Playa Grande, Costa Rica

October 5 - October 26 2025

Live the pura vida dream with Noma x ONDA in the happiest country on earth, Costa Rica.

Foodie Heaven

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30%

Wellness & relaxation

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50%

Nightlife & partying

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40%

Nature & wildlife

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90%

Activity & fitness

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50%

Costa Rica has been ranked as the happiest country in the world! With 12 different ecosystems spanning from the oceans to the mountains, incredible beaches, jungles, rainforests, mangroves, and coral reefs, it really is a paradise on earth.
Located in the laidback surfer town of Playa Grande and a 3-minute walk from the beach, ONDA merges the community feel of a hostel with the luxuries of a hotel - giving you everything you need to thrive in this coastal paradise.
Visiting Costa Rica during October means seeing nature at its most vibrant as less tourists and a healthy dose of rainfall helps preserve the rainforests lush and green appearance. Imagine sunrise yoga sessions, surf lessons in one of the best spots in the country, wildlife spotting, endless beach sunsets, and built-in community to share it all with.

What's included

Wellness or Yoga

Wellness or Yoga

2 weekly yoga classes

Fitness equipment / gym

Fitness equipment / gym

Local gym walking distance away (not inc)

Pool or swimming

Pool or swimming

Swimming pool onsite and 5 min to the beach

Onsite F&B

Onsite F&B

Beer Garden featuring fresh local cuisine, a social atmosphere and tropical drinks.

Working facilities

Working facilities

Designated co-working area

Wifi speed / data

Wifi speed / data

High speed Wifi & local data SIM

Community manager

Community manager

Community Manager lives onsite

Adventure / amenities (not inc)

Adventure / amenities (not inc)

Laundry services available, surfboards and bikes to rent

Excursions (not inc)

Excursions (not inc)

Jungle treks, surf lessons, waterfall visits+

Other inclusions

Other inclusions

Airport transfers, access to 1200+ alumni community network

Highlights

Movement
Surf Camp

Surf Camp

Surf's up! Hone your skills or learn to surf with guidance from expert professionals in our Noma Surf Camp. Playa Grande is known for its incredible surf conditions and popular spots such as La Casita.

Nature
Beach Access

Beach Access

Step outside your backdoor to Playa Grande’s pristine beaches, perfect for surfing, swimming or simply relaxing with your fellow remote workers. Our property is just a stone’s throw away from the beach.

Nature
ATV Tour

ATV Tour

Explore the wonders of jungles, remote beaches, and uncharted roads on an ATV tour. Reach breathtaking vistas from stunning viewpoints to uncover stunning beaches dotting the landscape around Tamarindo and Playa Grande.

Accommodation

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Dorm Room

This single bed is a bunk bed in a 6-bunk room shared with other nomads. Dorm room beds come with power outlets and a storage shelf in the bed, air conditioning, lockable luggage storage drawers under the bottom bunks, and a spacious shared bathroom

From $1390

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Micro Room

Onda's Micro rooms offer a totally unique way to stay, providing the privacy of a private room at a more affordable price. These rooms share a large, multi-person bathroom.

From $1990

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King Room

For the ultimate level of comfort, Onda's spacious King rooms come equipped with one king or 2 twin beds, a large work desk with an office chair, and an en-suite bathroom.

From $2790

Guest Gallery

Tamale cooking class with local chef
Surf lessons
Beach yoga in full swing
Friendsgiving celebrations at ONDA
Pool fun onsite at ONDA
Cheer squad for the local football game
Molly

Before and after work we surfed, salsa danced, learned pickleball, played sand volleyball, joined in and cheered on local soccer games, hiked volcanos, relaxed in hot springs and watched almost every sunset together on the beach. What felt like adult summer camp in the best way turned 18 strangers into family, I can honestly say it was a life changing travel experience. What Noma does to set up experiences that build community is true magic. They do a great job curating all details, logistics and experiences so you are comfortable and set up for success the minute you arrive.

James

I recently joined Noma Collective for their Costa Rica Friendsgiving November 2023 edition, and it was an amazing experience. Noma's expert curation of the trip blended work, leisure, and cultural immersion seamlessly. The sense of community and connection I felt with fellow digital nomads was deeply enriching. This Costa Rica edition was more than just a trip, it was a journey of making new friendships and experiencing personal growth.

Kiah

Months later and i still don't have the words to express all that my first noma trip (costa rica, '23) meant to me. i did noma on a whim with my sister - to see what it would be like to travel for a bit longer than a normal vacay, to explore how work and travel can integrate, and to meet new people my age. my humble goals were shattered upon arrival in costa rica. it was so much more than that. If you aren't sure about noma, i invite you to take the leap. at the very least you'll have a blast, and more likely than that - you'll feel more in tune with yourself & the things that matter most to you, and a renewed commitment to cultivating your life around the most invaluable things we have at our disposal