Pipe House Playa Grande

Facade/entrance, Bed, Photo of the whole room, Sunset

Bed, Night, Photo of the whole room, Decorative detail, On site

9.0

Outstanding(130 Reviews)

Hostel in Guanacaste Province

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

About this hostel

Offering a private beach area and a garden, Pipe House Playa Grande is located in Playa Grande beach and 1.2 km from Marino Las Baulas National Park. Free WiFi is available throughout.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Smoking allowed

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Beachfront or waterfront

Gym or Fitness Center

Garden

Map of Guanacaste Province

Nearby attractions

Rio Celeste y Los Teñideros

102.4 mi

Ponderosa Adventure Park

55.2 mi

Ponderosa Adventure Park

56.7 mi

Catarata Llanos del Cortés y Poza Escondida

63.5 mi

Available Rooms

1 Double • 64 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Double • 64 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Double • 64 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Double • 64 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Double • 64 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

$$$$

Pipe House Playa Grande

$$$$

9.0

Outstanding(130 Reviews)

Hostel in Guanacaste Province

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

About this hostel

Offering a private beach area and a garden, Pipe House Playa Grande is located in Playa Grande beach and 1.2 km from Marino Las Baulas National Park. Free WiFi is available throughout.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Smoking allowed

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Beachfront or waterfront

Gym or Fitness Center

Garden

Map of Guanacaste Province

Nearby attractions

Rio Celeste y Los Teñideros

102.4 mi

Ponderosa Adventure Park

55.2 mi

Ponderosa Adventure Park

56.7 mi

Catarata Llanos del Cortés y Poza Escondida

63.5 mi

Available Rooms

1 Double • 64 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Double • 64 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Double • 64 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Double • 64 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Double • 64 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Reviews

9.0

Outstanding(130 Reviews)

100% verified reviews

10.0

May 2024

Parfait

• L’emplacement parfait, la plage est à deux pas • Le concept : dormir dans un tube • L’accueil de Felipe • L’espace musculation en bois • La possibilité de louer planche de surf et body • Les restaurants abordables et qualitatifs à proximité • Lieu calme et apaisant

10.0

May 2024

Pipes are rad

Traveling is already a giant output of greenhouse gas so I appreciate being able to cool my small sleeping quarters with minimal AC and the cement pipe is very quiet, private, and insulated. Great idea. Love the custom blinds with the magnets. Brilliant.

Only recommendation I have is to add weatherstripping seals to the doors and openings to keep in the cool air (also helps with sound). I also realize I'm totally extreme in my preferences for minimal energy use and waste and not sure their is quite enough niche demand for that degree of ecotourism but you're well on your way if you want to lean into that more! Bunch of bougie virtue signalling eco wannabes but hell, we're out there!

10.0

May 2023

Exceptional

Chill

10.0

Mar 2023

Exceeded expectations!! Will for sure be back!!

Homemade tortillas made right in front of us! Owner went above and beyond. Very clean bathrooms and a cozy unique experience. Fellow travelers were friendly. Gorgeous property!!

Needed some help with directions to get to restaurants on foot late at night.

7.0

Feb 2023

Fun thing to do for a night!

fun and different way to spend a night. beds comfy and ac good! shared toilets and bathroom was okay as well. nice to relax in the hammocks. beach very accessible and nice!

Kitchen could have been much more clean!

8.0

Jan 2023

Very good

The location is very nice, a stone's throw from a deserted beach. Wonderful sunset. The girls who prepared breakfast for us were very nice and kind. To get to Tamarindo there are little boats that cross the river until 5 pm. Around noon we were able to walk across the river, while in the evening it is not possible because of the high tide.

As expected the pipes are very small and narrow. I advise everyone to turn on the air conditioning on about 23 degrees. Without air conditioning it is impossible to sleep in these pipes, there is a lack of air and it gets 40 degrees. An okay experience but I would not go back. Comfort = 0.

7.0

Jan 2023

Unique yes, but not worth the price.

The uniqueness is fun, shared common area is nice, outdoor gym. It's right off the beach.

I didn't like the location from Tamarindo. It was alright walking distance when the boat across the estuary can take you but if taking a taxi, it's a 40 minute drive all the way around. There were only a few places to eat on that side within walking distance and not much else to do. Wasn't as sound proof as it would look- construction was going on early in the morning all day long and you could hear people talking. It also said there was a bar on site and there was not. It also said it was within walking distance of the airport, it was not, it was over an hour drive to the airport. Also the bathrooms you could see into the opposite sexes bathroom so not very private.

