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Private Triple Room in Paradise.Breakfast +AC+Pool
We stayed for 9 nights and absolutely had an awesome stay! the room was clean and AC worked perfectly. We really enjoyed the environment and sense of community that this hostel fosters as well as enjoying the privacy of a seperate room while staying there. The supermarkets are extremely close (2 to choose from within a 5 minute walk), the beach is super close, and the property is far enough off the main road that noise and dust aren't an issue. It was a pleasure staying here and would very stay again!

Unique Social Justice Experience - Room #3
We enjoyed our stay and can recommand the casa ridgway.

Double Bed Room in a Great Hostel
Friendly & helpful staff, perfect location to explore tamarindo. Lovely room and communal areas, really enjoyed our stay!!

Cozy and clean hostel room at Finca Vacaré
Don’t miss this place, it’s a little paradise. Ernesto, the owner, mingled with the guests, was very outgoing and helped anybody that needed anything. The food was great!!! They made us a super breakfast, included in the price of the room and he served us a very nice chicken multi vegetable soup/meal for diner that was to die for. We went and relaxed in the cool water at the river right on his property. All kinds of animals all over the place. Excellent secure and plenty of safe parking on the premises. I definitely recommend this place and will return whenever I can. Thanks Ernesto, keep up the good work! Pura Vida!

Casa Aura Beachfront: Quadruple Private Room
Perfect place to stay, super nice, central, clean areas

1 Bed, Mixed AC Common Room @ La Palapa Hut Hostel
Great place definitely for the price you pay for it! The garden is beautifull and Andrew and his wife are both very kind and easy to talk too.

Quadruple room with a view and private access
I wasn't going to post a review because I had a very few nits with the place that might have led me to give it less than five stars. There were basically only two regarding the place itself. The first was the lack of a lamp on the dresser next to the bed, which left the room lit by only the fan light in the ceiling and I found that to be a sadly lost opportunity for a warmer ambience. The other was that the floor in the shower was slippery and I had to be careful about not falling. I really didn't want to mention these things (I'm reviewing only because he reviewed me and I want to see what he wrote), as I told them to Manuel and I'm sure he'll correct both of them. In fact he said he had two lamps I could use, but it was already too late in the evening to bother. And I'm sure he'll put a mat in the shower. Everything else was fine, except there was confusion finding the place as several other reviewers have mentioned. I'll send him a better map. In general very highly recommended!

Private Room Fortuna San Carlos
Best place to be in La Fortuna!!
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Carol cabins, Sea room
Cabinas Carol is a great hostel… Carol is quick to respond to messages. Carlos, Ismael and Carolina were always helpful whenever I needed something. Great spot very near the wave - walkable - close to the markets, restaurants and most importantly the point… been staying here mant times over the years and always have a good time. Definitely worth the price.

Cabinas Carol Jungle Private Room w/privatebath 8
We loved carols so much. Our first time in pavones and was surprised at how great the location is. Easy walking to surf and everything you need is a short walk. The space is beautiful and everyone is friendly. We’ll be back!

Room with private bathroom iguana
I stayed her for eight days and everything was great. The communal kitchen is well organized, kept clean, and has plenty of space. The vibe here is relaxed and it is close to the wave. I definitely hope to return.

(II) Room with private bathroom across 7-10 termin
A 10/10 place in terms of comfort, easy access, cleanliness, directions to the place and that really deliver what he offers in the listing. For the moment, it's the first choice for when he returns to the country. Grateful to the Host. 100% recommended.

Carol Cabins Coco Room
Awesome place, right near the surf break. Super chill vibes. Highly recommend, going to stay here again whenever I come back to pavones!

Carols Cabinas Mango Private Room Shared Bath 1
No frills, but perfect setup for surfing pavones, close to the main break, and lots of cool guests. If you’re in pavones to surf, carols is perfect

Arenal Poshpacker. Private Economy (1-3 people)
I don't know where to start. I am a person who travels a lot, always alone, I have never returned to the same place to see as many things as possible. Well, I think I left a piece of heart in this structure, everyone warmly welcomed me, starting from Luis, the girls at the reception, Kathryn at the bar, they made me feel like one of them, there was no need to go out there to meet people because they can involve everyone with events during the evening. It's also a great place to find other lonely people like me, where you create a huge bond, as it happened to me. But, the greatest connection, I created it with the staff, I will never stop thanking them for how they made me feel. It's the only place I would go back, just for them. I will definitely be back one day, and if it is not for vacation , I will be to hire myself as a worker and live with the PURA VIDA. Thank you guys, you were my family for a week and in my heart forever.

Rustic Room with pool access @HostelMarisol
Excellent place, very quiet, the pool, excellent, very spacious, good field to rest.-
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Hostel Esperanza Pavones - Bed in 5-bed dorm
Super nice

Private Room at Drake Bay Osa Tucan
Henar is an excellent host! The room is really clean and the bed is comfortable . Thank you !

Stay at the Jungle, Walk to the Beach!
A great accommodation in the countryside with love for detail. Were received very well and felt comfortable, so we even extended it. Thank you very much :)

La Casona Hostel, El Coco, Guanacaste (Corals)
I highly recommend a quiet place. A large kitchen

Private Room with A/C
The atmosphere is relaxed and sociable, thanks to Leo and the other friendly guests, and the accommodations are comfortable and reasonably priced.

Playa 506 - Bed in a 6-Bed Female Dorm - A/C - SB
Appreciate this space and staff! Welcoming, friendly, and safe for women.

cheap room at nosara, pelada- Coco de Rasta Hostel
Personable. Great sense of community. Super chill vibe.

Bird of Paradise Room at Domi Plaza
I only stayed one night but was very happy with my choice. Noise level was fine, I was able to sleep well even with being right on the main street. kitchen has everything you may need. my bedroom was very clean and comfortable!
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