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Pipe House Playa Grande

2.5 star property
Beachfront hostel near Tamarindo Beach

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Palm Beach Estates, Cabo Velas, Guanacaste, 50308
  • Place, Grande Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Tamarindo Beach
    ‪53 min drive‬
  • Place, Playa Langosta
    ‪63 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tamarindo (TNO)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Room options

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room, Beachside (#9)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Double Room, Beachside (#8)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room, Beachside (#4)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Double Room, Beachside (#7)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Double Room, Beachside (#3)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Double Room, Beachside (#1)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room, Beachside (#6)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room, Beachside (#2)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room, Beachside (#5)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Playa Grande

On the beach.Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Cabo Velas hostel, you'll find Grande Beach and Las Baulas National Marine Park. Conchal Beach is within 9 miles (15 km) and Tamarindo Beach is within 12 miles (20 km).
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What's nearby

  • Grande Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Conchal Beach - 37 min drive - 16.7 km
  • Tamarindo Beach - 53 min drive - 24.0 km
  • Flamingo Beach - 55 min drive - 25.4 km
  • Playa Langosta - 63 min drive - 26.8 km

Getting around

  • Tamarindo (TNO) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Brisa Mar - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Tamaonda - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Sol Bakery - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Medusa Bar - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Rural - ‬28 min drive

About this property

Pipe House Playa Grande

Beachfront hostel near Tamarindo Beach
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Pipe House Playa Grande.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Cabo Velas hostel.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Local cuisine breakfast (free)
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
Pipe House Playa Grande offers 6 shared accommodations with shared/communal kitchens and complimentary toiletries. Accommodations offer separate dining areas. Guests can make use of the in-room full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves.

Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Ecotours
  • Fishing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Surf lessons
  • Surfing/bodyboarding

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 shared bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Mixer
  • Oven
  • Separate dining area
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Electrical adapters
  • Separate sitting area
  • Shared accommodations
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 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), key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit 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. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Pipe House Playa Grande Hostel
Pipe House Hostel
Pipe House Grande Capsule
Pipe House Playa Grande Cabo Velas
Pipe House Playa Grande Capsule hotel
Pipe House Playa Grande Capsule hotel Cabo Velas

Frequently asked questions

How close is Pipe House Playa Grande to the airport?

Pipe House Playa Grande is 9.6 mi (40-min drive) away from the Tamarindo (TNO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Pipe House Playa Grande?

As of Jun 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pipe House Playa Grande on Jun 15, 2026 start from CA $90, excluding 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 Pipe House Playa Grande have an airport shuttle?

Pipe House Playa Grande offers an airport shuttle.

How close is Pipe House Playa Grande to the beach?

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

Does Pipe House Playa Grande offer free breakfast?

Pipe House Playa Grande offers free local cuisine breakfast every day from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Pipe House Playa Grande?

No, there is no casino at this hostel, but Casino Diria (4.1 mi) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Pipe House Playa Grande?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM.

Is there free parking at Pipe House Playa Grande?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does Pipe House Playa Grande have a pool?

Pipe House Playa Grande does not have a pool.

Does Pipe House Playa Grande have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Pipe House Playa Grande to downtown Cabo Velas?

Pipe House Playa Grande is 1.4 mi away from Playa Grande.

Pipe House Playa Grande Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Declan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Felipe was such a great host and the staff were really friendly and polite This place is the perfect little escape on Playa Grande. You’ve got surf, sand and good vibes promised here!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Reid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property, peaceful and away from busy Tamarindo. Great helpful and friendly staff!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Rolando

Liked: Staff & service
great concept, place is very quiet, closed to the beach. If you are looking for a night scene and some party this area is not for you, but if you want to just relax and have a different experience of a stay it is.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect spot if your looking to surf and hang out on the beach. Close enough to Tamarindo if you need access to certain things but far enough from the crowds. Staff was friendly, grounds were clean and breakfast was great!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Noemie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Felipe is a wonderful host!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall great experience
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maxime

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a great experience. Rooms are small but comfortable, the gym is great, the beach is very close! I would recommand strongly for the price !
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely fell in love with the Pipe House charm and the warm and friendly owner! Great vibes, beautiful location just steps from the beach, unique lodgings and fun common areas to hang out. We can’t say enough about this gem of a place. We ate dinner down the way at the Swells Cafe Playa Grande. This is a very special place to be! I plan on returning in the future. Hopefully sooner than later.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Pipe House was great. Best fit for young travelers looking for a youth hostel type environment. Hip place. We didn’t sleep very well in the tubes but we’re likely spoiled by bug beds and room to spread out. We felt very safe there and would definitely suggest to youthful travelers.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a unique experience! Pipehouse feels like a home away from home. It’s very intimate and amazing access to the beach! Tamarindo is only a 10-15 minute walk away which gives you perfect balance of bustling crowds and your own quiet paradise. The Staff are lovely and the owner is extremely helpful and accommodating. Absolutely will be coming back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ava

