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Our top choices for Santa Cruz hostels

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1. ONDA - Playa Grande - Adults Only

ONDA - Playa Grande - Adults Only
3.0 star property
Cabo Velas
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (17 reviews)
"ONDA is wonderful little hotel. It is right in the heart of Playa Grande and offers great amenities. The staff is incredibly friendly and helpful. Overall, a great experience and a fun place to stay."
United States
Frederic
The price is ￥4,236
￥4,787 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
ONDA - Playa Grande - Adults Only
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2. Pipe House Playa Grande

Pipe House Playa Grande
2.5 star property
Cabo Velas
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (36 reviews)
"Awesome experience. Felipe put a lot of love into this place."
United States
pamela
The price is ￥10,095
￥11,408 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Pipe House Playa Grande
Standard Quadruple Room, Pool View | View from room

3. La Botella de Leche - Hostel

La Botella de Leche - Hostel
2.0 star property
Tamarindo
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (70 reviews)
"Great stay! Nice accommodations- super friendly "
United States
Paul
The price is ￥4,694
￥5,304 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
La Botella de Leche - Hostel
Daily full breakfast for a fee

4. Pupa House

Pupa House
2.0 star property
Tamarindo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (5 reviews)
"This was the coolest place to stay! The staff was wonderful, it was clean and so comfortable! Would stay here again if traveling alone! "
Canada
Caleb
The price is ￥7,879
￥8,903 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 21 - Oct 22
Pupa House
Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, sun loungers

5. Casa Pura Vida Surf Hostel

Casa Pura Vida Surf Hostel
2.0 star property
Tamarindo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (53 reviews)
"Great hostel to stay at. "
Canada
Andrea
The price is ￥4,706
￥5,318 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 22 - Sep 23
Casa Pura Vida Surf Hostel
Outdoor pool

6. The Nomadic Hotel

The Nomadic Hotel
3.0 star property
Nosara
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (107 reviews)
"Great hotel with friendly staff in a convenient location."
United States
Jeffrey
The price is ￥42,895
￥48,471 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
The Nomadic Hotel
Breakfast served

7. Nosara Hotel Playa Garza

Nosara Hotel Playa Garza
2.0 star property
Nosara
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (2 reviews)
"Sejour en famille, hôte accueillant, lit confortable, déjeuners bons mais répétitifs. Près de la mer avec belle plage avec peu de monde"
Canada
Sylvain
The price is ￥13,325
￥15,057 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Nosara Hotel Playa Garza
Family Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Mountain View | 1 bedroom, WiFi (free), bed sheets

8. Hostel Samara

Hostel Samara
1.5 star property
Sámara
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (16 reviews)
"We stayed for nine days Annie and her staff we're awesome we would stay again forsure"
Canada
Tracey
The price is ￥5,083
￥5,743 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Hostel Samara
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9. Sandy Toes Hostel

Sandy Toes Hostel
2.0 star property
Sámara
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (4 reviews)
"Amazing staff and community. "
Canada
Alba
The price is ￥4,575
￥5,170 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Sandy Toes Hostel
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Top Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive

Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive

10/10 Excellent
"please inform your staff to help the guest luggage's when they arrived"
Denmark Dela 4-night trip
Posted 8 hours ago
Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive

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Santa Cruz Hostels information

Number of reviews
290
Accommodation
18 Hostels
Lowest Price
￥4,787
Highest Price
￥48,471

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Santa Cruz?
Good weather's always better when you're discovering new places, so here are some stats that may be helpful: The hottest months are usually March and April with an average temp of 81°F, while the coldest months are December and January with an average of 78°F. The rainiest months in Santa Cruz are October, September, June, and August, with each month seeing an average of 20 inches of rainfall.
What is there to see and do in Santa Cruz?
Depending on what you're interested in, you might appreciate these things around Santa Cruz. Get out into nature with places like Parque Bernabela Ramos, Junquillal Beach, and Avellanas Beach. Additional attractions include Papagayo Golf and Country Club, Reserva Conchal Golf Course, and Tamarindo Beach.
What's the best way to get to and around Santa Cruz while staying at a hostel?
Keep this information about transit options in and around Santa Cruz in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can fly into the closest airport, which is Tamarindo (TNO), located 16.1 mi (26 km) from the city center. Another option is Nosara (NOB), located 19.9 mi (32 km) away.