Costa Rica Backpackers
US$16
/ night
Avg. for September
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US$16
/ night
Avg. for September
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at Costa Rica Backpackers average US$14 in the cheapest month (June) and US$22 in the most expensive month (October), based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
|---|---|
| January | US$16 |
| February | US$17 |
| March | US$16 |
| April | US$15 |
| May | US$19 |
| June | US$14 |
| July | US$15 |
| August | US$21 |
| September | US$16 |
| October | US$22 |
| November | US$18 |
| December | US$18 |
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Most expensive: October (~US$22)
Cheapest: June (~US$14)
About this property
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. This hostel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.
Amenities
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. This hostel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and dry cleaning/laundry services. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Dining
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the hostel's coffee shop/cafe. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 31 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Conveniences include safes and ceiling fans, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Location
With a stay at Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel, you'll be centrally located in San José, a short 7-minute walk from National Museum of Costa Rica and 13 minutes by foot from National Theater of Costa Rica. This hostel is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from University of Costa Rica and 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Sabana Park.
What's nearby
Estación del Ferrocarril de Costa Rica(0.3 Miles)
National Park(0.3 Miles)
National Museum of Costa Rica(0.4 Miles)
Plaza de la Democracia(0.4 Miles)
Jade Museum(0.4 Miles)
Jacob Karpio Galería(0.5 Miles)
National Center of Art and Culture(0.6 Miles)
Rafael Angel Calderon Guardia Hospital(0.6 Miles)
Casino Fiesta(0.6 Miles)
Centro Cultural de España(0.6 Miles)
Parque Espana(0.7 Miles)
National Theater of Costa Rica(0.7 Miles)
Morazan Park(0.7 Miles)
Pre-Colombian Gold Museum(0.7 Miles)
Plaza de la Cultura(0.7 Miles)
San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.)(8.2 Miles)
Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO)(13.4 Miles)
Airport shuttle
Restaurant
Swimming pool
Non-smoking rooms
Business centre
Tour desk
Location
Avenida 6, Calle 21 y 23, San José, Cantón San José, Costa Rica
Estación del Ferrocarril de Costa Rica (0.3 Miles)
National Park (0.3 Miles)
National Museum of Costa Rica (0.4 Miles)
Plaza de la Democracia (0.4 Miles)
Jade Museum (0.4 Miles)
Jacob Karpio Galería (0.5 Miles)
Room options
7
Comfort Shared Dormitory, Women Only, Pool Access
Room details
4× Bunk Beds
Sleeps 8
269 ft²
Wi-Fi (Free)Shared BathroomPrivate Bathroom
5
Comfort Shared Dormitory, Men Only, Pool Access
Room details
3× Bunk Beds
Sleeps 8
269 ft²
Wi-Fi (Free)Shared BathroomPrivate Bathroom
7
Standard Double Room
Room details
1 Double Bed
Sleeps 2
215 ft²
Wi-Fi (Free)Shared BathroomPrivate Bathroom
4
Comfort Room, Mixed Dorm, Pool Access
Room details
4× Bunk Beds
Sleeps 8
269 ft²
Shared AccommodationsWi-Fi (Free)Shared BathroomPrivate Bathroom
10
Comfort Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Pool Access, Mountain View
Room details
3× Bunk Beds
Sleeps 6
322 ft²
Shared AccommodationsWi-Fi (Free)Shared BathroomPrivate Bathroom
5
Standard Double Or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Private Pool
Room details
1 Double Bed
Sleeps 2
215 ft²
Wi-Fi (Free)Shared BathroomPrivate BathroomPrivate Pool
4
Deluxe Double Room
Room details
1 Extra-Large Double Bed
Sleeps 2
269 ft²
Wi-Fi (Free)Private BathroomCeiling Fan
Guest reviews
7.9
Good
Based on 1,767 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Couple
27%
Family
3%
Group
33%
Solo
35%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
At Costa Rica Backpackers, travelers highlight a lively, social vibe and central location with a pool and common areas, alongside mixed experiences with cleanliness, room comfort, and showers, plus notable noise from nearby trains and traffic.
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What guests think
At Costa Rica Backpackers, travelers highlight a lively, social vibe and central location with a pool and common areas, alongside mixed experiences with cleanliness, room comfort, and showers, plus notable noise from nearby trains and traffic.
Many guests praise friendly, helpful staff and the relaxed atmosphere, while others report rude or inattentive service and check-in hiccups. Onsite dining is well liked for taste and convenience, though service can be slow and extras like bottled water feel overpriced. Some reviewers felt the surrounding area less safe at night and several noted confusion over shared versus private bathrooms. Best for short, budget-friendly stays focused on location and community spaces.
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Facilities
Popular communal facilities include the pool, courtyard seating/hammocks, and an on-site restaurant/bar; a guest kitchen is available. Several reviews note cold or inconsistent hot water and occasional shower maintenance issues, and the kitchen can get crowded.
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Veronica
6 Apr 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The space is large with a pool and yoga area.
The space is large with a pool and yoga area.
