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Reviews of Luminosa Montezuma Hostel

Road to Cabuya, 100m after waterfall access, 50 metros Hacia Montezuma de la Soda Las Palmeras Montezuma, Costa Rica, Distance from city centre: 2.4km, 60111 Montezuma, Costa Rica

#9 of 21 hotels in Montezuma

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 152 hostel reviews

8.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.4

  • Comfort

    8.3

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    8.2

  • Staff

    9.2

  • Value for money

    9.0

  • Free WiFi

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: 24 May 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    this hostel was amazing! the view was unbelievable so close to the beach and waterfalls! Only a 15 minute walk into town. the room and bathroom was cleaned daily, so it felt very clean with no bugs! The staff was super friendly as well. Loved sitting in the hammocks looking at the view!

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Plumbing. (Consistent with CR normal)

    Stunning views, location

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Reception hours were not always accurate and many of the outlets did not work.

    Incredible view and good price. Close to town but the road is very dark and empty at night. Overall a really great place to stay if you are on a budget

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing 🙃

    I absolutely loved everything: the place is amazing, it's clean, the staff is friendly, and I slept really well! It's by far the best hostel I've stayed at in Costa Rica.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2025

    10
    Beautiful and peaceful with a strong sense of community
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nati & the staff are so kind and welcoming ✨🧡

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 34 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Na

    Clean and quiet and on the beach, neaNar town and the waterfall. Beds are made daily and sheets are changed regularly. Pleasant staff and helpful tours and transport services. Nataly is the best.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 March 2025

    10
    Great
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location . Right infront of swimming pool

    Really clean . Great people . Beautiful location

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 February 2025

    10
    Great hostel in Montezuma!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent location, easy walk into town but far enough away to be quiet. Property overlooks the ocean, amazing sunrises. Naty was a wonderful host, very accommodating and helpful with local information.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 February 2025

    10
    Beautiful hostel !
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hostel is very comfortable, you feel like home. The highlight is the view and the distance to the beach (a small beach, almost always empty). You can be eating or chilling and always see the ocean. The staff is very sympathic, the others customers too. There is a kitchen, many bathrooms. The hostel propose some tours so it's easier to book. I wanted to stay longer but the hostel was already full... In conclusion, I totally recommand this place !!

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 February 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Second time here. Incredible spot! It’s rustic so don’t expect high end. Absolutely perfect.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 February 2025

    9.0
    I recommend this hostel for a stay in Montezuma!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The lighting of the common area at night should be improved to make it cosier and a little brighter. Some warm light could really improve the already great terrace at night.

    Nice vibe overall and incredible sunrise on the ocean. The common area with hammocks is relaxing and inviting. The room and kitchen areas were clean. The staff is very friendly and helpful with any questions and doubts, Luís helped us organise our activities. The Montezuma waterfall is at walking distance, a few minutes away from the hostel and it’s breathtaking! We had a great time in Montezuma and the area around it!

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 February 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Best hostel I have been in Costa Rica. AMAZING location, stunning sunrise view. Right on the ocean, you could here the sound of waves from the room. Mi

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 February 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I stayed for 4 nights at Luminosa and I would have loved to expand my stay but it was fully booked! The hostel has everything you could ask for: Big, spacious kitchen with lot of equipment and free coffee, clean and comfortable rooms, hammocks, a balcony and a terrace, a little garden, right at the beach with a little private beach. It‘s not far from the center, has various restaurants in near distance and is only 5 minutes from the Montezuma water falls. They offer laundry service for a few dollars too. The staff is great as well, especially Luis! Ask him about the natural pools :) Definitely the best hostel I stayed at in Costa Rica.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 January 2025

    9.0
    Exceptional a MUST stay
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing to report

    Simply amazing especially the location... - Exceptional place to watch the sunrise Great kitchen facilities Two immaculate fridges Exceptionally clean knocks the bathroom Lockers available Comfortable bed Beds made every single day ❤️ Rooms are big too Late check when mecca Total respect and appreciation to the cleaners 👌🏼

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 January 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing location, super kind staff, great value. Cleaners

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 January 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The view is mind blowing. Thank you Naty and Luis.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 January 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I didn't like that woman was cleaning my bed everyday. It made me crazy because I wanted at least privacy in my bed. I asked them twice don't do it. And sometimes she didn't do it. Thank you.

    Really the best place in Montezuma. Great view. Strong wifi. Everything is simple but wild and beautiful.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 December 2024

    10
    Peaceful stay close to wildlife, waterfall and natural pools
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Knives very dull, but they are well loved.

    The location is lovely, the best sunrises in all of costa rica. Very comfortable hammocks and wonderful shared kitchen. Easily walkable to town and surrounding beaches. Naty is super knowledgeable of the are and offers great advice. Booking shuttles, tours, or atvs easy and great prices. Loved so much wildlife around, nature lovers paradise.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 December 2024

    10
    Best Hostel in Montezuma
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 20 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Na

    Location was great Right on the beach and far enough from town to avoid the traffic noise and bars. Also near the waterfalls. Very clean and they even made your be daily.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 November 2024

    10
    Peaceful, happy, welcoming.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/a

    This place is amazing! The location and price are the best for the area. It is clean and the staff are friendly. I would stay again.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 November 2024

    10
    Amazing ocean view from hammocks
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The bathrooms are quite old and require some refreshments

    Amazing ocan view from the hostel, I spent a lot of time in one of the hammocks, reading books, meditating and feeling simply happy! The most beatiful sunrises and the persistant sound of the ocean are exceptional. The staff is really helpful and great, inspirational backpackers travellers from different parts of the globe. I met also great local friends from Costa Rica and visited so many beautiful places and even pool parties in Cabuya:)

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2024

    10
    The staff, the location, couldnt have asked for better.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    I loved everything. Maybe better security for the rooms, bigger lockboxes

    The price for the location and the backyard was remarklable.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Absolutely beautiful location right on the edge of the sea, very peaceful.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 August 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything IS PERFECT❤❤❤

    Stayed in August 2024

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