Monteverde Monkey Hostel

Location: Santa Elena, Contiguo a la pizzeria a cachete por metro, Monteverde Costa Rica, cr

Star Rating: 7.8 Stars

Property Type: Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 11:30 AM - 09:00 PM

Check-out: 10:00 AM

Amenities & Facilities

• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
• Non-smoking rooms
• Terrace
• Family rooms
• Tour desk
• Soundproof rooms
• Currency exchange
• Non-smoking throughout
• Board games/puzzles
• Shuttle service (additional charge)
• Concierge service
• Shared kitchen
• Public Bath
• Outdoor furniture
• Staff adhere to local safety protocols
• Guest rooms disinfected between stays
• Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
• Physical distancing rules followed
• Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
• Fire extinguishers
• First aid kit available
• Sanitized tableware & silverware
• Contactless check-in/check-out
• Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
• Guest room sealed after cleaning
• Physical distancing in dining areas
• CCTV outside property
• Process in place to check health of guests
• Access to health care professionals
• 24-hour security
• Bingo
• Television in common areas
• Free wired internet
• Self parking (surcharge)
• Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
• Airport transportation - drop-off (surcharge)
• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Internet access
• Games
• Housekeeping on request
• Private picnics
• Reception hall
• Covered parking
• Horse riding nearby
• Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
• Accessible shuttle
• No accessible shuttle
• Accessible train station shuttle
• No accessible train station shuttle

Rooms Available

• Triple Room with Private Bathroom

  The triple room includes a private bathroom fitted with a shower. The unit has 2 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet paper

• Double Room

  The double room features a private entrance, a seating area, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The double room provides a wardrobe and mountain views. The unit has 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Seating Area
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Private entrance
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Linen
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Hypoallergenic pillow
  • Privacy curtain

• 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  The dormitory room features a private entrance, a seating area, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The dormitory room offers a wardrobe. The unit has 6 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 6 (6 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Seating Area
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Private entrance
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Linen
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Hypoallergenic pillow
  • Privacy curtain

• 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  The dormitory room includes a shared bathroom fitted with a shower. The unit has 4 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Toilet
  • Additional bathroom
  • Linen
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Body soap
  • Hypoallergenic pillow
  • Privacy curtain

• Double Room with Shared Bathroom

  The double room includes a shared bathroom fitted with a shower. The unit has 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper

Guest Reviews

• caroline (7/5): Dommage qu’il faille payer en liquide, ce qui rend la location chère pour des douches froides malgré la cuisine pratique - Possibilité de faire la cuisine avec pas mal d’instruments, très pratique et propre. CASH ONLY! Une fois arrivé, on est informé qu’il faut payer en liquide. Cela nous a coûté 11 USD (10€) de plus pour retirer de l’argent. Avec ce montant qui représente 1/3 du prix de la location, nous aurions pris un autre hôtel. Même pas indiqué avant la réservation. Les douches sont glaciales.
• Lea (5/5): - Die Lage ist super. Man ist schnell zu Fuß in der Stadt und auch Shuttle-Services haben diesen Standort als Abholpunkt. Der Parkplatz war kostenlos und direkt vor der Tür. Die Terasse mit dem Ausblick ist sehr schön und läd zum verweilen ein. Das Bett war sauber. Das Hostel erfüllt im großen Ganzen seinen Zweck. Die Ausstattung ist etwas in die Jahre gekommen und dementsprechend etwas durchgelegen oder sehr rustikal. Im privaten Raum trennte das Schlafzimmer und das Bad nur ein kleiner Vorhang. Der ganze Vibe vom Zimmer war einfach etwas unsauber. Das „Frühstück“ beinhaltet Eier (zum selbst anbraten), Bananen und Toastbrot, da haben wir in anderen Hostels mit gleichem Preis bessere Erfahrungen gemacht
• Tom (7/5): -
• Benjamin (1/5): - Hostel toujours propre car le personnel fait le ménage de 7h à 21h non stop Être changé de chambre (6 lit au lieu de 4) Beaucoup plus cher que ce que indique booking Il faudrait préciser que nous n’avons pas le droit au petit déjeuner le jour du départ ? Ni du séjours d’ailleurs ? Nous n’avons pas accès aux espaces commun après 21h30 Très peu de places sur le parking, si on se gare devant toi, tu ne peux plus sortir ?! Eau froide dans les douches Trou dans le plafond de la salle de bain, pas sympa car une araignée est tombé sur moi pendant que j’étais au toilette…
• Żaneta (8/5): -
• Tracy (4/5): -
• Rike (7/5): -
• Mary (9/5): Great stay at Monkey Hostel - The proprietor and staff were very friendly and accommodating. Margerie would help us with arranging transportation and was flexible when there were changes in our itinerary. The hostel has a relaxed social atmosphere with interesting guests from around the world. The shared kitchen was overcrowded at meal times.
• Antonella (4/5): Rapporto qualità prezzo non adeguato - La posizione La cucina poteva essere utilizzata soltanto sotto la supervisione dello staff. Rapporto qualità prezzo non adeguato. Asciugamani non inclusi nel prezzo pagato, non basso. La colazione inclusa significa che viene distribuita una razione di cibo che bisogna prepararsi.
• Ewart (8/5): Loved it, the staff was great! Private room 3 was the best best best - The staff were great! Loved the private room, perfect temperature, very clean, nice view and lighting. The shower was a little cold but refreshing. The shower was a little cold..
• paula (10/5): Un lugar que se siente hogar - Mari es un amor… me han tratado súper bien pendiente en todo momento de lo que necesitaba. Recomiendo mucho el lugar… las camas son súper cómodas y el desayuno súper bien Nada
• Nicole (6/5): -
• Elisabeth (7/5): Bon rapport qualité /prix, pratique, avec belle terrasse - Belle terrasse, ambiance sympa, salle à manger, cuisine et ingrédients du petit déjeuner à disposition. Belle vue depuis plusieurs chambres. Possibilité de chambre individuelle avec salle de bain propre ou partagée, dortoirs, à prix très raisonnables. Il y avait une tempête et la fragilité du bâtiment était perceptible. La chambre, la salle de bain, les parties communes, tout est un peu vétuste et minimal (mais propre)
• SANDRA (8/5): - La amabilidad del personal. La ubicación. Los colchones no eran muy cómodos. Y la ducha se podría mejorar.
• Morten (8/5): -
• SANGKYU (7/5): - 예약한 방을 배정되지 않았고 우리는 항의를 했고 예약 확인도 우리가 도착 하고야 찾았어요 다음날 다른방으로 바꾸어 주었어요 주방이 정리가 되어 있지 않았고 조식은 본인이 토스트.바나나. 계란. 커피. 시리얼 취향에 맞게 해먹기입니다. 다음날 아침 가스가 떨어졌고 해결은 해 주지 않았어요 예약이 되었는지도 도착해서 확인, 방 준비가 되어있지 않았고 도로 시끄러운 방에서 1박 춥고 더럽고 냄새나고 , 화장실 휴지통도 비워져 있지 않았다.다음날 방을 바꾸어 주었다. 숙소의 무관심에 피해는 손님에게로 갑니다
• Margaux (8/5): -
