Title: Casa Pura Vida Surf Hostel Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Casa Pura Vida Surf Hostel Relax poolside or challenge friends to billiards at this Tamarindo retreat, where morning coffee comes with Costa Rica's beach vibe. ## Photo gallery for Casa Pura Vida Surf Hostel ![Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool loungers - Casa Pura Vida Surf Hostel (Tamarindo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16260000/16250300/16250233/50893fe3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets - Casa Pura Vida Surf Hostel (Tamarindo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16260000/16250300/16250233/5f441c76.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Reception - Casa Pura Vida Surf Hostel (Tamarindo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16260000/16250300/16250233/49fc5856.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Reception - Casa Pura Vida Surf Hostel (Tamarindo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16260000/16250300/16250233/ba3859dd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Games room - Casa Pura Vida Surf Hostel (Tamarindo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16260000/16250300/16250233/b8d7fad8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Casa Pura Vida Surf Hostel sits just minutes from Tamarindo Beach, offering a perfect base for relaxation. Guests spend mornings on the sun-warmed terrace and afternoons in the arcade/game room where friendly competition brings travelers together. ## Reviews 9.2 Wonderful ## Popular amenities - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Laundry room - Kitchen £59 includes taxes & fees 3 Mar - 4 Mar ## Check prices for these days [Tonight ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-25&endDate=2026-02-26&selected=16250233&PinnedHotelID=16250233&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-25&endDate=2026-02-26&selected=16250233&PinnedHotelID=16250233&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Tomorrow ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-26&endDate=2026-02-27&selected=16250233&PinnedHotelID=16250233&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-26&endDate=2026-02-27&selected=16250233&PinnedHotelID=16250233&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [This weekend ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-27&endDate=2026-03-01&selected=16250233&PinnedHotelID=16250233&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-27&endDate=2026-03-01&selected=16250233&PinnedHotelID=16250233&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Next weekend ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-06&endDate=2026-03-08&selected=16250233&PinnedHotelID=16250233&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-06&endDate=2026-03-08&selected=16250233&PinnedHotelID=16250233&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Room options All rooms 1 bed 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 6 of 6 rooms ### View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom ![Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16260000/16250300/16250233/0fa0356b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom ### Highlights Air conditioning Shared/communal kitchen In-room safe - 301 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Standard Triple Room, 1 Bedroom, Shared Bathroom ![Standard Triple Room, 1 Bedroom, Shared Bathroom | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16260000/16250300/16250233/772dbeff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Triple Room, 1 Bedroom, Shared Bathroom ### Highlights Air conditioning Separate bedroom Shared/communal kitchen In-room safe - 301 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed ### View all photos for Standard Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom, Shared Bathroom ![Standard Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom, Shared Bathroom | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16260000/16250300/16250233/46e216cf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom, Shared Bathroom ### Highlights Air conditioning Shared/communal kitchen In-room safe - 301 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 2 Single Bunk Beds ### View all photos for Shared Dormitory ![Shared Dormitory | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16260000/16250300/16250233/9b8d4389.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Shared Dormitory 9.0 Wonderful 2 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning Shared/communal kitchen In-room safe - 398 sq ft - Sleeps 1 - 10 Single Beds ### View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom ![Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16260000/16250300/16250233/c0aa767a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom 8.0 Very good 1 review ### Highlights Air conditioning Private bathroom Shared/communal kitchen In-room safe - 301 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom ![Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16260000/16250300/16250233/5f441c76.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom 8.0 Very good 1 review ### Highlights Air conditioning Separate bedroom Shared/communal kitchen In-room safe - 301 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FTamarindo-Hotels-Pura-Vida-MINI-Hostel.h16250233.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FTamarindo-Hotels-Pura-Vida-MINI-Hostel.h16250233.