Name: Smile Jungle Hostel
Address: C/ El Tucán, 70403 Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica, C/ El Tucán, Limon, 70403, Costa Rica
Rating: 9.3

Smile Jungle Hostel

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Smile Jungle Hostel in Puerto Viejo offers family rooms with garden views. Each room includes a kitchenette, private bathroom, and outdoor seating area. Essential Facilities: Guests enjoy a garden, terrace, and free WiFi in public areas. Additional amenities include a lounge, outdoor fireplace, shared kitchen, and picnic area. Local Attractions: Cocles Beach is an 18-minute walk away, while the Jaguar Rescue Center lies 2.2 km from the property. Guest Services: Private check-in and check-out, paid shuttle service, tour desk, and luggage storage enhance the stay. Free on-site parking is available. Guest Favorites: Guests appreciate the convenience for nature trips, the surrounding forests, and the quietness of the area.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Breakfast info

Vegetarian

Free private parking available on-site

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Room type	Number of guests
Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room 1 single bed
Basic Triple Room with Shared Bathroom 1 single bed and 1 double bed
Double Room with Shared Bathroom 1 double bed
Twin Room with Shared Bathroom 2 single beds
Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room 1 single bed

Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Elvira

Switzerland

“Really social hostel in the middle of the jungle. It's super easy to make friends. Good vibes out there:)”

-nicole-

United Kingdom

“A real community feel hostel with so much character. Gonzalo is super sweet, helpful and cooks the best breakfast! It's really in the jungle, so expect to be woken up by howler monkeys, and hear geckos and insects when falling asleep. If you get...”

Larissa

Germany

“Very nice host! He made the best breakfast for us and gave us the best tips and advice!! He gave the hostel a great family vibe! Total recommendation if you feel like you need a place were you are truly seen as a person!”

Lena

Germany

“It was so worth a stay! Gonzalo was the best and helped with everything! Breakfast was made with love and the room got everything you need! Perfect calm location in the jungle with a lot of animals!”

Lisa

Austria

“We loved our stay at smile hostel. The owners are super nice and the kindest people that will go beyond for your wellbeing. The breakfast was amazing and easily the highlight of the day. Gonzalo always had many ideas and tips for us to explore the...”

Julie

France

“I had a lovely stay here (stayed about 2 weeks) and will keep good memories from it :) If you want a getaway from the party hostel and a chill vibe this is the place to be. Gonzalo and his mom made everything perfect and always had a friendly...”

Johanna

Spain

“Gonzalo is a really nice host who makes the best breakfast and always gives good tips on how to get around the area and what to do there. The Hostel is really nice in the middle of the jungle which makes staying there already half the experience.”

Natalia

Czech Republic

“One of the best hostels I’ve stayed at. The owner, Gonzalo, really puts his soul into this place and you can see it in tiny details like night sky projectors in every room. I will happily stay here again if I come back to Puerto Viejo.”

Antonela

Poland

“The Hostel is located in a special silent location, surrounded by jungle and plenty of wild animals. The breakfast was freshly cooked every morning, with love and attention, and you could feel it in the taste. Both Gonzalo and his mother were very...”

Micheal

Ireland

“We loved staying in Smile Jungle Hostel, from the first minute to the last. Gonzalo is an amazing host and this was our favourite accommodation in Central America. You feel right at home because everything you could possibly need is available and...”

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House rules

Smile Jungle Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 20:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

From 06:00 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.

Cash only

This property only accepts cash payments.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Smile Jungle Hostel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

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

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.