Luz en el Cielo Eco-B&B/Hostel

Montezuma · Costa Rica

Luz en el Cielo Eco-B&B/Hostel

HostelPunk Score
78% NOT BAD
Medium confidence 194 reviews
Best in Montezuma
No bed bug reports in 194 analyzed reviews
No incentivized-review patterns detected in 194 analyzed reviews

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Facilities

🏊 Swimming Pool 🍳 COOKER 🅿️ Free Parking 🅿️ Parking 🌅 Outdoor Terrace 🌿 Garden 🍳 Free Breakfast 🍺 Bar
Other facilities (26)
Free WiFi Free Luggage Storage Bicycle Parking Luggage Storage Tours/Travel Desk Postal Service Housekeeping Reception (Limited Hours) Internet Access Book Exchange Wi-Fi Restaurant Meals Available Tea & Coffee Making Facilities Filtered Water Dispenser Linen Included Reading Light Ceiling Fan Towels For Hire Security Lockers 24 Hour Security Safe Deposit Box First Aid Kits Hot Showers Common Room Social Balcony

Prices

Dorms $25 / night

HW prices from 14 days ago

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Worst reviews

England FEMALE 18-24 Jun 29, 2022 2.0/10

Way too expensive for what it is. My bed had bedbugs and stained sheets. Didn’t look anything like the pictures here on hostelworld. Staff were super nice and incredible but hostel was not worth the £18 for a tight shared dorm with a fan that didn’t work and very loud road noise with lorries. Music downstairs was annoying and a bit too loud and one of the hobs in the kitchen just didn’t really work. Bathrooms were super nice and clean. Warning however is that it is in a jungle so terrible...

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Italy FEMALE 31-40 Jan 11, 2024 4.0/10

Well I ended up not actually staying here last min so there was no refund which is a total bummer. But I did stop by at a later date just to check it out. Looked clean and seemed somewhat renovated. There was a cool pool and a bartender. SUPER small dorm rooms though- felt very cramped. Seemed like a cool vibe tho and the desk guy was nice.

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Denmark MALE 25-30 Apr 19, 2026 6.0/10

Nice location. But staff left really early in the day and my room was Way to hot and too many mosquitos so i Did not sleep for 2 days

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France FEMALE 31-40 Jan 6, 2026 6.0/10

J’ai réservé 5 nuits ici et je ne suis restée que 3 nuits (2 nuits payées pour rien). Je suis partie car je ne m’y sentais pas bien du fait du pire check in que je n’ai jamais eu. Un manque d’amabilité criante que le propriétaire a essayé de rattraper mais ayant été complètement rejetée le 1er soir j’ai préféré y rester le moins possible. Hormis cela, le lieu est conforme aux photos.

Translated to English

I booked 5 nights here and only stayed 3 nights (2 nights paid for nothing). i left because i didn't feel good because of the worst check in i've ever had. a crippling lack of adaptability that the owner tried to catch up but having been completely rejected on the 1st night i preferred to stay and stay as little as possible. except that the place is in line with the photos.

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Belgium FEMALE 18-24 Mar 27, 2024 6.0/10

Lovely staff, great breakfast and refreshing pool! The rooms were a bit small, couldn’t really get all our backpacks in there. AC would be a much appreciated extra in the rooms, it was super hot. The location was great, only 5min from town!

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Germany MALE 18-24 Jan 18, 2024 6.0/10

Nicht das optimalste Backpacker Hostel weil es auch ein Hotel ist und viele Familien dort ihren Urlaub machen. Unser Dorm war die Hölle was Mücken anging. Da es sehr hoch gelegen ist, ist der Weg mit einem Einkauf nicht ganz so entspannt. Cool sind aber die Affen die überall durchs Hostel laufen und Abend die Waschbären gefüttert werden. Für uns war also das Mücken Problem das schlimmste.

Translated to English

Not the most optimal backpacker hostel because it is also a hotel and many families spend their holidays there. our dorm was the hell out of mosquitoes. since it is very high, the way with a shopping is not quite so relaxed. cool but the monkeys running all over the hostel and the raccoons are fed. so for us the mosquito problem was the worst.

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India FEMALE 25-30 Dec 7, 2023 6.0/10

It had friendly staff, good breakfast and great ambience. The only problem was it's location, at night the traffic soundandthelightsaround the hostel disturbs you a lot, as rooms have lots of openings

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Spain COUPLE 25-30 Jun 28, 2023 6.0/10

Buena localización, buena cocina, buenos baños, buenas zonas en común y limpieza general. Pero prepárate bien para los mosquitos, parece que aquí ni el repelente ni el enchufe anti mosquitos funciona y se cuelan por las separaciones de las maderas que forman las paredes.

Translated to English

Good location, good cuisine, good bathrooms, good common areas and general cleanliness. but prepare well for mosquitoes, it seems that here neither the repellent nor the mosquito plug works and it leaks through the separations of the wooden panels that form the walls.

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USA MIXEDGROUP 18-24 Mar 3, 2023 6.0/10

Pros: - Free, served breakfast w/ wonderful service - Staff is extremely friendly and helpful. - Waking up to monkeys & everything you need at a walkable distance (grocery shops, tour agencies, bars, restaurants, cafes, souvenir shops, shopping areas etc.) Cons: - No AC - Uncomfortable bottom bunk, can’t even sit up properly to scoot out of bed or your head will smash into the upper bunk. - No events or community activities - The place feels like a hazard meant for hospital bills. I must...