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hostel is perfect for meeting like minded people—you get your own sleeping space and get to meet new friends in the common spaces. Breakfast is wonderful, it’s a 30second walk from the beach, has AC, it felt safe and inviting, and the host is amazing. He’s around to check in and does a great job of making you feel comfortable! I highly recommend this place if you’re looking for a quieter place to stay in Costa Rica. The water taxi to busy Tamarindo is only a 5 minute walk down the beach! I will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place..:.the pipes are a unique concept. The beds are very comfortable and the pipes are air conditioned. The breakfast is cooked in front of you and is delicious the cooks even make homemade tortillas right there. The beach is amazing it is so peaceful and quiet (if you want a busy more resort fill you can take the water taxi over to Tamarindo) There are beautiful shells all over this beach and the sand is amazing. Phillipe the owner provided surf lessons right in-front of the property for a fee…my daughter had a surf lesson and it was excellent! Definitely a wonderful place to stay in a amazing location with the nicest people. As other have described it feels like a boutique hotel…
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stumbled upon this place online after not being able to find accomodation in Tamarindo and I am so happy about that and I cannot say enough great things. Felipe the owner is so friendly and helpful, the staff as well. Breakfast is included - simple but good. The Pipes are more spacious then they look and all have a/c. The vibe is friendly and low key. There is a gym, hammocks and is a 1 min walk to the beach. You are close enough that you can hear the waves crashing on the beach when you are in bed at night. You can take surf lessons or just hire a board for $10. There is a couple amazing restaurants close by and a small market. Just a short walk down the beach and you can take a $2 water taxi accross the estuary to Tamarindo. The ferry stops running at 5 so make sure you are back or you have to take a cab (45min drive) to get back here. The beach here is so quiet compared to Tamarindo and you can swim safely. I would definitely recommend staying
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

katarina

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

Recomiendo!!

Excelente atención, las habitaciones están muy cool, áreas comunes limpias y staff muy amable. Felipe muy atento y disponible ante dudas o sugerencias de los alrededores. Playa tamarindo muy cerca
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

César

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El lugar está en playa Grande, que es una playa con muy poca gente, casi virgen, dónde se puede estar muy tranquilo y en mucha paz. Se encuentra muy cerca de Tamarindo, dónde hay mucho movimiento y fiesta.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

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

Chill & Surf place

Super concept d'hébergement, une ambiance chill et détendue. La plage est à 2 min à pied, les vagues parfaites, Felipe est un hôte adorable
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

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

Unique stay

Very unique place with a feel between boutique and hostel. The location is amazing right on a quiet section of Playa Grande, which has better surf and less people and noise than nearby Tamarindo. Very friendly and helpful host. There is a kitchen you can use to prepare meals, a spacious covered area to relax, a gym area with weights and yoga mats, and a beautiful courtyard with hammocks. The parking is safe and behind a coded gate. Great cafe nearby with great happy hour specials.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Pipehouse is a gem. Such a quaint spot with a great vibe. The pipes are so cozy and the atmosphere is amazing. A great communal spot to relax in and meet new people. The kitchen is stocked with lots of supplies to cook a meal if you want to. The beach is steps away. Filipe and family are very inviting and make your stay the best. I would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

lauren

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

Pipe House is Incredible!

Felipe was an amazing host! We had a blast… beach is right there and just a short walk to Tamarindo if you want to explore the neighboring town.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

alexander

Liked: Cleanliness

Mejorar el horario de salida check out

Bonito muy limpios los baños, lo único es la salida debería de ser 11 am, a las 10 am es muy incomodo tiene uno que correr mucho no se vale
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annette

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

Una experiencia perfecta

Excelente! Disfrutamos mucho nuestra estancia. El espacio de la habitación esta limitado por la misma estructura que tiene sin embargo resultó muy cómodo y agradable para descansar. Las áreas comunes muy espaciosas, tanto el comedor como la cocina, la cual es super amplia y con todo el menaje necesario para preparar y guardar tus alimentos. Igual el área de descanso muy bonito. Los baños y duchas cómodos y muy limpios. En general todo el lugar muy ordenado y muy limpio, todos los dias llegaron a limpiar y a desinfectar. Prácticamente frente a la mejor zona de la playa lo hace el lugar ideal para visitar. 💯
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very close to the beach - pipes were perfectly cozy to sleep in!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

Great

Cool place. Cool vibe
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Excellent expeience sleeping in a pipe

Excellent experience. Pipe was clean and bed was confortable except that the air conditioning remote gets crazy at night. Location is not directly on the beach as we thought but it is within 30 seconds walk. The host was great too. You can directly rent a surfboard from him.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

joanne

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

Great experience

Had an excellent stay at the Pipe House with my daughter. It was a unique experience and idea in a very relaxed atmosphere. It’s close to the beach and easily accessible from the busy Tamarindo via 1$ water taxi and 10 min walk along the beautiful beach to the hostel so great if you are back packing. Area has a couple restaurants/cafes as well. Host was very friendly, helpful, and flexible with check in/out and Pipe House, kitchen etc was clean and comfortable. Would def recommend if your looking for something different and quiet. Thanks for the stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

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