Reviews of Hostel de Haan
Calle Bohío Hostel de Haan, J97C+W7G, Provincia de Puntarenas, Jacó, 61101 Jacó, Costa Rica
#138 of 185 hotels in Jacó
Guests' ChoiceReview Score
Based on 36 hostel reviews
7.7Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
7.9
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Comfort
7.9
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Location
9.0
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Facilities
7.6
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Staff
8.7
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Value for money
8.0
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Free Wifi
7.5
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Reviewed: March 4, 2025
Susette
United States58 Reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Close to everything in Jacó!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Enjoyed the location and pool. There is a club across the street so bring earplugs if you're a light sleeper. Nice secured parking. Close to the beach for taking in the gorgeous sunsets and the main street.
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: March 2, 2025
Michael
Canada79 Reviews5 helpful votes7.0“Visiting Jacó for the Costa Rican beach experience..”- • Solo traveler
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
It is a hostel. I had a private room with bathroom. BASIC is the key work. Ripped towels, uncomfortable mattress, rough sheets, no AC…..but what does one expect from a backpackers hostel? The place works as a place to sleep and shower and the price is reasonable. I booked for six nights but had to check out after four nights because of a local friend’s serious illness; there was no mention of a refund in point of fact. (I didn’t ask for one but an offer from the front would have been appreciated under the circumstances.) Overall I was not satisfied with my experience at Hostel de Haan but I believe the place works for many travellers..
Brilliant location near the beach. Swimming pool.
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: February 11, 2025
Emma
Canada2 Reviews8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 9 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The staff is incredible. The owner is the sweetest and truly makes you feel so welcome and part of the family.
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: April 26, 2024
Soumaya
France17 Reviews3 helpful votes9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The manager was very kind and decoration is hipi surf style
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: January 27, 2024
Jackie
United Kingdom24 Reviews1 helpful vote7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Its basic but all i but all I needed was a safe space to sleep and wash. The staff were lovely and the place is in a great location.
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: January 24, 2024
Sean
United Kingdom10 Reviews9.0“Good”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 7 nights
First night noisy
There was no breakfast
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: December 17, 2023
Jackie
Canada7 Reviews1 helpful vote9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
A great value stay with an ideal location for your nights out in Jacó. As everyone has mentioned, Wilson is the real deal -- super warm and earnest about making your stay positive.
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: July 29, 2025
Hippert
United States3 Reviews10“My stay was pleasant and peaceful.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
You would have to make something up on purpose to make a complaint.
Very handy, very clean, plenty of space, centrally located, excellent, friendly staff, excellent price.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: May 3, 2025
Krishna
United Kingdom22 Reviews4 helpful votes10“Nice hotel - good value for money”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 3 nights
Very friendly and helpful staff. Wilson and Venessa very welcoming.
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: February 8, 2025
Henry
United States36 Reviews1.0“I would not recommend this hostel due to poor customer service.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
They didn’t provide a refund for a second night I no longer needed.
I would not recommend this hostel.
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: February 3, 2025
Stefanie
Germany4 Reviews6.0Pleasant- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
pretty uncomfortable beds and not super clean rooms, loud environment.
Super close to the beach, a decently equipped kitchen. Overall good value.
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: October 20, 2024
Jamie
United Kingdom41 Reviews3 helpful votes6.0“if your budget can't stretch to a traditional hostel, this is relatively cheap and a good location”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
obviously it's very basic, but it doesn't really feel like a hostel. There no frills whatsoever. Whatever your expectations of you've booked is, lower it another 20%.
It's relatively cheap, it's a brilliant location, has a pool and it has 24 hour security
Stayed in October 2024
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Reviewed: July 28, 2024
Emma
United Kingdom1 review4.0“Room was basic but good, pool great, music next door way too loud.”- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The music next door was very loud and didn’t end until 1am.
The pool was very nice.
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: May 19, 2024
Chris
United States15 Reviews1.0“It had been over an hour without a response from a responsible party of this hotel. One of the residents told me that he”- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I wasn’t able to enjoy it due to absent attendant. No responsible party present to check me into my room.
I wasn’t able to enjoy it due to absent attendant. No responsible party present to check me into my room.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: April 29, 2024
Hugo
United Kingdom2 Reviews1.0“Ok place, horrible member off staff”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
On of the staff (the head of staff) was so rude. It started with when I arrived, instantly he asked me to leave before I even had time to tell him that I had a booking with them. He was always smig and standoffish and was also there at 11 am in the dot trying to remove me from the room despite the cleaning lady mentioning check out is at 1 pm and the page at 12 midday. They also charged an unreasonable exchange rate over 30 coronas over the market exchange value. I have visited a lot of hostels over the years and traveled a lot and I have to say the staff member with the glasses is perhaps the rudest I have ever met. Apologies but I have to say something, as if I was the owner I would not want someone like that working for me. There was also uncleaned vomit under the sink. In all sincerity -Hugo
Property was in a good location close to the beach with nice pool.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: March 7, 2024
Robert
United States9 Reviews10“overall a good value for the money,”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 5 nights
a little noisy some nights
Excellent location handy to everything.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: February 28, 2024
Rahel
Switzerland22 Reviews2 helpful votes6.0“Good stay in Jaco”- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No AC ( but it was indicated so it’s okay)
Good location close to the beach, friendly staff, safe parking spot
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: February 1, 2024
Stefan
Netherlands12 Reviews6.0Pleasant- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Quadruple Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
They promised that a family member could come over, I had to pay extra for that, but when the time of the visit was there they didn't allow her to visit.. that is bad, because it makes me feel that I'm tricked and fooled!
The air-conditioning
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: January 6, 2024
Allison
Canada2 Reviews1 helpful vote10“Cool place,staff and vibe .”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
This place exceeded my expectations. Amazing and friendly staff. Wilson and Santiago are the coolest .So accommodating. Nice rooms,bathrooms , comfy beds ,super clean,nice pool ,great guests,awesome vibe and perfect location right by the beach .
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: October 18, 2023
Nimcy
Guatemala1 review10Exceptional- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
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the pool
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: August 20, 2025
Itay
Israel9 Reviews8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: July 1, 2025
Jonathan
Israel1 review9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: June 19, 2025
Elias
United States4 Reviews7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: July 13, 2024
Wayne
Canada7 Reviews1 helpful vote8.0Very Good- • Couple
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in July 2024
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