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France FEMALE 25-30 Feb 5, 2023 6.0/10

Auberge sympa mais attention au bruit car elle se trouve juste au bord de la route principale (les photos sont trompeuses...). Je ne suis pas sûre de l'utilité de la piscine, la mer n'étant pas très loin. Je la trouve chère pour ce qu'elle est quand même. À noter aussi que le wifi ne marchait pas toujours très bien. Autrement les chambres et salle de bain sont bien, le petit déjeuner très bon et le personnel très accueillant et aidant.

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Recent reviews

England FEMALE 25-30 Apr 24, 2026 Atm 100%

Loved my stay here! The volunteers and staff were so friendly and kind when I arrived. It was very quiet when I arrived as not many guest appeared to be in, but everyone I did speak to was super friendly.I loved how the hostel is quite open to the elements (no proper windows-just mosquito nets). It was so nice to hear the waves and the jungle noises when going to sleep. The beds were comfy and the showers were hot. The cooked breakfast was also really tasty. I wish I had more than 2 nights here.

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Denmark MALE 25-30 Apr 19, 2026 Atm 40%

Nice location. But staff left really early in the day and my room was Way to hot and too many mosquitos so i Did not sleep for 2 days

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USA MALE 25-30 Apr 8, 2026 Atm 100%

Very nice, highly recommend. Staff is very nice & facilities are good

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England FEMALE 31-40 Mar 14, 2026 Atm 80%

Lovely little hostel in this tiny town. The staff were so lovely, kind and respectful. Pool is gorgeous and it’s very peaceful there. Really enjoyed my sta

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England MALE 31-40 Mar 14, 2026 Atm 60%

Really good location and friendly staff. Nice pool and facilities, a quiet place to chill

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England FEMALE 31-40 Mar 12, 2026 Atm 100%

Booked for one night… stayed for three! My favourite hostel on my journey through Costa Rica so far. Have met some amazing people and the public areas make for a great social experience. Board games, books, communal cooking space. An amazing addition is breakfast is included and it’s very, very tasty breakfast. It also encourages engaging with your fellow travellers and I cannot fault this place. Absolutely love it. Thank you

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Canada MALE 31-40 Mar 8, 2026 Atm 80%

Great spot! Lovely pool, and beautiful hotel surrounded by forest. Very clean and great value for money. Quieter hostel for the vibe, but very welcoming. The hostel is next to the road so can be loud with trucks, but I did not think this to be a big issue

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Israel FEMALE 31-40 Mar 5, 2026 Atm 100%

I loved this hostel! Owner and staff are sweet and helpful, the pool and communal spaces are great :)

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Switzerland FEMALE 18-24 Mar 1, 2026 Atm 100%

I was in Costa Rica for 2 months and this was my favorite Hostel! Very chill, great place too relax just sourrounded by natue and the sounds of the jungle but only 3 minutes from the beach and town. Johnny and his staff are very nice and helpful.

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Norway FEMALE 25-30 Feb 28, 2026 Atm 100%

Lovely staff, good breakfast, short walk to the beach and monkeys climbing around the pool- such a great hostel!! Def recommend

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Germany FEMALE 31-40 Feb 14, 2026 Atm 100%

One of the best hostels I stayed in on my trip in Costa Rica. The owners are super friendly, give you lots of travel advice and make you like home

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Germany FEMALE 25-30 Feb 7, 2026 Atm 100%

very nice and chill place!

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

Had a great stay here for 3 nights!! Loved montezuma and the hostel. Very social atmosphere and feels like staying in a tree house :)

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Canada MALE 31-40 Jan 16, 2026 Atm 100%

Great spot! Loved the location and energy.

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USA FEMALE 18-24 Jan 14, 2026 Atm 100%

Only stayed one night but enjoyed the pool and empanadas were amazing. 2 min walk into town and the owner was especially nice and was kind enough to offer me and my partner a ride to our next location which saved us a half hour of schlepping. Security was around at night until morning and breakfast was good as well.

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USA MALE 25-30 Jan 12, 2026 Atm 80%

Older crowd but overall a great hostel! Breakfast was good and staff are very nice. My only complaint is that there isn’t much space in the rooms to put stuff and showers don’t have racks to put stuff.

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Austria MALE 18-24 Jan 11, 2026 Atm 100%

Just a dream to be there. Lovely to be in the jungle. Great staff, good breakfast and the sweetest cat

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France FEMALE 31-40 Jan 6, 2026 Atm 20%

J’ai réservé 5 nuits ici et je ne suis restée que 3 nuits (2 nuits payées pour rien). Je suis partie car je ne m’y sentais pas bien du fait du pire check in que je n’ai jamais eu. Un manque d’amabilité criante que le propriétaire a essayé de rattraper mais ayant été complètement rejetée le 1er soir j’ai préféré y rester le moins possible. Hormis cela, le lieu est conforme aux photos.

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I booked 5 nights here and only stayed 3 nights (2 nights paid for nothing). i left because i didn't feel good because of the worst check in i've ever had. a crippling lack of adaptability that the owner tried to catch up but having been completely rejected on the 1st night i preferred to stay and stay as little as possible. except that the place is in line with the photos.

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Italy MALE 31-40 Jan 6, 2026 Atm 100%

Great hostel, great location and very nice staff! iIt islocated at 3min walk uphill from the center of the small town of Montezuma. i enjoyed my stay, but definitely you need to follow the daylight cycle and co-live with nature. Sunlight and animal noises will be your daily friends. The city of Montezuma is way too chill ,so I used my short stay there to relax and enjoy nature and the wonderful beaches.

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Netherlands COUPLE 25-30 Dec 14, 2025 Atm 100%

Fijn hostel, leuke mensen, lekker zwembad, goed ontbijt, goede service, dicht bij Montezuma

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Nice hostel, nice people, nice swimming pool, good breakfast, good service, close to Montezuma