8
Jeanette
31 May 2023
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This was a wonderful, affordable stay! The courtyard was the perfect place to relax and recharge with plenty of comfortable hammocks. Staff was nice and helpful. Shuttle service was very convenient. The only downside was that there was a lot of street noise: honking, sirens, etc.
This was a wonderful, affordable stay! The courtyard was the perfect place to relax and recharge with plenty of comfortable hammocks. Staff was nice and helpful. Shuttle service was very convenient. The only downside was that there was a lot of street noise: honking, sirens, etc.
10
Graham
29 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
I loved the swimming pool! Me encantó la piscina!
I loved the swimming pool! Me encantó la piscina!
2
Shauntianna R
18 Nov 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Very run down NO HOT WATER I didn’t shower for 4 days jus washed myself with cold damn water and it was by loud all night on property and it rain my whole stay no tv in room I seen bugs in my room… most definitely would NOT BE BACK here… worst hostel I ever stayed in and I paid for my own room and it was jus a bad experience!
Very run down NO HOT WATER I didn’t shower for 4 days jus washed myself with cold damn water and it was by loud all night on property and it rain my whole stay no tv in room I seen bugs in my room… most definitely would NOT BE BACK here… worst hostel I ever stayed in and I paid for my own room and it was jus a bad experience!
10
Charles
5 Oct 2023
·
Stayed 4 nights
This hostel is very clean and the staff is very helpful when you ask them about activities to do or buses to take. Moreover, the atmosphere with the bar and the restaurant help to know more people!
This hostel is very clean and the staff is very helpful when you ask them about activities to do or buses to take. Moreover, the atmosphere with the bar and the restaurant help to know more people!
10
KATE
17 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
A friendly & relaxed welcome, given i was a Very late arrival. I was given a quiet room, which given my late check-in, was Very practical. So that i did not disturb others!! Loverly PuraVida atmosphere. Spent the following day by the pool, aclimatising & watching the 🐦 pool dip. & Had the Pool to my self ...for several swims.
A friendly & relaxed welcome, given i was a Very late arrival. I was given a quiet room, which given my late check-in, was Very practical. So that i did not disturb others!! Loverly PuraVida atmosphere. Spent the following day by the pool, aclimatising & watching the 🐦 pool dip. & Had the Pool to my self ...for several swims.
8
Drunk
22 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Ok stay, cold showers
Ok stay, cold showers
8
tara
7 Apr 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Shower needs repair, please
Shower needs repair, please
10
Jessica
27 Mar 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
located very centrally to museums and some eateries. if you want to hit the museo nacional, the museo del oro, etc. this is the perfect place! reasonably quiet, clean, with a friendly environment, and the in-house restaurant is super authentic and solid.
located very centrally to museums and some eateries. if you want to hit the museo nacional, the museo del oro, etc. this is the perfect place! reasonably quiet, clean, with a friendly environment, and the in-house restaurant is super authentic and solid.
6
B
26 Mar 2025
·
Stayed 3 nights
The hostel is fine apart from the fact that it is located next to a major train line and from about 4:30 a.m. all day you will regularly hear the train blowing it's horn and rumbling by. This is heard throughout the hostel but is much worse if you are assigned a room in the building at the back of the property. There isn't even an attempt to mitigate it, the dorm room window was not a proper window that you could close, so it sounded like you are sleeping outside next to the train line. The kitchen could do with another sink. There were lots of lineups to wash dishes and some people just gave up and dumped dirty dishes everywhere. Some small baskets to store food with labels on the baskets would help too, I got the feeling like a lot of the food in the fridges and shelves was from people who had already checked out.
The hostel is fine apart from the fact that it is located next to a major train line and from about 4:30 a.m. all day you will regularly hear the train blowing it's horn and rumbling by. This is heard throughout the hostel but is much worse if you are assigned a room in the building at the back of the property. There isn't even an attempt to mitigate it, the dorm room window was not a proper window that you could close, so it sounded like you are sleeping outside next to the train line. The kitchen could do with another sink. There were lots of lineups to wash dishes and some people just gave up and dumped dirty dishes everywhere. Some small baskets to store food with labels on the baskets would help too, I got the feeling like a lot of the food in the fridges and shelves was from people who had already checked out.
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Cleanliness
Cleanliness feedback is mixed: some guests found rooms and common areas clean, while others reported dirty sheets, bugs/cockroaches, musty odors, and worn furnishings.
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Dante
9 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
It was fine for the price. Room was dirty but nothing I couldn't handle. Staff is friendly. A restaurant is located inside the establishment.
It was fine for the price. Room was dirty but nothing I couldn't handle. Staff is friendly. A restaurant is located inside the establishment.
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Laura Aniela
2 Jan 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
La habitación olía demasiado sucia, y todo el ambiente del hotel huele marihuana, los baños muy sucios
La habitación olía demasiado sucia, y todo el ambiente del hotel huele marihuana, los baños muy sucios
4
DAVID L
28 Feb 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
Property online notes private bathroom for private room reserve option. No private bathroom is on site, You have to share toilets and showers with other guests. Cockroaches in Lobby. Bugs on private room floor. Area around dingy and possibly dangerous. I actually saw a female guest run to the property from a nearby main road. The guest has to be buzzed in and out. Tried to contact Expedia on the inaccurate online note that the private rooms offer private bathrooms but Expedia would only allow calls to their customer service Office and my cell phone would not work outside the United States. I would rate the property a step above being in Jail but not much more. Avoid the site unless all you have is $12 a day for a shared bedroom and that does not include any free breakfast.
