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Pupa House

2.0 star property
Beachfront hostel with a rooftop terrace and a 24-hour business center

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Pupa House, near Tamarindo and Grande Beach, offers a garden retreat for quiet moments. Guests enjoy coffee at the café, WiFi in rooms, and evening drinks at the bar. A 24-hour business center is available for those needing to stay connected.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool

Room options

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

Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Garden View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Washer/dryer
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
3 bathrooms
Private bathroom
Printer
Computer monitor
  • Sleeps 20
  • 20 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Women only, Non Smoking, Garden View

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

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Washer/dryer
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
3 bathrooms
Private bathroom
Printer
Computer monitor
  • Sleeps 20
  • 20 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Multiple Beds, Garden View

Standard Double Room, Multiple Beds, Garden View | View from room

Standard Double Room, Multiple Beds, Garden View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Washer/dryer
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Printer
Computer monitor
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
C. Cerritos, Tamarindo, Provincia de Guanacaste

What's nearby

  • Tamarindo Beach - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Playa Langosta - 8 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course - 29 min drive - 10.9 miles
  • Grande Beach - 30 min drive - 10.2 miles
  • Avellanas Beach - 34 min drive - 12.6 miles

Getting around

  • Tamarindo (TNO) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Medusa Bar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Dragonfly Bar & Grill - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪La Oveja Bar & Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Masa Madre - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Nordico Coffee House - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Pupa House

Hostel near Tamarindo Beach
Located close to Grande Beach and Playa Langosta, Pupa House provides a rooftop terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and an outdoor entertainment area.
Other perks at this hostel include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and a front-desk safe
  • Multilingual staff, luggage storage, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at Pupa House include perks such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and computer monitors.
More amenities include:
  • Showers and shampoo
  • A personal chef, daily housekeeping, and computer monitors

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Property amenities

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business center

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Rooftop terrace

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

More

  • Built in 2024
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Chef service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • All-in-one washer/dryer
  • Computer monitor
  • Electrical adapters
  • Printer
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 8:00 AM; Check-in end time: 10:00 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

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

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Pupa House have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM–9:00 PM.

Is Pupa House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Pupa House ?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Pupa House ?

Check-in start time: 8:00 AM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Pupa House ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Pupa House located?

Situated on the beach, this hostel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Tamarindo Beach and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Playa Langosta. Grande Beach and Conchal Beach are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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