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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Smile Jungle Hostel in Talamanca offers family rooms with garden views. Each room includes a kitchenette, private bathroom, and outdoor seating area. Essential Facilities: Guests enjoy a garden, terrace, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include a lounge, outdoor fireplace, shared kitchen, and picnic area. Local Attractions: Cocles Beach is an 18-minute walk away, while the Jaguar Rescue Center lies 2.2 km from the property. Guest Services: Private check-in and check-out, paid shuttle service, tour desk, and luggage storage enhance the stay. Guest Favorites: Guests appreciate the convenience for nature trips, forests, and the quietness of the area.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Perfect for a 3-night stay!

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

    • Breakfast info

    • Vegetarian

    • Options with:

    • Garden view

    • Free private parking available on-site


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  • 1 single bed
US$57 for 3 nights
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  • 1 single bed and
  • 1 double bed
172 feet²
Private kitchen
Garden view
Patio
Coffee machine

  • Kitchen
  • Towels
  • Linen
  • Socket near the bed
  • Seating Area
  • Refrigerator
  • Mosquito net
  • Tea/Coffee maker
  • Shared toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Microwave
  • Kitchenware
  • Kitchenette
  • Fan
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Dining area
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Toilet paper
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
Max adults: 3
US$72 per night
Price US$216
Excluded: 13 % VAT
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Max adults: 2
US$48 per night
Price US$145
Excluded: 13 % VAT
  • Exceptional breakfast included
  • Total cost to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • No credit card needed
  • discount may be available
  • 1 single bed
172 feet²
Private kitchen
Garden view
Patio
Coffee machine
Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$19 per night
Price US$57
Excluded: 13 % VAT
  • Exceptional breakfast included
  • Total cost to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • No credit card needed
  • discount may be available
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Lisa
    Austria Austria
    We loved our stay at smile hostel. The owners are super nice and the kindest people that will go beyond for your wellbeing. The breakfast was amazing and easily the highlight of the day. Gonzalo always had many ideas and tips for us to explore the...
  • Julie
    France France
    I had a lovely stay here (stayed about 2 weeks) and will keep good memories from it :) If you want a getaway from the party hostel and a chill vibe this is the place to be. Gonzalo and his mom made everything perfect and always had a friendly...
  • Natalia
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    One of the best hostels I’ve stayed at. The owner, Gonzalo, really puts his soul into this place and you can see it in tiny details like night sky projectors in every room. I will happily stay here again if I come back to Puerto Viejo.
  • Antonela
    Poland Poland
    The Hostel is located in a special silent location, surrounded by jungle and plenty of wild animals. The breakfast was freshly cooked every morning, with love and attention, and you could feel it in the taste. Both Gonzalo and his mother were very...
  • Micheal
    Ireland Ireland
    We loved staying in Smile Jungle Hostel, from the first minute to the last. Gonzalo is an amazing host and this was our favourite accommodation in Central America. You feel right at home because everything you could possibly need is available and...
  • Kate
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Gonzalo is the loveliest host! He is so warm and welcoming- we enjoyed every moment of our stay from the laughs and smiles with Gonzalo to the delicious breakfast, not to mention the amazing wildlife around you! It is such a relaxing place and...
  • David
    Austria Austria
    We had a great time at Smile Jungle Hostel :) The owner is really friendly and did everything to make our stay as pleasant as possible. At first, we booked for 3 nights and then we extended for one more week because it's fantastic! The breakfast...
  • Aniek
    Netherlands Netherlands
    We stayed at Smile Jungle Hostel for 3 nights and it was great! A very warm and personal welcome, everything was explained very well. The host Gonzalo and his mother are doing a great job, you would not think they only have started 1 month ago!...
  • Lizzie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The owner and his mum were so welcoming and helpful! They made us great breakfast and accommodated for us being vegan. The hostel is in a pretty location and it has a nice chilled vibe. It's clean and comfortable too.
  • Sandrine
    Germany Germany
    We loved everything about this place!!!! The owner was extremely nice and friendly and made sure we have a great experience! Its in the middle of the jungle and you can spot many animals there. The beds are very comfortable, the kitchen is super...

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House rules

Smile Jungle Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 20:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 06:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Smile Jungle Hostel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.