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Viajero San José Hostel

Carmen

Ethan

₹4,796 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Jun - 20 Jun

In The Wind Hostel And Guesthouse

San Pedro

Joseph

₹2,423 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Jun - 24 Jun

Lolas

Catedral

Fabienne

₹3,488 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Jun - 15 Jun

Hostel Casa Colon

Merced

John

₹6,626 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Jul - 12 Jul

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm | Bathroom sink

Capital Hostel de Ciudad

La Sabana

Salimah

₹4,134 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Jun - 14 Jun

Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel

Catedral

D'Arcy

₹2,054 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Jun - 14 Jun

Posada Alroma - Hostel

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Anonymous traveller

₹2,857 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Jun - 18 Jun

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Top Santa Maria Hotel Reviews

Shana by the Beach Manuel Antonio

10/10 Excellent

"Our family of 6 absolutely LOVED our stay here. The staff was exceptional, the food was amazing, the pool was great, and the room was so comfortable. Yasmin and Javier were so helpful and patient. Would go back in a heartbeat."

La Mariposa Hotel

6/10 Okay

"The room itself was extremely spacious, with a beautiful balcony view and comfortable bed. The property also has a great location, with several restaurants nearby, and the complimentary beach shuttle was a convenient bonus. My main concern was that the room doors weren't fully sealed from the outdoors. There were noticeable gaps around both the glass balcony sliding doors and at the bottom of the main entrance door, which allowed insects to enter the room. Because of this, it was impossible to fully turn the lights on at night without attracting bugs inside (they came in regardless). While this may be expected to some degree in a tropical destination during rainy season, sealing around the doors could have significantly helped. That said, the staff was friendly throughout our stay, and the property’s views and pool were definite highlights."

LAYAN Hotel & Spa

4/10 Poor

"If I were to rate the hotel strictly based of its merits I would probably give it a 4. Location is at the very top of the hill and it provides an excellent view of the ocean from the rooms and from the roof top pool. The restaurant is fairly priced for the area, seriously go to Quepos if you want affordable real local food. The restaurant provides excellent food I have zero issues with them at all and the free breakfasts are amazing. The rooms are some of the nicest hotels rooms I have ever stayed in, they are large and have nice balconies. Problems. Room 103 the room I was given had some sort of bug problem I got eaten alive in that room. I arrived on Saturday morning and did not leave the hotel property at all once I arrived until Monday when I complained and they allowed me to switch rooms. I know they are going to get on here and say they have no evidence of bugs but I have plenty of pictures and once they switched me rooms I quit being bit and was able to actually sleep through the night and wouldn't you know it the bites started to heal. The manager refused any compensation at all aside from the room change, wouldn't even give me a ride to the pharmacy and refused to reimburse me for the medication. Now that is out of the way the hotel is honestly not as clean as you would expect a 4 star hotel to be, although this is a very open hotel so I am sure cleanliness is hard to maintain with multiple entrances to the outside permanently open, there was clearly visible piles"

Costa Rica Guesthouse

8/10 Good

"The staff was excellent. They always had a smile, where friendly, and took their time to answer my questions as well as give advice. There was plenty of hot water for my private shower and the room was clean enough. I did find some hair that did not belong to me, but not any more or less than I would find at other places. The walls are thin, so be sure to bring ear plugs if you are a light sleeper. You can hear people in the halls moving around, talking on their phones (which sucks at 2am), the front door chime, etc. The room I was in never got fully dark, so if you need it dark be sure to bring an eye mask. There is an automatic light that turns on in the hallway when someone walks down it, and that light enters the room through a window in the room. The coffee in the morning was great. The all day tea was fantastic! Do note that the times listed for various things (e.g., breakfast, dinner, coffee) on the in-room placard seem more like suggestions. I learned to add 30 minutes to every time listed. The location is excellent if you want to walk around. Everything you need is close by. Given the price paid, I would 100% come back and stay again."

Hotel Grano de Oro

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel. We only stayed one night as a layover to collect a hire car. They arranged a transfer from the airport, upgraded our room and the dinner in the restaurant was really good. We were even adventurous enough to walk into the centre for a couple of drinks in Piso 3 and also do walk in the park first thing in the morning."

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Santa Maria Hostels information

Number of reviews	88
Accommodation	19 Hostels
Lowest Price	₹2,054
Highest Price	₹6,626

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Santa Maria?

Good weather's always better when you're experiencing new places, so here's some information that might be helpful: The hottest months are usually March and April, with an average temperature of 25°C, while the coldest months are January and December, with an average of 24°C. The rainiest months in Santa Maria are October, August, July and June, with each month seeing an average of 1054 mm of rainfall.

What is there to see and do in Santa Maria?

Major attractions include Manuel Antonio Beach. Get out into nature with places such as Don Manuel Lake, Cerro de La Muerte Peak and Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge. Additional attractions include Parque Nacional Los Quetzales, Marina Pez Vela and La Culebra Waterfall.

What's the best way to get to and around Santa Maria while staying at a hostel?

Keep this information about transit options in Santa Maria in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can fly into the closest airport, which is Quepos (XQP), located 15.1 mi (24.3 km) from the city centre. Another option is San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.), which is 28.1 mi (45.2 km) away.

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Shana by the Beach Manuel Antonio

La Mariposa Hotel

LAYAN Hotel & Spa

Costa Rica Guesthouse

Parador Nature Resort and Spa

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

ECOTICA Boutique Hotel & Spa.

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Si Como No Resort, Spa and Wildlife Refuge

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