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Pipe House Playa Grande

2.5 star property
Beachfront capsule hotel with free breakfast and coffee shop/cafe

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Exterior
Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets
Full-sized fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets
Property amenity
Pipe House Playa Grande offers a quiet escape near Tamarindo Beach. Start mornings with local breakfast specialties, then explore nearby trails. Unwind in the serene garden, and enjoy free in-room WiFi to stay connected.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
The current price is ฿2,313
฿2,614 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Beachside (#9)

Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room, Beachside (#9)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
4 bathrooms
Microwave
Mixer
  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Beachside (#8)

Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room, Beachside (#8)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
4 bathrooms
Microwave
Mixer
  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Beachside (#4)

Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room, Beachside (#4)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
4 bathrooms
Microwave
Mixer
  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Beachside (#7)

Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room, Beachside (#7)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
4 bathrooms
Microwave
Mixer
  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Beachside (#3)

Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room, Beachside (#3)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
4 bathrooms
Microwave
Mixer
  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Beachside (#1)

Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room, Beachside (#1)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
4 bathrooms
Microwave
Mixer
  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Beachside (#6)

Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room, Beachside (#6)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
4 bathrooms
Microwave
Mixer
  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Beachside (#2)

Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room, Beachside (#2)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
4 bathrooms
Microwave
Mixer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Beachside (#5)

Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room, Beachside (#5)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
4 bathrooms
Microwave
Mixer
  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Map
Palm Beach Estates, Cabo Velas, Guanacaste, 50308

What's nearby

  • Grande Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Las Baulas National Marine Park - 8 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Tamarindo Beach - 9 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Casino Diria - 22 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course - 37 min drive - 17.2 km

Getting around

  • Tamarindo (TNO) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Brisa Mar - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Pico Bistro - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Nari - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Rural - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Patagonia Argentinian Grill & Restaurant - ‬33 min drive

About this property

Pipe House Playa Grande

Capsule hotel near Tamarindo Beach
You can look forward to free breakfast (local cuisine), a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe at Pipe House Playa Grande. Enjoy on-site activities, such as fishing and hiking/biking. In addition to a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Bike hire, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Barbecues, tour/ticket information and concierge services
  • Surfing lessons
Room features
All guest rooms at Pipe House Playa Grande offer perks, such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and separate dining areas.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • 4 bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Separate sitting areas, separate dining areas and communal kitchens

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includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Ecotours
  • Fishing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Surf lessons
  • Surfing/bodyboarding

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 shared bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Mixer
  • Oven
  • Separate dining area
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Electrical adapters
  • Separate sitting area
  • Shared accommodation
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Pipe House Playa Grande Hostel
Pipe House Hostel
Pipe House Grande Capsule
Pipe House Playa Grande Cabo Velas
Pipe House Playa Grande Capsule hotel
Pipe House Playa Grande Capsule hotel Cabo Velas

Frequently asked questions

Is Pipe House Playa Grande pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Pipe House Playa Grande?

As of 31 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pipe House Playa Grande on 1 Nov 2025 start from ฿2,313.1, 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.

How much is parking at Pipe House Playa Grande?

This capsule hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Pipe House Playa Grande?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM.

What time is check-out at Pipe House Playa Grande?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does Pipe House Playa Grande provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Pipe House Playa Grande located?

Nestled on the beach, this Cabo Velas capsule hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Grande Beach and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Las Baulas National Marine Park. Conchal Beach and Ventanas Beach are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Reviews

Pipe House Playa Grande Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.8

Eco-friendliness

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect spot if your looking to surf and hang out on the beach. Close enough to Tamarindo if you need access to certain things but far enough from the crowds. Staff was friendly, grounds were clean and breakfast was great!

10/10 Excellent

kristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall great experience
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Noemie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Felipe is a wonderful host!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely fell in love with the Pipe House charm and the warm and friendly owner! Great vibes, beautiful location just steps from the beach, unique lodgings and fun common areas to hang out. We can’t say enough about this gem of a place. We ate dinner down the way at the Swells Cafe Playa Grande. This is a very special place to be! I plan on returning in the future. Hopefully sooner than later.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Rolando

Liked: Staff & service
great concept, place is very quiet, closed to the beach. If you are looking for a night scene and some party this area is not for you, but if you want to just relax and have a different experience of a stay it is.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

katarina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Recomiendo!!

Excelente atención, las habitaciones están muy cool, áreas comunes limpias y staff muy amable. Felipe muy atento y disponible ante dudas o sugerencias de los alrededores. Playa tamarindo muy cerca
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maxime

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a great experience. Rooms are small but comfortable, the gym is great, the beach is very close! I would recommand strongly for the price !
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

César

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El lugar está en playa Grande, que es una playa con muy poca gente, casi virgen, dónde se puede estar muy tranquilo y en mucha paz. Se encuentra muy cerca de Tamarindo, dónde hay mucho movimiento y fiesta.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ava

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hostel is perfect for meeting like minded people—you get your own sleeping space and get to meet new friends in the common spaces. Breakfast is wonderful, it’s a 30second walk from the beach, has AC, it felt safe and inviting, and the host is amazing. He’s around to check in and does a great job of making you feel comfortable! I highly recommend this place if you’re looking for a quieter place to stay in Costa Rica. The water taxi to busy Tamarindo is only a 5 minute walk down the beach! I will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Chill & Surf place

