Stayed here for 4 days. Unfortunately was super sick for 3 but I was most thankful for the quiet, clean rooms, tranquilo vibe and super-awesome, kind and respectful guests that were around. It made it easier for me to get better. It's not a far walk to the beach and has many great restaurants close by!

I wasn't a big fan of Tamarindo as a whole, but I really must say this hostel was lovely. I stayed there December 2012 and it was definitely one of the highlights of my trip. Great atmosphere, really nice, well kept hostel. The owner is friendly and the hostel is fun but with out all the shenanigans. HIGHLY RECOMMEND. Met... More

I am going to be working here for a month starting tomorow so i take advantage of my objectivity right now to write a review :) The place is really cool, the common area is big and has hammocks, rockin chairs and actual beds to relax ! Two kitchens with everything you need. The rooms are confortable and so are... More

This is a lovely relaxing and Very Clean Hostel. The owner runs a tight ship and keeps it well maintained. Your rooms gets cleaned every day and the communal areas gets wiped clean numerous times. It's got two kitchens and the bigger one is well stocked and lovely to cook in. People are asked to be quiet when it gets... More

Me and my boyfriend stayed there for a week, went to Nicaragua, and came back for another week. the place is great. people are really friendly, and Miriam, the owner, was really nice and helpful. the kitchens have everything we needed and were really clean all the time :) there's a great area to sit and relax, with hammocks and... More

I stayed here for a couple nights and I really loved this hostel. It was clean, the staff was friendly and helpful (arranged a shuttle service for us and called a hostel they recommended we stay at in Santa Teresa to see if there was rooms available). It was low season so the place wasn't too busy but there were... More

Booked for 1 night but stayed for 5 nights. Very clean and super fun place to stay while you are in Tamarindo. Miriam and her staff (Tamas and Veronica) were very hospitable and very helpful - from arranging shuttle to pick us from and to airport and booking our excursions. Thank you for making our firist trip to Tamarindo very... More

Tomas is great! He was extremely helpful with everything from calling a taxi for us to letting us know what bars we should head to on what night. The hostel is nice. The common areas are good and the kitchen facilities are fantastic! We got a private room with AC which was amazing. The water pressure for a hostel was... More

I have had nothing but great experiences at Pura Vida. It was the first hostel I have ever stayed in. After traveling all around Costa Rica I am back again staying here for my second time. It has an great vibe and the staff is friendly, welcoming, and really helpful. It is close to everything in town and is safe.... More