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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 ￥10,315
￥11,657 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 9 - Jun 10
Pipe House Playa Grande
Breakfast served

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 ￥15,436
￥17,442 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 9 - Jun 10
Nosara Hotel Playa Garza
Outdoor pool

The Nomadic Hotel

The Nomadic Hotel
3.0 star property
Nosara
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (101 reviews)
"Beautiful boutique hotel. Clean rooms, comfortable beds, beautiful pool, lush landscaping, great location and extremely helpful staff made our stay in Nosara the most memorable we had in Costa Rica. Definitely recommend!"
United States
Ronald
The price is ￥32,026
￥36,190 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 12 - Jun 13
The Nomadic Hotel
Standard Quadruple Room, Pool View | View from room

La Botella de Leche - Hostel

La Botella de Leche - Hostel
2.0 star property
Tamarindo
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (67 reviews)
"Great stay! Nice accommodations- super friendly "
United States
Paul
The price is ￥7,173
￥8,106 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 9 - Jun 10
La Botella de Leche - Hostel
Outdoor pool

ONDA - Playa Grande - Adults Only

ONDA - Playa Grande - Adults Only
3.0 star property
Cabo Velas
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (12 reviews)
"Sooooo lovely! Amazing staff and great amenities."
Canada
Zoë
The price is ￥5,049
￥5,706 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 9 - Jun 10
ONDA - Playa Grande - Adults Only
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Sandy Toes Hostel

Sandy Toes Hostel
2.0 star property
Sámara
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (3 reviews)
"Amazing staff and community. "
Canada
Alba
The price is ￥5,511
￥6,227 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 15 - Jun 16
Sandy Toes Hostel
Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, sun loungers

Casa Pura Vida Surf Hostel

Casa Pura Vida Surf Hostel
2.0 star property
Tamarindo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (53 reviews)
"Staff were very nice and helpful. The surf instructor was amazing, would definitely recommend!"
Canada
Larissa
The price is ￥6,412
￥7,246 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 9 - Jun 10
Casa Pura Vida Surf Hostel
Daily full breakfast for a fee

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 ￥12,118
￥13,693 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 9 - Jun 10
Pupa House
Deluxe Tent | Memory foam beds

TamaHostel & Glamping

TamaHostel & Glamping
2.0 star property
Tamarindo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (16 reviews)
"What can I say, best place ever if you want to make new friends just pack and go ⭐️"
United States
Elio
The price is ￥4,814
￥5,440 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 9 - Jun 10
TamaHostel & Glamping
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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Top Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

Hotel Tamarindo Diria Beach Resort

Hotel Tamarindo Diria Beach Resort

8/10 Good
"Good eaperience! Would return - staff was great"
caitlin 4-night trip
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Hotel Tamarindo Diria Beach Resort

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Santa Cruz Hostels information

Number of reviews
166
Accommodation
18 Hostels
Lowest Price
￥5,440
Highest Price
￥36,190

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?
In general, Santa Cruz is known for its parks. Major attractions include Tamarindo Beach. Get out into nature with places like Parque Bernabela Ramos, Avellanas Beach, and Grande Beach. Additional attractions include Papagayo Golf and Country Club, Reserva Conchal Golf Course, and Playa Brasilito.
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.