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Pupa House

2.0 star property
Beachfront hostel near Tamarindo Beach

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Daily full breakfast for a fee
Outdoor pool
Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi
Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed | View from room
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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C. Cerritos, Tamarindo, Provincia de Guanacaste
  • Place, Tamarindo Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, WAYRA Institute of Spanish
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Playa Langosta
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)
    ‪102 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 20
  • 20 Large Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Women only, Non Smoking, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 10
  • 10 Large Twin Beds

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A room with a bed, a metal partition, and a small table.

Standard Double Room, Multiple Beds, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the neighborhood

Tamarindo

On the beach.You'll find Tamarindo Beach and Playa Langosta within 2 miles (3 km) of this hostel. Avellanas Beach and Playa Brasilito are within 12 miles (20 km).
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What's nearby

  • Tamarindo Beach - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • WAYRA Institute of Spanish - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Playa Langosta - 10 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Conchal Beach - 43 min drive - 13.8 miles
  • Flamingo Beach - 48 min drive - 15.5 miles

Getting around

  • Tamarindo (TNO) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sharky's Sports Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Medusa Bar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Sol Bakery - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Nordico Coffee House - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Chiquita’s - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Pupa House

Beachfront hostel near Tamarindo Beach
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. There's an onsite 24-hour business center.

WiFi is free in public spaces. An outdoor pool, a rooftop terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at Pupa House .

This Tamarindo hostel is smoke free.

  • 46 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 2024
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Lockers available
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
Pupa House offers 46 accommodations with all-in-one washer/dryers and safes. Beds feature premium bedding. This Tamarindo hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include showers. Business-friendly amenities include computer monitors and printers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • All-in-one washer/dryer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 8 to 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual alarms in hallways

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Chef service

More

  • All-in-one washer/dryer
  • Computer monitor
  • Electrical adapters
  • Printer
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Pupa House

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A damage deposit of USD 10 will be collected before check-in.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 8 to 15 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Pupa House Tamarindo
Pupa House Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Pupa House Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Tamarindo

Frequently asked questions

How close is Pupa House to the airport?

Pupa House is 2.9 mi (14-min drive) away from the Tamarindo (TNO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Pupa House ?

As of Apr 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pupa House on May 9, 2026 start from $87, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Pupa House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Pupa House .

How close is Pupa House to the beach?

This hostel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Pupa House offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Pupa House , but full breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 8 and 15 per person. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Pupa House ?

No, there is no casino at this hostel, but Casino Diria (11-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Pupa House ?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Pupa House ?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does Pupa House have a pool?

Pupa House features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Does Pupa House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Pupa House to downtown Tamarindo?

Pupa House is 0.1 mi away from Tamarindo.

Pupa House Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Caleb, Oakbank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the coolest place to stay! The staff was wonderful, it was clean and so comfortable! Would stay here again if traveling alone!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026

6/10 Okay

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Etienne

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Weylin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Loved Pupa House!

I really loved my experience at Pupa House, and it really was that perfect accommodation for my tamarindo experience. Incredibly kind and helpful staff, delicious smoothies at their cafe, and a refreshing pool. Staying in a capsule hotel was a fun and new experience, even for someone like me who's a little tall 😂
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025