I stayed in the slower wet season and the cylinder pod had spiders and visible mold and caused my allergies to flare up - I wouldn't call it a cleaning issue, it seems more of a design flaw with high humidity and no dehumidifiers/circulation. I switched to a regular private room and it cleared up my allergies, but the mattress was old or cheap and had springs poking out of it. Also, the property could use more common area games, planned group activities, and a kitchen - these are all common things expected when staying in a hostel. Overall, I still recommend staying here and will stay here again myself - just want to be honest with my review so the management can know where to improve.

Great location, staff, and pool. Very large property that looks like it can get quite busy in the high season and unique cylinder sleeping pods are an option.

Stayed in August 2025

one of the reasons we booked the property was for the bar and food on property so it really sucked that those were closed for renovations but there are places close to eat and you can bring your own beer.

i loved all the different kinds of spaces to stay in, tube,tent,dorm,room. i also liked the pool and location the parking was also convenient!

Stayed in July 2025

The ceiling of our pod was leaking and there were ants in the other one, plus as there was no hanging roof over our rom entrance it was a bit difficult to get in when it was raining. Overall 6.5/10

It's a gorgeous place, with a private fence/door to get in and out. Great food options right across the street and cheap breakfast plus nice dinners right next door. Theres a market right down the road and overall in a convenient spot. The pool and hot tub are very nice.

Stayed in June 2025

There was construction happening which I was not told about. I was allowed in the hot tub but were told not to move as I could electrocute someone.

The hot tub and the pool were nice, the room was lovely and modern

Stayed in July 2025

- construction workers started early - big American student (14-16y) group were there during my stay and made a lot of unnecessary noise. Started at 6:15 in the morning - when I ask directions for local bus to SJ one of the employees was really rude to me, didn’t let me talk and kept interrupting me and kept saying I need to take the shuttle instead of local bus.

Clean and nice Pool and jacuzzi

Stayed in June 2025

The construction work really ruins the atmosphere when you are trying to relax and enjoy the pool etc, and there is a bar area however it is never open or in use. It’s not very sociable as a hostel as the communal area is really uninivitng due to the construction work and lack of social activities to do such as drinks or card games.

Really clean and good facilities available, bathrooms worked well and the beds were really comfy. Staff were always available to help and are really friendly.

Stayed in June 2025

We rented the cylinder bedroom and it is honestly very small and lacks a lot of storage. You cannot hang your wet towel anywhere and the air inside the cylinder is not very enjoyable. Our friend how was in the shared bedrooms had a better sleeping experience.

The amenities are very good, nice pool jacuzzi and shared bathrooms. The location is perfect and the hotel is very safe with a gate at the entrance.

Stayed in April 2025

The cylinders are clean soundproof and cool Loved it

Stayed in April 2025

The AC didn’t work much so it could get a bit hot in the room.

The jacuzzi and the pool, the amenities and the garden, the staff is very helpful and nice, the breakfast is amazing. The rooms are good.

Stayed in April 2025

We stayed in one of the tents and it was big enough and cool enough for us but had a few mosquitos even though we kept the door zipped closed at all times. Reception happy to book activities and arrange laundry for you but we found at a slight premium so went into town to book ourselves. There was building work onsite during day and bar nextdoor is quite loud until fairly late especially when staying in the tents (didn't bother us so much as we were exhausted from lots of daytime activities). Pool onsite is nice but the one in the bar next door is excellent (has a pool bar with beers/cocktails) - great place to chill after returning from activities. Not the most social place in the world of you're a looking for that.

Stayed in April 2025

We had the cylinder rooms which was cool however there was some constructions of some of the cylinder during our visit so had a dirt pile outside of the rooms. Other than that the stay was incredibly pleasant and would recommend to hostel stayers and backpackers alike

A great stay at backpackers lodge, we stayed in the cylinders which were lots of fun and an adventure. The pool was lovely and the environment was chilled and social. Colleagues were very helpful with advice on tours and very kind during breakfast.

Stayed in March 2025

Renovations going on but not their fault

Loved the tents and the access to the pool next door

Stayed in February 2025

The lights in washrooms and showers often didn’t work. The Zylinder room could have been a little bit more spacious.

