Top Hostels in Playa Santa Teresa (Puntarenas)
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Best-rated
Ico Living Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Security
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Garden area
The Playa Santa Teresa hostel boasts a beachfront location about 5 minutes by car from the Green World Store, just 300 metres from shopping opportunities such as Kina Surf Shop. This comfortable hostel is 1.9 km from Playa Hermosa and within reach of La Lora Amarilla.
The Bri'ah Art Gallery is among the cultural highlights close to the 15-room Ico Living hostel, situated nearly a 10-minute drive away.
The rooms at the accommodation come with an adjoining terrace and a balcony and offer views of the patio.
Ico Living Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Security
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Garden area
Ico Living Hostel
The Playa Santa Teresa hostel boasts a beachfront location about 5 minutes by car from the Green World Store, just 300 metres from shopping opportunities such as Kina Surf Shop. This comfortable hostel is 1.9 km from Playa Hermosa and within reach of La Lora Amarilla.
The Bri'ah Art Gallery is among the cultural highlights close to the 15-room Ico Living hostel, situated nearly a 10-minute drive away.
The rooms at the accommodation come with an adjoining terrace and a balcony and offer views of the patio.
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Beach access
The Cafecito Surfhouse - Santa Teresa
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Sauna
- Terrace
This Playa Santa Teresa hostel is just 1.6 km from La Lora Amarilla.
The comfortable hostel offers access to the Bri'ah Art Gallery, which is only a 5-minute walk away.
The Cafecito Surfhouse - Santa Teresa
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Sauna
- Terrace
The Cafecito Surfhouse - Santa Teresa
This Playa Santa Teresa hostel is just 1.6 km from La Lora Amarilla.
The comfortable hostel offers access to the Bri'ah Art Gallery, which is only a 5-minute walk away.
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Beach access
Zeneidas Surf Garden
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Massage
- Garden area
The Playa Santa Teresa hostel is located merely 50 metres from a Playa Santa Teresa beach. In addition, La Lora Amarilla can be found within easy reach of the hostel.
The Blue Surf Sanctuary is only 1.4 km from the accommodation.
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Massage
- Garden area
The Playa Santa Teresa hostel is located merely 50 metres from a Playa Santa Teresa beach. In addition, La Lora Amarilla can be found within easy reach of the hostel.
The Blue Surf Sanctuary is only 1.4 km from the accommodation.
Eso Santa Teresa
- Shared kitchen
- Air conditioning
- Welcome drink
- Entertainment
- Fitness centre
- Outdoor swimming pool
The unique hostel is in the very heart of the city, surrounded by a forest. Eso Santa Teresa hostel enjoys location 250 metres from Playa Santa Teresa.
The Bri'ah Art Gallery is among the cultural highlights close to this Playa Santa Teresa accommodation, situated 1.4 km away.
Eso Santa Teresa
- Shared kitchen
- Air conditioning
- Welcome drink
- Entertainment
- Fitness centre
- Outdoor swimming pool
Eso Santa Teresa
The unique hostel is in the very heart of the city, surrounded by a forest. Eso Santa Teresa hostel enjoys location 250 metres from Playa Santa Teresa.
The Bri'ah Art Gallery is among the cultural highlights close to this Playa Santa Teresa accommodation, situated 1.4 km away.
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Beach access
Salty Enthusiasts Share House & Villas
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Garden area
- Patio
Salty Enthusiasts Share House & Villas
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Garden area
- Patio
Salty Enthusiasts Share House & Villas
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Beach access
La Posada - Hostel
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Outdoor swimming pool
The Santa Teresa Beach is in the vicinity of the Playa Santa Teresa hostel, while the Green World Store is just 1.1 km away. Also, Playa del Carmen is about a 5-minute walk away.
The 35-room La Posada hostel allows guests to enjoy such natural sights as the Playa Cuevas, located 4.2 km away.
