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
Guests' ChoiceBased on 78 hostel reviews
8.5Cleanliness
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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End of dialog contentReviewed: 2 June 2025
Yuval
IsraelStaff 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
Edward
SwedenIt 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
Charles
United KingdomNothing 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
Clara
DenmarkThere 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
Melissa3693
Germany-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
Daniel
RomaniaVery close to the beach, restaurants and party venues. Quiet and safe, friendly staff, good vibe.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 14 May 2024
Göppel
Germanythe 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
Collingham
United KingdomGave 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
James
United KingdomEveryone was super friendly and helpful. Comfy beds, sheets changed daily.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 15 April 2024
Roy
BelgiumThe 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
Sebastian
GermanyDepending 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
Martin
United StatesEverything 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
Zoe
United Kingdomgreat 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
Tove
SwedenBest 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
Severine
FranceThat 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
Matilda
United Kingdomgreat value for money and friendly owners
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 11 January 2024
Lucie
FranceFriendly, nice place, chill and cosy
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 30 December 2023
Tomasz
PolandNothing
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
Leonardo
PhilippinesThe wifi can be better with signal
Everything perfect!
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 17 October 2023
Cvl2601
NetherlandsComfortable 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
Raimundo
PanamaCecilia it’s a great person and super helpful
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 5 August 2023
Scott
United KingdomNothing. 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
Anna
PolandGood 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
Katrina
United StatesPuerto 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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