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Reviews of Hostel Plinio

Main Road 50 Meters before Restaurant Bamboo Jam Quepos, Costa Rica, 60601 Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica

#38 of 61 hotels in Manuel Antonio

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Review score

Based on 472 hostel reviews

8.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.4

  • Comfort

    8.2

  • Location

    8.2

  • Facilities

    8.2

  • Staff

    8.5

  • Value for money

    8.6

  • Free WiFi

    7.9

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  • Reviewed: 6 November 2024

    8.0
    A fabulous hostel - definitely book it!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    Breakfast was delicious. Location is very handy to Manuel Antonio park (via bus).

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 November 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The pool was not working, no message to mention it... No activities..

    Proximity with the Park The restaurant next door with nice personal

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 September 2024

    8.0
    Could be better value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    They don't have towels, not to rent, not to borrow. Considering they have a swimming pool. This is odd. Breakfast was measly for the cost of the stay. My most expensive in Costa Rica. The lines to hang washing up are mostly covered by trees and they are dirty. So my clean washing got dirty and it did not dry despite hanging it out first thing in the morning for an entire 24 hours. They don't want you to hang things on the balconies so they should provide better space for drying clothes. Got the feeling the person running this place is stingy

    Nice big rooms, beds were comfortable and temperature at night was good. Bathroom was nice and big but bath mats were always wet.. Nice big lockers There are lots of places to sit and relax around the hostel. Nice views out to the ocean from balconies Kitchen was pretty simple but okay Handy to have a restaurant nearby, the staff there are very friendly and it's easy to get the bus to Manuel Antonio/from Quepos.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 September 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Very conveniently located near the beautiful beaches of Manuel Antonio as well as the National Park and the town. Exterior design was the best I have seen in Costa Rica, very cozy and a large swimming pool.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 August 2024

    9.0
    Amazing vibe, great breakfast and lunch.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    -

    Our stay at Hostel Plinio was great. The rooms were clean and had everything we need for short stay. The typical breakfast was really good! And of course, reception really helpful and kind with good speaking English personnel. Highly recommend staying at Hostel Plinio.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 August 2024

    9.0
    Adventurous
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I prefer milk for my coffee no pouder :)

    The look of the building, the travelers vibe, the relaxing place, everthing! Helpfull staff

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 August 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was a nice hostel, super lovely arranged with chill areas/pool and so on. Breakfast was good, you had a variety to choose of. Just a little bit loud during the night whenever people enter. But all in all a very nice place to stay.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 August 2024

    8.0
    It is what you get for the price, confortable, nice staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No AC

    The rooms were spacious. Kitchen available, Wi-Fi available, free breakfast, nice surroundings.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 August 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was either cold shower or no water from the shower.

    Room was fine and pool was nice. The breakfast was good too.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 August 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very friendly staff

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 July 2024

    7.0
    Beautiful and it certainly met my needs.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    At times the staff could be a bit short, but generally, they were fine. The locks for the lockers were not immediately provided, and it was unclear if they cost extra. There is no elevator and there are lots of stairs.

    The restaurant was excellent. The furniture was nice. There was ample room to hang around. The price was well worth it, and the hostel itself was beautiful. I saw incredible wildlife just in the facilities. Honestly, I would recommend to Hostel Plinio even to people not traveling on a budget, especially if they had transportation and the ability to book a private room

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 July 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It's uphill, 25 minutes walk from the bus stop

    Great price quality value. Big and clean dorm. Hot shower. Pool and restaurant/bar with fair prices. The bus stop to Manuel Antonio or the city center is just 50m away. Great internet.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 July 2024

    9.0
    It was very fun and convenient. We spent a couple of very pleasant hours in the common hammocks and many hours at the po
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lots of stairs! No air conditioning.

    It was quirky and fun. The pool was wonderful and having a restaurant there was very convenient and the food was delicious.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 June 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Family Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Plates in the Kitchen could be a little bit more clean Sitting area needs an update

    Nice room and view Clean rooms and pool Friendly staff

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 June 2024

    7.0
    Cool place, but significant noise from the road at night.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Significant noise from the nearby road and no windows in dormitory. Towels not included. No headlamps in the dormitory and beds are not very comfortable.

    Great common area with hammocks etc, big kitchen, pool, nice atmosphere.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 June 2024

    9.0
    Good quality for its price
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not enough clean

    The Pool

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 June 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We only had an issue with the water pressure in our room and had to go to the bathroom to take a shower.

    It was very clean

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2024

    9.0
    Beautiful place in the jungle
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The place is pretty far from the beach Manuel Antonio. You have to take a bus there. Though the buses are inexpensive and frequent. The breakfast (I took traditional) was not tasty at all. Sad that there were no female dorms. There was an old fat man in our dorm walking around only in his underpants which looked pretty disturbing. Also the pool did not look clean so I did not risk to swim there.

    Very spacious room, amazing garden, clean bathroom, fast internet, lots of spaces to sit and relax. Nice view from the balcony. The place is in the jungle but mosquitoes did not bother me. Comfortable bed. Lots of fans - so you don't feel too hot. Free breakfast. There is a pair of aras spending their morning near the canteen. So you can enjoy your breakfast watching them.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pool seemed dirty. My partner's food was cold at the restaurant. Laundry was expensive but I think fairly standard for Costa Rica.

    The family room is great, has a cool raised king size bed upstairs with a view of the trees. Big shower. Also stayed in a budget room with shared bathroom which was clean. Breakfast was basic but good it was included. Easy to use buses to get to Quepos/Manuel Antonio. Lots of chill out places with hammocks and chairs.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Buses go every 15 minutes to the National Park and to Quepos town. Cute little hostel with a restaurant right next door.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2024

    9.0
    Great! Would definitely book again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shared kitchen was crowded in the evenings, but nothing terrible, more kitchenware would be nice.

    Nice hostel with great atmosphere, nice views & terrace. Really nice and helpful staff. The room was simple but clean and had everything we needed. Breakfast was good, near the pool with views of colorful parrots, probably living in a nearby tree.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It is next to the main road, so the noise was very loud. Our room did not have any windows, just misquotes net and curtains, so we heard anyone talking in front of our room. If you want to have a good sleep, do not go here

    They cleaned our room every day. The bathroom was clean all the time. Big dining place and friendly staff.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2024

    7.0
    Confortable according you are paying for
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The pool needs maintenance, painting. Maybe more bathrooms, too

    Breakfast and staff are very good

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2024

    9.0
    Great location! Very spacious and comfortable property
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The only challenge for me was there was no AC in the bedrooms, only ceiling fans and other people in the dorm were always turning them off...

    The included breakfast was amazing, traditional Costa Rican food is my favorite! The pool is lovely for the hot days. It's easy and cheap to get around to Manuel Antonio or Quepos with the public bus which made everything in the area very accessible. Beautiful sunsets from the top floor balcony!

    Stayed in March 2024

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