Property online notes private bathroom for private room reserve option. No private bathroom is on site, You have to share toilets and showers with other guests. Cockroaches in Lobby. Bugs on private room floor. Area around dingy and possibly dangerous. I actually saw a female guest run to the property from a nearby main road. The guest has to be buzzed in and out. Tried to contact Expedia on the inaccurate online note that the private rooms offer private bathrooms but Expedia would only allow calls to their customer service Office and my cell phone would not work outside the United States. I would rate the property a step above being in Jail but not much more. Avoid the site unless all you have is $12 a day for a shared bedroom and that does not include any free breakfast.
2
ADRIAN
24 Jan 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Las sabanas estaban sucias y cuando se lo mencione al staff lo único que me.dijoeron es que fue mi culpa por lo mencionarlo a tiempo, y ni siquiera me ofrecieron una solución ni mucho menos una disculpa. Ademas la cocina estaba con algunas cucarachas
Las sabanas estaban sucias y cuando se lo mencione al staff lo único que me.dijoeron es que fue mi culpa por lo mencionarlo a tiempo, y ni siquiera me ofrecieron una solución ni mucho menos una disculpa. Ademas la cocina estaba con algunas cucarachas
10
Charles
5 Oct 2023
·
Stayed 4 nights
This hostel is very clean and the staff is very helpful when you ask them about activities to do or buses to take. Moreover, the atmosphere with the bar and the restaurant help to know more people!
This hostel is very clean and the staff is very helpful when you ask them about activities to do or buses to take. Moreover, the atmosphere with the bar and the restaurant help to know more people!
10
Enrique
2 Mar 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Realmente muy buena, tranquila y limpia.
Realmente muy buena, tranquila y limpia.
10
Mauricio
3 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Muy bonito y limpio
Muy bonito y limpio
2
Talal
29 Nov 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
As I selected above plus the molds and stint as you enter the room is something of a migraine. Stay away even if you are on strict budget it’s not worth the migraine and the rudeness of the local staff especially the guy who manages the place
As I selected above plus the molds and stint as you enter the room is something of a migraine. Stay away even if you are on strict budget it’s not worth the migraine and the rudeness of the local staff especially the guy who manages the place
10
Denis
27 Jan 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Excelente estadía. El ambiente es muy agradable y relajado, perfecto para conocer gente. El personal fue muy amable y siempre dispuesto a ayudar. Las áreas comunes están bien cuidadas y son cómodas para descansar o trabajar. Muy buena ubicación también. Sin duda volvería.
Excelente estadía. El ambiente es muy agradable y relajado, perfecto para conocer gente. El personal fue muy amable y siempre dispuesto a ayudar. Las áreas comunes están bien cuidadas y son cómodas para descansar o trabajar. Muy buena ubicación también. Sin duda volvería.
6
B
26 Mar 2025
·
Stayed 3 nights
The hostel is fine apart from the fact that it is located next to a major train line and from about 4:30 a.m. all day you will regularly hear the train blowing it's horn and rumbling by. This is heard throughout the hostel but is much worse if you are assigned a room in the building at the back of the property. There isn't even an attempt to mitigate it, the dorm room window was not a proper window that you could close, so it sounded like you are sleeping outside next to the train line. The kitchen could do with another sink. There were lots of lineups to wash dishes and some people just gave up and dumped dirty dishes everywhere. Some small baskets to store food with labels on the baskets would help too, I got the feeling like a lot of the food in the fridges and shelves was from people who had already checked out.
The hostel is fine apart from the fact that it is located next to a major train line and from about 4:30 a.m. all day you will regularly hear the train blowing it's horn and rumbling by. This is heard throughout the hostel but is much worse if you are assigned a room in the building at the back of the property. There isn't even an attempt to mitigate it, the dorm room window was not a proper window that you could close, so it sounded like you are sleeping outside next to the train line. The kitchen could do with another sink. There were lots of lineups to wash dishes and some people just gave up and dumped dirty dishes everywhere. Some small baskets to store food with labels on the baskets would help too, I got the feeling like a lot of the food in the fridges and shelves was from people who had already checked out.
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Rooms
Rooms are basic, with several reports of thin walls, old bunks, and significant noise from the nearby train or street. Multiple guests were surprised to find shared bathrooms instead of private ones, and hot water can be unreliable.
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Joseph
10 Jul 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The train rail was so close to the room and I can hear the train all morning
The train rail was so close to the room and I can hear the train all morning
6
Miguel Angel
15 Aug 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Noisy, not very clean and old bunk beds. It has a pool, clean common areas and is cheap
Noisy, not very clean and old bunk beds. It has a pool, clean common areas and is cheap
8
Tim
7 Dec 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
We had the Twin Bedroom in the basement. It was big enough for two people, but a new Mattress would be nice. The price was good, what the hostel offers. So for a short stay for a few days to arrive to Costa Rica we can recommend it.
