Estilo Hostel Hakuna Matata

Cahuita · Costa Rica

Estilo Hostel Hakuna Matata

HostelPunk Score
79% NOT BAD
High confidence 408 reviews
Best in Cahuita
No bed bug reports in 412 analyzed reviews
No incentivized-review patterns detected in 412 analyzed reviews

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Drip perks

🚲 Bicycle Hire

Facilities

🏊 Swimming Pool 🍳 COOKER 🅿️ Parking 🅿️ Free Parking 🌅 Outdoor Terrace 🌿 Garden ♿ Wheelchair Friendly ♿ Wheelchair-Accessible Bathrooms
Other facilities (25)
Bicycle Parking Adaptors Children's Play Area Luggage Storage Tours/Travel Desk Reception (Limited Hours) Wake-up Calls Internet Access Book Exchange Board Games Wi-Fi Towels For Hire Linen Included Ceiling Fan Common Room Lounge Room Free City Maps Free WiFi Free Internet Access Free Security Lockers Free Luggage Storage 24 Hour Security Fire Extinguishers Tea & Coffee Making Facilities Recycling Bins

Prices

Dorms $14 / night
Privates $34 / night

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Worst reviews

Austria FEMALE Jan 12, 2026 4.0/10

Kakerlaken km Zimmer Ungepflegter Garten mit faulenden Mangos am Boden Ab 3 uhr Krach durch die Affen, die die Mango auf das Zimmermann krallen ließen Man fühlte sich absolut nicht willkommen

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Netherlands FEMALE 25-30 Feb 15, 2024 6.0/10

- Friendly staff!! - really location to go into Cahuita National Park and it’s next to the supermarket & busstation which is perfect - my sheets felt a bit dirty so I was happy i brought my own pillow cover - kitchen was unorganised and a bit dirty with ants because there were no boxes to put your food and everyone just left it out. Fridges were super full. I bought my own container to store food.

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Germany FEMALE 31-40 Dec 30, 2023 6.0/10

The owners are extremely friendly, super nice Argentinan family. We had some NYE dinner for free. BIG DOWNSIDE: you can't sit anywhere at the hostel without being confronted by smokers. I'm extremely asthmatic and basically couldn't use the outdoor areas except the kitchen. Please make sure to establish smoking areas and no smoking under roofs!

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France FEMALE 25-30 Oct 11, 2023 6.0/10

Really chill vibe and great location, just could be cleaner.

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Colombia FEMALE 25-30 May 26, 2023 6.0/10

the space is nice and kitchen works very good, but the main thing that bother me was the guy at the reception wanted to over charge me 2 different times and it didn't felt like a mistake so make sure you know how much you have to pay, and when you sleep on the bunk bed top it feels you will fall because there is a hole between the bed and the wall and the there is just the floor to the other side.

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Ireland COUPLE 25-30 May 8, 2023 6.0/10

Given a 3 for staff as the man who runs the hostel is lovely, but the other light haired man was extremely rude, whistling and clicking at us. The owner runs a free shuttle every morning to the other entrance of the national park which is great. The hostel is quiet and I don’t think there’s need to stay overnight here, I’d recommend staying in puerto viejo and getting the bus back after the park back to really good restaurants and atmosphere in the town as the park closes at 4 and then the...

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Canada FEMALE 25-30 Mar 5, 2023 6.0/10

Drôle d’auberge ! D’abord il faut payer avec la carte, c’est obligatoire. Le dortoir n’est pas de 10 lits mais plutôt 16 lits ! N’importe quoi. Le personnel n’est pas présent sur les lieux avant au moins midi. Rien pour écrire sur les articles au réfrigérateur, on ne sait pas à qui appartient quoi. Belle location. Mieux que rien comme endroit. J’ai dû demander à trois reprises pour du papier de toilette. Ce n’est pas des gens très très pressés. Aurait un beau potentie...

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Germany FEMALE 18-24 Jan 18, 2023 6.0/10

Sehr buntes Hostel, das mit Liebe gestaltet worden ist. Es gibt einen Pool und eine große Social Area und eine Küche mit großem Essbereich. Die Zimmer sind gut belüftet, jedoch etwas dunkel. Es gibt leider nur ein Bad für alle Dorms und nur ein einziges Waschbecken!

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Switzerland MALE 25-30 Nov 18, 2022 6.0/10

Very basic hostel, the door of the room was not even closing, the kitchen is dirty and old. The Showers are horrible, not even hot water. I don't understand why this hostel gets such a good rating.

