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A 18-minute walk from Uvita Beach in Uvita, Karandi Hostel features accommodations with access to a fitness room. With garden views, this accommodation offers a balcony. The guest house also provides free Wifi, free private parking, and facilities for disabled guests. At the guest house, every unit has a patio. A terrace with an outdoor dining area and river views is offered in every unit. At the guest house, all units come with a seating area. Guests can eat at the on-site family-friendly restaurant, which is open for dinner, lunch, and cocktails. Guests can take advantage of yoga classes held on site. Both a bicycle rental service and a car rental service are available at the guest house, while fishing can be enjoyed nearby. Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary is 8.9 miles from Karandi Hostel, while Nauyaca Waterfalls is 19 miles away.

Couples in particular 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
9.3
Location
9.0
Free Wifi
9.4
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Eva
    Australia Australia
    One of the cleanest hostels I’ve been in Costa Rica! Doesn’t have the “rundown down” effect many other hostels have . Super nice surroundings . Short walk to the beach . Fabulous restaurant on site with discounts of hostel guests. Very convenient...
  • Nathan
    United States of America United States of America
    Simple, comfortable room. Fantastic value. Beautiful grounds. The restaurant next door (which I believe they are associated with) is awesome. The staff helped us book tours as well.
  • S
    Susan
    United States of America United States of America
    Beautiful place. Loved all the animals including the cat. Loved the bathroom n shower for our 2 rooms.
  • Anna
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I left hostels in my 20s but I overspent so I had to save... and this hostel exceeded my expectations! First of all - it has the cutest interior I have ever seen in a hostel. Second, female only dorm was very clean and I met some European girls....
  • Francesco
    Italy Italy
    Beds are done everyday, place is extremely clean and looked after. Very conviniently located and peaceful. Each dorm has a backdoor patio to chill. There is a beautiful backyard. The kitchen is very well equipped
  • Tijana
    Spain Spain
    The hostel has a beautiful wild garden where you can see many animals. Everything was very clean most of the times. The bed was quite comfortable. It’s located pretty far from the town centre, but close to the beaches which I personally find more...
  • Daniel
    Canada Canada
    Breakfast at the neighboring sister business was excellent and you get deals by staying at the hostel. Clean and well maintained. Staff were friendly. Kitchen decent for cooking.
  • Kaartikaiy
    Canada Canada
    The hostel is in a beautiful garden with lots of wildlife, it’s close to the beach and very clean and well maintained. The owner Eduardo is also so friendly. The hostel restaurant Kinsu (next door) had great food too. Would definitely stay here...
  • Melanie
    United States of America United States of America
    By far one of my favorite hostels I've ever stayed at. All the dorms seemed to be 4 person ones with a little porch to sit at and overlook the garden area that had hammocks. Lots of birds and lizards hanging out around. The staff is so kind,...
  • Ilyas
    Oman Oman
    great staff and location. The property was exceptional, as it was home to a lot of birds and other wildlife. from the “balcony” of your dorm or on one of the hammocks, your able to see them.

Host Info

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

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

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

Amenities of Karandi Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 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
  • Snorkeling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sitting area
Food & Drink
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Bar
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Lockers
    • Wake-up service
    • Car rental
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Board games/Puzzles
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV in common areas
    • 24-hour security
    General
    • Smoke-free property
    • Mosquito net
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Lowered sink
    • Raised toilet
    • Toilet with grab rails
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
    Spa
    • Yoga classes
    • Fitness
    Languages Spoken
    • English
    • Spanish
    • Portuguese

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

    Check-in
    From 2:00 PM to 11:30 PM
    Check-out
    From 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children not allowed.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There's 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 need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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

    FAQs about Karandi Hostel

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

    • Room options at Karandi Hostel include:

      • Bed in Dorm
    • Karandi Hostel has 1 restaurant:

      • Kinsú Restaurante
    • The nearest beach is 1,650 feet from Karandi Hostel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

      • Hiking
      • Snorkeling
      • Diving
      • Fishing
      • Bicycle rental
      • Walking tours
      • Fitness
      • Beach
      • Tour or class about local culture
      • Horseback riding
      • Yoga classes
      • Bike tours
      • Happy hour
    • The prices at Karandi Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Check-in at Karandi Hostel is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.