We had the Twin Bedroom in the basement. It was big enough for two people, but a new Mattress would be nice. The price was good, what the hostel offers. So for a short stay for a few days to arrive to Costa Rica we can recommend it.
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Gemma
21 Jan 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
For the price the stay was accurate. The double room is advertised as a brighter room but it was dark. It was also misleading as under amenities listed bathroom, turns out it is a shared bathroom. The walls are paper thin and the sheet on the bed didn’t fit the bed and kept coming off in the night which made us feel a bit gross as the mattresses obviously don’t get washed. The staff/cleaners make a lot of noise talking in morning which woke us. And it is right next to the loud train but if you stay on a weekend like we did it doesn’t come too early. When we arrived really late after a long journey we were made to wait while two members of staff finished counting money which went on for a long time and was frustrating. The shares area is nice although the pool didn’t look too clean. Breakfast was good. Good french toast and smoothie. Overall wouldn’t stay here again and spend a little more for a nicer hostel.
For the price the stay was accurate. The double room is advertised as a brighter room but it was dark. It was also misleading as under amenities listed bathroom, turns out it is a shared bathroom. The walls are paper thin and the sheet on the bed didn’t fit the bed and kept coming off in the night which made us feel a bit gross as the mattresses obviously don’t get washed. The staff/cleaners make a lot of noise talking in morning which woke us. And it is right next to the loud train but if you stay on a weekend like we did it doesn’t come too early. When we arrived really late after a long journey we were made to wait while two members of staff finished counting money which went on for a long time and was frustrating. The shares area is nice although the pool didn’t look too clean. Breakfast was good. Good french toast and smoothie. Overall wouldn’t stay here again and spend a little more for a nicer hostel.
8
JIALIANG
13 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The room facing the road is a bit noisy at night and early morning.
The room facing the road is a bit noisy at night and early morning.
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Shauntianna R
18 Nov 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Very run down NO HOT WATER I didn’t shower for 4 days jus washed myself with cold damn water and it was by loud all night on property and it rain my whole stay no tv in room I seen bugs in my room… most definitely would NOT BE BACK here… worst hostel I ever stayed in and I paid for my own room and it was jus a bad experience!
Very run down NO HOT WATER I didn’t shower for 4 days jus washed myself with cold damn water and it was by loud all night on property and it rain my whole stay no tv in room I seen bugs in my room… most definitely would NOT BE BACK here… worst hostel I ever stayed in and I paid for my own room and it was jus a bad experience!
8
Drunk
22 Jul 2025
·
Stayed 1 night
Ok stay, cold showers
Ok stay, cold showers
2
Jose
19 Jun 2025
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Stayed 8 nights
First, I requested for hair dryer prior to my arrival and they answered that they don’t provide hair dryer but on their website it says they provide. When arrived, the private room has no private bathroom. In the description, it says private bathroom. All bathrooms are shared with others staying in the hostels and other private rooms. The staff are non professional acting. Especially Jesus who is not even smiling, using his phone all the time, non attentive to the guest, not smiling at all. What they say in their descriptions are not true. They also did not clean or refresh my waste basket in 8 nights of stay there. Worst stay I had in so many years I have been booking with your apps.
First, I requested for hair dryer prior to my arrival and they answered that they don’t provide hair dryer but on their website it says they provide. When arrived, the private room has no private bathroom. In the description, it says private bathroom. All bathrooms are shared with others staying in the hostels and other private rooms. The staff are non professional acting. Especially Jesus who is not even smiling, using his phone all the time, non attentive to the guest, not smiling at all. What they say in their descriptions are not true. They also did not clean or refresh my waste basket in 8 nights of stay there. Worst stay I had in so many years I have been booking with your apps.
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IANNIS
18 Apr 2025
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Stayed 1 night
O anúncio mostrava banheiro privativo e quando cheguei lá não existia quarto com essa comodidade. Péssima experiência
O anúncio mostrava banheiro privativo e quando cheguei lá não existia quarto com essa comodidade. Péssima experiência
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B
26 Mar 2025
·
Stayed 3 nights
The hostel is fine apart from the fact that it is located next to a major train line and from about 4:30 a.m. all day you will regularly hear the train blowing it's horn and rumbling by. This is heard throughout the hostel but is much worse if you are assigned a room in the building at the back of the property. There isn't even an attempt to mitigate it, the dorm room window was not a proper window that you could close, so it sounded like you are sleeping outside next to the train line. The kitchen could do with another sink. There were lots of lineups to wash dishes and some people just gave up and dumped dirty dishes everywhere. Some small baskets to store food with labels on the baskets would help too, I got the feeling like a lot of the food in the fridges and shelves was from people who had already checked out.
