Smile Jungle Hostel

Puerto Viejo de Talamanca · Costa Rica

Smile Jungle Hostel

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89% WINZIGE STICHPROBE
Niedrige Vertrauenswürdigkeit 38 Bewertungen
Bestes in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca 5. bestes in Costa Rica
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Coole Extras

🚲 Fahrradverleih

Ausstattung

🍳 HERD 👕 Wäscherei 🅿️ Kostenlose Parkplätze 🅿️ Parkplätze 🌅 Außenterrasse 🌿 Garten 🍳 Kostenloses Frühstück
Weitere Ausstattung (21)
Kostenlose Stadtpläne Kostenloses WLAN Kostenloser Internetzugang Fahrradparkplatz Touren-/Reiseschalter Zimmerservice Rezeption (begrenzte Öffnungszeiten) Internetzugang Brettspiele WLAN Bettwäsche inklusive Handtücher inklusive Leselampe Deckenventilator Gemeinschaftsraum Warme Duschen 24-Stunden-Sicherheit Feuerlöscher Erste-Hilfe-Kästen Tee- & Kaffeezubereitung Wasserspender mit Filter

Preise

Schlafsäle $17 / Nacht
Privatzimmer $39 / Nacht

HW-Preise ab heute

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Schlechteste Bewertungen

USA FEMALE 18-24 Feb 19, 2026 4.0/10

Breakfast was good each morning, and the owner is super nice and welcoming, which adds a warm touch. The property is surrounded by nature with lots of animal sightings, great for those who enjoy a rustic stay. However, it looks much nicer in photos than in person. It wasn’t very clean, there were many bugs, doors didn’t fully close, and I saw spiders near my bed. It’s far from town on a very bumpy road, and only two showers and toilets are shared by all guests.

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Germany MALE 31-40 Feb 19, 2026 6.0/10

Das Hostel gibt es erst seit 9 Monate, deswegen ist einiges da in der Aufbauphase. Das Frühstück ist ein Pluspunkt, der Besitzer ist sehr freundlich und die Lage nah cocles Strand ist auch super. Wenn man vor Ort ist wirkt alles etwas raugher als auf dem Fotos: die Dorms haben keine Schließfächer, und Zimmer wären gemütlicher wenn sie Vorhänge hätten, und die social area wirkt momentan sehr zusammengewürfelt, es gibt keine social activities, aber ich vermute das kommt alles noch mit der...

Ins Englische übersetzt

The hostel has only been around for 9 months, so there are some things there in the construction phase. Breakfast is a plus, the owner is very friendly and the location near cocles Beach is also great. When you are on site everything seems a little rougher than on the photo: the Dorms have no lockers, and the Rooms would be more comfortable if they had curtains, and the social area seems very clustered at the moment, there are no social activities, but I guess that all comes with time ;)

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Netherlands FEMALE 25-30 Nov 20, 2025 8.0/10

A great place for nature lovers. Breakfast was included and was very tastefull! And even warm showers! You can see the host is working with his heart, such a great guy

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Austria COUPLE 31-40 Nov 20, 2025 8.0/10

Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt, vor allem weil man von Gonzalo so herzlich empfangen wird. Er ist bei allem behilflich und gestaltet sein Hostel sehr liebevoll. Außerdem ist sein Frühstück ausgezeichnet. Wer die Natur liebt und nahe dem Jungle sein will ist hier genau richtig.

Ins Englische übersetzt

We felt very comfortable, especially because you are so warmly welcomed by Gonzalo. he is helpful in everything and designed his hostel very lovingly. besides his breakfast is excellent. who loves nature and wants to be close to the jungle is exactly right here.

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Germany FEMALE 18-24 Mar 31, 2026 10.0/10

Uns hat das Hostel sehr gut gefallen. Das Frühstück war super lecker und der Inhaber sehr nett und zuvorkommend. Das Hostel liegt, wie aber auch beschrieben, außerhalb und ca. 20 min zu Fuß vom Strand entfernt. Wir fanden das aber nicht schlimm, da das Hostel dafür in der Natur liegt. Nachts kann es ein bisschen lauter werden, aber nur durch die Tiere. Wir haben ganz tolle Leute kennengelernt, es gibt jedoch nicht viele Hostelaktivitäten, da das Hostel klein ist. Wir empfehlen es sehr:)

Ins Englische übersetzt

We liked the hostel very much. The breakfast was super delicious and the Owner was very nice and welcoming. The hostel is located, as described, outside and about 20 minutes walking from the beach. We thought that was not bad, however, as the hostel is located in nature for that. At night it can get a little louder, but only because of the animals. We have met some really great people, but there are not many hostel activities, as the hostel is very small. We recommend it:)

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Germany FEMALE 18-24 Mar 22, 2026 10.0/10

Es war sehr schön und sauber dort, ich habe mich sehr wohl gefühlt

Ins Englische übersetzt

It was very nice and clean there, I felt very well.

