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Akih Pods Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel near Carmen Beach in Cóbano

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Garden
Sundeck
Full-size 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
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

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
  • Kooks Smokehouse and Bar
    2 min walk
  • Tambor (TMU)
    54 min drive

Room options

Basic Shared Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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includes taxes & fees
Jan 9 - Jan 10
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About the neighborhood

Santa Teresa

Seaside stay .Stay at this Cóbano hostel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Carmen Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Santa Teresa Beach. Also, Cocal Beach is within 3 miles (5 km) and Cabo Blanco Nature Reserve is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Carmen Beach - 5 min walk
  • Santa Teresa Beach - 16 min walk
  • Cocal Beach - 13 min drive
  • Hermosa Beach - 29 min drive
  • Manzanillo Beach - 33 min drive

Getting around

  • Cóbano Airport (ACO) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kooks Smokehouse and Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Bakery - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪El Carmen - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Somos Cafe - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Pronto Piccola Italia - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Akih Pods Hostel

Hostel near Carmen Beach in Cóbano
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.

  • 36 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Lockers available
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.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Playground

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 5 per person

Things to do

  • Playground
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop 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.

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 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

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
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. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Akih Pods Hostel to the airport?

Akih Pods Hostel is 8.8 mi (29-min drive) away from the Cóbano Airport (ACO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Akih Pods Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Akih Pods Hostel offers an airport shuttle from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM, on request, for a charge of USD 55. per person, one-way.

How close is Akih Pods Hostel to the beach?

This hostel is a short 5-minute walk from Carmen Beach and 0.7 mi (2-min drive) from Santa Teresa Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Akih Pods Hostel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Akih Pods Hostel, but local cuisine breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 5 per person. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Akih Pods Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Akih Pods Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Akih Pods Hostel?

This hostel offers free self parking.

Does Akih Pods Hostel have a pool?

Akih Pods Hostel does not have a pool.

Does Akih Pods Hostel have a spa?

This hostel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer beach massages.

How close is Akih Pods Hostel to downtown Cóbano?

Akih Pods Hostel is 0.7 mi away from Carmen.

Akih Pods Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 6 reviews" "
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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 traveler

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 traveler

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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