was amazingly kind and helpful :) Location was superb, within walking distance of everything. Great stay!

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8.7
Fabulous
406 reviews
Price from
US$13
per night

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