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Germany MALE 25-30 Nov 16, 2022 6.0/10

Die Mitarbeiter waren jederzeit hilfsbereit und sympathisch. Das Hostel lud definitiv zum Entspannen ein und die Zimmer waren zwar sehr klein aber sauber. Leider machten die Duschen und Toiletten eher einen ziemlich abgeranzten Eindruck. Trotzdem zu empfehlen. Preis-Leistung absolut OK.

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Recent reviews

Costa Rica FEMALE 25-30 May 1, 2026 Atm 100%

El lugar es un 10 respecto a la ubicación y los servicios. Sin embargo, no admiten tarjeta y no se especifica, sino que te lo dicen al llegar al lugar. El tipo de cambio no es el mismo que el del Banco Central por lo que la estadía saldrá diferente si hiciste la conversión basado en el precio oficial. Por último, nos pasó que nos dieron un precio el día que llegamos, pero al siguiente cambió $5+, así que terminamos pagando un extra sin saber el porqué

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England MALE 31-40 May 1, 2026 Atm 100%

Lovely chill hostel super close to the national park. Mario, the owner, is incredibly helpful and kind. Great free coffee.

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Germany FEMALE 31-40 Apr 25, 2026 Atm 40%

beautiful garden / common area, friendly owner. Wasn’t social at all while I was there (end of main season).

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Wales MALE 18-24 Apr 25, 2026 Atm 100%

One of the best hostels ive stayed in. Beautiful property with a pool, right next to the national park. The owner is very kind and helpful

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France FEMALE Apr 22, 2026 Atm 100%

Excellent accueil, très bien située convivial, les propriétaires sont aux petits soins soins. Je recommande vivement cette auberge.

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Costa Rica MALE Apr 2, 2026 Atm 100%

Muy bonito lugar en todo el sentido de la palabra, muy céntrico Don Mario muy amable y el amigo Ruso también!

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France FEMALE 25-30 Mar 26, 2026 Atm 100%

hostel propre et agréable, avec des supers espaces communs et une piscine! mario est très gentil et aidant. la cuisine est spacieuse et fournie. les dortoirs sont bien, les sanitaires aussi bien que les portes des douches (espace en bas et en haut) limitent un peu l’intimité

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

Very nice atmosphere!

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France MALE 25-30 Mar 22, 2026 Atm 100%

Très bon hostel, très bien placé entre le terminal de bus et le supermarché ! Espace commun agréable avec piscine, cuisine assez grande et bien équipée.

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France FEMALE 31-40 Mar 21, 2026 Atm 80%

Merci à Mario pour cet acceuil chaleureux et les bons conseils! L'emplacement dans Cahuita est parfait, à côté de toutes les commodités: supermarché, ATM, parc national de Cahuita, je recommande 😄 PURA VIDA 🇨🇷

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Belgium FEMALE 25-30 Mar 11, 2026 Atm 100%

perfecto✨️🦋

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Canada FEMALE 25-30 Mar 5, 2026 Atm 80%

I liked the chill vibe to this place. Cahuita is an often overlooked stop, and to be fair it is a very small town, but I liked taking a couple days here. The pool is smaller but refreshing, the kitchen is good and has seating and the free coffee is local and great. The bunks had me a little nervous with 3 levels and no guard rail. Loved the hostel cats.

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Denmark MALE 18-24 Mar 1, 2026 Atm 100%

Wonderful stay in Cahuita. Kind staff, clean place with great facilities and space for relaxing and socialising! Central and right next to the big supermarket. Highly recommend!

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France FEMALE 18-24 Feb 27, 2026 Atm 80%

Hostel avec un cadre très agréable et personnel très gentil, les équipements de la cuisine sont très bien, les espaces communs propres, il faut aimer dormir avec les insectes !

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Denmark FEMALE Feb 13, 2026 Atm 100%

I can't say anything negative about this place. It was relaxing, good vibe, it had what you needed, even a pool. The staff was friendly and helpful. I can definitely recommend this place.

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Netherlands MALE 31-40 Feb 11, 2026 Atm 80%

great location, lovely owners.

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Germany FEMALE 25-30 Jan 31, 2026 Atm 80%

Very kind oweners, location perfect (next to a supermarket, few 100m to beaches and national park), solid rooms & rather clean bathrooms. Would recommend!

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Lithuania FEMALE 25-30 Jan 26, 2026 Atm 100%

This place is so cosy and relaxed. I Loved the owner and the people and the overall vibe. I extended multiple days and even came back a second time and will happily come back again🧡✨

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Guatemala MALE 31-40 Jan 21, 2026 Atm 100%

Amazing hostel very well located and very friendly staff. Highly recommend :)

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Germany FEMALE 31-40 Jan 13, 2026 Atm 100%

Sehr gute und ruhige Lage Bequeme Betten Netter Besitze Gute Küche Alles bestens :)