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 is located about a 5-minute drive from the Green World Store and only 1.9 km from Playa Hermosa. Also, nature lovers will appreciate that the hostel is within reach of Playa Santa Teresa Beach.
The Bri'ah Art Gallery is among the cultural highlights close to Ico Living hostel, situated nearly a 10-minute ride away.
Ico Living Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Security
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Garden area
Ico Living Hostel
The Playa Santa Teresa hostel is located about a 5-minute drive from the Green World Store and only 1.9 km from Playa Hermosa. Also, nature lovers will appreciate that the hostel is within reach of Playa Santa Teresa Beach.
The Bri'ah Art Gallery is among the cultural highlights close to Ico Living hostel, situated nearly a 10-minute ride away.
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Beach access
The Cafecito Surfhouse - Santa Teresa
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Sauna
- Terrace
The Playa Santa Teresa hostel is only 1.6 km from La Lora Amarilla.
The hostel offers access to the Bri'ah Art Gallery, which is just 50 metres away.
The Cafecito Surfhouse - Santa Teresa
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Sauna
- Terrace
The Cafecito Surfhouse - Santa Teresa
The Playa Santa Teresa hostel is only 1.6 km from La Lora Amarilla.
The hostel offers access to the Bri'ah Art Gallery, which is just 50 metres 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 only 1.4 km from the Blue Surf Sanctuary and only 1.8 km from such cultural venues as the Bri'ah Art Gallery. In addition, La Lora Amarilla can be found in close proximity to the hostel.
Zeneidas Surf Garden hostel boasts location merely an 8-minute stroll from the exciting responsible and fun Iguana Divers.
Along with views of the patio, the Playa Santa Teresa hostel offers 56 rooms, some of which come with a patio and a balcony.
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Massage
- Garden area
The Playa Santa Teresa hostel is only 1.4 km from the Blue Surf Sanctuary and only 1.8 km from such cultural venues as the Bri'ah Art Gallery. In addition, La Lora Amarilla can be found in close proximity to the hostel.
Zeneidas Surf Garden hostel boasts location merely an 8-minute stroll from the exciting responsible and fun Iguana Divers.
Along with views of the patio, the Playa Santa Teresa hostel offers 56 rooms, some of which come with a patio and a balcony.
Eso Santa Teresa
- Shared kitchen
- Air conditioning
- Welcome drink
- Entertainment
- Fitness centre
- Outdoor swimming pool
The family hostel is in the very heart of Playa Santa Teresa, offering access to La Lora Amarilla, situated a 6-minute walk away. 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 property, situated 1.4 km away.
Eso Santa Teresa
- Shared kitchen
- Air conditioning
- Welcome drink
- Entertainment
- Fitness centre
- Outdoor swimming pool
Eso Santa Teresa
The family hostel is in the very heart of Playa Santa Teresa, offering access to La Lora Amarilla, situated a 6-minute walk away. 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 property, situated 1.4 km away.
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Beach access
Salty Enthusiasts Share House & Villas
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Garden area
Salty Enthusiasts Share House & Villas
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Garden area
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 only a 13-minute walk away. Also, nature lovers will appreciate that the hostel is 4.2 km from the Playa Cuevas.
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 only a 13-minute walk away. Also, nature lovers will appreciate that the hostel is 4.2 km from the Playa Cuevas.
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Beach access
Akih Pods Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
The Playa Santa Teresa hostel is only 1.1 km from a Playa del Carmen beach. In addition, Playa Santa Teresa Beach can be found around 25 minutes on foot from the hostel.
Casa Zen is just around the corner 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
The Playa Santa Teresa hostel is only 1.1 km from a Playa del Carmen beach. In addition, Playa Santa Teresa Beach can be found around 25 minutes on foot from the hostel.
Casa Zen is just around the corner 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
The hostel is located only 450 metres from Kina Surf Shop and 2.2 km from the Blue Surf Sanctuary. Playa Hermosa can be reached within 25 minutes' walk of this Playa Santa Teresa hostel.
The property is also situated within a few blocks of the Green World Store.
Abacaxi Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Shuttle service
- Express check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Table tennis
- Garden area
Abacaxi Hostel
The hostel is located only 450 metres from Kina Surf Shop and 2.2 km from the Blue Surf Sanctuary. Playa Hermosa can be reached within 25 minutes' walk of this Playa Santa Teresa hostel.
The property is also situated within a few blocks of the Green World Store.
Maudie
- Shared kitchen
- Shuttle service
- Garden area
Kina Surf Shop is situated 800 metres from the hostel, and Playa El Carmen Beach is a mere 1.6 km away. Also, this Playa Santa Teresa hostel is about 10 minutes by car from such natural sights as the Playa Cuevas.
Maudie hostel is located steps away from the Bri'ah Art Gallery.
Maudie
- Shared kitchen
- Shuttle service
- Garden area
Maudie
Kina Surf Shop is situated 800 metres from the hostel, and Playa El Carmen Beach is a mere 1.6 km away. Also, this Playa Santa Teresa hostel is about 10 minutes by car from such natural sights as the Playa Cuevas.
Maudie hostel is located steps away from the Bri'ah Art Gallery.
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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 3.7 km from the Blue Surf Sanctuary and within a few blocks of such cultural venues as the Bri'ah Art Gallery. The Santa Teresa Beach is within 10 minutes' drive of El Gato Rojas Surf hostel, while Playa del Carmen is about a 5-minute walk away.