• Manon (4/5): - Location, hot shower (if low pressure) Matress must be changed (springs in your bones), tiny lockers, cannot properly cook because very little tools and people working there themself put the tools in fridge or use and dont wash them, lol. Worker family came at dîner to do there nails with machine in the kitchen/doing area, very nice use of the hostel. The entrance door is never locked and there is nobody working at night and evening so anybody can enter the place and the bedrooms. Everything is cheap, to make as much money as they can I guess (you feel like sleeping outside with the wind, one light for the entire room, bed curtains kept following because the bar are way too short etc etc.). They ask you to pay more than what booking indicate in your booking total to pay. You cannot access the kitchen between 12pm and 7pm; I really needed to pick up my sandwich between two activities and they did not let me in, quite annoying (as restaurant around are expensive for low quality). So overall very disappointing for me. I had amazing hostel for cheaper in Costa Rica the same week, with owner truely caring for you, so I comment knowing what is possible for this price.
• yongfeng，Paul (9/5): -
• Talynomade (10/5): - Tudo esteve perfeito,por ser temporada baixa e com poucos hospedes tive a chance de ficar em um apto sozinha pelo mesmo valor do dormitorio,o responsável foi,super atencioso dando toda as informações necessárias para visitar os lugares,calmo,seguro limpo e bem localizado em pleno centro de Monteverde,muitíssimas gracias por toda tu amabilidad..🥰
• Zeledón (10/5): Recomendado - Exc staff, location is nice with great views, bedrooms ok, hot water included. Kitchen equipment ok. Limited breakfast options
• Guest (2/5): Worst hostel on the 14 day trip - Very loud with the bar “on premises” bed had no padding only spring. Owner wasn’t aware we were staying and was very drunk while we were trying to sleep. My friend had to a confrontation with him while going to car to get camping sleeping pad to pad their bed. Owner wasn’t aware of our last minute booking and at 3 in the morning acused my friend of being an imposter. This situation was pretty awkward but resolved when I got out of bed to meet him and show him our reservation. The owner wasn’t aware then very apologetic and we negotiated discount. Breakfast is make yourself eggs and toast which were stored in the oven so we didn’t realize it. Overall the location is great and we really enjoyed the jungle bar food and drinks right down the road.
• Caballero (7/5): -
• Thomas (6/5): Well located cheap hostel that could do with a upgrade to less painful beds. - Good location. Quiet at night. Free coffee and eggs and toast for breakfast. The worst bed ever in a double room. I could feel the springs it was actually painful.
• Bezdecheck (4/5): Pretty place, but staff made it an uncomfortable experience - Good location Clean and comfortable Overall great value I was told late at night that I needed to pay in cash, which was an unpleasant surprise. I had to walk to an ATM and accrued $20 in additional fees. Twice, staff barged into my room without knocking. The door was closed, but they pushed it open!! It is loud! The staff walk up and down the hallways chatting very loudly, but you can also hear whispers. Walls are unbelievably thin. I was given incorrect departure information regarding a tour which caused a lot of confusion
• luciana (8/5): -
• Angel (1/5): - Se mojó la habitación
• Joran (8/5): Relaxed atmosphere - I liked the cosy and relaxed atmosphere and amazing view from the living room! The host was maintaining the hostel well. The shower was cold, even though the host indicated that the hot water was fixed. So maybe it's just me, but I heard other people in the hostel complain about cold showers. With the rainy days here it's nice if I could have a hot shower next time.
• Giulia (8/5): -
• Nomo1 (10/5): Exceptional - The staff were so nice, especially the owner Raudin was very friendly and tried to make everything as easy as possible. You can tell that he really wants to improve the facilities. Really great value for money with the breakfast included! The location is also great and there were many people staying at the hostel, so felt very social as well! Special shoutout for the cute dog Mia!!!
• Willhem (10/5): Exceptional -
• Willhem (10/5): Exceptional -
• Alex (10/5): Exceptional - The staff are lovely and so helpful. Helped to organise tours and transport to my next destination. property is close walking distance to everything you need
