I had a great time in Puerto Viejo. The hostess and her family are lovely and helpful; they resolved my issues immediately. The rooms and the accommodation were cleaned daily. It's about 10 minutes from the town center and 15 minutes from Cocles Beach. I felt safe at all times. Keep in mind that you have to pay in cash upon arrival. The nearest bank with no fees is 15-20 minutes away.

Very nice, helpful host and hostel. The bed was comfy and the facilities were clean. There was free, delicious coffee in the morning. Laundry service was so quick. Would absolutely recommend going there. You can reach the town center in just 10 mins by foot.

“Great for a short stay. Everything you need. Lovely people”

Free coffee in the mornings, warm showers, doggos. Relaxed hostel vibe. Great location

“Excellent stay, very helpful, Beautiful Host”

Great host, comfortable room

absolutely loved our time here, the owner was so lovely and went above and beyond

“Wonderful family owned place, excellent value for money”

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Siany: our host was the reason why Hostal Cecilia entered in our hearts to remain there. Siany is by far the kindest, happiest and warmest person we've found in Costa Rica. She treated us like her nephews since the beginning, explaining us tons of things about Puerto Viejo, helping us with our requests, always smiling. You have to choose Hostal Cecilia because of her!

“Perfect !”

If I could give it a rating higher than 10, I would without hesitation. One of the best hotels I've ever stayed at. Everything was wonderful: the room, the facilities, the cleanliness, and a special mention to Tito and Cian who made us feel at home. Costa Rica was even better because of them ♥️✨ pura vida!

“Staff is just incredible, spreading smiles and love, making sure todo bien. This place is quiet but still close to the c”

Staff is just incredible, spreading smiles and love, making sure todo bien. This place is quiet but still close to the center, clean and affordable

The room was clean and comfortable and the staff was very friendly and accommodating. There is free coffee every morning! Great location and relaxing atmosphere. Great value!

“Great accommodation to explore PV”

Host was very helpful and agile with questions around activities etc, and honored room change at request Location was superb, and tranquil + clean Free water

Everyone was super friendly and helpful. Comfy beds, sheets changed daily.

“Fantastic stay”

Really friendly host, coffee for us in the morning early before our shuttle, really spacious room. Really great beach close walk

“We were very happy with the location.”

It was very clean and the owners were very helpful.

“Comfortable large room and friendly hosts”

Large and nice room with plenty of storage space and kitchen. The bed was really comfortable and the shower was great! We enjoyed the private patio outside with the hammock. Location was good - close to the city but without the noise of the street.

“Okay for a one or two night stay”

-friendly stuff -cheap price

Gave us an upgrade to meet our needs better and the staff were amazing and always available to help and answer any questions.

“Family owned hostel”

A hostel run by a very friendly family. The hostel is quite far from the bus station, so Cecilia's daughter arranged a (cheap) tuktuk for us. Free coffee in the morning and we were also given pieces of fruit (guanabana). Rooms are okay in size and comfort. Ceiling fan worked well and was sufficiently cooling for us. Price quality more than oké.

Great family running the place. Really enjoyed talking with Tito as well. The family also gives great advise about different questions. Nice room to enjoy, it was very clean, and is very well kept.

“excellent hostel would recommend”

great location just 10 minutes walk out of town towards the lovely beaches. staff were lovely and friendly. free coffee in the mornings, our room also had 2 great fans