Title: Pura Vida Hostel - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Pura Vida Hostel Family-friendly hostel with a coffee shop and a bar ![Lobby sitting area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11040000/11039000/11038976/5ef9d6fa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Basic Shared Dormitory, Accessible, Private Bathroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11040000/11039000/11038976/e8318ec5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11040000/11039000/11038976/c8847ff0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Classic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Private Bathroom, Ground Floor | Interior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11040000/11039000/11038976/41f3c9f0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11040000/11039000/11038976/2daf5056.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Just steps from Tamarindo Beach, Pura Vida Hostel offers a laid-back vibe with local cuisine breakfasts. Unwind in the garden, while kids enjoy the playground and arcade. High-speed WiFi keeps you connected, and nearby cycling routes invite exploration. 7.2 Good ## Popular amenities - Bar - Breakfast available - Air conditioning - Laundry - Housekeeping - Parking included ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Nov. 23 - Nov. 24](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-23&endDate=2025-11-24&selected=11038976&PinnedHotelID=11038976&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-23&endDate=2025-11-24&selected=11038976&PinnedHotelID=11038976&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Nov. 24 - Nov. 25](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-24&endDate=2025-11-25&selected=11038976&PinnedHotelID=11038976&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-24&endDate=2025-11-25&selected=11038976&PinnedHotelID=11038976&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Nov. 28 - Nov. 30](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-28&endDate=2025-11-30&selected=11038976&PinnedHotelID=11038976&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-28&endDate=2025-11-30&selected=11038976&PinnedHotelID=11038976&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Dec. 5 - Dec. 7](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=11038976&PinnedHotelID=11038976&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=11038976&PinnedHotelID=11038976&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 8 of 8 rooms ![Superior Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom, Garden Area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11040000/11039000/11038976/e6cb8990.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom, Garden Area ### Highlights Air conditioning Separate bedroom Premium bedding Portable fan Rainfall showerhead Private bathroom Daily housekeeping - 205 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed ![Standard Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom, Shared Bathroom, Garden View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11040000/11039000/11038976/7dd1d979.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom, Shared Bathroom, Garden View ### Highlights Air conditioning Separate bedroom Premium bedding Portable fan Rainfall showerhead Daily housekeeping - 205 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 4 - 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds ![Economy Double Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Private Bathroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11040000/11039000/11038976/e5c5da53.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Economy Double Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Private Bathroom ### Highlights Air conditioning Premium bedding Portable fan Rainfall showerhead Private bathroom Daily housekeeping - 205 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed ![Superior Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Private Bathroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11040000/11039000/11038976/ad70929a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Private Bathroom ### Highlights Air conditioning Separate bedroom Premium bedding Portable fan Rainfall showerhead Private bathroom Daily housekeeping - 161 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed ### Basic Shared Dormitory ### Highlights Air conditioning Premium bedding Portable fan Rainfall showerhead Private bathroom Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 5 - 5 Twin Bunk Beds ### Basic Shared Dormitory ### Highlights Air conditioning Premium bedding Portable fan Rainfall showerhead Private bathroom Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 8 - 8 Twin Bunk Beds ### Basic Shared Dormitory ### Highlights Air conditioning Premium bedding Portable fan Rainfall showerhead Private bathroom Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 5 - 5 Twin Bunk Beds ### Basic Shared Dormitory ### Highlights Air conditioning Premium bedding Portable fan Rainfall showerhead Private bathroom Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 4 - 4 Twin Bunk Beds ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FTamarindo-Hotels-Pura-Vida-Hostel.h11038976.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FTamarindo-Hotels-Pura-Vida-Hostel.h11038976.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C10.29622%2C-85.83846&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=iDNJ8ZBii82UiJjcJ1YZoncZSSs=) Calle Guanacaste Tamarindo, 100m East From Banco National, Tamarindo, Guanacaste, 50309 #### What's nearby - WAYRA Institute of Spanish - 7 min walk - 0.6 km - Tamarindo Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km - Playa Langosta - 8 min drive - 2.2 km - Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course - 28 min drive - 17.2 km - Grande Beach - 30 min drive - 17.4 km #### Getting around - Tamarindo (TNO) - 8 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Sharky's Sports Bar - ‬5 min walk - ‪HandleBar - ‬5 min walk - ‪Nordico Coffee House - ‬4 min walk - ‪Chiquita’s - ‬4 min walk - ‪La Oveja Bar & Restaurant - ‬3 min walk ## About this property ### Pura Vida Hostel Family-friendly hostel near Tamarindo Beach Located close to WAYRA Institute of Spanish and Grande Beach, Pura Vida Hostel provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. Adventurous travelers may like the cycling at this hostel. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a playground and an arcade/game room. You'll also enjoy perks such as: - Free self parking - Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) - Express check-out, express check-in, and supervised childcare (surcharge) Room features All guestrooms at Pura Vida Hostel have perks such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and free newspapers. Other conveniences in all rooms include: - Portable fans and daily housekeeping ## Similar properties ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13390000/13387200/13387171/1bd69317.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### In the Shade Hotel - Coworking - Adults Only Tamarindo - Pool - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant 9.4 Exceptional 321 reviews CA $148 CA $167 total includes taxes & fees Nov 24 - Nov 25 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-24&endDate=2025-11-25&selected=13387171&PinnedHotelID=13387171&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10360000/10357000/10356916/ce858901.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Wyndham Tamarindo Tamarindo - Pool - Breakfast included - Spa - Pet-friendly 8.4 Very good 1,008 reviews CA $204 CA $231 total includes taxes & fees Nov 24 - Nov 25 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-24&endDate=2025-11-25&selected=10356916&PinnedHotelID=10356916&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet ### Parking and transportation - 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) - Free self parking on site ### Food and drink - Daily local cuisine breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 5 for adults and USD 5 for children - A bar/lounge - A coffee shop/cafe ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Bicycle rentals - Hiking/biking trails - Library - Playground - TV in common areas ### Family friendly - Arcade/game room - Laundry facilities - Playground - Supervised activities for children (surcharge) ### Conveniences - Free newspapers in lobby - Laundry facilities - Limited-hour front desk - Luggage storage - Safe at front desk - Shared microwave - Shared refrigerator ### Guest services - Concierge services - Dry cleaning/laundry service - Housekeeping (daily) - Multilingual staff - Tour and ticket assistance ### Outdoors - Garden - Terrace ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Assistive listening devices - No elevator ### More - Designated smoking areas ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Premium bedding ### Bathroom - Private or shared bathroom - Rainfall showerhead - Shower - Towels provided ### More - Air conditioning - Free daily newspapers - Portable fan ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM Early check-in subject to availability Late check-in subject to availability Express check-in available Minimum check-in age: 12 ### Check-out Check-out before 11 AM Express check-out available ### Special check-in instructions 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 Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours 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 ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees) ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available Cribs (infant beds) are not available ## Important information ### 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. ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts mobile payments and cash Mobile payment options include: PayPal Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher ### We should mention This property does not have elevators Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms ### Property is also known as 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 ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Pura Vida Hostel pet-friendly? > No, only service animals are welcome at the property. ### How much is parking? > Self parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Pura Vida Hostel? > Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours. ### What time is check-out at Pura Vida Hostel? > Check-out is at 11 AM. ### Does Pura Vida Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport? > Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 20 per person applies. ### Where is Pura Vida Hostel located? > This family-friendly Tamarindo hostel is located near the beach, within a 10-minute walk of WAYRA Institute of Spanish and Tamarindo Beach. Tamarindo Church and Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course are also within 12 mi (20 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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