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Boasting barbecue facilities and free WiFi, Kalunai Hostel is located in Puerto Viejo. The property has a garden, as well as a shared lounge. The property is 4.2 km from Jaguar Rescue Center and 2.6 km from Cocles. At the hostel, each room has a patio. Some rooms also boast a kitchen with a microwave and a toaster. The accommodation offers a sun terrace. Bike hire and car hire are available at Kalunai Hostel and the area is popular for fishing and hiking. When guests need guidance on where to visit, the reception will be happy to provide advice. Negra is 3.1 km from the hostel, while Playa Cocles is 3.4 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free private parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 double bed
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
8.2
Comfort
8.1
Value for money
8.4
Location
8.7
Free WiFi
8.0

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Pacome
    France France
    Definetly the best hostle we had since we started travelling few months ago! The owners was SO nice!
  • Lisa
    Australia Australia
    Really nice relaxed vibe in the hostel. Great breakfast in the mornings and staff were super helpful and friendly. Great music and cute cats
  • Robin
    France France
    Nice and helpful staff! Price / quality a very reasonable option. Kitchen very big and a lot of utilities. Host is very easy going and generous.
  • Gad
    Greece Greece
    I liked the environment, the people were warm and welcoming. The location is ideal! Close to the center and the bus stops and at the same time quiet, away from the noise of the center, in the tranquility of nature.
  • Carolina
    Italy Italy
    The hostal was clean and spacious, the staff was able to give a lot of information and advices about the activities to do and the free breakfast was yummy. The hostel had a really good vibe! You were able both to chill and socialize. Totally...
  • Ashley
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location. Awesome staff and a great place to chill out when not doing stuff in the area. Breakfast was always a social way to start the day.
  • Julia
    Germany Germany
    Kalunai Hostel has a great location within Puerto Viejo and a big common area/ kitchen for people to gather. The staff is really friendly and helpful. A traditional Costa Rican breakfast is served each morning.
  • Devesh
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Really nice vibe with fantastic staff. We enjoyed it so much we stayed another nice. The common area was always full of people cooking, playing games and hanging in the hammocks. Breakfast was great and bathrooms and rooms were cleaned often
  • Adrien
    Switzerland Switzerland
    The staff was really nice, also helpful about what we can do around and how to get there
  • Norbert
    Germany Germany
    Great place to stay in Puerto Viejo and explore the surrounding beaches and national parks. Two blocks away from the trouble of the main road. Super friendly stuff, great spot to socialize with others, bikes can be rented, breakfest included.

Property surroundings

Facilities of Kalunai Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Shared bathroom

View

  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette

Room Amenities

  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Cooking class
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Beach
  • Snorkelling
    Additional charge
  • Horse riding
    Additional charge
  • Diving
    Additional charge
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Games room
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Seating Area

Media & Technology

  • Computer
  • Cable channels

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).

    Reception services

    • Lockers
    • Concierge service
    • Luggage storage
    • Tour desk

    Entertainment and family services

    • Board games/puzzles
    • Books, DVDs, or music for children
    • Board games/puzzles

    Cleaning services

    • Laundry
      Additional charge

    Safety & security

    • CCTV in common areas
    • Safety deposit box

    General

    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Grocery deliveries
      Additional charge
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Wake-up service
    • Tile/marble floor
    • Car hire
    • Fan
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Wellness

    • Massage
      Additional charge
    • Solarium

    Languages spoken

    • Catalan
    • English
    • Spanish

    House rules
    Kalunai Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 13:00 to 22:00
    Check-out
    From 07:00 to 11:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children are not allowed.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    VisaMastercardMaestroCash

    FAQs about Kalunai Hostel

    • Kalunai Hostel is 500 yards from the centre of Puerto Viejo. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Kalunai Hostel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Massage
      • Hiking
      • Games room
      • Snorkelling
      • Diving
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Solarium
      • Beach
      • Horse riding
      • Cooking class
    • The prices at Kalunai Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • The nearest beach is just 650 yards from Kalunai Hostel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at Kalunai Hostel is from 13:00, and check-out is until 11:00.