Is this Carmen hostel pet-friendly for guests?

No, pets are not allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

What time is check-in & check-out at Carmen hostel?

Check-in time for Carmen hostel starts counting from 2:00 PM and check-out is until 10:00 AM. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

Does the Carmen hostel have a swimming pool?

Yes, this Carmen hostel has a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in Carmen hostel?

Best-rates for the Carmen hostel starts from $28 per night with includes Designated Smoking Area, Balcony/Terrace, Oceanfront, Fireplace/Heating, Restaurant, Bar, Child Friendly, Pool, Parking, View, Security/Safety, Guest Services, Breakfast, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Internet, Air Conditioner, Entertainment, TV, Transportation/Shuttle, Sports/Activities, Wellness Facilities, Kitchen, Ocean View with all other facilities. matches every traveler with their perfect accommodation, whether you are traveling with a group, friends, family, or pets.

Is Carmen hostel a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is considered to be a family-friendly property. Families have rated this hostel Good or guests have recommended them suitable for families. As reported by the owner or manager, the hostel has specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the Carmen hostel wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the Carmen hostel has not specified they are wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is not an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the Carmen hostel?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the Carmen hostel indicates 1 day stay policy at this hostel. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for Carmen hostel?

Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

Pura Vida Mini Hostel Santa Teresa | Hostel in Santa Teresa Beach

8.2 (243 Reviews) | 26 Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 43 Guests

Carmen Hostel | Pura Vida Mini Hostel Santa Teresa

26 Bedroom Hostel in Carmen, Santa Teresa Beach

Mini Hostel Santa Teresa is located 328 feet from the surf break and beach in Santa Teresa. Surrounded by tropical gardens, it features a swimming pool, shared kitchen and free WiFi in communal areas. The property’s rustic dormitory rooms include a shared bathroom. Guests also have the option of a rustic bungalow or a private room. The hostel also has a social area with hammocks, and free Wi-Fi. Tours and shuttles can be arranged at the hostel, and book exchange is also possible. Juan Santamaria International Airport, near the capital of San Jose, can be reached in 4 hours by car.

Pura Vida Mini Hostel Santa Teresa is located in Santa Teresa Beach.

This 26 Bedrooms Hostel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Ocean View, Transportation/Shuttle, Sports/Activities, and several others. This is a good star rated property and has over 243 reviews with the average score of 8.2 . Coming to Santa Teresa Beach and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hostel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

You can check the reviews and description of this 26 Bedrooms Hostel if you want to learn more about this place in Santa Teresa Beach. These details are authentic, as they are provided by our partner, booking.com.

This Pura Vida Mini Hostel Santa Teresa in Santa Teresa Beach is well equipped and has all facilities that have been listed below. Please note that these details were shared to us by booking.com for the listed “Pura Vida Mini Hostel Santa Teresa”. We solely rely on their shared details and are regarded as “accurate”. If you have any concerns about the information or accuracy describing this Hostel, please let us know.

Amenities

Air Conditioner

Parking

Pool

Designated Smoking Area

View

Ocean View

Balcony/Terrace

Oceanfront

Transportation/Shuttle

Security/Safety

Sports/Activities

Wellness Facilities

Fireplace/Heating

Restaurant

Bar

Guest Services

Entertainment

Breakfast

Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking

Child Friendly

Internet

Kitchen

Facility Overview

Kitchen

Shared kitchen

Parking

Parking on site

Parking

Private Parking

Free parking

Activities

Pool table

Public Bath

Live sports events (broadcast)

Locker rooms

Beach

Walking tours

Cycling

Game room

Themed dinners

Bar crawls

Hiking

Entertainment

Board games/Puzzles

Indoor play area

General

Designated smoking area

Air conditioning

Non-smoking rooms

Family rooms

Guest Services

Baggage storage

Shared lounge/TV area

Airport shuttle (additional charge)

Airport shuttle

Concierge

Daily housekeeping

Tour desk

Shuttle service (additional charge)

Lockers

Shuttle service

Private check-in/out

Invoice provided

Internet

Free Wifi

Wifi

Internet

Outdoors

Outdoor pool

Terrace

Outdoor furniture

Picnic area

BBQ facilities

Garden

Outdoor fireplace

Outdoor pool (year-round)

Sun deck

Security/Safety

Security alarm

CCTV in common areas

Fire extinguishers

Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning

Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines

Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus

Guest accommodation disinfected between stays

All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized

Physical distancing in dining areas

Delivered food covered securely

Food can be delivered to guest accommodation

Breakfast to-go containers

Process in place to check health of guests

Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities

Access to healthcare professionals

Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed

First aid kits available

Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas

Physical distancing rules followed

Contactless check-in/out

Spa

Beach umbrellas

Swimming pool

Policies

Check-in

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pet Policy

Pets are not allowed

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. you can use the special requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation, guests are required to show a photo id and credit card upon check-in. please note that all special requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Reviews

Value for money:

6.88

Location:

8.15

Staff:

8.4

Facilities:

7.3

Comfort:

7.2

Cleanliness:

7.29

Ana belen

Jul 6, 2025 07:00:00 AM

Review Score: 10

Spain

Reviewer Type: Solo Traveller

Travel Purpose: leisure

Positive: Loved my stay here! The staff were super friendly and always happy to help. The vibe was really chill and perfect for meeting other travelers. What I loved the most were the common areas super cozy and great for hanging out or just relaxing. Everything was clean and well taken care of. Totally recommend!

