Slow Monkey Hostel

Santa Teresa · Costa Rica

Slow Monkey Hostel

HostelPunk Score
57% SHIT
Low confidence 23 reviews

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Drip perks

🚲 Bicycle Hire

Facilities

🏊 Swimming Pool 🍳 Kitchen 👕 Laundry 🅿️ Parking 🔥 BBQ 🅿️ Free Parking 🌅 Outdoor Terrace 🍳 Breakfast ☕ Cafe
Other facilities (29)
Bicycle Parking Airport Transfers Luggage Storage Tours/Travel Desk Currency Exchange Shuttle Bus Housekeeping Reception (Limited Hours) Internet Access Book Exchange Board Games Cable TV Pool Table Wi-Fi Towels For Hire Late Check-out Linen Included Air Conditioning Towels Not Included Security Lockers 24 Hour Security Common Room Games Room Mini-Supermarket Tea & Coffee Making Facilities Free City Maps Free WiFi Free Internet Access Free City Tour

Recent reviews

Germany MIXEDGROUP 18-24 Apr 22, 2024 Atm 100%

amazing hostel tbh. rarely stayed somewhere with such good value for money. owner is super nice and helpful, keeps everything clean at all times, and the common area is actually so cool, with a small pool and a pool table, well equipped kitchen, everything you need really. 100% would come back

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Switzerland ALLFEMALEGROUP 18-24 Apr 6, 2024 Atm 40%

Sehr schönes Hostel mit guter Lage. Leider waren wir die einzigem im Hostel und daher immer sehr ruhig. Küche ist ok ausgestattet

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Germany MALE 25-30 Mar 23, 2024 Atm 80%

Nice Hostel. Dorm was a bit small and sticky(warm), due to no AC in my room (there are some dorms wirh AC). Small, clean pool at the veranda. Staff was friendly.

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China MALE 31-40 Mar 4, 2024 Atm 100%

great place :) I came for a couple nights and ended up staying longer because it was so awesome. the weekend had many activities around town to stay busy- the hostel was full of really nice people and we all hung out and went out. The other days I stayed I got to enjoy relaxing at the hostel- super chill vibe , i drank by the pool , slept in the hammock listening to monkeys and played pool with the owner and friends- really nice staff with cool travel stories. i WILL be coming back , seeya later...

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USA MALE 31-40 Feb 13, 2024 Atm 100%

I will be coming back here, I came with my girlfriend and we did surf lessons, horseback riding, quad rentals and the tortuga island tour all from the same hostel - great service. pura vida vibes, music, jam nights and a bbq night .. perfection for us

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Germany FEMALE 25-30 Feb 1, 2024 Atm 100%

I loved my stay there! This is one of the more affordable hostels in ST and yet it offers you everything you need. Staff is friendly and helpful. It’s more of a quiet hostel but I did connect with others there! Nice terrace and big kitchen that was never over crowded. Only downside is that the AC is only turned on at night so it’s boiling in the rooms during the day.

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England FEMALE Mar 22, 2023 Atm 60%

Staying as a single woman in a quiet period was not ideal. There was no friendly atmosphere or vibes apart from the one volunteer. I had an altercation with the owner over various points which I felt were fair enough, such as the lock on the door not working. He at least gave me time to talk over our points of view the next day and refunded me my next nights stay. Beds comfy but the 6 bed fem dorm was stifling hot with no aircon till 9pm and only a window to the noisy street in the bathroom.

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England MALE 18-24 Feb 20, 2023 Atm 20%

Rude staff and basically no social life. Had a poor experience here. Rooms are okay, everything else is not. I’d recommend you avoid as there are way better hostels in Santa Teresa

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Scotland MALE 31-40 Jan 31, 2023 Atm 40%

Unfortunately was there during a quiet spell so couldn’t properly judge the atmosphere. Everything else was great, but would advise a room with air con as it Hot in Santa Teresa!

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Argentina FEMALE 25-30 Jan 23, 2023 Atm 100%

Beautiful hostel with nice people. In the middle of the town. 100% Recommend

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Hungary FEMALE 25-30 Jan 21, 2023 Atm 100%

The best hostel I’ve stayed at in Costa Rica. Everyone was super welcoming and helpful, the rooms were clean and spacious and the atmosphere was amazing! 100% recommend!

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USA MALE 31-40 Jan 19, 2023 Atm 100%

Danny and the crew were so helpful and kind! They cleaned everyday and were there for anything you need. Total bonus to jam with some awesome musicians and great vibes all around. highly suggest 😁

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American Samoa MALE 31-40 Jan 11, 2023 Atm 100%

Great stay , super peaceful backyard I liked to wake up to and do my work looking out at the jungle. right across from the beach and next to some good restaurants. and a grocery store downstairs! It was honestly perfect for me. chill and laid back atmosphere. but really clean, thanks

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Canada COUPLE 18-24 Dec 31, 2022 Atm 80%

L’hostel est très propre et funny, la propreté nous a surpris

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Germany MALE 18-24 Dec 29, 2022 Atm 20%

Mismanaged. Everyone tried to minimise time spent at the hostel.

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Canada FEMALE 25-30 Dec 7, 2022 Atm 60%

staff were amazing! weren't very many people there ?low season, so didn't get the hostel commuity vibe but that's not what we were going for anway ! was a great place would reccomend

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Netherlands MIXEDGROUP 18-24 Nov 4, 2022 Atm 60%

Leuk hostel, ingang was alleen een beetje moeilijk te vinden. En tijdens ins verblijf was er letterlijk niemand anders… dus maakte het niet heel gezellig.

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Switzerland MALE 25-30 Oct 20, 2022 Atm 80%

Nice music hostel with a great selection of instruments. Staff is very friendly. The pool is closed at the moment and will reopen for high season.

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New Zealand FEMALE 18-24 Oct 5, 2022 Atm 100%

Enjoyed my time here while adjusting to Santa Teresa pace. It is central between the different beach spots along the coast. Perfect if you want to spend your days exploring different surf spots or restaurants. The operators are nice and informative. You can tell that a lot of their heart and soul has gone into creating a funky vibe to suit many different interests. There are a few areas designed to hang and meet new people. Good vibes only!! Would stay at again for sure!

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USA FEMALE 18-24 Aug 30, 2022 Atm 100%

Good place for the average surfer. Close to the beach and in the middle of town. Clean and good staff. The patio is under remodel of the time of this review, so don't expect the pool table to be usable. Only recommendation I would have is females should be accompanied at night on the beach. I myself had no issues but there were definitely a few questionable characters wandering (nothing to do with the hostel, just Santa Teresa itself). Overall a good experience.

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