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Our top choices for Santa Cruz hostels

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1. La Botella de Leche - Hostel

La Botella de Leche - Hostel
2.0 star property
Tamarindo
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (70 reviews)
"Spent over a week here solo and loved it! My first time at a hostel, I stayed in a private room and it was perfect. Right outside the heart of tamarindo everything in walking distance. It was great to meet so many different people and have a sense of community while traveling alone. I will be back!"
United States
Kenna
The price is ￥7,983
￥9,020 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3
La Botella de Leche - Hostel
Outdoor pool

2. ONDA - Playa Grande - Adults Only

ONDA - Playa Grande - Adults Only
3.0 star property
Cabo Velas
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (14 reviews)
"Sooooo lovely! Amazing staff and great amenities."
Canada
Zoë
The price is ￥4,250
￥4,802 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3
ONDA - Playa Grande - Adults Only
Exterior detail

3. 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 ￥10,129
￥11,446 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Pipe House Playa Grande
Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, sun loungers

4. 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 ￥5,509
￥6,225 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Casa Pura Vida Surf Hostel
Daily full breakfast for a fee

5. 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 ￥11,049
￥20,489 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Pupa House
Breakfast served

6. 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 ￥13,369
￥15,107 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 8 - Aug 9
Nosara Hotel Playa Garza
Outdoor pool

7. The Nomadic Hotel

The Nomadic Hotel
3.0 star property
Nosara
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (102 reviews)
"Great hotel with friendly staff in a convenient location."
United States
Jeffrey
The price is ￥31,449
￥35,538 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3
The Nomadic Hotel
Exterior

8. 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 ￥4,406
￥4,978 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Sandy Toes Hostel
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Top Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

Condovac la Costa

Condovac la Costa

8/10 Good
"The resort was beautiful! Not much to do other than the beach, pool and the gym. It was more of a relaxing type of resort."
Edna 4-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Condovac la Costa

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Santa Cruz Hostels information

Number of reviews
166
Accommodation
18 Hostels
Lowest Price
￥4,802
Highest Price
￥35,538

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, Junquillal Beach, and Avellanas Beach. Additional attractions include Reserva Conchal Golf Course, Grande Beach, 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.