7.0

Jan 2023

i like it, recommend it for singles, or group trips

very unique

to expensive for what it is.

10.0

Jan 2023

Great location, very cool place. good breakfasts. the best end of beach for surf

Close to beach, good kitchen and relaxing area.

all good, the raccoons were very clever and must have been strong as they managed to get the fridge door open and swiped our food.

7.0

Dec 2022

Pleasant Stay

The place is lovely and well kept. Host is really nice and friendly. 9 rooms is the total capacity. 2 showers and 2 toilets for each gender.

Although this looks super close to Tamarindo city center it’s 40’ away by car or a boat ride away for $2 but only until 5pm. The hostel is inside a national park so a good 10’ to get there by car is offroad and full of potholes. Only two plugs in the room No mirror or bin in the room The room has no walking space, just the bed

8.0

Sep 2022

Unique stay

The owner was very nice and offered a ton of suggestions for things to do. The outdoor gym is really neat. The rooms are cool and look exactly like they do on the internet. A very "Instagram" type place. Also, other guests gather in the main areas, so it was a cool place to meet people.

No hot water. There's not a whole lot to do in Playa Grande. A lot of the action is in Tamarindo, which looks really close but is actually a 45 min drive away. There is a boat taxis that runs, but only during the day.

10.0

Aug 2022

hidden gem in paradise

Everything was perfect! ☺️ very quiet. super chill. The beach is just a few steps away from the facility and pretty much have the beach to myself. it’s very clean. the staff is very helpful and Felipe very knowledgeable.

I liked everything. Zero dislike it was perfect

10.0

Jul 2022

We loved the Pipe House and would definitely return on our next trip!

We loved everything! Felipe was so kind, he had great recommendations for food, the pipes were awesome, and it was walking distance to the beach. the gym was a great touch!

Nothing!

10.0

May 2022

Loved Beach Life at the Pipe House!

Beautiful low-key hostel with a great “remote”’location. Very clean, very comfortable!

nothing to complain about! it was excellent all around!

8.0

Apr 2022

Very good

super cute. clean. great concept. the host was super friendly and helpful.

slightly difficult to manage temperature in the pipe. It is quickly either too warm or too cold (without or with ac)

10.0

Apr 2022

Exceptional

Amazing host, unique environment, friendly atmosphere, close to beach.

No market close for water or food. Plan ahead.

10.0

Apr 2022

I stayed there for two nights with a friend. The place was perfect. Nothing more to add !

Everything was perfect!

Nothing.

10.0

Apr 2022

Thankful for an awesome stay near Playa Grande!

Beautiful space, close to a great beach, really kind staff, fun workout space.

Would have been nice to have a place to put baggage in the pipe, but that wasn’t a huge issue for us.

10.0

Mar 2022

Amazing stay, too short!

The design is nice, the way it is put inside. The area around is amazing. The access to the beach is amazing, very close. It is very secure

The only disadvantage is that being in the pipe is a matter of balance: either too Cold because of A/C or too hot because of no A/C

10.0

Mar 2022

Spectacular experience.

Very clean, really pretty and comfortable space. perfectly located right on what feels like a private beach. It’s isolated enough to feel very private, but also super easy and fun to access restaurants and cafes as well as Tamarindo with a quick boat taxi over the estuary. The best part of the place was definitely Felipe the host. he made sure everything on our stay was perfect and planned and coordinated everything we could possibly want, from catamaran cruises to shuttles to the airport, and even how to grill up fish bought from fisherman right on the beach in front of the property. His recommendations never missed and the places he booked for us (usually with a discount) were top notch. Highly recommend staying here if just for Filipe.

nothing bad to say

10.0

Mar 2022

absolutely amazing and cool unique stay!

amazing stay at the Pipe House! Host was flexible and accommodating at all times and staff was super friendly! Facilitates were great clean and even had an outdoor gym!

10.0

Jan 2022

Shangri-la

The best host and location in Playa Grande. Felipe made my stay in Playa Grande epic. I will definitely go back. Pipe House is warmly recommended.

10.0

Dec 2021

It was a great place to stay! Right by the beach, good WiFi beautiful location...wonderful host

Great experience !

10.0

Dec 2021

Perfect tranquil oasis with great facilities, beautiful beach and a fantastic vibe!

