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Reviews of Hostal Cecilia

Playa Salsa Brava (Contiguo a Hostel Rocking J's, entrada de Lavanderia La Estrella), 70401 Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica

Review Score

Based on 121 hostel reviews

8.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.2

  • Comfort

    8.0

  • Location

    8.5

  • Facilities

    7.9

  • Staff

    9.2

  • Value for money

    8.2

  • Free WiFi

    7.3

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  • Reviewed: April 19, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everyone was super friendly and helpful. Comfy beds, sheets changed daily.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 15, 2024

    7.0
    Family owned hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The water from the shower had a sewer smell, not very pleasant. Our room was adjacent to the neighbors, who made a lot of noise (there are openings on the ceiling, sealed for insects but not soundproofing)

    A hostel run by a very friendly family. The hostel is quite far from the bus station, so Cecilia's daughter arranged a (cheap) tuktuk for us. Free coffee in the morning and we were also given pieces of fruit (guanabana). Rooms are okay in size and comfort. Ceiling fan worked well and was sufficiently cooling for us. Price quality more than oké.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 15, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Depending on the season it’s a bit hot.

    Great family running the place. Really enjoyed talking with Tito as well. The family also gives great advise about different questions. Nice room to enjoy, it was very clean, and is very well kept.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 3, 2024

    9.0
    excellent hostel would recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    great location just 10 minutes walk out of town towards the lovely beaches. staff were lovely and friendly. free coffee in the mornings, our room also had 2 great fans

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: January 19, 2024

    8.0
    great location and value
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    great value for money and friendly owners

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 11, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Friendly, nice place, chill and cosy

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: October 17, 2023

    9.0
    Good stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Comfortable bed with fan. Extra bed for my luggage. There is a kitchen to use and free coffee. Hammock. Very friendly staff. A 15 min walk from the center. Shared bathroom was very small, but ok.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: August 17, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Cecilia it’s a great person and super helpful

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 5, 2023

    8.0
    Good base for exploring the regions
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing. Very pleasant

    Great location. Easy access to the beach, and town centre. Watched slothes from the balcony and an array or lizards chekos and insects.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: June 27, 2023

    7.0
    Nice hostel with all the necessities, friendly staff, except AC.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Puerto Viejo is very hot and with no AC in the hotel sleeping is uncomfortable. There are numerous fans which did help a little.

    Large room and bathroom perfect for our family of 5. Beds comfortable, towels comfortable, hot water in the shower. Owners very friendly and helpful. About a 10 minute walk into the center of town. Parking on premises. Sweet dogs. Refrigerator, rice cooker and cooking utensils provided.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 7, 2023

    7.0
    Ok for a quick overnight.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A majority of the guests there during our stay were working in town. They were all nice but it made for a less tranquil environment. Lots of loud talking in the communal area, video chats and and such till later on at night. Place didn't feel calm and didn't make us want to relax at the property.

    Staff was nice and overall the place was clean.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: May 14, 2023

    9.0
    great value and comfortable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    had a good time

    good location, right by the ocean

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: April 7, 2023

    8.0
    I would stay there again
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    the neighbors goose start early in the morning insisting to be fed

    everyone was very helpful

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: March 17, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very friendly and helpful stuff

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: March 5, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Too many people loud talking made it impossible to sleep. Tito was helpful and asked them to be quiete. But the thin walls let through everything people are doing and talking about.

    Tito was very lovely and always helpful. There are hammocks and the area is very quiet without music from bars or restaurant.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: February 28, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The last day did we have a room just close to the kitchen. That was nosy

    IT was cosy, people to talk to. Good distance to the center. Coffe in the morning and a Nice kitchen

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: February 22, 2023

    8.0
    Nice hostal and great hosts close to center
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I would have enjoyed a private terrace. Room was a little hot, but only at day and I had a lot of mosquitos, more than at other places.

    Very nice and welcoming hosts. Always asking if everything is fine. Provided fresh coffee and tea all day, which I appreciate a lot. Room was comfortable. I liked to have a small kitchenette in my room and also could use the gas stove outside. A short walk from the center,but easy to get around. You can also rent bicycles at the hostal.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: February 18, 2023

    8.0
    Comfortable, affordable place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There was a power outage for a few hours and we loss water and electricity

    Friendly staff, complementary coffee and bananas!

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: December 27, 2022

    9.0
    great value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    15 mins walk from town centre (however much closer to a nicer beach so worth it IMO!)

    Really nice hostel, bed was comfy and have mozzie nets. multiple kitchens so they do not get too crowded. only 5 mins away from a much nice beach than the one in central puerto viejo

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: December 20, 2022

    7.0
    Nice hostel just outside of Puerto Viejo
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Not the hostels fault, but other guests checking out early were being really loud outside our room at 7am.

    The host let us check in early free of charge. There is free coffee in the mornings and there is a very relaxed atmosphere in the hostel.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: December 13, 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nice rooms and bicycles available to ride into town

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: November 29, 2022

    8.0
    Very pleasant stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The rooms are very close to each other, and in the morning it can be a little bit noisy as people talk and walk around. But not a big issue at all. Kitchen is quite small one room per time to cook.

    Our room was excellent, big and we'll equiped with two fans. Bathroom big, and kitchen with fridge sink , some basic plates and cups, no cooking. The external kitchen at the back of the house is really cute , enough for two to cook. All staff was really friendly with us and the cleaning was the best!!! Big applause for the cleaning lady. Parking is a plus, but if you have a big car you may not be able to park inside. FREE WATER AND COFFEE/TEA INCLUDED!!

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: August 22, 2022

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bed was not the comfiest and because we stayed below other people, we could hear quite a lot e.g dogs running and the sweeping of the floor, but I’d still definitely stay again!

    Cecelia is an amazing host! She went out her way to help us. The room was really big and it was cleaned each day. The bicycles are a good idea, we hired them each day to get to the beaches and the nature reserve.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: July 30, 2022

    9.0
    Great
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The stove gives electric shock when cooking!!! After some tries we didn’t use it

    Very nice staff, good location - get a bike, can be provided at the hostel for cheaper than in the city.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: July 27, 2022

    8.0
    Nice hostel in Puerto Viejo
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The location is in the center but at the same time also not in the middle, which was nice because it was no too loud in the evenings. The city center is easily reachable by walking. The property was clean and lookes like on the images. You can rent bikes for 5$ a day.

    Stayed in July 2022

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