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ONDA - Playa Grande - Adults Only

3.0 star property
3-star adults-only hostel near Tamarindo Beach

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Main road, 250 to Northeast from MINAE, Cabo Velas, Guanacaste Province, 50309
  • Place, Las Baulas National Marine Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Grande Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Ventanas Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tamarindo (TNO)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room

Double Room

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

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Twin Room

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Triple Room

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Large Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 2 Large Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Shared Dormitory

Shared Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Double Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Women only

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Double Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Micro Room With a Shared Bathroom

Micro Room With a Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Playa Grande

Close to the beach.Within a 5-minute walk of this Cabo Velas hostel, you'll find Las Baulas National Marine Park and Grande Beach. Also, Ventanas Beach is within 2 miles (3 km) and Tamarindo Church is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Las Baulas National Marine Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Grande Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Ventanas Beach - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Tamarindo Beach - 45 min drive - 20.6 km
  • Playa Langosta - 56 min drive - 23.4 km

Getting around

  • Tamarindo (TNO) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Brisa Mar - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Tamaonda - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Rural - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Patagonia Argentinian Grill & Restaurant - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Nari - ‬25 min drive

About this property

ONDA - Playa Grande - Adults Only

3-star adults-only hostel near Tamarindo Beach
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at ONDA - Playa Grande - Adults Only. The hostel can provide wedding services and tour/ticket assistance. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Cabo Velas hostel is smoke free.

  • 19 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 2007
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Lockers available
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
ONDA - Playa Grande - Adults Only offers 19 shared accommodations with air conditioning and blackout drapes/curtains. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 4 to 12 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Surf lessons
  • Surfing/bodyboarding
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in public areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace
  • Shared accommodations

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; 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 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 18 and older are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 4 to 12 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 18 years old aren't allowed.

Property is also known as

ONDA Playa Grande
Onda Grande Cabo Velas
ONDA - Playa Grande - Adults Only Hotel
ONDA - Playa Grande - Adults Only Cabo Velas
ONDA - Playa Grande - Adults Only Hotel Cabo Velas

Frequently asked questions

How close is ONDA - Playa Grande - Adults Only to the airport?

ONDA - Playa Grande - Adults Only is 7.5 mi (28-min drive) away from the Tamarindo (TNO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at ONDA - Playa Grande - Adults Only?

As of Jun 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at ONDA - Playa Grande - Adults Only on Jun 17, 2026 start from CA $54, 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 ONDA - Playa Grande - Adults Only have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at ONDA - Playa Grande - Adults Only.

How close is ONDA - Playa Grande - Adults Only to the beach?

This hostel is a short 5-minute walk from Grande Beach and 9.9 mi (33-min drive) from Tamarindo Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does ONDA - Playa Grande - Adults Only offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at ONDA - Playa Grande - Adults Only, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 4 and 12 per person. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at ONDA - Playa Grande - Adults Only?

No, there is no casino at this hostel, but Casino Diria (25-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at ONDA - Playa Grande - Adults Only?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at ONDA - Playa Grande - Adults Only?

This hostel offers free self parking.

Does ONDA - Playa Grande - Adults Only have a pool?

ONDA - Playa Grande - Adults Only features an outdoor pool.

Does ONDA - Playa Grande - Adults Only have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does ONDA - Playa Grande - Adults Only have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is ONDA - Playa Grande - Adults Only to downtown Cabo Velas?

ONDA - Playa Grande - Adults Only is 0.3 mi away from Playa Grande.

ONDA - Playa Grande - Adults Only Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zoë

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sooooo lovely! Amazing staff and great amenities.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
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4/10 Poor

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Our room was absolute barebones !!!! No chair no hanging cupboard, no night lamps, no tv, no tea or coffee facilities, no decoration of any kind, two wooden boxes for bed stands !!! No cups or glasses for water. Bathroom the same, bad smell from shower, no water pressure, toilet cistern faulty, had to open tank to get floater valve to work. No cupboard beneath the sink, bordered up, no place to put toiletries, tiles unfinished in shower !!!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Bernarda

J
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Odette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantástica estancia, muy limpio, el staff muy amable y la comida deliciosa.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Parker

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place to stay with a short walk to the beach. Owners were very accommodating and friendly. Rooms are clean and fresh with privacy. Burger and nachos at the restaurant were my favourite. Definitely worth checking out. Five stars all around.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Stephen

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karl Lucas

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022