Pura Vida Hostel

Hostel/Backpacker accommodation, 2-starCalle Guanacaste Tamarindo, 100m East From Banco National, Tamarindo, Guanacaste, 50309, TamarindoShow on map

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7.2 · Good20 reviews

Check-in from 2:00 PMCheck-out by 11:00 AM.
Good locationGuests rate the location 7.8 out of 10, at Calle Guanacaste Tamarindo, 100m East From Banco National, Tamarindo, Guanacaste, 50309.
Breakfast availableIncluded on some rates — the board is shown on each room.

Recreation Opportunities: Take advantage of bicycles for rent and enjoy the view from the terrace and garden.

Dining and Drinks: Satisfy your cravings at the coffee shop/cafe and the bar/lounge for your favorite drink. Don't miss out on the local cuisine breakfasts.

Convenient Amenities: Enjoy complimentary wired and wireless internet access, express check-in, and express check-out. A roundtrip airport shuttle is available, and free parking on-site.

To book your stay at Pura Vida Hostel and experience these fantastic features, select your dates now!

What this place offers

Supervised childcare/activities
Scuba diving nearby
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Television in common areas
Arcade/game room
Scooter/moped rentals nearby
Library
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Multilingual staff
Free newspapers in lobby

Rooms

7.2

Good

Rated 7.2 out of 10 by 20 guests who stayed here.

Cleanliness7.7
Service8.6
Location7.8
Rooms7.8
Amenities7.2
Value6.9
Food & drink7.3

Guests mention

Friendly staffGood serviceGreat locationSpacious rooms

Rachel
January 2022
When I arrived, the owner of the property told me he wanted me to cancel my expedia booking and pay him cash because "he couldnt recieve the funds I paid through expedia". I submitted a request for a full refund and…
Luis Miguel Juarez
August 2021
Personal super amable y servicial, excelente trato al cliente
Jonathan
May 2021
Estuvo muy bonito
Daniel Coto González
March 2021
Muy buena estadia, Cool y relax
Muuy buena la temática y las habitaciones muy limpias ordenadas y compartir mucho con las demás personas hospedadas
EVAN
December 2020
Great Place
Great Hostel Experience, nice people.
Verified traveler
January 2020
You won’t be sleeping alone ...
I booked this place with an open mind since it had limited reviews. Everything I came across though said it was good so I took a chance. It’s a unique place that had a very laid back vibe. People hanging out…

Reviews are written by guests who booked through our supplier and stayed, shown as written and in their own language. Category scores are the supplier’s reading of recent reviews, updated June 2025.

Where you’ll be

Calle Guanacaste Tamarindo, 100m East From Banco National, Tamarindo, Guanacaste, 50309, Tamarindo

Guests rate the location 7.8 out of 10 — good.

Things to know

Cancellation

Each room shows its own terms before you pay.

Most rates can be cancelled free until a date shown on the room.

Non-refundable rates are marked as such.

House rules

Check-in from 2:00 PM until 11:00 PM

Check-out by 11:00 AM

No children

No pets

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 11 PM. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 10:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.

Pets. Pets not allowed

Sustainability Certifications. Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Pets. Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Children and extra beds. No rollaway/extra beds available

General. Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

General. Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Accessibility. No elevators

Covid. Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing

General. Property is cleaned with disinfectant

General. Social distancing measures are in place

General. Professional property host/manager

Children and extra beds. No cribs (infant beds) available

Sustainability Certifications. Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

General. Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Health & Safety. Property does not require health documentation at check-in

Pets. Service animals are allowed

Payment & property

Paid when you book, not at the desk.

Rates include the taxes and fees we can read.

The property may take a card at check-in for incidentals.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms. A deposit may be required at the property.

What we’d check for you here

That the step-free room is actually free on your dates, and whether it is a roll-in shower or a bath, which the listing never says.
Whether there is room for a pickup, a trailer or a van, not just a car.
Whether breakfast is in the rate or added at checkout, and what time it runs.
Whether the rate moves for your dates, and what it includes.
What the property actually charges at the desk on top of the rate.

Questions about Pura Vida Hostel

What time is check-in and check-out at Pura Vida Hostel?

Check-in is from 2:00 PM. Check-out is by 11:00 AM. If you're arriving late, tell us and we'll ask the property to hold the room.

Does Pura Vida Hostel allow pets?

No — the property states that pets are not allowed.

Is there parking at Pura Vida Hostel?

Parking is listed among the property's facilities. Whether it's free and whether a space can be reserved varies, so we check it against your dates rather than promise it here.

Is breakfast included at Pura Vida Hostel?

Breakfast is offered at the property. Whether it's included depends on the rate — the board type is shown on each room once you put your dates in.

Does Pura Vida Hostel have Wi-Fi?

Yes — internet access is listed among the property's facilities.

Does Pura Vida Hostel have wheelchair accessible rooms?

The property lists step-free or accessible facilities. That flag is the one least able to settle the question: a hotel can carry it and still have a step at the entrance, or a bath rather than a roll-in shower, and it does not say whether the accessible room is free on your dates. Tell us what you need and we'll ask the property directly rather than reading you the flag.

How do I book Pura Vida Hostel?

Put your dates in above and book online, or call (888) 789-8585 and we'll do it for you — including things a booking form can't handle, like a block of rooms, a monthly rate or an invoice for your employer.

Where is Pura Vida Hostel?

Calle Guanacaste Tamarindo, 100m East From Banco National, Tamarindo, Guanacaste, 50309, Tamarindo.

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