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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

#60 of 84 hotels in Puerto Viejo

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Review score

Based on 78 hostel reviews

8.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.9

  • Comfort

    8.9

  • Location

    8.7

  • Facilities

    8.4

  • Staff

    9.5

  • Value for money

    8.7

  • Free WiFi

    8.5

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  • Reviewed: 2 June 2025

    10
    Staff is just incredible, spreading smiles and love, making sure todo bien. This place is quiet but still close to the c
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff is just incredible, spreading smiles and love, making sure todo bien. This place is quiet but still close to the center, clean and affordable

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2025

    8.0
    Great accommodation to explore PV
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was quite warm in the room without aircon though there are fans

    Host was very helpful and agile with questions around activities etc, and honored room change at request Location was superb, and tranquil + clean Free water

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 March 2025

    10
    Fantastic stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing excellent time

    Really friendly host, coffee for us in the morning early before our shuttle, really spacious room. Really great beach close walk

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 February 2025

    8.0
    Comfortable large room and friendly hosts
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There were a lot of dogs on the property. We were a bit disturbed by noise from the other rooms (very thin walls) and from construction going on nearby.

    Large and nice room with plenty of storage space and kitchen. The bed was really comfortable and the shower was great! We enjoyed the private patio outside with the hammock. Location was good - close to the city but without the noise of the street.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 February 2025

    7.0
    Okay for a one or two night stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    -the super annoying noises from 7am in the morning, there is no real roof on the room we had so you can hear everything, people talking extremely loud, Screaming, cooking, everything. If you get up early anyway no problem but we arrived late and just wanted to rest -the shower was very weird (I didn't want to use it) the entrance to the toilet/shower (it's in the same room) was in the kitchen

    -friendly stuff -cheap price

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 October 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Family Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very close to the beach, restaurants and party venues. Quiet and safe, friendly staff, good vibe.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the rooms had no AC just fans which were really loud

    the hotel had a spacious very clean room and the staff was really forthcoming and friendly

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Gave us an upgrade to meet our needs better and the staff were amazing and always available to help and answer any questions.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

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

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

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

    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: 15 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    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: 11 April 2024

    10
    Muy comodo, y fue un placer quedarnos aquí.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was great.

    It was really comfortable and the host upgraded us room for free. The bathroom is private and big and there is coffee in the mornings.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2024

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

    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: 12 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Best hotel we stayed at in whole Costa Rica! The owners were so sweet and helpful! The room was perfect ❤️ thank you

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 January 2024

    10
    Stay as long as you can
    • With a pet
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    That i needed to go... As it felt so hard to leave.

    I love the real tico Family s athmosphere, and the love they put everywhere so we feel cared for. Also the attention and style Cecilia s daughter decorate the place and i appreciate to sleep in clean fresh sheets and in a very clean place. If ypu wanna be welcomed in a true family tica vibracion, thst is the place

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 January 2024

    8.0
    great location and value
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    great value for money and friendly owners

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Friendly, nice place, chill and cosy

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 December 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 8 nights

    Nothing

    Great place located 10/15min walking from Puerto Viejo centre. Living very close to local people and only 100m from the main road where you can grab some food or rent a motorbike. You've got small kitchen if you want to cook and free drinking water all day and night. Owner William was very helpfull and the local people living around were super positive. Pura Vida

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 November 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Family Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The wifi can be better with signal

    Everything perfect!

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 October 2023

    9.0
    Good stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    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: 17 August 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cecilia it’s a great person and super helpful

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 August 2023

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

    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: 3 July 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Family Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good location, very helpful owner, we arrenged tours and transport with him. I really recommend this place to everyone! 10/10!

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 June 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 via mobile

    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

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