Pura Vida MINI Hostel is simply THE BEST Hostel in Tamarindo: ONLY 100 meters from the beach! Large newly remodeled property with huge social rancho with daybeds, rocking chairs, poof pillows, hammocks, tropical garden, Wi-Fi on the whole property, private rooms and dorms with AC, safes and lockers , access to swimming pool, very clean, functional and fully stacked communal kitchen and most importantly friendly, bilingual, knowledgeable and always eager to help staff.

We have an incredibly successful record running hostels as our management team has ran the Pura Vida Hostel in Tamarindo for past 4 years.

Recently we welcomed the opportunity to move to a beautiful and newly remodeled property only 100 meters walk to the beach, surf break, night life, bars, shops, restaurants, bus stop and town center.

We offer clean private rooms with AC and some with safes, dorm rooms with AC (from 9PM – 9AM) with lockers, beautiful social area (Rancho Style) with day beds, hammocks, rocking chairs, puff pillows, music, book exchange, tour books, games, and laundry service. We prepared for you fully equipped kitchen with 2 stoves, microwave, toaster oven, Free Wi-Fi throughout the property, bulletproof security with security cameras, all set in a beautiful lush tropical garden with frequent visit from monkeys. And only for our guests free access to swimming pool with swim up bar.

AND MOST importantly you will meet fun and cool backpackers and travelers alike, making our hostel their home away from home, come and see for yourself, you will not want to leave.


Please note:

Cancellation policy: 72h before arrival. In case of a late cancellation or No Show, you will be charged the first night of your stay.

Check in from 14:00 to 22:00 .
Check out before 10:00.

Payment upon arrival by cash.
Taxes not included - 13%
Breakfast not included.
No curfew.

Reception hours are from 7.30 AM - 22.30 PM
If you arrive outside of reception hours you will need to notify us in order to make arrangements for you key.

We will hold your reservation till 18.00 PM, if you are arriving AFTER 18.00 PM you will need to notify us via email or phone, in case we do not receive your notification we reserve the right to sell your room after 18.00 PM