Top Hostels in Playa Grande
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Top location
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Beach access
Playa Grande Surf Camp
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Outdoor swimming pool
This hostel also boasts a beachfront location, just moments from the Palm Beach Estates.
Playa Grande Surf Camp
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Outdoor swimming pool
Playa Grande Surf Camp
This hostel also boasts a beachfront location, just moments from the Palm Beach Estates.
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Private beach
Pipe House Playa Grande
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Sun terrace
Guests may find Playa Grande Surf Camp situated just 9 minutes' walk away and the Marino Las Baulas National Park, which is 2.5 km from the hostel. The 9-room Pipe House Playa Grande hostel provides quick access to a private beach as it is located a mere 50 metres away.
The Tamarindo Church is a 25-minute walk from the property.
Pipe House Playa Grande
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Sun terrace
Pipe House Playa Grande
Guests may find Playa Grande Surf Camp situated just 9 minutes' walk away and the Marino Las Baulas National Park, which is 2.5 km from the hostel. The 9-room Pipe House Playa Grande hostel provides quick access to a private beach as it is located a mere 50 metres away.
The Tamarindo Church is a 25-minute walk from the property.
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Popular choice
Hostel Dodero
- Shared kitchen
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Car park
Charges may apply
- Housekeeping
- Flat-screen TV
- Luggage storage
- Terrace
The comfortable hostel boasts a prime location around 2 km from Moracia, a short way from shopping opportunities such as the shopping mall "Centro Plaza Liberia". The hostel is also 13 minutes on foot from Condega.
Dodero hostel invites sports fans to visit Edgardo Baltodano Briceno Stadium, which is 1.7 km away.
Hostel Dodero
- Shared kitchen
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Car park
Charges may apply
- Housekeeping
- Flat-screen TV
- Luggage storage
- Terrace
Hostel Dodero
The comfortable hostel boasts a prime location around 2 km from Moracia, a short way from shopping opportunities such as the shopping mall "Centro Plaza Liberia". The hostel is also 13 minutes on foot from Condega.
Dodero hostel invites sports fans to visit Edgardo Baltodano Briceno Stadium, which is 1.7 km away.
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Great deal
Hostel Pura Vida En Liberia
- Shared kitchen
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Car park
€ 4.31 per day
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Dry cleaning
The La Carreta is located around a 10-minute ride from the comfortable Pura Vida En Liberia hostel and La Agonía is just 1.6 km away. The nearby sports attractions include Edgardo Baltodano Briceno Stadium, nearly a 20-minute walk away.
The hostel enjoys a convenient location in the vicinity of the Condega.
Hostel Pura Vida En Liberia
- Shared kitchen
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Car park
€ 4.31 per day
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Dry cleaning
Hostel Pura Vida En Liberia
The La Carreta is located around a 10-minute ride from the comfortable Pura Vida En Liberia hostel and La Agonía is just 1.6 km away. The nearby sports attractions include Edgardo Baltodano Briceno Stadium, nearly a 20-minute walk away.
The hostel enjoys a convenient location in the vicinity of the Condega.
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Best-rated
Hostel El Pretal
- Shared kitchen
- Security
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Garden area
Located 1.2 km from Edgardo Baltodano Briceno Stadium, the hostel is nearly a 20-minute walk from the Moracia. The cultural museum "Museo de Guanacaste" can be reached just a few steps from this Liberia hostel.
El Pretal hostel is 400 metres from the Immaculate Church of Concepción de María and 700 metres from the House of Culture.
Hostel El Pretal
- Shared kitchen
- Security
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Garden area
Hostel El Pretal
Located 1.2 km from Edgardo Baltodano Briceno Stadium, the hostel is nearly a 20-minute walk from the Moracia. The cultural museum "Museo de Guanacaste" can be reached just a few steps from this Liberia hostel.
El Pretal hostel is 400 metres from the Immaculate Church of Concepción de María and 700 metres from the House of Culture.
Casa Pura Vida Surf Hostel - Tamarindo Costa Rica
- Shared kitchen
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Entertainment
- Billiard tables
- Indoor swimming pool
Located 250 metres from the surfing beach, this hostel is also in close proximity to the Super Compro. The Kingpin Sportfishing can be reached within 25 minutes' walk of the Tamarindo hostel.
The Tamarindo property boasts an ideal location not far from the Con Mucho Gusto.
Casa Pura Vida Surf Hostel - Tamarindo Costa Rica
- Shared kitchen
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Entertainment
- Billiard tables
- Indoor swimming pool
Casa Pura Vida Surf Hostel - Tamarindo Costa Rica
Located 250 metres from the surfing beach, this hostel is also in close proximity to the Super Compro. The Kingpin Sportfishing can be reached within 25 minutes' walk of the Tamarindo hostel.
The Tamarindo property boasts an ideal location not far from the Con Mucho Gusto.
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Private beach
Sandy Toes Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Shuttle service
- Housekeeping
- Air conditioning
- Entertainment
- Terrace
The Samara hostel is 2 km from the Malanoche Estuary.