The hostel is fine apart from the fact that it is located next to a major train line and from about 4:30 a.m. all day you will regularly hear the train blowing it's horn and rumbling by. This is heard throughout the hostel but is much worse if you are assigned a room in the building at the back of the property. There isn't even an attempt to mitigate it, the dorm room window was not a proper window that you could close, so it sounded like you are sleeping outside next to the train line. The kitchen could do with another sink. There were lots of lineups to wash dishes and some people just gave up and dumped dirty dishes everywhere. Some small baskets to store food with labels on the baskets would help too, I got the feeling like a lot of the food in the fridges and shelves was from people who had already checked out.
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Service
Staff are frequently described as friendly and helpful, but there are recurring complaints of rudeness, inattentiveness, check-in hassles, and communication issues.
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ADRIAN
24 Jan 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Las sabanas estaban sucias y cuando se lo mencione al staff lo único que me.dijoeron es que fue mi culpa por lo mencionarlo a tiempo, y ni siquiera me ofrecieron una solución ni mucho menos una disculpa. Ademas la cocina estaba con algunas cucarachas
Las sabanas estaban sucias y cuando se lo mencione al staff lo único que me.dijoeron es que fue mi culpa por lo mencionarlo a tiempo, y ni siquiera me ofrecieron una solución ni mucho menos una disculpa. Ademas la cocina estaba con algunas cucarachas
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Nickolai
10 Apr 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The place in itself is good, but the reception staff seemed very rude Leaving my room at 6am so I didn't wake up other people, I was question who I was and when I was leaving. The woman apparently checked me out already there
The place in itself is good, but the reception staff seemed very rude Leaving my room at 6am so I didn't wake up other people, I was question who I was and when I was leaving. The woman apparently checked me out already there
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Tamara
11 Mar 2024
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Stayed 1 night
I went to check in at 830pm and the staff told me to come back in 30.minutes because they were chatting and bothered. The room was dirty and sheets had crumbs. I asked about a towel for showering and they said i needed to give my id to hold. I never got a towel. I think thst should be minimum..
I went to check in at 830pm and the staff told me to come back in 30.minutes because they were chatting and bothered. The room was dirty and sheets had crumbs. I asked about a towel for showering and they said i needed to give my id to hold. I never got a towel. I think thst should be minimum..
10
Charles
5 Oct 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
This hostel is very clean and the staff is very helpful when you ask them about activities to do or buses to take. Moreover, the atmosphere with the bar and the restaurant help to know more people!
This hostel is very clean and the staff is very helpful when you ask them about activities to do or buses to take. Moreover, the atmosphere with the bar and the restaurant help to know more people!
10
KATE
17 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
A friendly & relaxed welcome, given i was a Very late arrival. I was given a quiet room, which given my late check-in, was Very practical. So that i did not disturb others!! Loverly PuraVida atmosphere. Spent the following day by the pool, aclimatising & watching the 🐦 pool dip. & Had the Pool to my self ...for several swims.
A friendly & relaxed welcome, given i was a Very late arrival. I was given a quiet room, which given my late check-in, was Very practical. So that i did not disturb others!! Loverly PuraVida atmosphere. Spent the following day by the pool, aclimatising & watching the 🐦 pool dip. & Had the Pool to my self ...for several swims.
10
Henry
5 Nov 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Live the location it was close to the main square and city center, the people working was very nice and helpful.
Live the location it was close to the main square and city center, the people working was very nice and helpful.
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Jose
19 Jun 2025
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Stayed 8 nights
First, I requested for hair dryer prior to my arrival and they answered that they don’t provide hair dryer but on their website it says they provide. When arrived, the private room has no private bathroom. In the description, it says private bathroom. All bathrooms are shared with others staying in the hostels and other private rooms. The staff are non professional acting. Especially Jesus who is not even smiling, using his phone all the time, non attentive to the guest, not smiling at all. What they say in their descriptions are not true. They also did not clean or refresh my waste basket in 8 nights of stay there. Worst stay I had in so many years I have been booking with your apps.
First, I requested for hair dryer prior to my arrival and they answered that they don’t provide hair dryer but on their website it says they provide. When arrived, the private room has no private bathroom. In the description, it says private bathroom. All bathrooms are shared with others staying in the hostels and other private rooms. The staff are non professional acting. Especially Jesus who is not even smiling, using his phone all the time, non attentive to the guest, not smiling at all. What they say in their descriptions are not true. They also did not clean or refresh my waste basket in 8 nights of stay there. Worst stay I had in so many years I have been booking with your apps.
4
Nicole
17 May 2024
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Stayed 1 night
I’d say it’s an accurate price for what you get. The place itself is nice, but around 4.30AM there’s a lot of traffic starting making noise as well as the train. The two people in the reception when I was checking in was nice but was more interested in talking to each other. Bought breakfast which was alright. Appreciated the free coffee. They take 4 USD for 1 LITER of water, which is ridiculous. Buy it elsewhere if you have the possibility/time.
I’d say it’s an accurate price for what you get. The place itself is nice, but around 4.30AM there’s a lot of traffic starting making noise as well as the train. The two people in the reception when I was checking in was nice but was more interested in talking to each other. Bought breakfast which was alright. Appreciated the free coffee. They take 4 USD for 1 LITER of water, which is ridiculous. Buy it elsewhere if you have the possibility/time.