Had everything we needed and the pool was great. It felt safe due to their safety regulations.

Stayed in March 2025

Although I bet the resort will be even better than it was, there was remodeling during the stay and waking up to construction noises and such was annoying.

The location is close to lots of restaurants and attractions. The breakfast was great. Staff were helpful.

Stayed in March 2025

I rented one of the cylinder rooms. The only space for bags is under the bed. So pack light. My cylinder had a really strong mildew smell. I managed to get rid of it but it took a long time. I have a cough now. So are they related? Maybe. Maybe not.

Location and vibe. Was a lot of fun. Staff was awesome. Showers were great.

Stayed in February 2025

Only thing is it they gave us the cylinder in the corner with view on construction/parking lot when there were actually many other unused cylinders with better views during our whole stay. There were renovations in the main lobby and pool (which we were never informed), so not convenient to use these facilties when trying to relax on vacation.

Cylinder rooms and shared bathrooms are new renovated and really clean. There were renovations in the main lobby and pool (which we were never informed), so not convenient to use these facilties when trying to relax on vacation, BUT in return we had access to the next door pool which was HUGE clean with pool bar music and basically no one but us so that was AMAZING!! In general we loved our stay especially the pool beside the hostel!!

Stayed in February 2025

Not much space, place can get very humid especially over the night.

Nice staff, nice facilities, great swimming pool if you want to chill.

Stayed in January 2025

The grounds were un kept, the swim up bar was shut down, the pods had a heavy mildew smell inside and the rubber flooring they used for cladding was coming off, the pods were very tight, towels were small.

It was an experience sleeping in a pod. We saw a toucan up a tree. The pool itself was very nice.

Stayed in January 2025

The staff were unhelpful and at times slightly rude. There is no kitchen at this hostel People need to be buzzed in and out of the resort. We were not given a code or key to get in so if nobody was on reception you had to wait in the pooring rain

Loved the cylinder pods and the pool area. Great location. Awesome jungle experience. Other travellers were super friendly

Stayed in January 2025

They are expanding so they dont have many cool areas to hang yet. The front area is mostly just picnic tables. There are pictures of hammocks but they arent onsite. I also stayed in the cylinders which were really cool but had no where to put your things. It is literally a complete circle. There is space under the bed but it is very hard to get to. Getting on and off the bed is a little tricky because the floor is on a curve. The word resort seems to be a stretch here since there are not really any amenities.

This hostel is lovely! Wifi is strong enough to work in the front and in the back in the secret garden. The showers are hot and the cylinder is a really unique place to stay. They help you arrange tours and in that way you can meet people. The pool is nice and gets sun. It is an easy walk into town with loads of restaurants and bars.

Stayed in January 2025

My only problem was in the private pods, there isn’t any space to hang clothes, so if it’s raining a lot (which it is here) then you can’t dry your clothes afterwards

The staff are amazing, super friendly, the bartender Alberto had my breakfast ready when I spoke to him about it the night before I checked out as he knew I had to be up early and out the next day. These guys are so helpful and it really helps make your trip as good as possible.

Stayed in January 2025

The bathrooms could have been slightly cleaner and I could not get the hot water in my dorm to work.

This is a really good hostel. I don’t agree with some of these negative reviews. Met a ton of solo travelers here and thought the property was pretty. I only stayed in a dorm so I can’t speak to the other rooms.

Stayed in December 2024

Noisy surroundings (bars with music). The parking on the property was a muddy place with pieces of trash on it. The kitchen in the bar/restaurant didn’t have an inviting look. The ‘preparation table’ in the reception area was always full of dishes and there was only 1 knife so it was hard to use it.

The garden and the proximity of the forest were nice.

Stayed in December 2024

No gathering area to socialize. Only a dark corner next to the kitchen. I stayed at the cylinder rooms. There is no room to put you bags or even standup if you are tall. I do not recommend them for 2 people. I was alone and carried a backpack and a carryon suitcase. The suitcase could go under the bed, but I had to sleep with the backpack on the bed since there was no where to put it. Also, if you have wet clothes (really normal in la fortuna since it rains a lot), there's no where to hang them except outside (no roof). The bathrooms are far away.

The facilities are over all clean, however very unconfortable.

Stayed in November 2024