The property is 250 metres from the Samara-Carrillo Info Center and close to Samara Trails.
Sandy Toes Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Shuttle service
- Housekeeping
- Air conditioning
- Entertainment
- Terrace
Sandy Toes Hostel
The Samara hostel is 2 km from the Malanoche Estuary.
The property is 250 metres from the Samara-Carrillo Info Center and close to Samara Trails.
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Beach access
Woodstock Hostel
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Terrace
The hostel is also 4.2 km from Belen Waterfall.
This hostel enjoys a beachfront location in the vicinity of Samara Ticos Surf School.
Along with views of the garden, the Samara accommodation offers 19 rooms, some of which come with an adjoining terrace and a balcony.
Woodstock Hostel
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Terrace
Woodstock Hostel
The hostel is also 4.2 km from Belen Waterfall.
This hostel enjoys a beachfront location in the vicinity of Samara Ticos Surf School.
Along with views of the garden, the Samara accommodation offers 19 rooms, some of which come with an adjoining terrace and a balcony.
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Beach access
Argdivan Beach Hostel
- Shared kitchen
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Car park
Charges may apply
- Express check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Entertainment
- Garden area
The Samara Beach is just 1.8 km from this hostel.
The hostel boasts location a stone's throw from the Samara-Carrillo Info Center.
Argdivan Beach Hostel
- Shared kitchen
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Car park
Charges may apply
- Express check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Entertainment
- Garden area
Argdivan Beach Hostel
The Samara Beach is just 1.8 km from this hostel.
The hostel boasts location a stone's throw from the Samara-Carrillo Info Center.
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Guest favorite
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Beach access
Hostel La Botella De Leche - Tamarindo
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Fitness club
- Outdoor swimming pool
Also, nature lovers will appreciate that the Tamarindo hostel is a short way from Tamarindo Beach.
Hostel La Botella De Leche - Tamarindo
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Fitness club
- Outdoor swimming pool
Hostel La Botella De Leche - Tamarindo
Also, nature lovers will appreciate that the Tamarindo hostel is a short way from Tamarindo Beach.
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Beach access
Hostel Samara
- Shared kitchen
- Shuttle service
- 24-hour security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Laundry
- Terrace
Guests may find Plaza Samara situated nearly 5 minutes' walk away and the Playa Buenavista, which is 3.5 km from the hostel.
The Samara-Carrillo Info Center can also be found a mere 350 metres away.
The rooms at this accommodation come with a mini-kitchen and a dining area and offer views of the mountain.
Hostel Samara
- Shared kitchen
- Shuttle service
- 24-hour security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Laundry
- Terrace
Hostel Samara
Guests may find Plaza Samara situated nearly 5 minutes' walk away and the Playa Buenavista, which is 3.5 km from the hostel.
The Samara-Carrillo Info Center can also be found a mere 350 metres away.
The rooms at this accommodation come with a mini-kitchen and a dining area and offer views of the mountain.
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Beach access
Casa Terra Hostel
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Fitness centre
- Terrace
In addition, the Belén Waterfall can be found 4.2 km from this Samara hostel.
Also, the hostel is a short way from the Samara-Carrillo Info Center.
Casa Terra Hostel
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Fitness centre
- Terrace
Casa Terra Hostel
In addition, the Belén Waterfall can be found 4.2 km from this Samara hostel.
Also, the hostel is a short way from the Samara-Carrillo Info Center.
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Beach access
Tamarindo Backpackers
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Outdoor swimming pool
Found 4.5 km from Marino Las Baulas National Park, the comfortable hostel is 3.1 km from worship locations like Tamarindo Church. In addition, Diria Petit Casino can be found not far from the hostel.
Tamarindo Backpackers hostel is located merely 650 metres from Lydia Beech Art Boutique Gift Shop.
Tamarindo Backpackers
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Outdoor swimming pool
Tamarindo Backpackers
Found 4.5 km from Marino Las Baulas National Park, the comfortable hostel is 3.1 km from worship locations like Tamarindo Church. In addition, Diria Petit Casino can be found not far from the hostel.
Tamarindo Backpackers hostel is located merely 650 metres from Lydia Beech Art Boutique Gift Shop.
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Beach access
The Backside House - Women Only -
- Shared kitchen
- Shuttle service
- Security
- Air conditioning
- Garden area
Blue Trailz is located 300 metres from the comfortable hostel, and the art gallery "Galeria Atalaida" is just 6 minutes' walk away. The nearby sports attractions include the miniature Bolas Locas MiniGolf, 800 metres away.
The hostel provides a convenient location a short way from the Diria Petit Casino.
The Backside House - Women Only -
- Shared kitchen
- Shuttle service
- Security
- Air conditioning
- Garden area
The Backside House - Women Only -
Blue Trailz is located 300 metres from the comfortable hostel, and the art gallery "Galeria Atalaida" is just 6 minutes' walk away. The nearby sports attractions include the miniature Bolas Locas MiniGolf, 800 metres away.