In proximity to this property, guests will find natural sights, such as the Playa Cuevas, which is around 4 km away.
Some rooms include a balcony and a kitchen, and self-catering options such as tea and coffee making facilities.
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 3.7 km from the Blue Surf Sanctuary and within a few blocks of such cultural venues as the Bri'ah Art Gallery. The Santa Teresa Beach is within 10 minutes' drive of El Gato Rojas Surf hostel, while Playa del Carmen is about a 5-minute walk away.
In proximity to this property, guests will find natural sights, such as the Playa Cuevas, which is around 4 km away.
Some rooms include a balcony and a kitchen, and self-catering options such as tea and coffee making facilities.
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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 located only 450 metres from a Playa del Carmen beach. The Bri'ah Art Gallery is also situated around 10 minutes' walk away.
The Blue Surf Sanctuary is 3.5 km from the Playa Santa Teresa accommodation.
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 located only 450 metres from a Playa del Carmen beach. The Bri'ah Art Gallery is also situated around 10 minutes' walk away.
The Blue Surf Sanctuary is 3.5 km from the Playa Santa Teresa accommodation.
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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
Casa Zen is a short way from this Playa Santa Teresa hostel, while Playa Hermosa is just 1.3 km away. Natural sights in the area include Playa Santa Teresa Beach, 700 metres from the hostel, and a beach is approximately a 5-minute walk away.
The Bri'ah Art Gallery is a mere 1.9 km from the property.
Each room is furnished with a wardrobe and features a terrace.
- Shared kitchen
- Off-site car park
- Housekeeping
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Outdoor swimming pool
Casa Zen is a short way from this Playa Santa Teresa hostel, while Playa Hermosa is just 1.3 km away. Natural sights in the area include Playa Santa Teresa Beach, 700 metres from the hostel, and a beach is approximately a 5-minute walk away.
The Bri'ah Art Gallery is a mere 1.9 km from the property.
Each room is furnished with a wardrobe and features a terrace.
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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 in a beach area of Jaco, in close proximity to the Daystar Center Jaco. The Mirador De Jaco can be reached about 10 minutes by car from the hostel.
Guests can also enjoy natural sights such as the Playa Jaco, which is 800 metres away.
Casa Bohio Surf
- Shared kitchen
- Airport shuttle
- 24-hour security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Terrace
Casa Bohio Surf
This hostel is located in a beach area of Jaco, in close proximity to the Daystar Center Jaco. The Mirador De Jaco can be reached about 10 minutes by car from the hostel.
Guests can also enjoy natural sights such as the Playa Jaco, which is 800 metres away.
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Beach access
Luminosa Montezuma Hostel
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Express check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Laundry
- Sun terrace
Guests may find Montezuma Falls situated just 0.9 km away and Montezuma Gardens and Butterfly Garden, which is in the vicinity of the hostel. Also, Playa Manchas is approximately a 5-minute walk away.
Guests can relax at the Ylang Ylang Beach Resort, located 1.7 km from the Montezuma hostel.
Luminosa Montezuma Hostel
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Express check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Laundry
- Sun terrace
Luminosa Montezuma Hostel
Guests may find Montezuma Falls situated just 0.9 km away and Montezuma Gardens and Butterfly Garden, which is in the vicinity of the hostel. Also, Playa Manchas is approximately a 5-minute walk away.
Guests can relax at the Ylang Ylang Beach Resort, located 1.7 km from the Montezuma hostel.
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Private beach
Sandy Toes Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Shuttle service
- Housekeeping
- Air conditioning
- Entertainment
- Terrace
Iglesia de Samara is 200 metres from the hostel, while the Malanoche Estuary is about 2 km away. In addition, Samara Trails is located a mere 10 minutes' walk away.
This hostel is also located 1.6 km from the Samara Beach.
The Samara accommodation offers 20 rooms with a seating area, as well as climate control for guests' added convenience.
Sandy Toes Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Shuttle service
- Housekeeping
- Air conditioning
- Entertainment
- Terrace
Sandy Toes Hostel
Iglesia de Samara is 200 metres from the hostel, while the Malanoche Estuary is about 2 km away. In addition, Samara Trails is located a mere 10 minutes' walk away.
This hostel is also located 1.6 km from the Samara Beach.
The Samara accommodation offers 20 rooms with a seating area, as well as climate control for guests' added convenience.
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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 around 15 minutes' walk away, while Pochotal is in the immediate vicinity of the hostel. This hostel is also within 2 km of the Jaco Walk Open Air Shopping Center.
Casajungla hostel is situated approximately a 25-minute walk from the Johannes Dankers Park and only a few steps from 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 around 15 minutes' walk away, while Pochotal is in the immediate vicinity of the hostel. This hostel is also within 2 km of the Jaco Walk Open Air Shopping Center.
Casajungla hostel is situated approximately a 25-minute walk from the Johannes Dankers Park and only a few steps from 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 (963 Reviews) |
From 9$ | |
| The Cafecito Surfhouse - Santa Teresa |
9.6 / 10 (53 Reviews) |
From 22$ | |
| Zeneidas Surf Garden |
8.6 / 10 (714 Reviews) |
From 18$ | |
| Eso Santa Teresa |
8.8 / 10 (383 Reviews) |
From 35$ | |
| Salty Enthusiasts Share House & Villas |
8.6 / 10 (205 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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