crowded

vibe

Stayed in March 2025

The room floor and working space was dirty when I moved in. They should clean up after each exit. I managed to get a rag, and the broom was always available to clean up. So, it's not serious. They need mats off the beach and into the rooms to clean beach sand, but there is a tap outside to wash feet. One fridge was broken, so we had to cram our food into one fridge, but again, it's not that bad. We made it work.

The location !! ✅️ right on the beach. Close to town. I decided on a hammock as my bed and the first night I was a bit uncomfortable and also loud music 🎶 but after that, it was perfect. I could hear the sea and it was cool Water on tap The kitchen had all the equipment - it could do with upgrading but ok to get by The water pressure in the showers amazing. Also clean and spacious Most of the staff were friendly. Nice and quiet most of the time. Beautiful setting loads of mosaics. Music great most of The time. Beers only 1500 colones.

Stayed in March 2025

It was a bit loud at night because of the bar and the lady at the reception wasn't super welcoming.

The mattress in the tent was comfortable and it's amazing to be so close to a beautiful place at the ocean.

Stayed in February 2025

The kitchen is too small and could be cleaner. Another kitchen area would be useful.

It has a lovely vibe and amazing mosaic artwork on almost every surface. Perfect location. The reception staff very helpful and friendly.

Stayed in March 2025

Some people don’t wash their dishes.

The place, the vibe. Location.

Stayed in March 2025

Kitchen could be better.

Good staff overall, friendly and helpful receptionists, great location

Stayed in January 2025

The place is huge, with capacity for over a hundred, yet there seem to be only four bathrooms and showers... clearly not enough. If it was full, that would be a problem. The room was too hot to sleep even if outside it wasn't as much. The kitchen is not equipped with necessary utensils, there is like at most one spoon and one fork if youre lucky but no knife.

Very cool hostel, nice common areas and atmosphere. Directly at beachfront

Stayed in December 2024

All good.

Perfect place to kick back and chill in September.

Stayed in August 2024

THE BED AND PILLOWS..throw them out! The mattress is absolute trash...there is no comfort and I couldn't sleep my entire stay. There's No AC in that room but a decent working fan is present. It's a hostile, so I suppose u just make do, BUT THE TOUCAN in San Jose is also a hostile and it was the best sleep the whole trip!

This is a magnificent location with great views and access to a private beach! beauty is all around you. Very Artsy and free. I LOVE that u can choose a hammock, tent or door that closes for your stay. Whatever floats your boat, and u still feel safe! We had the "honey moon" suite! Upstairs/outside attic type but really cool. Very nice bathroom with partial kitchen.

Stayed in June 2024

Slight walk out of town but nothing too crazy. I didn’t realise that the hammocks would be out in the open air so i was eaten alive by mosquitos which wasn’t helped by the fruit falling through the ceiling during the night!

Beautiful property, super cheap for Costa Rica, perfect for a budget traveller. The staff were super friendly and helpful and when you walk through the back gates you’re on a lovely beach with loads of monkeys in the trees above. Great vibe in the place.

Stayed in April 2024

We are 18&20 f and felt there was an older vibe to the hostel not many people our age and therefore not super social for us Not many bathrooms

Air conditioning in the room Spacious beds with curtains in the dorms

Stayed in March 2024

We stayed there every time when visiting Puerto Viejo. Very lovely place. Exceptionally friendly staff, great location, diversity of accommodation ( from tents to comfortable rooms with private bathrooms, choose what suits you best) we will come back

Stayed in February 2024

Exceptionally friendly staff, great location, diversity of accommodation ( from tents to comfortable rooms with private bathrooms, choose what suits you best) we will come back:)

Stayed in February 2024

If you live in a tent, it's not the best, but worth your money. Also, the weekends are an absolute desaster. There are a lot of people and if you are a people person and like to party hard, it probably won't appear that bad, maybe even the opposite. But it's messy. Also the kitchen: You can't cook on a good temperature. It's either too hot or too cold. Also you're kind of far from the actual centrum of Puerto Viejo. DONT GO TO THE SUPERMARKET ON THE OTHER SIDE. ITS DOUBLE THE NORMAL PRICE

Very cheap and big. Nice personnel. During the week it's pretty chill. Also there is a private beach and a bar with a pool table that were really nice. At the bar you can even play your own music if the staff (really chill) lets you

Stayed in February 2024

Kitchen was very poorly equipped

Stayed in February 2024

The tents get quite hot and don’t have much air. It’s obvious with this weather and all but can be uncomfortable.

Relatively quiet hostel with good vibes. Good option for budget travellers. It was clean and with a lot of space in open areas. Plenty of showers.

Stayed in August 2023

Great atmosphere and vibe, love the mosaics.

Stayed in June 2023

Only one knife in the kitchen, and I found out after two nights that my top sheet smelled like pee on one corner … I told front desk but nobody seem to care, give it to the cleaning lady they say … So Check your sheets before sleeping in it …

Every body was really nice, great location, the place is magical !! Timi at the bar was super nice

Stayed in May 2023

Great Hostel with own beach ⛱️ and bar garden. From Great staff and great setup for camping you will definitely find your style of accommodation here with great Vibes you can't beat Rocking J's Hostel...💯🙏⛱️🌞🥳

Stayed in March 2023

Decent place, clean and very good taken care of.

Stayed in February 2023

Nothing much, you get what you pay for, a clean comfortable place to sleep. No hot water but that wasn't an issue for me. I say this is probably a great place for the price they offer.

I love the uniqueness of the decorations and architecture. I stayed in the mixed dorm and our entry way was a red hand door. I like that the beach was in the back, easy access to the beach. The vibe was very chill and the place was clean. I like that they have big lockers available along with its own locks as well. I liked this place so much, I extended my one night stay into 4 nights.

Stayed in February 2023

Bit outside of town Not enough bathrooms / showers and not very clean

Comfy bed Access to the beach

Stayed in January 2023

The staff seems to be quite moody, sometimes they were extremely friendly and helpful, the next minute they just wanted to get rid of you.

The place is very aesthetically pleasing and much cleaner than I expected for 8 bucks (I booked a hammock). Even though the hostel is gigantic, it never feels overwhelming. The space is well used. Plus, I had calculated to pay pretty much exactly 9000 Colones - I ended up paying 8840.

Stayed in February 2023

Very loud music on the beach by some friend of staff till 3-4, impossible to sleep that night at all

Very nice location, cool bar, cool beach

Stayed in January 2023