Reviews of Madre Selva Hostel

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.

Nothing negative about my stay

Great hostel, a bit remote and in the nature. They rent bike for 8$/day. Located in Cloques, more peaceful than Puerto Viejo.

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.

Very friendly staff! It's located near Playa Cocles, 10 min walking, and it's easy to explore other beaches in the surrounding area if you rent a bike (which can be provided/facilitated by the staff)

Very expensive for what is offered. We paid 45 dollars per night in a private room with a shared bathroom. There was no water between 2 PM and 7 AM, apparently due to an external problem in water supply, but we were only informed by that after completing the check-in. The kitchen is available for usage in a very limited time, you cannot use it after 9 PM. When there is water, you cannot expect to have a hot shower. There is no ammenities provided (e.g. soap), the laundry was not available during our stay. Do not recommend.

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

Lovely environment. Staff went out of their way to be helpful. Highly recommend to got out of the noise of the town

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

Friendly staff, clean simple rooms and common areas.

WiFi gets a bit slow. A hot shower goes a long way.

Into the nature, nice decorated, good place to chill, one of the best private rooms with toilet we had in Costa Rica

Outdoor couches smelled a little bad because of the humidity/rain.

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.

The place is little bit old and need to be taken care. The bathroom is old I didn't even sit on the toilet desk and the rooms also need to be clean better . In the kitchen facilities are old too the fridges stinked. Volunteers and stuff are are trying to keep it clean but was not my style. To pass one night it's ok but for the price you can find nicer and new place with better location. To the town was a bit far if you don't have a car

Bathroom. Every think old and not so clean

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 :)

No flaws, in my opinion

the room was spacious and really clean. staff were amazing as well! had a really great experience at this place 🥰

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

Everything! The facilities and the staff are amazing:)

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 🌸