About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: Hostel El Pretal in Liberia offers family rooms with air-conditioning and private bathrooms. Guests enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and an outdoor seating area. Convenient Facilities: The hostel features a lounge, shared kitchen, housekeeping service, tour desk, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include showers and paid on-site private parking. Prime Location: Located 7.5 mi from Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport, the property is a 9-minute walk from Edgardo Baltodano Stadium. Nearby attractions include Parque Nacional Santa Rosa (24 mi) and Marina Papagayo (25 mi). Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for its kitchen, attentive staff, and room cleanliness.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Free Wifi
- Private Parking
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Chloe
United States
“So beautiful and homey. I felt so safe and welcome. The staff were also so wonderful and kind.” - Taras
Canada
“Very simple but it met all my needs. Garage to keep our vehicle safe was a big bonus. Communication with the owner was great.” - Melody
United States
“Lovely hosts-super accommodating! They were very nice and got up early to make us really good coffee before our flight. The courtyard is adorable! The beds are basic, but it was great for a night before flying out of Liberia.” - Alexander
United States
“We had a very comfortable stay. The rooms and kitchen were very clean and well equipped, and we were given extremely accurate and precise directions to navigate the busses to La Fortuna. Would recommend!” - Rail
Canada
“We loved everything, great central location, the warmest loveliest hosts, super clean and comfortable.” - Olivia
United States
“Perfect hostel to hang out in if coming from Liberia Airport. Close walk to Interbus. Bathrooms are shared but an entire room with toilet and shower, not stalls.” - Stuart
Canada
“El Pretal is a hostel not a hotel, so expectations are little lower. For instance there was no ensuite bathroom, but you wouldn't expect that in a hostel. The price was modest. What I really enjoyed was the welcome: both people I dealt with...” - Elizabeth
United States
“We loved everything about this hostel! This is a family owned hostel and each family member greets you with a warm, welcoming smile. It was a soft place to land after a busy day of travel. Beds are comfy, ac cold and sheets and towel are provided!...” - Peter
Canada
“Great place, great staff that was very helpful. Just a little bit noisy but good for one night stay” - Guy
Canada
“Close to downtown. The extent of the kitchen facility was wonderful.”
Area info
House rules
Child policies
Children over 8 are welcome.
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Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.


The fine print
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Hostel El Pretal of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.