10
Emiko
31 Dec 2022
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Stayed 19,355 nights
The community of people that stay here are great. Lots of travel information gets shared. Centally located. Walking distance to everything. The restaurant chef makes great food. Staff is attentive. Would definitely stay again.
The community of people that stay here are great. Lots of travel information gets shared. Centally located. Walking distance to everything. The restaurant chef makes great food. Staff is attentive. Would definitely stay again.
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Denis
27 Jan 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Excelente estadía. El ambiente es muy agradable y relajado, perfecto para conocer gente. El personal fue muy amable y siempre dispuesto a ayudar. Las áreas comunes están bien cuidadas y son cómodas para descansar o trabajar. Muy buena ubicación también. Sin duda volvería.
Excelente estadía. El ambiente es muy agradable y relajado, perfecto para conocer gente. El personal fue muy amable y siempre dispuesto a ayudar. Las áreas comunes están bien cuidadas y son cómodas para descansar o trabajar. Muy buena ubicación también. Sin duda volvería.
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Location
Very central and walkable to museums and the city center. However, several guests felt the surrounding area unsafe at night and noted train or street noise.
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Christian
5 Feb 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
Good vibe, nice food and very central.
Good vibe, nice food and very central.
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Dominic
5 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Hat einen guten Eindruck gemacht und sieht auch sehr schick aus. Die Gegend wirkt aber nicht so als sollte man nachts noch raus gehen.
Hat einen guten Eindruck gemacht und sieht auch sehr schick aus. Die Gegend wirkt aber nicht so als sollte man nachts noch raus gehen.
10
Henry
5 Nov 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Live the location it was close to the main square and city center, the people working was very nice and helpful.
Live the location it was close to the main square and city center, the people working was very nice and helpful.
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Aarón
30 Jan 2022
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Stayed 1 night
Me gustó el precio, instalaciones limpias. Quizá lo único malo es en los alrededores la calle para ingresar es un poco oscura
Me gustó el precio, instalaciones limpias. Quizá lo único malo es en los alrededores la calle para ingresar es un poco oscura
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Ashley
7 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Les employés de l'accueil étaient bien gentils tout dans le hostel m'a plus. Le seul point négatif est vraiment le quartier peu sécuritaire.
Les employés de l'accueil étaient bien gentils tout dans le hostel m'a plus. Le seul point négatif est vraiment le quartier peu sécuritaire.
8
Kim
12 Jan 2023
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Stayed 19,367 nights
Great price, for the convienences, sketchy downtown location.
Great price, for the convienences, sketchy downtown location.
10
Jessica
27 Mar 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
located very centrally to museums and some eateries. if you want to hit the museo nacional, the museo del oro, etc. this is the perfect place! reasonably quiet, clean, with a friendly environment, and the in-house restaurant is super authentic and solid.
located very centrally to museums and some eateries. if you want to hit the museo nacional, the museo del oro, etc. this is the perfect place! reasonably quiet, clean, with a friendly environment, and the in-house restaurant is super authentic and solid.
10
Shawn
18 Feb 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Super cute. Feels like a boutique hotel. Safe area. Walkable. Near bars, restaurants, little parks, a museum, and the police station which makes area feel safe too ☀️
Super cute. Feels like a boutique hotel. Safe area. Walkable. Near bars, restaurants, little parks, a museum, and the police station which makes area feel safe too ☀️
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Denis
27 Jan 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Excelente estadía. El ambiente es muy agradable y relajado, perfecto para conocer gente. El personal fue muy amable y siempre dispuesto a ayudar. Las áreas comunes están bien cuidadas y son cómodas para descansar o trabajar. Muy buena ubicación también. Sin duda volvería.
Excelente estadía. El ambiente es muy agradable y relajado, perfecto para conocer gente. El personal fue muy amable y siempre dispuesto a ayudar. Las áreas comunes están bien cuidadas y son cómodas para descansar o trabajar. Muy buena ubicación también. Sin duda volvería.
10
Verity
18 Jan 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Nice atmosphere, welcoming, quiet, kitchen and restaurant available. Close to a noisy train line but overall a good location.
Nice atmosphere, welcoming, quiet, kitchen and restaurant available. Close to a noisy train line but overall a good location.
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Dining
The on-site restaurant and breakfast earn praise for taste and convenience, with free coffee appreciated. Downsides include slow service at times and pricey bottled water.
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Dante
9 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
It was fine for the price. Room was dirty but nothing I couldn't handle. Staff is friendly. A restaurant is located inside the establishment.
It was fine for the price. Room was dirty but nothing I couldn't handle. Staff is friendly. A restaurant is located inside the establishment.
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Jeanette
31 May 2023
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This was a wonderful, affordable stay! The courtyard was the perfect place to relax and recharge with plenty of comfortable hammocks. Staff was nice and helpful. Shuttle service was very convenient. The only downside was that there was a lot of street noise: honking, sirens, etc.
This was a wonderful, affordable stay! The courtyard was the perfect place to relax and recharge with plenty of comfortable hammocks. Staff was nice and helpful. Shuttle service was very convenient. The only downside was that there was a lot of street noise: honking, sirens, etc.