Staff very friendly and the place is well run.

10.0

Dec 2021

100% will return, wishing I could still be there!

The open air environment to all the common space made for such a nice community feeling- it was so nice to make friends with other guests while there! (If you choose to).

The rooms are super cool in design. Slightly awkward as there is not much space for getting ready, putting your bag, changing, etc… but you make it work and there is plenty of lovely space to hang out outside the room.

8.0

Nov 2021

Great simple boutique spot by the beach

Felipe was so great. Really put in effort to connect you to the area and made sure you had everything you needed. The kitchen was big with high counter tops and lots of fridge space.

I like the space. If people are looking for hot showers or big rooms or close to busy nightlife you'd want something else. Tamarindo boats end at 5 pm so you need to come back early. The rooms have a great bed, though need small bags to fit in the room. If looking for a simple place to rejuvenate by the beach for a couple days- it's great.

10.0

Oct 2021

Unique, comfortable, listen to the waves call…

definitely unique. super clean. loved the location. the beach is just 100 feet away! Felipe was very helpful!

beds could be more comfortable, but I still slept great!

9.0

Sep 2021

Friendly host, helpful tips and an unique stay.

We went to the recommended cafe mar laz and it tasted good.

We wish the place has hot shower!

10.0

Aug 2021

Felice makes you happy

Felipe is super friendly and available to help you with anything The structure is clean Position AMAZING right on the beach

Nothing really.. the pipes are quite small but they are worth the experience

10.0

May 2021

Exceptional

This unique property is superbly located on gorgeous private beach. Both the staff and the facilities exceed expectations. Highly recommended

8.0

May 2021

Idyllic stay on the beach, a short water taxi water ride to Tamarindo

Extremely close to the beach! Basically a stone's throw from Playa Grande. Lovely sunsets, lots of beach relaxing It was easier than expected to cross the estuary to Tamarindo - just get a water taxi at the mouth of the river (about a 10 minute walk from the hotel). Layout of the hotel was super unique and very cute! All of the rooms were centered around the kitchen/communal area. Tons of nature right within the hotel itself, as it's located very close to the national park! Howler monkeys like to swing by every morning, and I saw parrots flying through the courtyard. At night, land crabs are everywhere (they especially like to scare people in the bathrooms). I also caught a glimpse of a coati in the kitchen at night, looking for food! Air conditioning was super cold, which I definitely needed. Hotel owner Felipe was very happy to help with any questions. While I didn't need it this time, I believe he can help with surfing lessons, nature tours, and other excursions in the area.

There's basically not a lot of places to get food or buy groceries in the area. I walked 40 minutes to the nearest mini mart (not knowing that I could have just taken the water taxi to Tamarindo). I ended up going over to Tamarindo for basically everything - lunch, water, sending postcards, souvenirs. There are no private bathrooms at this property - they're all shared, so just something to keep in mind, especially during Covid times. As expected, sand tends to get everywhere, including in your room, no matter how you try to keep it out. There is really not a lot of space to store luggage in your room. I was traveling with a carry-on only, and it was a bit annoying to have to drag out my luggage from under the bed, place it on my bed to get stuff out, and then slide it back in. I wish the curtains were a bit more light and sound proof. Lock on the door was very janky and I had to spend a lot of time fiddling with it to make it lock. As it was pretty remote, to be totally honest, I just left my door unlocked and open, as I didn't have much with me anyhow.

10.0

Apr 2021

Extremely relaxing weekend of bliss

Loved the shared areas in pipe house, we felt so at home and relaxed. Especially in the hammocks!

9.0

Mar 2021

Superb

Lugar agradable, tranquilo y al lado de la playa. El staff muy amable y pura vida.

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Guanacaste Province?

The average price for a rental in Guanacaste Province is $271 per night. This rental is $111 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this hostel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Pipe House Playa Grande. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hostel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hostel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Pipe House Playa Grande pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hostel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Pipe House Playa Grande?

We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and smoking allowed.

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Pipe House Playa Grande

Hostel in Guanacaste Province

Reasons to book

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of Guanacaste Province

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Pipe House Playa Grande

Hostel in Guanacaste Province

Reasons to book

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of Guanacaste Province

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Guanacaste Province?

Is parking included with this hostel?

Is there a pool at this hostel?

Is Pipe House Playa Grande pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Pipe House Playa Grande?

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