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Akih Pods Hostel

2.0 star property
Bask in tropical bliss near Carmen Beach. Unwind on an outdoor oasis or fuel up for adventures ahead.

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

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Basic Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Patio
Yard
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
50 meters South of Super Costa, 75 meters East. Santa Teresa, Cóbano, Puntarenas, 60111

What's nearby

  • Carmen Beach - 5 min walk
  • Santa Teresa Beach - 16 min walk
  • Cocal Beach - 13 min drive
  • Hermosa Beach - 29 min drive
  • Montezuma Beach - 41 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
Located close to Santa Teresa Beach and Cocal Beach, Akih Pods Hostel provides a terrace, a garden, and a playground. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and an outdoor entertainment area.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and tour/ticket assistance
  • A front-desk safe, outdoor furniture, and a TV in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, in addition to perks like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rainfall showers and shampoo
  • Private yards, communal kitchens, and full-sized refrigerators/freezers

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM - 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 refrigerator
  • 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 requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • No elevator (single level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • 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
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop

Outdoor space

  • Patio
  • Yard

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 stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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

Is Akih Pods Hostel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Akih Pods Hostel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Akih Pods Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Akih Pods Hostel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Akih Pods Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 6:00 AM–8:00 PM on request. A fee of USD 55 per person applies.

Where is Akih Pods Hostel located?

Situated by the ocean, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Carmen Beach and Santa Teresa Beach. Cocal Beach and Cabo Blanco Nature Reserve are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Akih Pods Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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

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

8/10 Good

Nasser

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

Verified traveler

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

Amalia

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

10/10 Excellent

Aniano

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