About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: Hostel El Pretal in Liberia offers family rooms with air-conditioning and private bathrooms. Guests enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and an outdoor seating area. Convenient Facilities: The hostel features a lounge, shared kitchen, housekeeping service, tour desk, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include showers and paid on-site private parking. Prime Location: Located 12 km from Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport, the property is a 9-minute walk from Edgardo Baltodano Stadium. Nearby attractions include Parque Nacional Santa Rosa (38 km) and Marina Papagayo (41 km). Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for its kitchen, attentive staff, and room cleanliness.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Private parking
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Judit
United Kingdom
“The room was very small but the AC worked well. There was a window, although it faced a wall — at least it allowed a little natural light in. The staff were friendly and helpful, especially with directions and form filling. The kitchen was clean...” - Joanne
New Zealand
“A family run business. All very friendly and helpful. Lots of common areas to relax in. We were in the one bedroom apartment with our own kitchen. It was very well stocked with basic supplies, cooking equipment, crockery. We had an enormous...” - Benjamin
Germany
“Very great and clean little hostel with nice common areas and a good equipped kitchen. Perfect for a short or longer stay in Liberia. the staff was very friendly and I can definitely recommend staying there.” - Michael
Canada
“A quiet, clean, friendly family-run hostel, and an excellent value. A lovely courtyard with lots of comfortable seating, and a well-equipped shared kitchen. The room was small but very comfortable, and the shared washrooms were very clean. The...” - Christine
Australia
“Everything..only stayed 1 night but the owners son worked there was so helpful..well stocked kitchen and we wanted to catch a bus from Liberia to Monteverde.and he sent us a detailed description on a pdf on WhatsApp..place was spotless” - Kim
New Zealand
“Everything! First of all, the reception such friendly, nice people. Helped me with everything about the area and what to do, especially since people don’t speak English in Liberia. The property was really nice, had an awesome outdoor area. Lots of...” - Conor
Ireland
“Everything you could possibly want in a hostel. The family running it are beyond kind. They are always cleaning and the place is spotless. Kitchen is well equipped and has everything you could need. Would definitely recommend.” - Matthew
United Kingdom
“Really nice, clean comfortable place. Hosts were really helpful.” - Lena
Germany
“The hostel was the cleanest hostel I've ever been to. The owner and his parents were really really nice.” - John
United States
“Staff was very friendly and helpful, the facility was very clean and the kitchen was well equipped, a great place to stay especially for the price.”
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Child policies
Children older than 8 years are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.


The fine print
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Hostel El Pretal in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.