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In Playa Pelada, this wellness center offers everything from massage and acupuncture to
Pilates and yoga. If that's all too mainstream for you, sign up for a session of Aerial Yoga,
which promises to 'realign you from the compression of gravity.'
Sleeping & Eating
Playa Guiones
4 You Hostal
HOSTEL
( 2682-1316;
www.4youhostal.com
; dm/s/d/bungalow US$18/25/40/55; )
A fantastic hostel close to the Guiones action. The high-end minimalist design makes this
evolutionary flop house (read: dorm) feel luxurious. Within the dorm are three pods which
have walls that don't quite reach the soaring ceiling, allowing for extra privacy. The place
is decked out with Balinese furniture and plenty of hammocks, not to mention the spotless
community kitchen.
Nosara Beach Hostel
HOSTEL
( 2682-0238;
www.nosarahostel.com
;
dm/d US$20/55; )
Lounge in a hammock on the breezy porch, overlooking iguana-filled gardens. You're
steps from the surf. You have a stone shower to wash away the sand and a comfy wooden
bunk to crash on. There's a big communal kitchen, a spacious TV room and - bonus -
foosball. The vibe is super chill. All is right in your world.
Ask about giving back by volunteering at the reforestation nursery.
Kaya Sol
HOSTEL
( 2682-1459;
www.kayasol.com
;
dm US$18, d US$50-120; )
The heart of this sprawling surfer-and-seeker retreat is the dorm-style accommodations.
The shared bathrooms are spotless and the pool, with waterfall shower, is perfect for cool-
ing off. There are also a few rooms and private cabins, some of which have kitchenettes.
The onsite restaurant/bar is fun and tasty, though it can be noisy at night.
Gilded Iguana
HOTEL
