Pura Vida Hostel

Tamarindo · Costa Rica

Pura Vida Hostel

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29% SHIT
Medium confidence 48 reviews

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Facilities

🍳 Kitchen 🅿️ Parking 🅿️ Free Parking 💻 Coworking Space 🌅 Outdoor Terrace 🌿 Garden ♿ Wheelchair Friendly ♿ Wheelchair-Accessible Bathrooms
Other facilities (20)
Luggage Storage Housekeeping Reception (Limited Hours) Internet Access Wi-Fi Linen Included Air Conditioning Towels Included Ceiling Fan Security Lockers First Aid Kits Common Room Lounge Room Free WiFi Free Internet Access Free Security Lockers Free Luggage Storage Tea & Coffee Making Facilities Express Check-in / Out Recycling Bins

Prices

Dorms $15 / night
Privates $50 / night

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Recent reviews

Spain FEMALE 18-24 Apr 18, 2026 Atm 100%

Carlos es muy majo y el hostel está muy bienn!!

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Switzerland FEMALE 18-24 Apr 10, 2026 Atm 60%

We were a group of five people staying here and had a dormitory all to ourselves. The room itself was clean; however, the bathroom was already dirty upon arrival. There was no soap to wash our hands, and only one roll of toilet paper. Outside of the room, there was only one more bathroom we could use, no additional shower. Both our bathroom and the shared one did not seem to be cleaned during our stay, nor were they stocked up with toilet paper. The common areas are cute, and the kitchen is clea...

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Germany FEMALE 18-24 Apr 3, 2026 Atm 40%

An sich fühlt man sich in dem Hostel sicher, da es mit einem Tor verschlossen ist und wirklich nur Leute rein kommen, die hier wohnen außerdem ist es Videoüberwacht. Die Betten sind recht gemütlich, das WLAN funktioniert gut. Klimaanlage in den Zimmer. Die Küche ist gut. Allerdings ist das Bad furchtbar dreckig, es laufen Kakalaken und Ameisen rum, ebenfalls im Bed. Es gibt keine Seife im Bad. Das Hostel gibt keinen familiären vibe. Wir saßen nie mit anderen zusammen. Für 2 Nächte OK.

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Sweden FEMALE 18-24 Mar 21, 2026 Atm 20%

Vi var själva på Hostelet under ge la vår vecka där så det är definitivt inte ett ställe om man vill vara social. Rummet var inte städat när vi kom dit, det låg gaml platsflaskor och smuts under sängen. En kväll när vi kom hem hade vi inget vatten i vårt badrum. Det gick inte ens att spola toaletterna. När vi frågade ägaren så sa han bara ”det är Costa Rica” utan att komma med förslag på lösning. Vi var tvungna att själva gå till ett annat hostel på kvällen för att...

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Argentina Couple Mar 17, 2026 10.0/10

+ El lugar es hermoso, con cocina bien equipada y cómoda. La ubicación es excelente, cerca del centro y del mar. El personal muy atento.

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Argentina Solo traveler Mar 15, 2026 4.0/10

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France Couple Mar 12, 2026 4.0/10

+ Emplacement

- Douche froide, cafards dans la chambre, en dessous du lit il y avait pleins de mouchoirs et bouteilles vides…

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Norway FEMALE 18-24 Mar 10, 2026 Atm 100%

The best kitchen I've ever had in a hostel! It had everything you would need, and was very clean! The owner was nice and helpful. Plus the free coffee in the mornings was delicious! The common spaces had a good vibe, nice areas to do work or hang out.

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Germany Solo traveler Mar 1, 2026 10.0/10

+ Es ist zentral gelegen, es gab genug Platz für privatsphäre, man konnte auch sozial sein, man wurde herzlich empfangen und alle wünsche wurden erfüllt.

- Die unterkunft hat riesengroßes potential für ein Glowup.

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Germany Solo traveler Feb 28, 2026 8.0/10

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England FEMALE 18-24 Feb 28, 2026 Atm 40%

Bit of a weird vibe at this hostel. Had to ask for hand soap because they didn’t provide it. Quite expensive for basic facilities. Good location and safety locked gate

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Costa Rica Solo traveler Feb 24, 2026 8.0/10

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Chile Solo traveler Feb 24, 2026 10.0/10

+ Todo, la energía del lugar es excelente. Sin tener grandes lujos, sus camas están bastante bien, su piscina es agradable y tiene todo lo necesario para que te encuentres cómodo. Lo mejor es la energía del staff ( sobretodo Alana de Australia, genial ella muy amable) y de los hospedados. Sobretodo

- Nada.

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Canada FEMALE 18-24 Feb 23, 2026 Atm 80%

I really liked the courtyard area. It had a couple hammocks and lots of seating. My bed was really comfortable. The bathroom in the 5 person room was not very clean and was missing hand soap. There were lots of ants in that bathroom, even on the toilet. Not a party hostel which I liked. Everyone mostly kept to themselves. I would highly recommend if the rooms and bathrooms were cleaner.

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Canada Solo traveler Feb 18, 2026 6.0/10

+ Good location nice staff

- Little bit dirty

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Germany Solo traveler Feb 15, 2026 8.0/10

+ The open space is great to chat and get to know people. You can rest there perfectly during the hot noon hours and the evening and chat with other guests. The kitchen is super roamy and has a huge table. There is a drying line, so all the towels and clothes are dry within hours. The rooms are small, but you have a private, clean bathroom, which I liked a lot. Lockers are there as well and you get big towels! The host is laid back, roaming around, but more in the background.

- The AC is a little loud, but after a long day at the beach that shouldn’t bother anyone anymore :)

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France Solo traveler Feb 15, 2026 8.0/10

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Uruguay Couple Feb 12, 2026 8.0/10

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Germany Couple Feb 4, 2026 9.0/10

+ Gut gelegen, offene schattige und zentrale Küche, für den Preis gut Ausstattung in den Zimmern mit A/C

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Costa Rica Solo traveler Feb 2, 2026 8.0/10

+ Sehr netter Typ, der das Hostel leitet, hat uns herumgeführt und alle Fragen beantwortet. Wir hatten 2 Betten im gemischten Viererzimmer gebucht, bekamen dann aber ein Sechserzimmer für uns allein. Schöner Aufenthaltsbereich draußen mit Hängematten und gute Lage (5 Min zum Strand zu Fuß)

- Bad und Dusche schienen nicht besonders gut gereinigt, aber für den Preis angemessen.

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