La Posada - Hostel
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Outdoor swimming pool
La Posada - Hostel
The Santa Teresa Beach is in the vicinity of the Playa Santa Teresa hostel, while the Green World Store is just 1.1 km away. Also, Playa del Carmen is about a 5-minute walk away.
The 35-room La Posada hostel allows guests to enjoy such natural sights as the Playa Cuevas, located 4.2 km away.
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Beach access
Akih Pods Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
Casa Zen is only 250 metres from the hostel, while Playa Santa Teresa Beach is only 1.9 km away. Also, nature lovers will appreciate that the Playa Santa Teresa hostel is not far from Playa El Carmen Beach.
The Playa Cuevas is approximately a 15-minute drive from the accommodation.
Along with views of the garden, Akih Pods hostel offers 45 rooms, some of which come with a patio and a kitchenette.
Akih Pods Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
Akih Pods Hostel
Casa Zen is only 250 metres from the hostel, while Playa Santa Teresa Beach is only 1.9 km away. Also, nature lovers will appreciate that the Playa Santa Teresa hostel is not far from Playa El Carmen Beach.
The Playa Cuevas is approximately a 15-minute drive from the accommodation.
Along with views of the garden, Akih Pods hostel offers 45 rooms, some of which come with a patio and a kitchenette.
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Beach access
Abacaxi Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Shuttle service
- Express check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Table tennis
- Garden area
Casa Zen is approximately 400 metres from the comfortable hostel, while Playa Hermosa is 2.1 km away. Thanks to a beachfront location of the hostel, guests can quickly reach the Green World Store, which is only an 8-minute walk away.
Also, Abacaxi hostel is 2.2 km from the Blue Surf Sanctuary.
Abacaxi Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Shuttle service
- Express check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Table tennis
- Garden area
Abacaxi Hostel
Casa Zen is approximately 400 metres from the comfortable hostel, while Playa Hermosa is 2.1 km away. Thanks to a beachfront location of the hostel, guests can quickly reach the Green World Store, which is only an 8-minute walk away.
Also, Abacaxi hostel is 2.2 km from the Blue Surf Sanctuary.
Maudie
- Shared kitchen
- Shuttle service
- Garden area
La Lora Amarilla can be reached around 2 km from the hostel.
This Playa Santa Teresa hostel boasts location fairly close to the Green World Store.
Maudie
- Shared kitchen
- Shuttle service
- Garden area
Maudie
La Lora Amarilla can be reached around 2 km from the hostel.
This Playa Santa Teresa hostel boasts location fairly close to the Green World Store.
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Beach access
El Gato Rojas Surf Hostel
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Entertainment
- Sun terrace
The hostel is located about 5 minutes' walk from a Playa del Carmen beach. Natural sights in the area include the Playa Cuevas, 4 km from the 77-room El Gato Rojas Surf hostel, and a beach is 250 metres away.
This property enjoys a beachfront location a 10-minute drive from the Blue Surf Sanctuary.
El Gato Rojas Surf Hostel
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Entertainment
- Sun terrace
El Gato Rojas Surf Hostel
The hostel is located about 5 minutes' walk from a Playa del Carmen beach. Natural sights in the area include the Playa Cuevas, 4 km from the 77-room El Gato Rojas Surf hostel, and a beach is 250 metres away.
This property enjoys a beachfront location a 10-minute drive from the Blue Surf Sanctuary.
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Beach access
Pura Vida Mini Hostel Santa Teresa
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Billiard tables
- Outdoor swimming pool
This Playa Santa Teresa hostel is just a 6-minute walk from a Playa del Carmen beach. The Bri'ah Art Gallery is within a few blocks of the Playa Santa Teresa accommodation.
The Blue Surf Sanctuary is 3.5 km from the hostel.
Pura Vida Mini Hostel Santa Teresa
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Billiard tables
- Outdoor swimming pool
Pura Vida Mini Hostel Santa Teresa
This Playa Santa Teresa hostel is just a 6-minute walk from a Playa del Carmen beach. The Bri'ah Art Gallery is within a few blocks of the Playa Santa Teresa accommodation.
