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ONDA - Playa Grande - Adults Only

3.0 star property
Hostel in Cabo Velas with an outdoor pool and a restaurant

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Outdoor pool
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, free WiFi
Restaurant
Billiards
Reception

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Main road, 250 to Northeast from MINAE, Cabo Velas, Guanacaste Province, 50309
  • Grande Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Ventanas Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Tamarindo Beach
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Tamarindo (TNO)
    ‪25 min drive‬

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Room options

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Triple Room | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Triple Room

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

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Women only

  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Double Bunk Beds

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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

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Shared Dormitory | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Double Bunk Beds

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Micro Room With a Shared Bathroom | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Micro Room With a Shared Bathroom

  • 100 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Twin Room | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Playa Grande

ONDA - Playa Grande - Adults Only places you within a 5-minute walk of Las Baulas National Marine Park and Grande Beach. This 19-room, 3-star hostel welcomes guests with a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and free in-room WiFi.
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What's nearby

  • Las Baulas National Marine Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Grande Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Ventanas Beach - 5 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Tamarindo Beach - 30 min drive - 10.0 miles
  • Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course - 44 min drive - 15.2 miles

Getting around

  • Tamarindo (TNO) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Brisa Mar - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Pico Bistro - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Venezia Gelati y Café - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Patagonia Argentinian Grill & Restaurant - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Nari - ‬24 min drive

About this property

ONDA - Playa Grande - Adults Only

Hostel in Cabo Velas with an outdoor pool and a restaurant
Renovated in 2021, ONDA - Playa Grande - Adults Only offers an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and coffee in a common area. If you plan to drive, free parking is available. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with luggage storage, access to locker space, and tours or tickets. Additional amenities include a microwave in a common area, a refrigerator in a common area, and a terrace.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Relax with a rainfall shower. Stovetops and desks are other standard amenities.
Recreational amenities at the hostel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English, Spanish

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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

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

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

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2007
  • Communal living room
  • Renovated entire property - July 2021
  • Smoke-free property

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 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for free
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

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

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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • 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.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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

What can I see within easy reach of ONDA - Playa Grande - Adults Only?

This hostel in Cabo Velas is within a 10-minute walk of Las Baulas National Marine Park and Grande Beach. Ventanas Beach is also within a driving distance of 1.2 mi.

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

As of May 26, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at ONDA - Playa Grande - Adults Only on May 27, 2025 start from $62.16, 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.

Is parking available on site at ONDA - Playa Grande - Adults Only?

Yes, uncovered self parking is offered for free at the hostel.

Does ONDA - Playa Grande - Adults Only have a casino on the premises?

No, ONDA - Playa Grande - Adults Only doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at ONDA - Playa Grande - Adults Only?

No, this hostel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

Is ONDA - Playa Grande - Adults Only a good place to stay for couples?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hostel, including an outdoor pool, a bar, and a restaurant.

Does ONDA - Playa Grande - Adults Only have a hot tub?

No, this hostel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does ONDA - Playa Grande - Adults Only have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, ONDA - Playa Grande - Adults Only serves a cooked-to-order breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Will ONDA - Playa Grande - Adults Only allow pets to stay free of charge?

Yes, pets stay free at ONDA - Playa Grande - Adults Only.

Are there connecting rooms at ONDA - Playa Grande - Adults Only?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hostel.

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

The closest major airport to ONDA - Playa Grande - Adults Only is Tamarindo (TNO), which is 8.8 mi away (27 minutes by car). Another top airport is Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR), which is around 27.7 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at ONDA - Playa Grande - Adults Only?

No, there aren't any rooms with balconies at ONDA - Playa Grande - Adults Only.

Does ONDA - Playa Grande - Adults Only host weddings?

Take advantage of the wedding venue at ONDA - Playa Grande - Adults Only if you plan to say "I do" during your trip.

ONDA - Playa Grande - Adults Only Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022

4/10 Poor

Mike

Traveled with partner
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Parker

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Bernarda

J
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karl Lucas

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022