• Viren (4/5): Not a good value for your money, but it's adequate if you just need a place to stay that is central. - Location was central to the main town you could walk to the main town from the hostel for the most part. Staff were friendly and helpful in any thing I needed there were activities provided, and they help organize tours and other outside excursions if needed, there's a good social vibe of in the hostel. The hot water barely worked. You really had to play around with the tap and barely any hot water came. There was barely any lighting in the room. I had to use my own headlamp to provide lighting when it got dark. They only accept cash to pay for the room and other transactions whereas other places you can pay with card. It was hard to lock the doors, both from the outside and the unit itself. I had to play around with the outside door by lifting it slightly above ground to try to lock it from the outside the unit cannot be locked with the key. You have to lock it from the inside. Although they provide some breakfast, the breakfast itself is very minimal. If you were expecting a meal, you likely would need to go outside to purchase in town. The breakfast, I got consisted of a plate of some rice, fried plantains, and a couple tortilla chips while I do appreciate the hard work that may go through. I don't feel the value of what I got versus what I paid was there.
• Abbey (10/5): Best Hostel in Costa Rica - Must Stay!! So cozy when the weather is bad, and when the weather is good have access to a big deck with look out over valley. Beds are comfy with curtains. Delish pancake breakfast. Yir is so so lovely, one of best and friendliest hostels I have stayed in all year. Big equiped kitchen, lots of boardgames to play and all info of what to do in town. Watch toucans and monkeys and parrots while you have breakfast. Only 1 plug in dorm room (plenty in communal areas)
• Bowyer.k (7/5): Good -
• Worden (6/5): Pleasant - Loved the location and view from the deck. The rooms could have used more storage or hooks
• Ashley (9/5): Great spot in a fab location. - A great, sociable hostel in a great location. Yir is a superstar and helps with everything you need. Comfy beds and great decks to chill out on. Free breakfast to help start your day.
• Miriam (9/5): Affordable and well located - It was clean and had a good location with good views. We saw toucans and pisotes while having the free breakfast.
• Alice (8/5): Very good -
• Camille (8/5): Very good - Clean hostel, nice people. It's located at 300-400m from the city center of Santa Elena. The shower wasn't beautiful in my room.
• Rosanna (5/5): Passable -
• Alvin (9/5): The other side of the busy Puerto Viejos - The kitchen and the common area to socialize, eat, and chill. I love the fact that it's not that away from the busy street yet the area is quiet. Could have been better if the ventilators were a bit big.
• Amy (7/5): Good value for money. - Clean and good location. Great value for money. Good kitchen facilities for cooking. Not a lot of common space to sit comfortably, could certainly do with a couch for days when you’re sitting around. Breakfast was also very poor.
• Bethany (8/5): Very good - Lady running the place was really friendly and helpful with us booking activities - seemed to be at a cheaper price than other places too. Nice kitchen and the place is kept clean. Good hot shower. Pancakes for breakfast were nice. Curtains on the window from corridor into our room were quite thin so room was a little bright until they were turned off later. Not a big problem though!
• Jan (8/5): Very good - Great location, you can do lots of hikes from here. Familial atmosphere in the hostel.
• Maya (4/5): Disappointing -
• Andrea (10/5): Exceptional - The staff were very friendly and helpful with organising activities in the area. The pancakes and fruit for the free breakfast were delicious. The common area and kitchen are spacious and a nice place to meet other travellers. There are books and games to keep you entertained on a rainy afternoon. Well located and has a beautiful view of the first from the outside seating area. Fast WiFi and very clean. Nothing!
• Lewis (8/5): Very good -
• Lewis (9/5): Superb -
• Anonymous (9/5): Superb -
• Aruna (9/5): Superb -
• Cian (9/5): Superb -
• Sonia (7/5): cheap hostel. get what you pay for. - great location. great views of town and canopy from communal deck. bit dirty. especially the community kitchen.