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Argentina MALE Mar 21, 2026 10.0/10

Súper recomendable!!!!

Ins Englische übersetzt

This is super recommended!!!!

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USA COUPLE 25-30 Feb 25, 2026 10.0/10

What a wonderful stay. Gonzalo is welcoming and helpful. The breakfast is a treat each morning. The rooms and bathroom are clean and cute. Frijolito is a gem. Really enjoyed our time here and hope to return!

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Czech Republic FEMALE 31-40 Feb 23, 2026 10.0/10

It was an amazing experience! Gonzalo is the most caring and fun host. He makes delicious breakfast every day with lots of love and always smile on his face! ❤️

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American Samoa FEMALE 25-30 Feb 11, 2026 10.0/10

Gonzalo was a great host he is very attentive to guest needs and very personable he even took me out for drinks on my second day everyone was pleasant it’s a social atmosphere yet not a party hostel. The property is beautiful with all the art on the walls and I fell in love with the house cat frijolito 😊😊 the only thing is due to the location being in the jungle the mosquitoes will eat you alive so be sure to bring repellent for that but otherwise it’s a wonderful place to stay

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Aktuelle Bewertungen

Germany FEMALE 18-24 Mar 31, 2026 Atm 100%

Uns hat das Hostel sehr gut gefallen. Das Frühstück war super lecker und der Inhaber sehr nett und zuvorkommend. Das Hostel liegt, wie aber auch beschrieben, außerhalb und ca. 20 min zu Fuß vom Strand entfernt. Wir fanden das aber nicht schlimm, da das Hostel dafür in der Natur liegt. Nachts kann es ein bisschen lauter werden, aber nur durch die Tiere. Wir haben ganz tolle Leute kennengelernt, es gibt jedoch nicht viele Hostelaktivitäten, da das Hostel klein ist. Wir empfehlen es sehr:)

Ins Englische übersetzt

We liked the hostel very much. The breakfast was super delicious and the Owner was very nice and welcoming. The hostel is located, as described, outside and about 20 minutes walking from the beach. We thought that was not bad, however, as the hostel is located in nature for that. At night it can get a little louder, but only because of the animals. We have met some really great people, but there are not many hostel activities, as the hostel is very small. We recommend it:)

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Germany FEMALE 18-24 Mar 22, 2026 Atm 100%

Es war sehr schön und sauber dort, ich habe mich sehr wohl gefühlt

Ins Englische übersetzt

It was very nice and clean there, I felt very well.

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Argentina MALE Mar 21, 2026 Atm 100%

Súper recomendable!!!!

Ins Englische übersetzt

This is super recommended!!!!

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USA COUPLE 25-30 Feb 25, 2026 Atm 100%

What a wonderful stay. Gonzalo is welcoming and helpful. The breakfast is a treat each morning. The rooms and bathroom are clean and cute. Frijolito is a gem. Really enjoyed our time here and hope to return!

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Czech Republic FEMALE 31-40 Feb 23, 2026 Atm 100%

It was an amazing experience! Gonzalo is the most caring and fun host. He makes delicious breakfast every day with lots of love and always smile on his face! ❤️

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Germany MALE 31-40 Feb 19, 2026 Atm 40%

Das Hostel gibt es erst seit 9 Monate, deswegen ist einiges da in der Aufbauphase. Das Frühstück ist ein Pluspunkt, der Besitzer ist sehr freundlich und die Lage nah cocles Strand ist auch super. Wenn man vor Ort ist wirkt alles etwas raugher als auf dem Fotos: die Dorms haben keine Schließfächer, und Zimmer wären gemütlicher wenn sie Vorhänge hätten, und die social area wirkt momentan sehr zusammengewürfelt, es gibt keine social activities, aber ich vermute das kommt alles noch mit der...