The Blue Surf Sanctuary is 3.5 km from the hostel.
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Top location
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Beach access
Cabinas Playa Surf Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Off-site car park
- Housekeeping
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Outdoor swimming pool
Located approximately 25 minutes' walk from such significant cultural landmarks as Bri'ah Art Gallery, this Playa Santa Teresa hostel is also a short way from the exciting responsible and fun Iguana Divers. In addition, La Lora Amarilla can be found 700 metres from the hostel.
In proximity to the 20-room Cabinas Playa Surf hostel, guests will find natural sights, such as Playa Santa Teresa Beach, which is just an 11-minute walk away.
The rooms at this property come with a seating area and offer views of the ocean.
- Shared kitchen
- Off-site car park
- Housekeeping
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Outdoor swimming pool
Located approximately 25 minutes' walk from such significant cultural landmarks as Bri'ah Art Gallery, this Playa Santa Teresa hostel is also a short way from the exciting responsible and fun Iguana Divers. In addition, La Lora Amarilla can be found 700 metres from the hostel.
In proximity to the 20-room Cabinas Playa Surf hostel, guests will find natural sights, such as Playa Santa Teresa Beach, which is just an 11-minute walk away.
The rooms at this property come with a seating area and offer views of the ocean.
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Private beach
Casa Bohio Surf
- Shared kitchen
- Airport shuttle
- 24-hour security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Terrace
This hostel is located nearly 5 minutes' walk from the Daystar Center Jaco and just 1.4 km from Tortuga Surf School. The hostel is merely 1.2 km from the Jaco Library and Learning Center and 2.6 km from the Mirador De Jaco.
The 11-room Casa Bohio Surf hostel boasts location just moments from Tico Pod Art House & Gifts.
Casa Bohio Surf
- Shared kitchen
- Airport shuttle
- 24-hour security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Terrace
Casa Bohio Surf
This hostel is located nearly 5 minutes' walk from the Daystar Center Jaco and just 1.4 km from Tortuga Surf School. The hostel is merely 1.2 km from the Jaco Library and Learning Center and 2.6 km from the Mirador De Jaco.
The 11-room Casa Bohio Surf hostel boasts location just moments from Tico Pod Art House & Gifts.
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Beach access
Luminosa Montezuma Hostel
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Express check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Laundry
- Sun terrace
Montezuma Falls is in the vicinity of the hostel, while Montezuma Gardens and Butterfly Garden is 0.9 km away. Also, Playa Manchas is around 5 minutes' walk away.
Guests can unwind at the Ylang Ylang Beach Resort, located 1.7 km away.
Luminosa Montezuma Hostel
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Express check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Laundry
- Sun terrace
Luminosa Montezuma Hostel
Montezuma Falls is in the vicinity of the hostel, while Montezuma Gardens and Butterfly Garden is 0.9 km away. Also, Playa Manchas is around 5 minutes' walk away.
Guests can unwind at the Ylang Ylang Beach Resort, located 1.7 km away.
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Private beach
Sandy Toes Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Shuttle service
- Housekeeping
- Air conditioning
- Entertainment
- Terrace
The hostel is situated close to Samara Trails, in a beach area of Samara. The Malanoche Estuary is 2 km from the Samara hostel.
The property boasts location just near the Samara-Carrillo Info Center.
Sandy Toes Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Shuttle service
- Housekeeping
- Air conditioning
- Entertainment
- Terrace
Sandy Toes Hostel
The hostel is situated close to Samara Trails, in a beach area of Samara. The Malanoche Estuary is 2 km from the Samara hostel.
The property boasts location just near the Samara-Carrillo Info Center.
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Beach access
Casajungla Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Plunge pool
Jaco Walk Square welcomes shopping lovers only 1.2 km away, while Pochotal is just a few steps from the hostel. The 17-room Casajungla hostel is also within 25 minutes' walk of the Jaco Walk Open Air Shopping Center.
This hostel is situated 2.1 km from the Johannes Dankers Park and right near the Jaco Ropes.
