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Pupa House

2.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar
$115
includes taxes & fees
Feb 5 - Feb 6

Explore the area

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

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Garden View

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

  • Garden view
  • 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

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 20
  • 20 Large Twin Beds

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

Standard Double Room, Multiple Beds, Garden View | Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, Multiple Beds, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 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

  • 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

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About this property

Pupa House

Tamarindo hostel close to Tamarindo Beach
Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free hostel has a bar/lounge and a rooftop terrace. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a 24-hour business center, a coffee shop/cafe, and dry cleaning are onsite.
Pupa House offers 46 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature 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.

Recreational amenities at the hostel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The hostel offers a coffee shop/cafe. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. This hostel offers access to a 24-hour business center.

Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This Tamarindo hostel also offers an outdoor pool, a rooftop terrace, and multilingual staff.

Pupa House is a smoke-free property.

Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Pupa House Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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