Super concept d'hébergement, une ambiance chill et détendue. La plage est à 2 min à pied, les vagues parfaites, Felipe est un hôte adorable
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Reid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property, peaceful and away from busy Tamarindo. Great helpful and friendly staff!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Pipe House was great. Best fit for young travelers looking for a youth hostel type environment. Hip place. We didn’t sleep very well in the tubes but we’re likely spoiled by bug beds and room to spread out. We felt very safe there and would definitely suggest to youthful travelers.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place..:.the pipes are a unique concept. The beds are very comfortable and the pipes are air conditioned. The breakfast is cooked in front of you and is delicious the cooks even make homemade tortillas right there. The beach is amazing it is so peaceful and quiet (if you want a busy more resort fill you can take the water taxi over to Tamarindo) There are beautiful shells all over this beach and the sand is amazing. Phillipe the owner provided surf lessons right in-front of the property for a fee…my daughter had a surf lesson and it was excellent! Definitely a wonderful place to stay in a amazing location with the nicest people. As other have described it feels like a boutique hotel…
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a unique experience! Pipehouse feels like a home away from home. It’s very intimate and amazing access to the beach! Tamarindo is only a 10-15 minute walk away which gives you perfect balance of bustling crowds and your own quiet paradise. The Staff are lovely and the owner is extremely helpful and accommodating. Absolutely will be coming back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stumbled upon this place online after not being able to find accomodation in Tamarindo and I am so happy about that and I cannot say enough great things. Felipe the owner is so friendly and helpful, the staff as well. Breakfast is included - simple but good. The Pipes are more spacious then they look and all have a/c. The vibe is friendly and low key. There is a gym, hammocks and is a 1 min walk to the beach. You are close enough that you can hear the waves crashing on the beach when you are in bed at night. You can take surf lessons or just hire a board for $10. There is a couple amazing restaurants close by and a small market. Just a short walk down the beach and you can take a $2 water taxi accross the estuary to Tamarindo. The ferry stops running at 5 so make sure you are back or you have to take a cab (45min drive) to get back here. The beach here is so quiet compared to Tamarindo and you can swim safely. I would definitely recommend staying
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Unique stay

Very unique place with a feel between boutique and hostel. The location is amazing right on a quiet section of Playa Grande, which has better surf and less people and noise than nearby Tamarindo. Very friendly and helpful host. There is a kitchen you can use to prepare meals, a spacious covered area to relax, a gym area with weights and yoga mats, and a beautiful courtyard with hammocks. The parking is safe and behind a coded gate. Great cafe nearby with great happy hour specials.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Pipehouse is a gem. Such a quaint spot with a great vibe. The pipes are so cozy and the atmosphere is amazing. A great communal spot to relax in and meet new people. The kitchen is stocked with lots of supplies to cook a meal if you want to. The beach is steps away. Filipe and family are very inviting and make your stay the best. I would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pipe House is Incredible!

Felipe was an amazing host! We had a blast… beach is right there and just a short walk to Tamarindo if you want to explore the neighboring town.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

6/10 Okay

alexander

Liked: Cleanliness

Mejorar el horario de salida check out

Bonito muy limpios los baños, lo único es la salida debería de ser 11 am, a las 10 am es muy incomodo tiene uno que correr mucho no se vale
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Una experiencia perfecta

Excelente! Disfrutamos mucho nuestra estancia. El espacio de la habitación esta limitado por la misma estructura que tiene sin embargo resultó muy cómodo y agradable para descansar. Las áreas comunes muy espaciosas, tanto el comedor como la cocina, la cual es super amplia y con todo el menaje necesario para preparar y guardar tus alimentos. Igual el área de descanso muy bonito. Los baños y duchas cómodos y muy limpios. En general todo el lugar muy ordenado y muy limpio, todos los dias llegaron a limpiar y a desinfectar. Prácticamente frente a la mejor zona de la playa lo hace el lugar ideal para visitar. 💯
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very close to the beach - pipes were perfectly cozy to sleep in!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great

Cool place. Cool vibe
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent expeience sleeping in a pipe

Excellent experience. Pipe was clean and bed was confortable except that the air conditioning remote gets crazy at night. Location is not directly on the beach as we thought but it is within 30 seconds walk. The host was great too. You can directly rent a surfboard from him.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great experience

Had an excellent stay at the Pipe House with my daughter. It was a unique experience and idea in a very relaxed atmosphere. It’s close to the beach and easily accessible from the busy Tamarindo via 1$ water taxi and 10 min walk along the beautiful beach to the hostel so great if you are back packing. Area has a couple restaurants/cafes as well. Host was very friendly, helpful, and flexible with check in/out and Pipe House, kitchen etc was clean and comfortable. Would def recommend if your looking for something different and quiet. Thanks for the stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

lisa

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hyggelig afslappet stemning

Meget hyggeligt og uformelt. Man kan selv lave mad og opbevare i køleskab. Rørene er små men hyggelig og aircondition virker godt. Lige ud til Playa Grande.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018