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Room Arrangement

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Single Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room Room Type: Bed in Dorm Room Size: 20 m² 1 Twin bed(s) Bed	Bathroom Toilet paper, Shower, Shared bathroom, Toilet General Fan, Lockers Outdoors Patio View Garden view, View Bedroom Linens Accessibility Entire unit located on ground floor Room Amenities Socket near the bed Cleanliness & disinfection Hand sanitizer
Budget Double Room with Shared Bathroom Room Type: Double Room Size: 20 m² 1 Full bed(s) Bed	Bathroom Toilet paper, Shower, Shared bathroom, Toilet General Fan Outdoors Patio View Garden view, View Bedroom Linens Accessibility Entire unit located on ground floor Room Amenities Clothes rack, Socket near the bed Cleanliness & disinfection Hand sanitizer
Bungalow (3 Adults) Room Type: Bungalow Room Size: 30 m² 1 Twin bed(s) Bed 1 Full bed(s) Bed	Bathroom Toilet paper, Shower, Shared bathroom, Toilet General Tile/Marble floor, Fan Outdoors Patio View Garden view, View Bedroom Linens Room Amenities Clothes rack, Socket near the bed Cleanliness & disinfection Hand sanitizer
Basic Triple Room with Shared Bathroom Room Type: Triple Room Size: 15 m² 3 Twin bed(s) Bed	Bathroom Toilet paper, Shower, Shared bathroom, Toilet General Fan Outdoors Patio View Garden view, View Bedroom Linens Accessibility Entire unit located on ground floor Room Amenities Clothes rack, Socket near the bed Cleanliness & disinfection Hand sanitizer
Double Room with Private Bathroom Room Type: Double Room Size: 20 m² 1 Full bed(s) Bed	Bathroom Toilet paper, Shower, Private bathroom, Toilet General Air conditioning Outdoors Patio View Garden view, View Bedroom Linens Accessibility Entire unit located on ground floor Room Amenities Clothes rack, Socket near the bed Physical distancing Single-room AC for guest accommodation Cleanliness & disinfection Hand sanitizer
Triple Room with Private Bathroom Room Type: Triple Room Size: 15 m² 2 Twin bed(s) Bed 1 Full bed(s) Bed	Bathroom Toilet paper, Shower, Private bathroom, Toilet General Air conditioning Outdoors Patio View Garden view, View Bedroom Linens Accessibility Entire unit located on ground floor Room Amenities Clothes rack, Socket near the bed Physical distancing Single-room AC for guest accommodation Cleanliness & disinfection Hand sanitizer
Bungalow (2 Adults) Room Type: Bungalow Room Size: 15 m² 1 Full bed(s) Bed	Bathroom Toilet paper, Shower, Shared bathroom, Toilet General Tile/Marble floor, Fan Outdoors Patio View Garden view, View Bedroom Linens Room Amenities Clothes rack, Socket near the bed Cleanliness & disinfection Hand sanitizer
Bungalow (4 Adults) Room Type: Bungalow Room Size: 15 m² 2 Twin bed(s) Bed 1 Full bed(s) Bed	Bathroom Toilet paper, Shower, Shared bathroom, Toilet General Fan Outdoors Patio View Garden view, Pool view, View Bedroom Linens Room Amenities Clothes rack, Socket near the bed Cleanliness & disinfection Hand sanitizer
Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom Room Type: Quad Room Size: 15 m² 4 Twin bed(s) Bed	Bathroom Toilet paper, Shower, Private bathroom, Toilet General Air conditioning, Fan Outdoors Patio View Garden view, View Bedroom Linens Accessibility Entire unit located on ground floor Room Amenities Clothes rack, Socket near the bed Physical distancing Single-room AC for guest accommodation Cleanliness & disinfection Hand sanitizer
Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room Room Type: Bed in Dorm Room Size: 15 m² 1 Twin bed(s) Bed	Bathroom Toilet paper, Shower, Shared bathroom, Toilet General Air conditioning, Lockers Outdoors Patio View Garden view, View Bedroom Linens Accessibility Entire unit located on ground floor Room Amenities Socket near the bed Cleanliness & disinfection Hand sanitizer
Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room Room Type: Bed in Dorm Room Size: 20 m² 1 Twin bed(s) Bed	Bathroom Toilet paper, Shower, Shared bathroom, Toilet General Air conditioning, Lockers Outdoors Patio View Garden view, View Bedroom Linens Accessibility Entire unit located on ground floor Room Amenities Socket near the bed Cleanliness & disinfection Hand sanitizer
Family Room Room Type: Family Room Size: 40 m² 4 Twin bed(s) Bed 1 Full bed(s) Bed	Bathroom Toilet paper, Shower, Shared bathroom, Toilet Outdoors Patio View Garden view, View Bedroom Linens Accessibility Entire unit located on ground floor Room Amenities Clothes rack, Socket near the bed Physical distancing Single-room AC for guest accommodation Cleanliness & disinfection Hand sanitizer
6-Bed Female Dormitory Room Room Type: Dorm Room Room Size: 20 m² 6 Twin bed(s) Bed	Bathroom Toilet paper, Shower, Shared bathroom, Toilet General Fan Outdoors Patio View Garden view, View Bedroom Linens Accessibility Entire unit located on ground floor Cleanliness & disinfection Hand sanitizer

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