Ins Englische übersetzt

The hostel has only been around for 9 months, so there are some things there in the construction phase. Breakfast is a plus, the owner is very friendly and the location near cocles Beach is also great. When you are on site everything seems a little rougher than on the photo: the Dorms have no lockers, and the Rooms would be more comfortable if they had curtains, and the social area seems very clustered at the moment, there are no social activities, but I guess that all comes with time ;)

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USA FEMALE 18-24 Feb 19, 2026 Atm 60%

Breakfast was good each morning, and the owner is super nice and welcoming, which adds a warm touch. The property is surrounded by nature with lots of animal sightings, great for those who enjoy a rustic stay. However, it looks much nicer in photos than in person. It wasn’t very clean, there were many bugs, doors didn’t fully close, and I saw spiders near my bed. It’s far from town on a very bumpy road, and only two showers and toilets are shared by all guests.

über Hostelworld
American Samoa FEMALE 25-30 Feb 11, 2026 Atm 100%

Gonzalo was a great host he is very attentive to guest needs and very personable he even took me out for drinks on my second day everyone was pleasant it’s a social atmosphere yet not a party hostel. The property is beautiful with all the art on the walls and I fell in love with the house cat frijolito 😊😊 the only thing is due to the location being in the jungle the mosquitoes will eat you alive so be sure to bring repellent for that but otherwise it’s a wonderful place to stay

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Canada FEMALE 31-40 Feb 5, 2026 Atm 100%

Very nice place right in the forest! Feels like a better version of glamping :) Gonzalo was a great host. And the breakfast is DELICIOUS!

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Guatemala MALE 31-40 Jan 29, 2026 Atm 100%

lovely place deep in nature. If you're looking to rest and get away from the noise, this is the place! highly recommend! thank you Gonzalo for your good vibes!

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Finland FEMALE 25-30 Jan 9, 2026 Atm 100%

I loved my stay at Smile jungle. Gonzalo is a great host, and he has built this place with lots of love. :) I loved the location in the jungle, it was so peaceful and beautiful. Perfect place to charge your batteries. Other guests and volunteers were also very nice :)

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USA FEMALE 25-30 Jan 9, 2026 Atm 100%

I really enjoyed my stay here! The hostel is in a beautiful jungle location but only a 10 or 15 min walk to grocery stores, restaurants, and the beach. The complimentary breakfast was super yummy. And the hostel attracted a group of down-to-earth, friendly and lovely people, while the set up of the hostel made it easy to meet and chat with people.

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USA FEMALE 25-30 Jan 4, 2026 Atm 100%

Perfect! It’s peaceful, away from the action of the beach in an active jungle. Rooms were comfortable and clean, the social environment was laid back with opportunity to connect if you wish, but with no expectation. The owner is a gem of a man and he makes amazing breakfasts!

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England FEMALE 18-24 Dec 24, 2025 Atm 100%

Amazing hospitality!

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Germany MALE 25-30 Dec 10, 2025 Atm 100%

What an experience! If you want to have a full-blown window into costa rica’s beautiful nature while having a host that highly values hospitality this is the place to be! The hostel and the rooms are literally embedded in the nature, turning the stay into an unforgettable and unique experience. One of our highlights were the animal orchester in the morning. Gonzalo is a great host who takes care of his guests and puts a lot of love into the hostel.

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Germany MALE 18-24 Dec 5, 2025 Atm 100%

Everything was great, the loveliest host and such a nice place in the jungle.

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Netherlands FEMALE 25-30 Nov 20, 2025 Atm 80%

A great place for nature lovers. Breakfast was included and was very tastefull! And even warm showers! You can see the host is working with his heart, such a great guy

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Austria COUPLE 31-40 Nov 20, 2025 Atm 100%

Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt, vor allem weil man von Gonzalo so herzlich empfangen wird. Er ist bei allem behilflich und gestaltet sein Hostel sehr liebevoll. Außerdem ist sein Frühstück ausgezeichnet. Wer die Natur liebt und nahe dem Jungle sein will ist hier genau richtig.

Ins Englische übersetzt

We felt very comfortable, especially because you are so warmly welcomed by Gonzalo. he is helpful in everything and designed his hostel very lovingly. besides his breakfast is excellent. who loves nature and wants to be close to the jungle is exactly right here.

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Germany FEMALE 18-24 Oct 18, 2025 Atm 100%

Wonderful place, wonderful host! Such a cozy vibe and amazing breakfast. If you are an outdoor person and love nature, this place is for you!:)

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Germany MALE 18-24 Oct 18, 2025 Atm 100%

A really nice hostel located in the middle of the jungle. Just 15 minutes after the check-in we saw the first sloth. :) The host Gonzalo is a really kind person and he makes such a good breakfast. He is open for any advice and you can feel that he wants you to have a wonderful stay and a nice experience. I can really recommend this hostel if you like nature, because there is jungle everywhere.