Nick is an excellent host and a helluva guy

Stayed in November 2023

The rooms were super clean and comfortable. And Nicholas is amazing. So helpful and irradiates the most amazing vibe.

Stayed in June 2023

I am so sad and angry to have to write a review so negative. This business should not be allowed to accept guests. When we arrived the hosts were too busy watching a hockey game and too drunk to complete check in. We werent hugely worried by this as they seemed friendly and the room was nice. Even when the owners (father and son) were up later and louder than all the other guests in the hostel we were still planning to stay the two nights we had booked however perhaps a solo traveller wouldn't feel as comfortable. The real problems arose the next day. Both hosts were drinking from early in the morning. We had to broach payment as we were leaving early the next day and were worried they would forget. I wish we hadn't considering what followed. We were woken up at 1am by a fight happening downstairs. It escalated from stressed whispering about 'calling the police' - about what we had no idea - and then yelling, fighting, smashed glasses, furniture thrown and threats of murder. We had no idea if this was between the hosts and a guest or just the hosts themselves and were too scared to leave the room to find out. We ended up calling the police just incase a guest was in trouble but they didn't arrive. When things quietened down at 2am we packed all our stuff as quickly as possible, got in our car and left. If I had been staying alone I would have been incredibly worried about my safety. We unfortunately didn't see the number of 1 star reviews before staying otherwise we would have heeded advice and stayed well clear. I believe the better reviews were from lucky travellers, it's not worth the risk. (Also despite living in Costa Rica for two years the hosts do not speak any spanish which felt disrespectful to the local community and again demonstrates their lack of care for creating a successful, safe and welcoming hostel rather than an excuse for them to drink 24/7 under the guise of a 'party atmosphere').

Stayed in May 2023

great guys that run the place awesome to deal with. I enjoyed it that much I extended my stay

Stayed in April 2023

this place is old, messy, it looks nothing like in the photos, definitely has not been renovated in years. the room and bathroom were covered in a sticky dirt, the mosquito net in the bathroom was broken, the walls were so thin you could here everything that people were saying in other rooms. we couldn’t sleep and only wanted to avoid spending time in this place as much as we could. We even considered changing places, but it was only a two night stay, so we spend all of our time wandering around and driving to places nearby and then we left super early in the morning on the day of a check out. the owner marked our stay as no-show (THE AUDACITY!).

it was close to the Colonial Beach

Stayed in April 2023

I started my travels at Uvita Pirates Hostel and it was truly the best possible start to my trip. I felt immediately at home and so welcomed by the absolutely wonderful people at pirates. They were all so great to me, helped me with a lot of things and showed me some beautiful spots in Uvita. The location was amazing, just a few minutes walk to the beach with the most beautiful sunsets and some great restaurants but still close to the stores, waterfalls and so. The area is very calm and I felt incredibly safe at all hours. The room was really nice, clean and very comfortable and the common areas great for hanging out, relaxing. I loved my stay so much and would definitely come back any time. Thank you Tom, Christine and the rest of the pirates family for opening up your hearts, welcoming me and giving me such a wonderful experience. I'll carry you and all the beautiful memories in my heart ❤️ Pura vida

Stayed in March 2023

Very comfortable and clean room. Definitely worth the money!

Stayed in January 2023

if you don’t have a car, it’s a bit far to walk to the town/bus station (though not impossible)

this place was amazing. there’s a supermarket across the street. beach access is a few hundred meters away. Nick was super awesome and friendly. he even offered to drive us to the waterfall which was a short driving distance but long walking distance away. kitchen is big and clean. multiple areas to hang out. ac in our room. hot showers. clean rooms. nick has a very cute dog. nick was also willing to help with whatever we needed.

Stayed in November 2022

Nick was super friendly from the moment I arrived. I was able to check in early. The room was big and felt clean. Nick also went out of his way to take me to the station for my bus which I really appreciated! The location is really close to the national park too.

Stayed in November 2022

Amazing place! Uvita and this hostel were definitely the highlight of my trip to Costa Rica. Hostel is nice and clean and just a 2 min walk from the beach. The owner, Nck, is the best! Super nice and extremely helpful. I highly recommend both Uvita and this place.

Stayed in November 2022

I am nearly 1 week in Uvita right now and It‘s the perfect location to explore and chill in Uvita! The owner Nick and his dad are super gentel people from Canada and will help with any question or concerns you might have! Come here alone or with friends or your family and live la pura vida!

Stayed in October 2022

Staff was under the influence of alcohol and weed during the day, but they were still functioning normally and they were friendly. At night, though, they both started fighting heavily with each other (father and son). Punches were flying through the air, some of them were landing on each other, furniture was being pushed around, the son was bleeding, they would threaten about killing each other, the dog was barking in panic towards the surrounding houses. Eventually, we moved from the balcony (from where we could see and hear everything) to our friends’ room, but we still had to cross the common area where they were fighting. Of course we didn’t go back to our room until it had calmed down. We were not afraid per se for our own safety, but when you’re traveling you don’t want this weird and sketchy vibe. It just doesn’t seem responsible for these people to maintain a hostel. We’d read and heard about the fights and substances’ use on other occasions, but we didn’t think it would be that bad. After one night we were convinced that we wouldn’t stay there for another 2 nights. The hostel itself was very basic (not my concern per se), there were no actual windows in the frames, the bathroom wasn’t necessarily clean or functioning.

Staff was friendly towards guests. They didn’t make a big deal when we said we wanted to change the booking from 3 nights to 1 night.

Stayed in September 2022

proper stove would be awesome!

we enjoyed hanging put with the host and his friends,having beer and bbq, playing jenga and exploring uvita! supermarket is close by, which is practical! rooms with ac were simple, nice and calm. nature, beach and surf were beautiful and fun to explore!

Stayed in October 2022

This is the perfect place to stay in Uvita! You are less than a five minute walk from the beach and across the street from a supermarket. Nick, the owner, makes you feel super welcome from the first moment you arrive, and is so helpful in arranging any tour you could want in the area. He gave me a ride to the bus station when I left, gave other travelers a ride to the bus station and bank—basically, he will help you with anything! The atmosphere is very friendly and welcoming. Definitely recommend staying during your time in Uvita!

Stayed in September 2022

No

Great place, good vibe, close to the beach, clean, easy to find and a nice owner

Stayed in September 2022

Great atmosphere, and so clean. Quiet at night. Perfectly located to go to the beach and visit the national park. You have also a supermarket across the street. I was going for 2 nights and I stayed 8. I really felt at home. Thanks Tom and the rest of the guys.

Stayed in August 2022

Tom, the owner, was always on drugs and agitated at his guests. At some point we saw him take out a bike chain to punch someone and he would come up to our balcony and throw stuff around

the dog was nice

Stayed in May 2022

Really best hostel in Uvita. Great to get everywhere and really clean. The vibes are really nice and the owners are helpful. I really enjoyed the stay! The bad reviews are not true at all!

Stayed in July 2022

Tom and Steven are wonderful hosts. Definitively a place to visit more than one time. Marley (Picture) 🐶♥️

Stayed in July 2022

It was very clean, useful kitchen and dining space. Close to the beach. Excellent value for money.

Stayed in July 2022

no big pans for spaghetti

very nice, clean!

Stayed in July 2022

warmest shower so far in Costa Rica

Stayed in June 2022

great place awesome staff

Stayed in July 2022

All good in my books.

The property is in a great location with great facilities. The owner Tom is a great laugh and will do anything he can to help during your stay i.e give you a lift or take you to a private beach. 100% recommend here for any backpacker.

Stayed in May 2022

Unorganised, and no airco.

Stayed in April 2022