Hostel De Haan

Jaco · Costa Rica

Hostel De Haan

HostelPunk Score
38% SHIT
Medium confidence 180 reviews
3rd best in Jaco

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Facilities

🏊 Swimming Pool 🅿️ Free Parking 🍳 Breakfast
Other facilities (8)
Luggage Storage 24 Hour Reception Tours/Travel Desk Free City Maps Free WiFi Free Internet Access 24 Hour Security Ceiling Fan

Prices

Dorms $14 / night
Privates $36 / night

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Recent reviews

Costa Rica MALE 25-30 Apr 28, 2026 Atm 100%

Excelente ubicación Personal muy amable! Instalaciones muy acogedoras y bonitas Se puede conocer personas Hay privacidad Cerca de puntos muy importantes Piscina en excelentes condiciones

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USA MALE 18-24 Mar 11, 2026 Atm 40%

Solid not the nicest but great location and good pool.

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Canada FEMALE Mar 2, 2026 Atm 80%

Wilson est très gentil et aimable

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Sweden FEMALE 18-24 Feb 28, 2026 Atm 80%

Near the beach which was really nice. Plus points for the pool. Lots of bathrooms and showers and very nice staff that made everything easy. Normal standard kitchen. Just be careful which eoom you book because not every room has A/C but there’s information about it when you book just don’t forget to read it. Overall agreeable standard for the money☺️

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USA FEMALE 18-24 Feb 15, 2026 Atm 80%

the fan in my room was totally broken which made it so incredibly hot. the hostel itself was kept pretty clean, although half the bathrooms did not have a toilet seat/soap dispenser/etc so only a couple were really useable. location is great! although every weekend the dorms get really loud with guests. not many kitchen accessories but great for the price

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American Samoa MALE 31-40 Jan 27, 2026 Atm 100%

Great! No problems, easy access, central location, helpful staff at a bottom dollar price.

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Canada FEMALE 18-24 Jan 20, 2026 Atm 80%

L’emplacement est super, très proche de la plage. Cependant, pas d’eau chaude dans les douche, la cuisine est toujours dans un sale état, les installations sont vieilles, les gens sont fêtards. Pas seulement des gens qui voyage, la clientèle laisse à désirer. Par contre, le propriétaire est super gentil et nous a transféré du dortoir à une chambre avec un surplus minime.

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USA FEMALE 25-30 Jan 15, 2026 Atm 60%

The location was great, but there were definitely a few surprises. First, no hot water in the showers. The rooms are VERY hot. Be prepared. We knew there wasn’t AC, but didn’t expect that heat. It’s $20 a day for AC. The pool was nice & it’s a bit social. Only 1 shower was working really well. Overall, I guess you get what you pay for.

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Germany FEMALE 18-24 Jan 11, 2026 Atm 20%

One of the worst hostels I’ve ever stayed in. The room had a plastic door that rattled all night because of the fan and couldn’t be locked properly. The room was very poorly ventilated and smelled musty, like unwashed feet, which made us wonder whether the bedding had even been washed. The lockers in the room also couldn’t be locked. We found trash and insects in the sinks. We would not book this place ever again.

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USA MALE 25-30 Nov 29, 2025 Atm 60%

Mom and pop shop. Location is great, it’s right in the center of the strip and 2 mins walk to the beach. Not a very social hostel. Everyone keeps to their own. No social activity Rooms are very basic but clean. Private rooms without attached bathrooms are more like small cabins. Rooms with attached bathrooms are cramped but they r proper rooms. The host is extremely helpful. He goes out his way to accommodate your needs. He is knowledgeable and also guides u with the Do’s and don’...

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Italy MALE 18-24 Nov 25, 2025 Atm 100%

Todo perfecto! Recomiendo mucho y Wilson que trabaja alla es muy gentil con todas tu solicitudes!

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Canada FEMALE 18-24 Nov 8, 2025 Atm 40%

Would not recommend for solo female travellers. I booked and paid for a 5 bed dorm, and was placed in an 8 bed with all men, and a very drunk group of men next door. They will accept anyone, in any state of mind and do not enforce quiet hours allowing parties at the pool all night. This hostel has more locals than backpackers and the atmosphere felt unsafe. A group of young men even felt that it was not right. Check in/ out was complicated as no one was at the reception.

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Germany FEMALE 18-24 Oct 25, 2025 Atm 60%

Staff was amazing and super kind and welcoming, however dorm room was very very stuffy and dark and no ventilation and kitchen was lacking cooking supplies unfortunately. Private rooms are a bit better. Nice location bc super close to the beach and right in town! Beds were clean and towels were included. However bring ear plugs bc bar across street plays loud music 24/7. Would recommend for 1-2 nights only

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Canada FEMALE Oct 17, 2025 Atm 60%

This hostel was great, staff was awesome and very helpful, great location close to everything including the beach. Only downside was the cleanliness of the room and the showers were terrible, very cold and little to no water pressure. Overall I stayed for 10 day and I will come back ….. hopefully to better showers

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Germany FEMALE 25-30 Oct 9, 2025 Atm 100%

I really liked the hostel. The owner was really kind, the pool is amazing and the beach super close.

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Switzerland FEMALE Oct 6, 2025 Atm 100%

Au cœur de Jacó à quelques mètres de la plage et de la vie. Au petit soin quand il a vu la femme que je suis au lieu d’un dortoir il m’a offert une chambre individuelle. Jen demandais pas autant, surtout que ça fait 4 mois que je vis en communauté. Merci pour ce cadeau

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England COUPLE 31-40 Aug 3, 2025 Atm 60%

Good overall however though this is not specifically the hostel’s fault but the bar across the road played blaring music till 2am 2 out of 4 nights we were there. So maybe not ideal if you are having an early start at any point. Not sure why the hostel allows the bar to do it?

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Germany MALE 18-24 Jul 23, 2025 Atm 100%

Beautiful Hostel with a very nice vibe. The owners are very kind and we had a nice time their.

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Czech Republic FEMALE 18-24 Jul 19, 2025 Atm 80%

Hostel De Haan was a perfect stay right next to the beach for those who want to try out surfing! Wilson at the front desk was very very kind and accommodating and answered all of the questions we had. Beginners, be wary of the waves!!

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USA MALE 18-24 Jul 3, 2025 Atm 20%

Everything in this place does not work and is falling apart. The pool was visibly dirty. The showers don't work. The door doesn't really work unless you jiggle it a ton. The lockers are completely broken so you can lock anything. The hallway was dark and narrow. I felt like it was something out of a scooby doo show.

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