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Our top choices for Malpais hostels

Terrace/patio

Family Wolf El Chorro

Family Wolf El Chorro
1.0 star property
Paquera
The price is HK$156
HK$176 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jul - 2 Jul
Family Wolf El Chorro
Exterior

Dream Surf House Santa Teresa

Dream Surf House Santa Teresa
2.0 star property
Cóbano
6.0 out of 10, (1 review)
"Helt ok. Fint design, men ikke særlig praktisk. Utrolig lytt på alle rom. Det er en stor åpning inn til badet på privatrom, som gjør at mange insekter og dyr kommer inn på rommet. Dorm har ikke aircondition, kun vifte. Frokost er helt ok, lite utvalg. Fin beliggenhet til playa hermosa, men veldig langt unna alt annet. Avhengig av taxi eller atv/bil for å kunne gjøre noe annet enn å være på Dreamsea / stranden. Veldig god soda rett i nærheten og en liten dagligvare - dog er denne dyrere enn...
Norway
Anonymous traveller
The price is HK$936
HK$1,058 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Jun - 28 Jun
Dream Surf House Santa Teresa
Ecotours

Habitat Surf Glamp

Habitat Surf Glamp
1.0 star property
Cóbano
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (4 reviews)
"Migliorerei solo la pulizia le lenzuola profumavano pulito e terra era pulitissimo anche il bagno comune di sotto poteva essere pulito più spesso. Idem per la piccola piscina che non invogliava l’ingresso. Per il resto il personale è stato simpatico e molto disponibile, la posizione è ottimo da sulla spiaggia di Santa Teresa ristoranti e servizi. Ovunque. Possibilità di noleggio bici molto apprezzata !"
Italy
Denise
The price is HK$326
HK$368 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Jun - 25 Jun
Habitat Surf Glamp
Yoga

Believe Surf & Yoga Lodge Santa Teresa - Hostel

Believe Surf & Yoga Lodge Santa Teresa - Hostel
2.0 star property
Cóbano
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (21 reviews)
"Believe has been a “second home” to me for the last 4 years and make my trips to Santa Teresa perfect. Amazing location by best surf spot, great yoga, fun guests and most wonderful staff. See you later this year!"
United States
Garrett
The price is HK$317
HK$358 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Jun - 29 Jun
Believe Surf & Yoga Lodge Santa Teresa - Hostel
Exterior

Surf Paradise

Surf Paradise
2.0 star property
Cobano
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (4 reviews)
"greats vibes a/c was needed. great staff"
United States
Mike
The price is HK$254
HK$287 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Jun - 25 Jun
Surf Paradise
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Top Malpais Hotel Reviews

Ylang Ylang Beach Resort

Ylang Ylang Beach Resort

10/10 Excellent
"This was a short but sweet treat to one of the most beautiful coastline of Costa Rica. The staff was super friendly, everybody was helpful, accommodating, supportive, and the condition of the property as well as the food of the restaurant was very good. We traveled with our two year old toddler, and the stuff always was very kind and friendly with her while practicing for Spanish. The coastline is beautiful, we arrived after our weather event, so the ocean was rougher than normal. Despite that hiking around the beach, walking to town was easy and beautiful. We have a chance to visit nearby beaches, waterfalls river outlets in Cabo Blanco or within a 25 to 30 minute drive. For the most part, the roads were in good shape despite sections not having asphalt. There was not a lot of people around the area, which also made it quite pleasant. This hotel is a gem in the region and one that also supports the local community. Highly recommended and can’t say enough good things about the place. I guess the only two things that we would suggest is to come prepare for the mosquitoes, I’ll make sure you have good reef shoes as the rocks are pretty sharp as you walk along the different beaches. A suggestion for the hotel would be to provide a better map of the parking location and transportation from Montezuma. This is a slightly peaky comment, as the majority of people would have no problem getting there."
Eduardo 3-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
Ylang Ylang Beach Resort

Find out more about Malpais

Malpais Hostels information

Number of reviews
26
Accommodation
10 Hostels
Lowest Price
HK$176
Highest Price
HK$1,058

Frequently asked questions

What are the best hostels in Malpais?
You may be able to find reasonable rates at these Malpais accommodations, which have good reviews from our guests: Ocio Villas Mal Pais - You can take advantage of free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities at this hotel. Hotel Vista de Olas - Property features at this hotel include free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking.
When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Malpais?
Good weather's definitely a plus when you're experiencing new places, so here's a little information that might be helpful: The hottest months are usually March and February, with an average temperature of 27°C, while the coldest months are January and December, with an average of 26°C. The rainiest months in Malpais are October, August, June and July, with each month seeing an average of 493 mm of rainfall.
What is there to see and do in Malpais?
Depending on how you want to spend your time, you might like to discover these things around Malpais. Get out into nature with places such as Playa Mal País, Carmen Beach and Santa Teresa Beach. Additional attractions include Cocal Beach, Hermosa Beach and Montezuma Beach.
What's the best way to get to and around Malpais while staying at a hostel?
Keep this information about transit options in and around Malpais in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can fly into the closest airport, which is Cóbano Airport (ACO), located 6.4 mi (10.3 km) away from the city centre. Another option is Tambor (TMU), located 12.4 mi (20 km) away.