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Reviews of Madre Selva Hostel

Calle Margarita, Cocles, 70403 Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica

#68 of 84 hotels in Puerto Viejo

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 78 hostel reviews

8.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    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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  • Reviewed: 7 July 2025

    10
    Perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk 12 Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing 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

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk 12 Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    From 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

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location was nice, as we saw different animals right from our room.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 February 2025

    10
    Lovely
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk 12 Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Just 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

    8.0
    very affordable, very safe, nice and quiet and friendly.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    WiFi 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

    9.0
    Very good if you go by car and don’t want to be in the town.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Outdoor 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

    10
    Clean, comfortable and chill
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bunk 12 Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I 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

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk 12 Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No 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

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the 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

    10
    Really amazing stay
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location, the facilities and the staff ate all amazing:)

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 November 2024

    10
    Really nice stay and atmosphere
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything! The facilities and the staff are amazing:)

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 October 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk 12 Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 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

    10
    Relaxing place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff very friendly, the room was comfortable

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 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

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very helpful and friendly staff, great jungle location, nice atmosphere and decoration

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk 12 Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The Amplitude. Perfect place to organize a Film Screening or some nice cultural event.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Noise a little bit

    Kitchen, staff team, parking space, the room in general

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 November 2023

    8.0
    One of the best places in Cocles
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk 12 Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 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

    10
    I stayed with my parents for a night and it was super comfortable. Also, we woke up to the different sounds of nature wh
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Surrounded by nature and was super quiet and peaceful.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 July 2023

    8.0
    Cocles Madre Selva
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 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

    10
    A good place for the family!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The place and staff

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2023

    10
    Worth it
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk 12 Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rwally Nice place! Perfect to rest and with a good Staff!

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2023

    10
    Amazing hostel that is meant for anyone that wants to have a chill experience.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 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

    8.0
    nice place and most of the staffs are very nice and helpful, except..
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk 12 Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    location 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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