Calle Margarita, Cocles, 70403 Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica
#68 of 84 hotels in Puerto Viejo
Guests' ChoiceBased on 78 hostel reviews
8.8Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.7
Location
8.2
Facilities
8.5
Staff
9.3
Value for money
9.0
Free WiFi
9.3
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 7 July 2025
Filippo
ItalyNothing negative about my stay
Very cozy and informal environment, you will feel like home and make good friends instantly. The location makes you feel like in the middle of the jungle while still being 10 minutes away from the beach! Plus you can rent bikes.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 18 April 2025
Sophie
FranceFrom Puerto Viejo, when arriving/leaving, you need to come with Uber or taxi or wait a bus for a very long time. Not super convenient.
Great hostel, a bit remote and in the nature. They rent bike for 8$/day. Located in Cloques, more peaceful than Puerto Viejo.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 7 March 2025
Noa
SwitzerlandThe location was nice, as we saw different animals right from our room.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 15 February 2025
Webb
United StatesJust a little too far of a walk to get back to main town, and a bit expensive to catch rides, so I would suggest renting a bike from in town before to have for your stay there
Lovely environment. Staff went out of their way to be helpful. Highly recommend to got out of the noise of the town
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 7 January 2025
Michael
United StatesWiFi gets a bit slow. A hot shower goes a long way.
Friendly staff, clean simple rooms and common areas.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 15 December 2024
Jana
SpainOutdoor couches smelled a little bad because of the humidity/rain.
Into the nature, nice decorated, good place to chill, one of the best private rooms with toilet we had in Costa Rica
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 9 December 2024
Gerson
GuatemalaI highly recommend visiting this place—Pablo, the owner, makes you feel right at home. The rooms are comfortable, the kitchen is well-equipped, and they offer free coffee. The facilities are being renovated, and the cleanliness is noticeable throughout. Plus, the natural surroundings draw you in, with two friendly pets and plenty of open spaces to enjoy a getaway from the city and breathe fresh air. It's my favorite spot in Puerto Viejo. I arrived as a guest and left as a friend.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 26 November 2024
Simone
ItalyNo flaws, in my opinion
Simply one the best Hostel I ever been to. The location is far from Puerto Viejo, of course, but the beach is close (ten minutes by walk), and just a bit further there are three supermarkets and a pharmacy (and you'll find yourself in the main road, pretty easy to do anything). Then, you're staying in a very nice jungle spot. The facilities are great, good kitchen, big rooms (with lockers and plugins). All very clean (you can see how the volunteers are making an effort, they're really great: all the staff is very friendly and helpful). Good common areas with a fantastic atmosphere, very social and easygoing (I would dare say you can actually feel at home: your home in the jungle). Highly recommended :)
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 23 November 2024
Camilo
Chilethe room was spacious and really clean. staff were amazing as well! had a really great experience at this place 🥰
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 15 November 2024
Nika
SloveniaThe location, the facilities and the staff ate all amazing:)
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 15 November 2024
Nika
SloveniaEverything! The facilities and the staff are amazing:)
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 11 October 2024
Lara
SloveniaThe owner is super chill and kind. The place is surrounded by nature and is a perfect little get away spot. Kitchen is well equipped, toilets clean, showers too. The city centre (Puerto Viejo) is a couple of kilometres away, but still easily accessible, even on foot! You also have some wonderful playas to see around the hostel area! I would recommend 🌸
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 29 June 2024
Yeni
ColombiaThe staff very friendly, the room was comfortable
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 12 May 2024
Pamela
United StatesThe shared showers can use some upgrading as the doors are rusty. The shared areas need to be cleaned more frequently.
It keeps with the jungle theme. Lots of plants and there were two friendly cats. The room was spacious and bed was comfy.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 17 April 2024
Rosalie
NetherlandsVery helpful and friendly staff, great jungle location, nice atmosphere and decoration
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 19 February 2024
Matttti
ArgentinaThe Amplitude. Perfect place to organize a Film Screening or some nice cultural event.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 19 February 2024
Alejandravíquez
Costa RicaNoise a little bit
Kitchen, staff team, parking space, the room in general
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 28 November 2023
Corinna
AustriaThe hostel needs some love right now, but the new management is on it. So but there was some things that could be better, like the kitchen. There is not much stuff and the quality is kind of bad(pans and stuff) But its possible to cook so its ok ;) Also in the dorm were so many mosquitos, that sleeping was not possible at some nights. There are no mosquito nets and the doors don't close properly. I would in general recomend to travel with a mosquito net in costa rica...
Very chill place with lots of artsy details. Its in the middle of the jungle what is beautiful. You can see a lot of animals and listen to the forest concert. The path from the mainroad up to the hostel(10min walk) was the highlight of my day. Such a beautiful forestwalk. People were nice and helpful. I spent my last night in a private room. They are beautiful and have mosquito nets!!!
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 26 July 2023
Yarruzehk
Costa RicaSurrounded by nature and was super quiet and peaceful.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 13 July 2023
3dr3d76
Costa RicaThe shared shower and bathroom, is not comfortable
The room was nice and clean, the staff are friendly, the sounds of nature are relaxing
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 19 June 2023
Steven
Costa RicaThe place and staff
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 2 June 2023
Chacón
Costa RicaRwally Nice place! Perfect to rest and with a good Staff!
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 11 April 2023
Antonio
United StatesThe staff really made this place amazing. The place is cozy and the people are amazing. Highly suggest.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 26 March 2023
Hu
Canadalocation is far from the main road with unpaved road
kitchen is open for every one, quiet night
Stayed in March 2023
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