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Reviews of Cool Vibes Beach Hostel

100m al sur y 50m este del restaurante el coco antiguo domilocos, 44500 Dominical, Costa Rica

#6 of 17 hotels in Dominical

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 310 hostel reviews

8.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.7

  • Comfort

    8.5

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    8.7

  • Staff

    9.3

  • Value for money

    8.8

  • Free Wifi

    8.9

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Showing 151 - 175

  • Reviewed: February 18, 2025

    7.0
    Wonderful place to stay if you wanna be close to the beach and walking distance to everything.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It’s a bit worn.

    The staff is super friendly and it’s right across from the beach and walking distance to many restaurants.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: January 29, 2025

    4.0
    Best for surfers, not for me
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything smells mildewy. Where the three hammocks hang especially. I've stayed in Dominical before and for me, this was not a great location. But it is close to the beach and I can see the appeal for surfers.

    Price. Vibe is fine, mostly young surfers, but they were respectful and not loud. Everything was clean enough but I did get bit by something in my bed a lot. I showered every night before bed and woke up with bites, not bed bugs thank goodness.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 25, 2025

    2.0
    we needed to change rooms to avoid smell from the sewage. no a/c but fans in the rooms.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    kitchen is a health hazard

    friendly and devoted staff

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 20, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bed is old, squiweeky and not comfortable at all. Also it's too hot in the room, only using the fan didn't help. Lastly, the weed atmosphere didn't match us and our expectations.

    Close to the beach, low price, the kitchen is very good

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 7, 2025

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    It was a very average room, the staff was not very helpful/professional (talking only about the lady at the reception) Not supper clean, not a great vibe overall

    The location is not bad - close to the beach, but quite a walk from the main city, especially at night is not very great as no illumination on the street

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: August 15, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    They need better signage for walking towards the hostel. There were a few then right at the end they stop and we got very lost. Additionally more dry places to hang clothes.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: June 1, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The kitchen was dirty, surf boards for rent in a bad shape (missing fins and little options), we have stayed in way more luxurious places for less money in Dominical and Santa Teresa so would not say it was a good value for money...

    Location was great, staff responsive and friendly, big room, hot shower

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 14, 2024

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    room had lots of cockroaches very hot with just a fan very smelly with humidity and damp

    friendly staff good general kitchen great location

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: April 29, 2024

    5.0
    Perfectly ok, reasonable price
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Dodgy electrics

    Close to beach, balcony seating and table outside room

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 13, 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Superior Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There were a lot of mosquitoes at night!! Even with AC on we couldn’t sleep it was bad! And we paid 65 euros for two persons so In my opinion it wasn’t worth the price.

    The location is excellent. The staff is friendly.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: March 23, 2024

    2.0
    No drink water in the room
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Water

    No breakfast

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 22, 2024

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Superior Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Very uncomfortable bed.

    Location, aircon, kitchen

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: February 27, 2024

    7.0
    Good location to the beach and decent stay. Mostly comfortable. Beds could use an upgrade.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Booking staff could have been more accommodating with changing dates. Kitchen well equipped. When will hostels stop using cheap Teflon pans that are toxic to use!!! Invest in Stainless steel please, knives are dull and dangerous. Could have some bins for ppl to organize their foods.

    The place was constantly being cleaned... the cleaning staff work really hard and do an amazing job! Rooms were okay. Beds are not the most comfortable but they are spacious.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: February 22, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Beds are very much uncomfortable, no AC so it gets very hot. Wifi quality not the best.

    Very nice location right next to the beach, nice pool, recommend Maria at the reception for some trips recommendation! Common area and kitchen very nice and clean.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: January 30, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Mattress could be changed.

    Big shared space and kitchen with a small Pool.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 29, 2024

    3.0
    Overrated, not a lot of solo travellers, overpriced
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Old, ugly

    Nice staff

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 13, 2024

    5.0
    Fair
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Really overpriced! I stayed in one of the dorms and the bunkbed was in a terrible condition, almost falling apart. My pillow was covered in mould smelled bad. The bathrooms are tiny and the sink is in the room itsself. All the beds had a small fan exept for the top bunk where slept so it was really hot at night. Also the worst matress I ever slept on. Wouldt stay in their dorm again

    The location is great and the staff was quite nice. The privat rooms looked nice too

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: January 1, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Pool area was so dirty and smelly

    Location and the staff

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: November 21, 2023

    7.0
    Social, chill hostel in good surf location but sadly overpriced
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very overpriced for what you get. Showers in private rooms barely worked, no hot water

    Nice social vibe, cold pool, big kitchen and shared living area, good location

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 3, 2023

    7.0
    It’s ok, I stayed in better dorms
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I heard good things about the private rooms, but unfortunately I stayed at the dorms, which were very uncomfortable. You had to put your own sheets (they were supplied, mine unfortunately torn) which I wish I hadn’t had to do myself, cause you can’t unsee the mattress, old and dirty. I was very disgusted to be honest. The towel was the oldest I ever got anywhere, stained (not dirt, just from being old) and ripped out. There was barely any drop of water coming out of the shower and washing sink, latest was stained with vast black spots (not sure what the cause is). Taking a shower was impossible. Not even talking about washing hair. The room was very unmaintained unfortunately. I just wanted to leave.

    I met some nice people. Dorm room is big. No bank beds, which I found nice. Location was fine, by the beach. Kitchen is very big and comfortable for cooking. Enough space for many people cooking at the same time. Staff are nice and helpful.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 19, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The beds weren't the most comfy and the mosquito nets could be replaced due to the amount of holes in them.

    All good for a couple of nights. Close to the beach and to town, big common area and well equipped kitchen.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: August 28, 2023

    7.0
    Pricey but good for a couple of nights
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The toilet flush didn't work properly. There was a big cockroach in the bathroom and I had to kill at least 10 Moskitos to finally rest. It was really expensive for a Hostel room.

    The staff was really nice and helpful! They have a big kitchen and a nice pool area. Was really quiet at night! It's 50m to the beach!

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 13, 2023

    7.0
    Great location, basic accommodation.
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Superior Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    For the price, the room was very dated and basic. Although the actual pool was lovely, the surrounding area was very scruffy (broken, dirty sunbeds; an unusual smelling and damp astroturf). In my opinion, overpriced.

    Great location, close to the beach and a 10 minute walk to local shops and restaurants. Pool was lovely and clean. The room was clean and tidy, with good AC.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: April 25, 2023

    7.0
    Good location for a stop in Dominical, mostly surfers.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No aircon in the dorm rooms - very hot. Fridges a bit chaotic with everyone's food - no space.

    Good location, open chill area.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: April 21, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    There were some kind of bed bugs/mites in our room, which bit us during our stay. Thankfully we did not bring them home. No tours are organised by the hostel.

    Good vibe and great location to do surf. The kitchen and staff, who are helpful to know bus timetable and things to do.

    Stayed in April 2023

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