Aracari Garden Hostel

Tortuguero · Costa Rica

Aracari Garden Hostel

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53% SHIT
Medium confidence 192 reviews
Best in Tortuguero
No bed bug reports in 192 analyzed reviews
No incentivized-review patterns detected in 192 analyzed reviews

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Facilities

🍳 COOKER 🌅 Outdoor Terrace ☕ Cafe 🍳 Breakfast
Other facilities (20)
Luggage Storage Tours/Travel Desk Housekeeping Reception (Limited Hours) Book Exchange Board Games Wi-Fi Restaurant Meals Available Tea & Coffee Making Facilities Linen Included Towels Included Cots Available Reading Light Security Lockers Common Room Hair Dryers For Hire Free City Maps Free WiFi Hot Showers

Prices

Dorms $15 / night
Privates $34 / night

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Worst reviews

France FEMALE 18-24 Aug 22, 2023 4.0/10

The Hostel is okay. It is clean and close to the center. Let’s say it’s not the best hostel but it is cheap and gives you a bed close to all the activities. The one big problem is that they had no storage that you could lock (they were all broken) which for a hostel is a really big downside. Let’s say it does the work you would want a hostel to do.

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Belgium FEMALE 25-30 Apr 16, 2026 6.0/10

The hostel has a beautiful garden and has perfect location by the beach. I was a bit disappointed with the room to be honest. the room smells super humid and when I arrived there were about 30 mosquitoes in the room. The wifi only worked for 1 of the 3 days I was there and as there is no service in tortuguero this was inconvenient.

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Germany FEMALE 25-30 Jan 23, 2026 6.0/10

Der Kühlschrank schimmelt, sehr eklig. Einfach mal die Kühlschranktüre putzen? Die Kissen riechen muffig, der Bezug war sauber denke es liegt an dem Kisseninhalt. Die Lage ist super und der Garten ist toll :) Die Touren sind wo anders günstiger.

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Germany FEMALE 25-30 Oct 27, 2025 6.0/10

Lage und Zimmer waren super. Bettwäsche und Waschbecken leider nicht sauber.

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France MALE 25-30 Jan 7, 2025 6.0/10

+: well located, spacious bathroom, very nice and helpful personnel, very clean. -: small lockers, no events

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Germany FEMALE 25-30 Jan 3, 2025 6.0/10

As already mentioned in the other reviews, it is more of a hotel than a hostel. We hardly had any interaction with the other guests during our time there, as everyone does their own thing and there are no joint activities on offer. The room was clean but a bit clammy. But that's probably unavoidable in Tortuguero.

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Germany FEMALE 25-30 Sep 22, 2024 6.0/10

Pro: you can pay with Creditcard, the staff is really friendly, you can pay the Tours by Bank Transfer and the Tours are really nice. Contra: some cockroaches are around and the Room was smelly

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Chile FEMALE 25-30 Sep 2, 2024 6.0/10

It was a good price! That’s about it. Atmosphere wasn’t really there. The kitchen was outside and there was barely any light so cooking after sunset was difficult. There were cockroaches in the cupboards in the kitchen. And the rooms don’t have glass on the windows, just mosquito nets, so there is absolutely no privacy even in a “private” room. I probably wouldn’t go back.

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Germany FEMALE 25-30 Jan 28, 2024 6.0/10

Die Unterkunft ist absolut okay aber auch nichts besonderes.

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Canada ALLFEMALEGROUP 18-24 Nov 8, 2023 6.0/10

Room wasn’t very clean when we checked in. It was too hot to sleep even though there was a fan in the room. Beds extremely uncomfortable. We left a night early because we did not enjoy it at all

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Recent reviews

England COUPLE 31-40 Apr 19, 2026 Atm 80%

Nice garden property. Close to everything you need. Stayed in private room which was comfortable and clean. Air con made a difference. Staff helped plan our stay and activities and gave helpful advice. We went to the hotel over the road and paid a small fee to use their swimming pool for the day. No breakfast available.

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Belgium FEMALE 25-30 Apr 16, 2026 Atm 60%

The hostel has a beautiful garden and has perfect location by the beach. I was a bit disappointed with the room to be honest. the room smells super humid and when I arrived there were about 30 mosquitoes in the room. The wifi only worked for 1 of the 3 days I was there and as there is no service in tortuguero this was inconvenient.