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Located in Tamarindo, Casa Pura Vida Surf Hostel is near the beach. While the natural beauty of Tamarindo Beach and Conchal Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course. Las Baulas National Marine Park and Monkey Park are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as scuba diving. [Visit our Tamarindo travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tamarindo.dx500187) [View more Hostels in Tamarindo](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tamarindo-Hostels.d500187-aaHostels.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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%7C10.29607%2C-85.84209&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=mxRWHLZ8I8XYEET555VdeNpM-yU=) Calle Playa Langosta, 100 M East of Zen Cafe, Tamarindo, 50309 ### What's nearby - ![Playa Tamarindo in Costa Rica](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6071344/f87e42f0-f1b1-4d21-878c-c0ab61d46785.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Tamarindo Beach 5 min walk \- 0.3 miles - ![Vista aérea de playa Langosta, Costa Rica](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635997364853/abc4964a-593c-41d5-a96f-b7e8f54783fc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Playa Langosta 9 min drive \- 1.3 miles - WAYRA Institute of Spanish 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Casino Diria 18 min drive \- 6.3 miles - Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course 37 min drive \- 10.4 miles ### Getting around - Tamarindo (TNO) 14 min drive ### Restaurants - Sharky's Sports Bar 4 min walk - El Chiringuito 3 min walk - Ocho Beach Bar and Restaurant 3 min walk - Nogui's 5 min walk - Nordico Coffee House 3 min walk ## About this property ### Casa Pura Vida Surf Hostel Hostel near Tamarindo Beach At Casa Pura Vida Surf Hostel, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden and an arcade/games room. Free in-room WiFi and dry cleaning/laundry services are available to all guests. Additional perks include: - An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers - Free self-parking - A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-in and concierge services - Tour/ticket information, books and multilingual staff Room features All guest rooms at Casa Pura Vida Surf Hostel include perks, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes. 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Shared microwave - Shared refrigerator ### Guest services - Concierge services - Dry cleaning/laundry service - Housekeeping (once per stay) - Multilingual staff - Tour and ticket assistance ### Outdoors - Garden - Pool loungers - Terrace ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Front entrance ramp - No lift - Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations) - Wheelchair-accessible pool - Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom - Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (150 centimetre high) ### More - Designated smoking areas ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Shower - Towels provided ### Food and drink - Shared kitchen access ### More - Air conditioning - Safe ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 AM Express check-in available Minimum check-in age - 15 ### Check-out Check-out before 10 AM ### 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 at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets No pets or service animals allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available. Cots (infant beds) are not available ## Important information ### Optional extras - Airport shuttle fee: USD 55.00 per person (one-way) The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a 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 cash If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts There is no hot water on site Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property ### Property is also known as Pura Vida MINI Hostel Tamarindo, Guanacaste Pura Vida MINI Tamarindo, Guanacaste Pura Vida MINI Pura Vida MINI Hostel Tamarindo Pura Vida MINI Tamarindo Pura Vida MINI Hostel Casa Pura Vida Surf Hostel Tamarindo Casa Pura Vida Surf Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Casa Pura Vida Surf Hostel have a pool? ### How much does it cost to stay at Casa Pura Vida Surf Hostel? ### Is Casa Pura Vida Surf Hostel pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Casa Pura Vida Surf Hostel? ### What time is check-in at Casa Pura Vida Surf Hostel? ### What time is check-out at Casa Pura Vida Surf Hostel? ### Does Casa Pura Vida Surf Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport? ### Where is Casa Pura Vida Surf Hostel located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Casa Pura Vida Surf Hostel Reviews 9.2 ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 8.8 Cleanliness ### 8.0 Location ### 9.4 Staff & service ### 8.8 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 41 8 - Good 5 6 - Okay 4 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 3 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Larissa 14 Jan 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Staff were very nice and helpful. The surf instructor was amazing, would definitely recommend! ##### Larissa Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 4 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Great hostel, Amazing location close to the beach and to multiple restaurants/ shops and grocery stores ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Evan 8 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Very centrally located. Very friendly staff, good group of people there when i stayed. Very happy ##### Evan Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dennis 29 