• Mile (8/5): Cosy place for a short stay at good value - The place has a cosy and home-like vibe and it seems to cater for younger travellers. It is very easy to meet people in the common spaces around the hostel. The terrace has a very nice view with a hammock (especially on a clear day). They serve a simple and nice breakfast (fruit, pancakes, coffee). The staff is lovely when it comes to offering advice about things to do and tours (there is a nice booklet with a description of all the tours available) and offers to help with this even last minute. And there is a bus stop for going to the Monteverde Cloud Forest right around the corner. When I arrived, they told me there was no available bed even though I made a booking (apparently because of overbooking). I insisted that I should be accommodated, so they were nice and gave me a single room (that is normally for emergencies) for the first night. The next night I moved to another room with a private bathroom, but it had no door between it and the bathroom (only a curtain). Given it was a room shared with someone else, it would be noisy when one would flush the toilet or shower late at night.
• Maggy (10/5): Exceptional -
• Tomas (8/5): Very good - Good price, privat room, breakfest. Friendly and hopefully personal. Super vicinity. My room was smaller than was reservations and without windows.
• Benjamin (4/5): Disappointing -
• Sandrina (9/5): Superb - The host was amazing. She was very helpful and always there to answer questions or give suggestions. Every morning she made pancakes for everybody. The place is good located. You get quickly to the center as well as to the bus station.
• Boothy3 (10/5): Exceptional - Yir is a great host and works so hard to make your stay a good one. Breakfast is good to start thr day off and it is close to the centre of town and supermarket. Always good vibes in the hostel in the evening cooking together and playing cards. Surprises in the morning when the coati and especially the monkeys turn up for there breakfast too
• Marie (8/5): Very good - Great staff, friendly cat, tasty breakfast and very close to center of town without all of the tourists. Lots if young ppl to socialize with Our room was next to the highway, making it hard to sleep at night. The rooster would crow very early in the morning every morning. No big deal for us since we were expecting to be up early in the morning, but if you're looking for a great night's rest, I wouldn't suggest here.
• Katharina (8/5): Very good -
• Paul (9/5): Superb -
• Natalia (8/5): cozy and friendly - Wooden house, terrace, super friendly atmosphere Very noisy during the night because of the wind. There are no sockets near the bed
• Ryan (9/5): Superb -
• Martyn (9/5): Superb -
• Wesley (10/5): Great hostel, no remarks - Really nice hostel. The host does a great effort in getting to know and help you. Also supports bringing the different guests together.
• Claudia (8/5): Nice place - Nice staff and common areas. Pretty view from the balcony. The noise from the wind. You could hear the roof making all kinds of noises. Also the window was by our head and you could feel and hear the wind blowing at night
• Monica (10/5): Exceptional - Super cute and cozy new hostel, with lovely and friendly staff. Full kitchen equipment and speechless views from the terrace
• Patrick (1/5): Bad -
• Paulina (10/5): Exceptional -
• Christine (10/5): Exceptional -
• Lia (9/5): Superb - The value for money is incredible!!! The rooms, even the private rooms are really affordable and you get breakfast included! really cozy place to stay!
• Russell (8/5): Very good - Nice hostel! 5minutes walk from centre, good kitchen, good place to chill when raining, wi-fi ok, comfy beds, room wasn't hot so easy to sleep. All good for me!
• Tom (7/5): Good -
• Sorin (6/5): Recommend for backpacker’s on budget. - For young backpacker’s on budget it is a great place. The shared kitchen was nice and created a meeting place. it was a very simple place. right on the road with out a yard.
• Pinkert (7/5): Good -
• Jia-huei (8/5): it was an ok hostel, cheap, you pay what you got - view from the balcony, free towel only one plug in a 4 beds dorm, bunk bed is squeaky quit loud, didn't have any sound proof inside the room
• Jamie (8/5): Very good -
• Simon (6/5): Pleasant - Helpful staff, decent self-service breakfast, nice view from balcony. It’s a decent central location but not the best if you want to be amongst nature. No door on the bathroom, shower drain smelled like sewage.
• Chirag (8/5): Great spot to stay if you want a chill environment with a cozy feel - Sometimes the power goes out so you may have some break in WiFi connectivity early in the morning
• James (6/5): Disappointed - Friendly staff,.great view Our room had no windows, and it's a very humid part of the country so the smell of damp was almost unbearable. The breakfast was some very bad white bread with jam and some mouldy bananas. There was no coffee made either

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