The hostel provides a convenient location a short way from the Diria Petit Casino.
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Beach access
Mai Ke Kai Surf House
- BBQ facilities
- Shuttle service
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Terrace
The Tamarindo hostel is about a 25-minute stroll from the Barcelo Langosta Hotel and a stone's throw from such cultural venues as the art gallery "Galeria Atalaida". You can visit sacred sites such as the Tamarindo Church, found 2.5 km from the accommodation.
Mai Ke Kai Surf House hostel boasts a convenient location just steps from Tamarindo Beach.
Mai Ke Kai Surf House
- BBQ facilities
- Shuttle service
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Terrace
Mai Ke Kai Surf House
The Tamarindo hostel is about a 25-minute stroll from the Barcelo Langosta Hotel and a stone's throw from such cultural venues as the art gallery "Galeria Atalaida". You can visit sacred sites such as the Tamarindo Church, found 2.5 km from the accommodation.
Mai Ke Kai Surf House hostel boasts a convenient location just steps from Tamarindo Beach.
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Beach access
Cabinas Del Mar
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Luggage storage
- Jacuzzi
- Outdoor swimming pool
The Samara Ticos Surf School is within a 10-minute drive of the hostel.
The comfortable hostel enjoys a beachfront location 3.1 km from the Samara-Carrillo Info Center.
Cabinas Del Mar
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Luggage storage
- Jacuzzi
- Outdoor swimming pool
Cabinas Del Mar
The Samara Ticos Surf School is within a 10-minute drive of the hostel.
The comfortable hostel enjoys a beachfront location 3.1 km from the Samara-Carrillo Info Center.
Are you in a hurry?
Here is a quick list of Hostels in Playa Grande, selected based on their rating
| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| Playa Grande Surf Camp |
9.1 / 10 (230 Reviews) |
From 50$ | |
| Pipe House Playa Grande |
9.2 / 10 (105 Reviews) |
From 67$ | |
| Hostel Dodero |
8.2 / 10 (938 Reviews) |
From 10$ | |
| Hostel Pura Vida En Liberia |
8.9 / 10 (349 Reviews) |
From 10$ | |
| Hostel El Pretal |
9.3 / 10 (610 Reviews) |
From 33$ |
More accommodations in Playa Grande
Frequently Asked Questions
Which budget hostels in Playa Grande are close to the beach?
Casa Pura Vida Surf Hostel and Playa Grande Surf Camp are both near Playa Grande Beach. You can easily walk to the surf and sand within minutes.
Arrive before 10am if you want a choice of beach spots, as it gets crowded later in the day.
Which budget hostels in Playa Grande are ideal for first-time visitors?
Hostel Samara and Sandy Toes Hostel offer a great starting point for exploring Playa Grande. They provide easy access to local shops, restaurants, and the beach.
Get to Sandy Toes Hostel early on weekends for free breakfast items before they run out.
What are some recommended family-friendly hostels in Playa Grande?
Tamarindo Backpackers and Hostel Dodero provide spaces suitable for families. They often have common areas and activities for children.
Request family rooms early to ensure enough space, especially during holiday seasons.
Which hostels in Playa Grande have a communal kitchen?
Hostel Pura Vida En Liberia and Woodstock Hostel offer communal kitchens for guests. This feature allows you to cook your own meals and save on dining costs.
Plan to shop for groceries at local markets to maximize your kitchen use.
Where can I find affordable hostels with activities in Playa Grande?
Mai Ke Kai Surf House and Pipe House Playa Grande often organize group activities like surf lessons and yoga sessions. They are great for meeting fellow travelers.
Check their event boards regularly for daily activities you can join.
Which Playa Grande hostels are known for a social atmosphere?
Playa Grande Surf Camp and Hostel La Botella De Leche are known for their communal vibes. Guests often enjoy shared dinners and games.
Join evening activities to easily meet other travelers and share experiences.
What are the most budget-friendly hostels in Playa Grande?
Hostel Dodero and Argdivan Beach Hostel offer the lowest prices in Playa Grande, starting as low as $10. They provide basic amenities for travelers on a tight budget.
Look out for off-season discounts that can further reduce accommodation costs.
What is the best way to get around Playa Grande?
Biking and walking are the easiest ways to get around Playa Grande. Rentals are cheap, and many areas are safe for cyclists and pedestrians.
Rent a bike for $5 per day to explore the coastline without worrying about parking.
How can I find local dining options in Playa Grande?
Explore restaurants along the beachfront and in the nearby Tamarindo area. They provide a mix of local and international cuisines.
Visit during lunch hours for set menu specials, usually cheaper than dinner prices.
What seasonal events should I look out for in Playa Grande?
During the dry season (December to April), there are often surf competitions and beach events. The area comes alive with local music and food.
Plan your visit around the Tamarindo Art Wave Festival in March, a highlight of local culture and creativity.
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