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Selina Monteverde
3 out of 5
Carretera a Reserva de Monteverde, Monteverde, Puntarenas
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The price is CA $66 per night from Jun. 26 to Jun. 27
CA $66
per night
Jun. 26 - Jun. 27
8.2/10 Very Good! (91 reviews)
A good option
"Very convenient if you want to visit the cloud forest. Unfortunately it’s far from the town and restaurants so unless you’re driving your only choice is their own restaurant, which thankfully is pretty decent. Good space for parking and nice comfortable room, it’s a shame they don’t really clean ..."

Reviewed on May 21, 2023

Selina Monteverde
Téva Eco Retreat
2 out of 5
2Km Continuo a Verona Beach Club, Manuel Antonio, Puntarenas
The price is CA $37 per night from Jun. 4 to Jun. 5
CA $37
per night
Jun. 4 - Jun. 5
8.6/10 Excellent! (25 reviews)
"This part of Costa Rica is one of the most popular among tourists, and there are so many properties to choose from that all have excellent qualities. But, where Teva stands out is their staff ... Each and every one of them!! My daughter and I stayed here while we looked for an apartment to rent in ..."

Reviewed on May 6, 2023

Téva Eco Retreat
Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel
2 out of 5
Avenida 6, between Calle 21 & 25, San José, San Jose, 10104
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The price is CA $12 per night from Jun. 5 to Jun. 6
CA $12
per night
Jun. 5 - Jun. 6
7.4/10 Good! (205 reviews)
"This was a wonderful, affordable stay! The courtyard was the perfect place to relax and recharge with plenty of comfortable hammocks. Staff was nice and helpful. Shuttle service was very convenient. The only downside was that there was a lot of street noise: honking, sirens, etc."

Reviewed on May 31, 2023

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Selina Jaco
3 out of 5
Calle Alice, 100 South and 50, West of Cruz Roja, Jaco, Puntarenas, 61101
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The price is CA $83 per night from Jun. 25 to Jun. 26
CA $83
per night
Jun. 25 - Jun. 26
8.2/10 Very Good! (172 reviews)
Loved the vibes!
"People very friendly. It was a last minute stop over between Manuel Antonio to San Jose. My daughter took a surf lesson. Loved it!"

Reviewed on May 22, 2023

Selina Jaco
Selina San Jose
3 out of 5
Ave. 9, Calles 13 y 15, Barrio Otoya, El Carmen, San José, 10101
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The price is CA $59 per night from Jun. 25 to Jun. 26
CA $59
per night
Jun. 25 - Jun. 26
8.4/10 Very Good! (152 reviews)
"The entire staff at SELINA SAN JOSE including Carrey Sofia Steven Celeste Mairon Sergio and Andre go out of their way to make your stay memorable. I checked out Ap29/2023 and found it so hard to say goodbye to everybody since we have developed deep friendships. I go to Selina SJ every few months ..."

Reviewed on Apr. 30, 2023

Selina San Jose
Hotel del Paseo
2 out of 5
Enfrente de Torres de Paseo Colon, San José
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The price is CA $48 per night from Jun. 5 to Jun. 6
CA $48
per night
Jun. 5 - Jun. 6
8.8/10 Excellent! (53 reviews)
"I stayed at this hostel on 8 different occasions in the last 2 years. This was the first time in a private room and was very, very happy with it. Room was spacious, comfortable and very clean. I noticed that the comunal area on the top floor , however, looked unloved. No more microwave, no more guest ..."

Reviewed on Feb. 5, 2023

Hotel del Paseo
Selina Nosara
2 out of 5
Selina Nosara, Nosara Beach, 160, Nosara, Guanacaste, 50206
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The price is CA $156 per night from Jun. 24 to Jun. 25
CA $156
per night
Jun. 24 - Jun. 25
7.6/10 Good! (60 reviews)
"Very nice friendly, close to the beach you just can walk o take the toktok, menu wiht a variety that can you choose, the hotel very good look ,I just fine air-conditioned liking, is same that them show in the website page."

Reviewed on Jul. 12, 2022

Selina Nosara
Selina La Fortuna
3 out of 5
Avenida 325, Provincia de Alajuela, La Fortuna, 21007
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The price is CA $75 per night from Jun. 25 to Jun. 26
CA $75
per night
Jun. 25 - Jun. 26
8.6/10 Excellent! (144 reviews)
"Amazing place, close to the town and such kind people working and staying there too"

Reviewed on May 25, 2023

Selina La Fortuna
Selina Manuel Antonio
3 out of 5
Kilometro 5, Puntarenas, Manuel Antonio, 6350
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The price is CA $79 per night from Jun. 25 to Jun. 26
CA $79
per night
Jun. 25 - Jun. 26
7.8/10 Good! (252 reviews)
"This hostel was great for the 2 nights I stayed. The bus stop is right outside the property and can take you to the beach for less than $1. You can also walk to the beach but I don’t recommend since it is very hilly and there really isn’t a sidewalk. Our room was clean and had everything we needed. ..."

