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Featuring a balcony with garden views, a garden and a bar, Karandi Hostel can be found in Uvita, close to Uvita Beach and 14 km from Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary. Boasting a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with an outdoor fireplace. The guest house also provides free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests. The units at the guest house are equipped with a seating area. A terrace with an outdoor dining area and river views is offered in each unit. At the guest house, all units come with a shared bathroom. Guests can enjoy a meal at the on-site family-friendly restaurant, which serves seafood cuisine and also offers vegetarian, vegan and dairy-free options. Guests at the guest house can make the most of yoga classes offered in-house. Both a bicycle rental service and a car rental service are available at Karandi Hostel, while fishing can be enjoyed nearby. Nauyaca Waterfalls is 30 km from the accommodation.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Free private parking available on-site


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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
9.4
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Tnbp
    Brazil Brazil
    The view from the room is beautiful as it overlooks the garden. Super spacious room. Wonderful staff. Very clean.
  • Eva
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Attached to my favorite restaurant in Uvita, about 0.8km away from the beach (Playa Chaman), nice garden, only dorms available. The beds are comfortable bunk beds. Staff is exceptionally nice!
  • Emilia
    Germany Germany
    The outside area is amazing, such a beautiful garden! Everything was very clean, the staff was so nice and the dorms have everything you need, even a little terrace. I loved staying here!
  • Christina
    Australia Australia
    The most cosy, relaxed and peaceful hostel to rest and meet fellow travellers ☺️ It’s extremely clean with lots of bathrooms, and the kitchen is well-equipped too. The owner is super kind and friendly. Simply enjoying the birds at the property is...
  • Astriddf
    Belgium Belgium
    Very nice, clean and well equipped hostel with a very kind owner. It has a great vibe, nice garden+common area and possibilities to eat next door. Thanks!
  • Hayley
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very cool spot with beautiful murals and birds all around. Staff were friendly and helpful, particularly the cleaner. Great area for chilling or working out, and the dorms were comfortable. Place to eat right next door which was amazing vegan...
  • Vira
    Ukraine Ukraine
    This place just amazing! If you have a chance to book it - don't think twice, you will no regret! It very clean - girls do their best with everyday cleaning. Nice garden where you can see lot of birds just from your terrace. Imagine you can see...
  • Yang
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Really enjoyed staying there. It was super clean, staff were very kind, nice little terrace for each room and the restaurant that was next to it was good
  • Henrike
    Germany Germany
    lovely place and staff. Very clean. Nice folks around :)
  • Melissa
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Very nice vibe. The common kitchen is a great place to meet people. Beautiful garden and the hostel is very clean! The people that work there are always very helpful.

Property questions and answers
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  • Hi, do you help guests to organize tours? I.e day tour to Corcovado?

    Hello! Yes, we do organize tours to Corcovado, Isla del Caño, Whale-watching among many others!
    Answered on 3 August 2021
  • How can I get to the closest beach from the property?

    The closest beach (Playa Chamán) is just 5 minutes away, walking distance.
    Answered on 12 October 2019
  • How reliable is wifi and what is the speed as I have to work during the day? How far are you from bus station? Thank you.

    Hi, internet is very reliable. The speed is approximately 83 Mb/s for download and 32 Mb/s for upload. Karandi Staff
    Answered on 24 December 2023
  • Hi I’m traveling alone but I have 2surfboards.is there enough space to put them inside the room ?

    Hello, there is plenty of space in the balconies, it should not be a problem. Thanks!
    Answered on 30 June 2022
  • Hi there!! Traveling from Canada 🇨🇦 with my boyfriend and little Pomeranian doggy. Are doggies welcome? Much love and Pura Vida

    Hello, thanks for your question. Pets are not allowed in Karandi Hostel.
    Answered on 29 March 2022

Host Information

9.5
9.5
Host review score
Host review score
Karandi Hostel is the perfect place for nature lovers. Recently open, it was built with techniques and materials that allow a better interaction with the environment. Comfort in our rooms was the goal, while visitiing the Tropical Rainforest. Located in the proximities of the Marino Ballena National Park and just 2 km away from Uvita, we offer mixed and female only dorms. All with a lavatory, terrace with garden views and shared bathroom. We introduce the concept of retractible beds in the zone, making possible to increase dorm size and turning rooms private. Spacious gardens, shared kitchen and a small forest we call: Reserva Karandi in which you can spot +70 birds species, mammals and multicolor insects. Even when the area´s main attraction is whale´s sighting, there are multiple options, some of them at walking distance from Karandi. Beaches, waterfalls, rivers and many more, come and enjoy of one of the most biodiverse places in the Planet.
Languages spoken: English,Spanish,Portuguese

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Kinsú Restaurante
    • Cuisine
      Seafood • Local • Latin American
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Dairy-free

Facilities of Karandi Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Airport shuttle
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Shared toilet
  • Shared bathroom
View
  • River view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Dining table
Room Amenities
  • Fold-up bed
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Snorkelling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Seating Area
Food & Drink
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Lockers
    • Wake-up service
    • Car hire
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    Entertainment and family services
    • Board games/puzzles
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV in common areas
    • 24-hour security
    General
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Mosquito net
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Lower bathroom sink
    • Higher level toilet
    • Toilet with grab rails
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
    Wellness
    • Yoga classes
    • Fitness
    Languages spoken
    • English
    • Spanish
    • Portuguese

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

    Check-in
    From 14:00 to 23:30
    Check-out
    From 10:00 to 10:30
    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
    American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBDiscoverCash
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Quiet hours
    Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 06:00.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.

    FAQs about Karandi Hostel

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

      • Hiking
      • Snorkelling
      • Diving
      • Fishing
      • Bicycle rental
      • Walking tours
      • Fitness
      • Beach
      • Tour or class about local culture
      • Horse riding
      • Yoga classes
      • Bike tours
      • Happy hour
    • Karandi Hostel has 1 restaurant:

      • Kinsú Restaurante
    • Karandi Hostel is 1.1 miles from the centre of Uvita. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at Karandi Hostel is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:30.

    • The nearest beach is just 550 yards from Karandi Hostel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Room options at Karandi Hostel include:

      • Bed in Dormitory
    • The prices at Karandi Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.