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Nice hostel with great vibe. Staff was friendly and helpful. Great location - easy walk to beach, restaurants, shops, etc. Beautiful pool! ##### Dennis Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### MARIA ISABEL 13 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The best place for staying at Tamarindo! it´s very close to the town centre; you can rent a surfboard at the Hostel and go walking to the beach which takes 5 minutes. The place is very nice, swimmingpool, Chillout Zone,...and the most important thing is the good energy that you can feel there thanks to the Staff. ##### MARIA ISABEL Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jarrett 11 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Staff were great and the hostel was a very nice stay. Plumbing in our room needed some work so it’s not so stinky but it was manageable and fine in the end. All worked well. ##### Jarrett Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lincoln 16 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities I really liked staying there, met some really cool people, i was in a private room and nothing ever stolen but someone did say their airpods were stolen and they were in the shared rooms. excellent stay overall very clean and very friendly and helpful staff ##### Lincoln Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Colin 6 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities My wife and I had a lovely week at Pure Vida while learning to surf. Having the pool was a nice touch for a hostel. Staff kept the place clean, but there is your typical “tropical” buds/lizards etc around all the time. Very short walk to town and beach. ##### Colin Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Srinivasa Reddy 1 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Good hostel It is a very nice eco friendly hostel with swimming pool and pool table. Staff is very friendly. Good kitchen and clean bathrooms. They let me keep my bags and stay for few more hours after checkout for my meetings. ##### Srinivasa Reddy Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lee Anne 20 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Clean and cozy hostel in the middle of Tamarindo Lovely clean hostel with cozy shared spaces. The staff were super friendly and helpful. The atmosphere was really relaxed and the location was perfect. Highly recommend a stay here. Perhaps a little sign up warning tourists of the pickpockets in the town would be a good idea. Telephones are stolen every weekend, ours included. ##### Lee Anne Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Abigail 15 Feb 2026 Liked: Cleanliness This hostel was incredible! VERY very social, easy to meet people and great kitchen. We had the hostel room with 2 bunk beds only - super clean. Washrooms were classic hostel washrooms, and the pool was super clean! The BEST location - 5 min walk from the beach and strip in Tamarindo. ##### Abigail Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrea 26 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great hostel to stay at. ##### Andrea Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Steven 6 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Great vibes, great location. ##### Steven Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### RONALD 15 Dec 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Super friendly and accommodating staff. I would definitely stay here again ##### RONALD Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary 20 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities We stayed with our kids ages 6 and 9\. We were the only ones there with kids, but it was great and the kids loved the fireball and jenga. Safe. Well equipped kitchen. Pool to cool off in that the kids enjoyed. Bunk beds were super comfortable. Quiet time is at 11pm but kitchen closed at 10 so it was quiet enough at 10pm. Bathroom situation wasn’t ideal, but it’s a hostel. Close to a small grocery store, super close to the beach, affordable. The highlight was the surfing lessons. Julien was great! but Helena who gave both our kids multiple lessons was such a gem, we will always have great memories of our stay! ##### Mary Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gregory 18 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities I originally planned on staying here for only 2 nights but I ended up staying a whole week! I love this hostel if I were to go back to Tamarindo I will definitely be going back! The staff were amazing and super friendly (shoutout to Lucas!) It felt like family and was a great place to socialize and hang out with other people staying at the hostel. They have plenty of rooms and bathrooms and a big kitchen to cook. It’s cleaned throughout the day and is kept very nice. Highly recommend! ##### Gregory ### 8/10 Good #### Aline 2 Nov 2025 Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort L accueil tres sympa et le lieu est bien aménagé Par contre le seul point negatif c'est l'humidité dans la chambre qui créé des taches noires au plafond et une odeur tres désagréable ##### Aline Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Fernanda 15 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Buena ubicación ##### Fernanda Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patrick 11 Nov 2024 Perfecto ##### Patrick Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Edward 29 May 2022 Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities Management was good. Property is above acceptable. ##### Edward Stayed 2 nights in May 2022 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Verified traveller 19 Jan 2022 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Não recomendo. Não recomendo. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Thea 14 Jan 2022 Liked: Staff & service, room comfort #### Pura vida mini hostel Vi trivdes väldigt bra på detta hostel! Det var väldigt trevlig och hjälpsam personal. Det negativa var att det inte var så rent. Men jag hade definitivt åkt tillbaka. ##### Thea Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 1 Mar 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Great place to stay near the beach The place is very close to the beach and town but on a qùiet road. The kitchen was large with plenty of space to work. The staff is very helpful. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brian 9 Jul 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Fantastic place Excellent, super quiet and private, walking distance for all the facilities, just what we were was looking for a nightover. Definitelly coming back! The owner also gave us a nicer room which i was not expecting as booked. ##### Brian Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 23 Mar 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Quel bel endroit paisible et convivial, à proximité de la plage et des commerces Je devais y rester 2 nuits et j’ai prolongé car je m’y sentais bien Je recommande ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Makanda by the Sea](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Quepos-Hotels-Makanda-By-The-Sea.h2328562.Hotel-Information) > > [Azura Beach Resort - All Inclusive - Adults Only](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Samara-Hotels-Azura-Beach-Resort-All-Inclusive-Adults-Only.h20586535.Hotel-Information) > > [Lapa Rios Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Puerto-Jimenez-Hotels-Lapa-Rios-Lodge.h1447895.Hotel-Information) > > [Macaw Lodge ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Carara-Hotels-Macaw-Lodge-An-Authentic-Ecolodge.h6778240.Hotel-Information) > > [Koora Hotel by Sandglass](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Monteverde-Hotels-Hotel-Aguti-Lodge-Reserve.h33594530.Hotel-Information) > > [Cristal Ballena Boutique Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dominical-Hotels-Cristal-Ballena-Boutique-Hotel-Spa.h1386896.Hotel-Information) > > [The Hideaway Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Samara-Hotels-The-Hideaway-Hotel.h11027376.Hotel-Information) > > [La Quinta Sarapiqui Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sarapiqui-Hotels-La-Quinta-Sarapiqui-Lodge.h18261717.Hotel-Information) > > [Selva Verde Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sarapiqui-Hotels-Selva-Verde-Lodge.h4139642.Hotel-Information) > > [Kura Boutique Hotel Member of the Cayuga Collection](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dominical-Hotels-Kura-Boutique-Hotel.h5637504.Hotel-Information) > > [Ecolirios Boutique Hotel & Villas](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Guacimo-Hotels-Ecolirios-Boutique-Hotel-And-Spa.h32864539.Hotel-Information) > > [Santa Juana Lodge and Nature Reserve](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Quepos-Hotels-Santa-Juana-Lodge-And-Nature-Reserve.h10501821.Hotel-Information) > > [Casa Luna Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/La-Fortuna-Hotels-Casa-Luna-Hotel-Spa.h2305532.Hotel-Information) > > [Maquenque Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Boca-Arenal-Hotels-Maquenque-Eco-Lodge.h4147006.Hotel-Information) > > [Villas Rio Mar](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dominical-Hotels-Villas-Rio-Mar.h66109.Hotel-Information) > > [Oxygen Jungle Villas & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dominical-Hotels-Oxygen-Jungle-Villas.h6042557.Hotel-Information) > > [Toad Hall Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Arenal-Hotels-Toad-Hall-Hotel.h11685037.Hotel-Information) > > [Arenal Waterfall Lodge Villas](https://www.expedia.co.uk/La-Fortuna-Hotels-GreenLagoon-Arenal-Waterfall-Villas.h1823811.Hotel-Information) > > [Costa Rica Surf Camp by SUPERbrand](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Jaco-Hotels-Costa-Rica-Surf-Camp-By-SUPERbrand.h17702230.Hotel-Information) > > [Chayote Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Naranjo-Hotels-Chayote-Lodge.h9716642.Hotel-Information) > > [Hideaway Rio Celeste](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Katira-Hotels-Hotel-Rio-Celeste-Hideaway.h3858533.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Escape Caribeño](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Puerto-Viejo-De-Talamanca-Hotels-Hotel-Escape-Caribeno.h12310729.Hotel-Information) > > [Villa Lapas Jungle Village](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Jaco-Hotels-Villa-Lapas-Jungle-Village.h1330482.Hotel-Information) > > [Costa Paraiso](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dominical-Hotels-Costa-Paraiso.h38744058.Hotel-Information) > > [La Cusinga Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dominical-Hotels-La-Cusinga-Lodge.h9711849.Hotel-Information) > > [Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dominical-Hotels-Tiki-Villas-Rainforest-Lodge-Spa.h8126251.Hotel-Information) > > [El Remanso Rainforest Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Puerto-Jimenez-Hotels-El-Remanso-Lodge.h11640675.Hotel-Information) > > [Cabañas del Rio](https://www.expedia.co.uk/La-Fortuna-Hotels-Cabanas-Del-Rio.h22951676.Hotel-Information) > > [Vista Ballena](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dominical-Hotels-Vista-Ballena.h10617842.Hotel-Information) ---