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Mauricio
26 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
It very nice and clean. Friendly staff the onlyfans thing they might work is the restaurant, it tales forever to get whatever you orden. I love this place
It very nice and clean. Friendly staff the onlyfans thing they might work is the restaurant, it tales forever to get whatever you orden. I love this place
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Carry
26 Dec 2022
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Stayed 1 night
Really liked the food, the convenient location, and the easiness to store luggage and too get help with taxi. Very nice place. And again mention the food was awesome.
Really liked the food, the convenient location, and the easiness to store luggage and too get help with taxi. Very nice place. And again mention the food was awesome.
10
Michael
16 Mar 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Nice atmoshere , good food ,other guests all good and friendly . will stay there again .
Nice atmoshere , good food ,other guests all good and friendly . will stay there again .
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Charles
5 Oct 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
This hostel is very clean and the staff is very helpful when you ask them about activities to do or buses to take. Moreover, the atmosphere with the bar and the restaurant help to know more people!
This hostel is very clean and the staff is very helpful when you ask them about activities to do or buses to take. Moreover, the atmosphere with the bar and the restaurant help to know more people!
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Nicole
17 May 2024
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Stayed 1 night
I’d say it’s an accurate price for what you get. The place itself is nice, but around 4.30AM there’s a lot of traffic starting making noise as well as the train. The two people in the reception when I was checking in was nice but was more interested in talking to each other. Bought breakfast which was alright. Appreciated the free coffee. They take 4 USD for 1 LITER of water, which is ridiculous. Buy it elsewhere if you have the possibility/time.
I’d say it’s an accurate price for what you get. The place itself is nice, but around 4.30AM there’s a lot of traffic starting making noise as well as the train. The two people in the reception when I was checking in was nice but was more interested in talking to each other. Bought breakfast which was alright. Appreciated the free coffee. They take 4 USD for 1 LITER of water, which is ridiculous. Buy it elsewhere if you have the possibility/time.
10
Emiko
31 Dec 2022
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Stayed 19,355 nights
The community of people that stay here are great. Lots of travel information gets shared. Centally located. Walking distance to everything. The restaurant chef makes great food. Staff is attentive. Would definitely stay again.
The community of people that stay here are great. Lots of travel information gets shared. Centally located. Walking distance to everything. The restaurant chef makes great food. Staff is attentive. Would definitely stay again.
10
Jessica
27 Mar 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
located very centrally to museums and some eateries. if you want to hit the museo nacional, the museo del oro, etc. this is the perfect place! reasonably quiet, clean, with a friendly environment, and the in-house restaurant is super authentic and solid.
located very centrally to museums and some eateries. if you want to hit the museo nacional, the museo del oro, etc. this is the perfect place! reasonably quiet, clean, with a friendly environment, and the in-house restaurant is super authentic and solid.
10
Julie
26 Mar 2024
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Stayed 1 night
It was a great place to stay. Beautiful grounds with a pool. It was mostly quiet, a lot of young people looking like they were partying, but that is pretty much expected. There was a restaurant, plenty of seating inside and outside, I just had yougert, granola, and fruit, but still very good and a beautiful presentation. It was very relaxing hanging out at the pool after a long day white water rafting. I stayed in an all women dorm and a couple of the girls looked like they had moved in permanently with all their stuff all over the floor. I didn’t know that the shower didn’t have hot water so that was shockingly cold, apparently there is hot water in a different shower, why there wasn't a sign stating this in unbeknownst to me.
It was a great place to stay. Beautiful grounds with a pool. It was mostly quiet, a lot of young people looking like they were partying, but that is pretty much expected. There was a restaurant, plenty of seating inside and outside, I just had yougert, granola, and fruit, but still very good and a beautiful presentation. It was very relaxing hanging out at the pool after a long day white water rafting. I stayed in an all women dorm and a couple of the girls looked like they had moved in permanently with all their stuff all over the floor. I didn’t know that the shower didn’t have hot water so that was shockingly cold, apparently there is hot water in a different shower, why there wasn't a sign stating this in unbeknownst to me.
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Ryan
4 weeks ago
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Stayed 2 nights
The hotel staff make this place the one to go to because they are very friendly and helpful. The rooms were clean. The mattress was comfortable. 24 hour desk service. One thing that would make the place better is if they offered soap for the shower because people staying for one day may not be bringing soap with them.
The hotel staff make this place the one to go to because they are very friendly and helpful. The rooms were clean. The mattress was comfortable. 24 hour desk service. One thing that would make the place better is if they offered soap for the shower because people staying for one day may not be bringing soap with them.
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Jose
21 May 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Really bad experience
Really bad experience
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D'Arcy
14 May 2026
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Stayed 1 night
So rude tells me i have to leave 15 minutes before checkout while i was on the phone with my bank then makes a bad report to next place i was staying. Ive stayed there 13 years in a row never again.
So rude tells me i have to leave 15 minutes before checkout while i was on the phone with my bank then makes a bad report to next place i was staying. Ive stayed there 13 years in a row never again.
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Savannah
10 May 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Really nice hostel! Giant fans in the room which is super nice for the warm weather. Communal areas are very nice.