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Argentina FEMALE 31-40 Apr 10, 2026 Atm 60%

Excelente lugar , hermoso su jardin y las habitaciones todo muy limpio y ordenado. Ideal para descansar ya que la mayoria de las actividades son temprano.

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India MALE 31-40 Mar 29, 2026 Atm 40%

Stayed in a private room which was a really nice size. The hostel didn't have much of an atmosphere while I was there, so not the best for solo travellers. The lady at reception was super helpful and really nice. I would advise against booking the canoe tour with them, the guide I had was not very good.

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Germany FEMALE 18-24 Mar 17, 2026 Atm 100%

I can really recommend this hostel, we had an amazing time there and met super nice people! And the owners as well as the staff are super sweet and helpful with activities and transfers. Also loved the kitchen it was spacious and always super clean :)

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Germany MALE 18-24 Feb 25, 2026 Atm 80%

Tolles Hostel mit großartiger Lage. Man kann sogar Tukane und Affen aus der Hängematte beobachten.

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Canada COUPLE Feb 12, 2026 Atm 100%

Great location, rooms area clean, but quite small. Super helpful staff.

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Germany FEMALE 25-30 Jan 23, 2026 Atm 100%

Der Kühlschrank schimmelt, sehr eklig. Einfach mal die Kühlschranktüre putzen? Die Kissen riechen muffig, der Bezug war sauber denke es liegt an dem Kisseninhalt. Die Lage ist super und der Garten ist toll :) Die Touren sind wo anders günstiger.

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Canada FEMALE Jan 21, 2026 Atm 80%

Il manquait de linges de table, à main et à vaisselle. Sinon, tout était OK

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Germany COUPLE 25-30 Dec 31, 2025 Atm 100%

Sehr schönes Hostel. Das luxuriösteste Bad das wir bisher hatten, sogar mit warmer Dusche!

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Uruguay COUPLE 25-30 Dec 27, 2025 Atm 100%

Excelente alojamiento, súper prolijo, alquilamos una habitación privada y estaba impecable, tenía aire acondicionado y pasaban a limpiarla todos los días. Queda cerca del muelle principal lo cual es bueno. Nos gustó mucho el alojamiento.

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Germany MALE Dec 15, 2025 Atm 60%

Gute Lage, leider sehr laut wegen Bauarbeiten und Feuerwerk

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Netherlands MALE 25-30 Dec 13, 2025 Atm 80%

i like the place

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Netherlands MALE 31-40 Dec 8, 2025 Atm 60%

Hostel works with a great team of bilingual guides (Spanish, English). Nicely located just a bit away from the noise of the docks, but just a 2 min walk. Dorm rooms are hot, noisy and not the most comfortable unfortunately. No fan, creaking dorm beds and a bit laid through mattresses. I have had worse but also better dorms.

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Malta MALE 31-40 Nov 27, 2025 Atm 100%

I really enjoyed my stay here. The setting is so green and lush, and I was greeted with a welcome drink. The room has AC which is a godsend in the warm, humid weather in Tortuguero. The soundproofing isn’t the best so it’s easy to hear your neighbours but I wore earplugs and was fine. Also there is not really hot water, mostly lukewarm/not cold water. If you’re ok with that then I recommend this place to stay.

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Germany MALE 25-30 Nov 4, 2025 Atm 100%

Ein wirklich sehr schönes Hostel, wir wurden sogar vom Bootsanleger abgeholt und haben uns hier sehr wohlgefühlt. Die Tukane sieht man wirklich aus der Hängematte und auf einem Baum nebenan sind ab und zu auch Aras zu beobachten.

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Germany ALLFEMALEGROUP 25-30 Oct 29, 2025 Atm 80%

Sehr schönes Hostel mit schönem Außen- und Gemeinschaftsbereich. Sehr sauber und modern, mit Touranbieter im Haus. die Mitarbeitenden waren sehr sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit, was ich sehr wertschätze. Wir haben uns wirklich wohl gefühlt!

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Germany FEMALE 25-30 Oct 27, 2025 Atm 80%

Lage und Zimmer waren super. Bettwäsche und Waschbecken leider nicht sauber.

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Spain MALE 25-30 Oct 26, 2025 Atm 100%

Perfect in every aspect!

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Belgium MALE 25-30 Oct 23, 2025 Atm 100%

Had an excellent stay at Aracari Garden hostel. Everything needed was present and the hamacs and chill corner are very comfy :) the breakfast was good as well!