Casajungla Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Plunge pool
Casajungla Hostel
Jaco Walk Square welcomes shopping lovers only 1.2 km away, while Pochotal is just a few steps from the hostel. The 17-room Casajungla hostel is also within 25 minutes' walk of the Jaco Walk Open Air Shopping Center.
This hostel is situated 2.1 km from the Johannes Dankers Park and right near the Jaco Ropes.
Are you in a hurry?
Here is a quick list of Hostels in Playa Santa Teresa (Puntarenas), selected based on their rating
| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| Ico Living Hostel |
9.1 / 10 (972 Reviews) |
From 9$ | |
| The Cafecito Surfhouse - Santa Teresa |
9.5 / 10 (56 Reviews) |
From 211$ | |
| Zeneidas Surf Garden |
8.6 / 10 (681 Reviews) |
From 18$ | |
| Eso Santa Teresa |
8.8 / 10 (383 Reviews) |
From 35$ | |
| Salty Enthusiasts Share House & Villas |
7.8 / 10 (140 Reviews) |
From 10$ |
More accommodations in Playa Santa Teresa (Puntarenas)
Frequently Asked Questions
Which budget friendly hostels in Playa Santa Teresa are closest to the beach?
Sandy Toes Hostel and Eso Santa Teresa are both located just a short walk from the beach. These hostels offer a relaxed atmosphere and surf-friendly vibe.
Visit the beach early in the morning for fewer crowds and cooler temperatures.
Which hostels near central Playa Santa Teresa provide the best local experience?
Cabinas Playa Surf Hostel and Pura Vida Mini Hostel Santa Teresa are located near shops and restaurants in central Playa Santa Teresa. Staying here gives easy access to local culture and food.
Explore local eateries around main streets after 6pm for vibrant local dinners and entertainment.
Where can I find hostels with shared kitchens in Playa Santa Teresa?
Zeneidas Surf Garden and Abacaxi Hostel both have shared kitchens for guests. This feature allows you to prepare your meals and save on dining costs.
Shop at local markets in the early morning to find fresh ingredients at better prices.
Which hostels in Playa Santa Teresa have a lively social scene?
El Gato Rojas Surf Hostel and Akih Pods Hostel are known for their friendly atmospheres and group activities. You'll meet travelers and make new friends easily here.
Join group events or beach bonfires organized by the hostels for a fun and memorable experience.
Are there hostels in Playa Santa Teresa that cater to surfers?
Casajungla Hostel and La Posada - Hostel offer surfboard rentals and lessons. These hostels are popular with surfers looking to ride the waves.
Book surf lessons for early in the day when the waves are calmer for beginners.
Which hostels nearby Playa Santa Teresa have communal hanging spaces?
The Cafecito Surfhouse and Salty Enthusiasts Share House & Villas feature communal lounges and gardens. These areas are great for relaxing and socializing with other guests.
Join in on game nights or movie sessions often hosted in these communal spaces.
Which family-friendly hostels near Playa Santa Teresa are best for kids?
Luminosa Montezuma Hostel and Ico Living Hostel provide family rooms and kid-friendly facilities. These hostels ensure a comfortable stay for families traveling with children.
Look for hostels that offer activities like beach games for children to engage them while you relax.
How can I ensure my safety while staying at hostels in Playa Santa Teresa?
Choose hostels with good security features, like lockers and 24-hour reception. Keeping valuables secured while exploring will help ensure a worry-free stay.
Explore the area in groups during the evening hours to maintain safety when venturing out.
What local events should I not miss while in Playa Santa Teresa?
The Santa Teresa Surf Festival, held in late January or early February, attracts surfers and beach lovers. It offers competitions, music, and local food stands.
Plan your trip around this festival for a chance to enjoy exciting displays and local culture.
What is the best way to get around Playa Santa Teresa?
Biking is popular for getting around Playa Santa Teresa. Many hostels offer bike rentals, making it convenient to explore the area.
Rent a bicycle early in the day to avoid the heat and enjoy cooler riding conditions.
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