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Akih Pods Hostel

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Garden
Sun deck
Full-sized fridge, microwave, stovetop, cookware/dishes/utensils
Point of interest
Premier Shared Dormitory | Room amenity

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
50 meters South of Super Costa, 75 meters East. Santa Teresa, Cóbano, Puntarenas, 60111
  • Carmen Beach
    5 min walk
  • Santa Teresa Beach
    16 min walk
  • Cocal Beach
    13 min drive
  • Cóbano Airport (ACO)
    29 min drive

Room options

Basic Shared Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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includes taxes & fees
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About this property

Akih Pods Hostel

Hostel with free parking, a quick walk to Carmen Beach
This hostel features a microwave in a common area, a refrigerator in a common area, and dry cleaning. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and a picnic area are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
Akih Pods Hostel offers 36 shared accommodations, which are air-conditioned, accessible via exterior corridors, and feature blackout drapes/curtains. Rooms open to patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. This Cóbano hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. Housekeeping is provided on request.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at Akih Pods Hostel, you're just a quick walk from Carmen Beach. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus breakfast (surcharge).
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include a front-desk safe, locker space, and a terrace
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • 5 minutes by foot from Carmen Beach and a 2-minute drive from Santa Teresa Beach
  • Airport and beach shuttle service available for a fee
  • Pets welcome for free
Akih Pods Hostel offers its guests a terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available on request) and a beach shuttle are available for a fee. Akih Pods Hostel also features a picnic area, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a front-desk safe. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Cóbano hostel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy local cuisine breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM
  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Local cuisine breakfast available for a fee daily 8:00 AM–10:00 AM: USD 5 per person

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Full-sized fridge
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe
  • Lockers available

Guest services

  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage - on the beach

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared fridge
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Fridge
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Shared accommodations

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests can choose to either self-clean the property prior to check-out, or pay an additional cleaning fee of USD 5 at check-out

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

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 local cuisine breakfast: approximately USD 5 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 55 per person (one-way)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 5 percent

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Akih Pods Hostel offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 7:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. Guests can choose to either self-clean the property prior to check-out, or pay an additional cleaning fee of USD 5 at check-out.

Property is also known as

Akih Pods Hostel Cóbano
Akih Pods Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Akih Pods Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Cóbano

Akih Pods Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
New Hostel But Already Great and Improving.
So this is a brand new hostel that only opened in late December so it's still in the process of getting their flow set up. The owner Gabi lives onsite and is super chill, friendly and helpful. He can help book shuttles and rentals, surf lessons etc. He is really putting in the work to get everything up to speed and honestly its amazing how great it is already. From locally made banana bread available to the smoothie bowl breakfast he offers (extra charge but very reasonable). My initial booking was for 1 week and I've already extended it another. The location is great, far enough from the super dusty main road to not be bothered by it but close enough to get to the beach in 5 mins. The ATMs in the area are a bit of a walk however so make sure you get some on the way in. The pods themselves are good, this isn't a place set up to chill in your rooms but the common areas. I really like having some privacy when I'm sleeping, the light and outlets (including USB for your phone) are in a perfect location. And AC!!! Very few hostels I've been to in CR so far have had AC and its a HUGE plus. Overall I definitely recommend Akih. It has a ton of potential to keep improving as well so I hope to get the chance to come back next season and see whats improved!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were blessed to have had the opportunity to stay at this hostel for almost a week, which happened to be open just a day prior to our arrival. The staff was accommodating, fun, helpful, and caring. The environment is relaxing and has a “homely” atmosphere. My little Malipooh dog was welcome with Love, so they have my heart. If you are looking for simplicity, relaxation and step to the beach, but don’t want to spend a ton for it, this is the place. Have fun & God bless!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Aniano

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect place to rest
Really nice hostel, friendly stuff. Comfortable beds and AC
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Nasser

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wie gesagt sehr staubig
Guten Morgen meine lieben das Hotel war wunderbar wir haben eine Nacht da geschlafen sauber freundlich das einzige Manko dass die Straßen kaum befahrbar sind und sehr staubig ist also wer Staub Mark kann in diesen Ort reisen oder Abenteuer mag wie gesagt die Straßen sind nicht geteert und fast und befahrbar. Restaurants Bars gibt es sehr viele In der Nähe aber es ist schweineteuer .
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Amalia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Helt fantastisk!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020