Reviewed on May 5, 2023

Selina Manuel Antonio
Hotel Hoja de Oro Corcovado
2 out of 5
Puerto Jimenez Centro, Contiguo a la Tienda Americana, Puerto Jiménez, Puntarenas
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The price is CA $45 per night from Jun. 4 to Jun. 5
CA $45
per night
Jun. 4 - Jun. 5
9/10 Wonderful! (19 reviews)
Perfect little hotel
"Very sweet little.hotel. Very basic but met all our expectations. The staff was helpful and friendly. Very central to everything. We would recommend it"

Reviewed on Apr. 8, 2023

Hotel Hoja de Oro Corcovado
Selina Puerto Viejo
3 out of 5
Calle 256, 800m South of Puerto Viejo, On the way to Playa Cocles, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Limon, 70403
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The price is CA $86 per night from Jun. 5 to Jun. 6
CA $86
per night
Jun. 5 - Jun. 6
7.8/10 Good! (98 reviews)
"We had a nice stay. My son loved the pool and the location was great. It was a nice quiet spot right on the beach with a cool hike through the jungle."

Reviewed on Mar. 19, 2023

Selina Puerto Viejo
The Nomadic Hotel
2 out of 5
75 Meters West of Giardino Tropicale, Nosara, 50206
The price is CA $204 per night from Jun. 5 to Jun. 6
CA $204
per night
Jun. 5 - Jun. 6
9.4/10 Exceptional! (59 reviews)
"Great experience. I loved the breakfasts!"

Reviewed on Apr. 21, 2023

The Nomadic Hotel
Selina Tamarindo
3 out of 5
Between Calle Cardinal y Calle Cruz, Tamarindo, Guanacaste, 50309
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The price is CA $78 per night from Jun. 25 to Jun. 26
CA $78
per night
Jun. 25 - Jun. 26
7.4/10 Good! (106 reviews)
"Very close to the strip and beach, location is excellent! Young fun crowd."

Reviewed on Feb. 8, 2023

Selina Tamarindo
Gaudys Hotel
1 out of 5
Calles 36 y 38, San José, San José
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The price is CA $17 per night from Jun. 5 to Jun. 6
CA $17
per night
Jun. 5 - Jun. 6
Gaudys Hotel
Capital Hostel de Ciudad
2 out of 5
Avenida 16 A y Calle 60 A, Sabana Sur, San José, 10108
The price is CA $71 per night from Jun. 4 to Jun. 5
CA $71
per night
Jun. 4 - Jun. 5
9.6/10 Exceptional! (33 reviews)
"Located in nice and quiet neighbour. Great place to chill after a long haul flights. Very friendly staff! Would stay again."

Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2023

Capital Hostel de Ciudad
Hostel Alajuela Backpackers
2 out of 5
SJO Airport Ave, 4th street, Alajuela, Alajuela
The price is CA $20 per night from Jun. 10 to Jun. 11
CA $20
per night
Jun. 10 - Jun. 11
7/10 Good! (93 reviews)
"It was simple and clean with a really nice community balcony facing a park. The bar/restaurant had limited food options but it good and affordable. Expedía falsely advertised breakfast availability, but there were bakeries really close so it wasn’t an issue."

Reviewed on May 18, 2023

Hostel Alajuela Backpackers
Selina Santa Teresa North
2.5 out of 5
100 Metros Norte del Campo de Futbol, Puntarenas, Santa Teresa, Cóbano
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The price is CA $89 per night from Jun. 24 to Jun. 25
CA $89
per night
Jun. 24 - Jun. 25
7.6/10 Good! (40 reviews)
"Very close to the beach and everything. Restaurants"

Reviewed on Jun. 19, 2019

Selina Santa Teresa North
SantaFe Hostel
2 out of 5
Calle 466, La Fortuna, Alajuela Province, 21007
9.2/10 Wonderful! (5 reviews)
"Nice property and nice people at the property"

Reviewed on Apr. 3, 2023

SantaFe Hostel
Whale Tail Hotel
2.5 out of 5
Uvita, 750 East From BCR, Laureles Rd., Ballena, Provincia de Puntarenas, 60504
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The price is CA $95 per night from Jun. 4 to Jun. 5
CA $95
per night
Jun. 4 - Jun. 5
8.4/10 Very Good! (5 reviews)
"Beautiful garden location, refreshing/relaxing pool..helpful and friendly staff..loved the tea, coffee and juice bar..very good price, would recommend to others"

Reviewed on Apr. 17, 2023

Whale Tail Hotel
Hostel Casa del Parque
2 out of 5
Calle19, entre Avenidas 1 y 3, San José, San José, 10101
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The price is CA $62 per night from Jun. 5 to Jun. 6
CA $62
per night
Jun. 5 - Jun. 6
6/10 (7 reviews)
"Shared bathroom. Bathroom in need of repairs. The whole place is in need of lots and lots of small and large repairs. It is a beautiful old building. This place could be great with a little TLC."

Reviewed on Feb. 27, 2023

Hostel Casa del Parque
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