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 21 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pipe House Playa Grande on 18 Oct 2025 start from NZ$137.89, including 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.

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).

Pipe House Playa Grande Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gina

18 Sept 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Maxime

5 Jan 2025

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

Noemie

9 Dec 2024

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Felipe is a wonderful host!

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Reid

30 Dec 2023

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Great property, peaceful and away from busy Tamarindo. Great helpful and friendly staff!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert

9 Feb 2023

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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

10 Jan 2023

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Overall great experience

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelby

12 Mar 2023

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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

19 Feb 2023

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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

8/10 Good

Rolando

7 Jun 2025

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

13 Jan 2025

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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

Justine

7 Jan 2025

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Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

César

1 Jan 2025

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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

22 Dec 2024

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

2 Jan 2024

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

Jonah

24 Apr 2023

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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

19 Apr 2023

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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

Manuel

28 Jan 2023

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas

26 Jan 2023

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven

16 Sept 2022

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Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

9 May 2022

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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

1 Apr 2022

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

6 Feb 2022

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

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

5 Feb 2022

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

6/10 Okay

alexander

18 Dec 2021

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

11 Jun 2021

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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

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