Really nice hostel! Giant fans in the room which is super nice for the warm weather. Communal areas are very nice.
10
Mauricio
23 Apr 2026
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Stayed 1 night
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FAQs about Costa Rica Backpackers
Is parking available at the property?
Self parking is available on-site for a fee of USD 5 per day.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
Continental breakfasts are available daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee of approximately USD 6 per person.
Are pets allowed at the property?
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 2:00 PM until midnight, and check-out is by 10:30 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.
Is there an airport shuttle service available?
A roundtrip airport shuttle is available for a surcharge of USD 28 per vehicle (one-way) and can be arranged at any time, as the service operates 24 hours.
What accessibility features does the property offer?
The property features wheelchair accessible facilities, including limited access. There are also elevators and step-free entrances available.
How is the property located in relation to key landmarks?
The property is centrally located in San José, just a short 7-minute walk from the National Museum of Costa Rica and 13 minutes by foot from the National Theater of Costa Rica. It is approximately 1.4 miles from the University of Costa Rica and 2.5 miles from Sabana Park.
Does the property have a swimming pool?
Yes, there is an outdoor swimming pool available. The pool is seasonal and operational hours may vary.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are allowed at the property. There is no specified minimum age for children to stay for free.
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Prices in USD for 2 guests, updated daily.
- 2026-09-15: 20.79557645118713USD
- 2026-09-16: 21.676491376419065USD
- 2026-09-17: 19.986880039215087USD
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- 2026-09-19: 21.691560827636717USD
- 2026-09-20: 21.676491376419065USD
- 2026-09-21: 21.691560827636717USD
- 2026-09-22: 21.691560827636717USD
- 2026-09-23: 21.676491376419065USD
- 2026-09-24: 21.881952089538572USD
- 2026-09-25: 21.676491376419065USD
- 2026-09-26: 21.881952089538572USD
- 2026-09-27: 21.79760584739685USD
- 2026-09-28: 21.853236743087766USD
- 2026-09-29: 21.676491376419065USD
- 2026-09-30: 21.8747727028656USD
- 2026-10-01: 21.881952089538572USD
- 2026-10-02: 21.853236743087766USD
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- 2026-10-05: 21.691560827636717USD
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- 2026-10-07: 21.853236743087766USD
- 2026-10-08: 21.691560827636717USD
- 2026-10-09: 21.691560827636717USD
- 2026-10-10: 21.691560827636717USD
- 2026-10-11: 21.676491376419065USD
- 2026-10-12: 21.881952089538572USD
- 2026-10-13: 21.853236743087766USD
- 2026-10-14: 21.691560827636717USD
- 2026-10-15: 21.676491376419065USD
- 2026-10-16: 21.853236743087766USD
- 2026-10-17: 21.853236743087766USD
- 2026-10-18: 21.881952089538572USD
- 2026-10-19: 21.853236743087766USD
- 2026-10-20: 21.853236743087766USD
- 2026-10-21: 21.881952089538572USD
- 2026-10-22: 21.691560827636717USD
- 2026-10-23: 21.885633092880248USD
- 2026-10-24: 21.853236743087766USD
- 2026-10-25: 21.853236743087766USD
- 2026-10-26: 21.853236743087766USD
- 2026-10-27: 21.853236743087766USD
- 2026-10-28: 21.853236743087766USD
- 2026-10-29: 21.885633092880248USD
- 2026-10-30: 21.88391690483093USD
- 2026-10-31: 21.853236743087766USD
- 2026-11-01: 22.582995105514524USD
- 2026-11-02: 22.75062487335205USD
- 2026-11-03: 22.75062487335205USD
- 2026-11-04: 22.75062487335205USD
- 2026-11-05: 22.582995105514524USD
- 2026-11-06: 23.64801520385742USD
- 2026-11-07: 23.644455213775633USD
- 2026-11-08: 22.582995105514524USD
- 2026-11-09: 22.75062487335205USD
- 2026-11-10: 22.7850432447052USD
- 2026-11-11: 22.7850432447052USD
- 2026-11-12: 22.786521806716916USD
- 2026-11-13: 30.11023549415588USD
- 2026-11-14: 23.479010285339353USD
- 2026-11-15: 22.309986990966795USD
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
- This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
- No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
- Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 6 per person
- Airport shuttle fee: USD 28 per vehicle (one-way)
- Self parking fee: USD 5 per day
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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Airport shuttle
Restaurant
Swimming pool
Non-smoking rooms
Business centre
Tour desk
General
Restaurant
Non-smoking rooms
Picnic area/Tables
Packed lunches
Beach Sun Loungers
Snack Bar/Deli
Wheelchair Accessible (Limited)
Activities
Swimming pool
Garden
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Live music
Evening Entertainment
Outdoor Furniture
Pool (Seasonal Outdoor)
Terrace
Services
Business centre
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Housekeeping
Currency exchange
Safe-deposit box
Luggage storage
Designated smoking area
Self laundry
24-Hour Front Desk
Concierge Services
Lockers Available
Parking
Airport shuttle
Internet
Free wi-fi