El Hostel del Patio
Calle principal diagonal del parque infantil
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Why people book this hotel
“The room, the ventilation in the room and the a/c, having some of the kitchen eq…”
“We also had the entire room to ourselves with an extra bed because the hostel wa…”
“The rooms are clean and the hammock area is nice”
“The clean and comfortable AC non-humid rooms are great”
“Beautiful property, well located a few minutes walk to everything”
“Location, good mattress, kitchen, Internet, AC and fan”
“Getting the housekeeping service everyday”
“The owner and the staff were very responsive and helpful”
“This hostel is probably one of the best i’ve been to so far: affordable for back…”
Overview
El Hostel del Patio has a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Tortuguero. The accommodation features a shared kitchen, a tour desk and luggage storage for guests. Tortuguero Beach is 200 metres from the hostel. The nearest airport is Tobías Bolaños International Airport, 129 km from El Hostel del Patio.
Traveller reviews
Yasmin
solo_traveller
March 6, 2026
“Loved every thing about it”
Loved every thing about it. The room, the ventilation in the room and the a/c, having some of the kitchen equipment in the room as a fridge. Getting the housekeeping service everyday. It's really a lovely hostel with an amazing and relaxed vibe. I enjoyed my time relaxing by the hammocks hearing the sweet sound of the birds singing.
Divya
solo_traveller
March 3, 2026
Beautiful property, well located a few minutes walk to everything . The owner and the staff were very responsive and helpful. Loved the vibe. Highly recommend!
Eman
extended_group
February 6, 2026
“Nice & affordable stay”
The rooms are clean and the hammock area is nice. But the best part is the restaurant, best food and cocktails in Tortuguero
flore2023
solo_traveller
January 30, 2026
Location, good mattress, kitchen, Internet, AC and fan. Free coffee. Microwave. Fridge. Table on terrace
Dominika
extended_group
January 20, 2026
“Quiet stay in the heart of Tortuguero”
The location was perfect right at the pier with its own dock and terrace. There is a hangout area with comfy hammocks too, and a restaurant on site which served great food. We were able to cook our own breakfasts in the shared kitchen. We also had the entire room to ourselves with an extra bed because the hostel was quiet. We booked the kayak tour with the hostel and it was great!
Laura
solo_traveller
November 30, 2025
The clean and comfortable AC non-humid rooms are great. I stayed in Arcaria hostel too where the rooms were dark, dampy and moist with quite some mosquitos, but changed to this hostel and was super happy here! Rooms come with fridge, AC and clean beds and a counter to cut fruits, wash your stuff. Location of the hostel is great!
Dominika
extended_group
May 11, 2025
I reserved two beds in four bed bunk room. At the end, my friend and I were by ourself in the room so we felt like in private room with own bathroom. The place was clean, you had plugs next to each bed with a space to put things + locker. There was also pretty a lot of space in the room for putting luggages and moving around. The location was great, just next to the harbour. Regarding some facilities, you had a coffee machine outside the room + access to the kitchen in the patio. I felt like nothing is missing, you could find easily the most common things there.
Lena
solo_traveller
March 28, 2025
The rooms are exactly like the pictures. They were nice and clean. Also the bathroom was small but very clean. I liked it! The part with the common kitchen was weird. When I was there the kitchen was full of personal stuff from a family. But I stayed only 2 nights so I didn't care. The location was perfect.
Solène
solo_traveller
February 13, 2025
“El hostel más lindo donde me he hospedado en Costa Rica 💙”
I stayed at this hostel/hotel for 5 days, I was in a dorm and I can say the most comfortable bed ever! It was clean and brand new with big lockers, AC and a big fan with toilets and bathrooms inside each room and a beautiful balcony over the patio where you have many animals coming every day like monkeys and macaws! The people working there are the best 💚 It also has a restaurant and bar with a dock that’s amazing to watch sunset. I honestly could live there it was so green, clean, beautiful and new.
Mirjam
solo_traveller
December 6, 2024
“Good place to stay”
Room was nice and functional, AC worked well and I slept well.
RICARD
extended_group
August 17, 2024
“Excellent, top service, activities, quality, helpful, and the place is wonderful…”
Clean
Sebastien
family_with_children
July 13, 2024
“Strategically located, nice and comfortable”
Functional, clean and very well located
Paul
couple
March 19, 2024
“I loved feeling like I was on an island.”
This was a fun visit. I loved feeling like I was on an island. There weren't any cars. It was easy to walk to the park and plenty of restaurants to choose from. We ate at the Patio too. The food was amazing. We had a great stay. We did take a canoe tour through the National Forest area and saw lots of animals, birds, etc. The turtle sanctuary was interesting. I would love to see the turtle run--usually in June. I liked where the Patio is located right on the dock where we were taken and picked up by water taxi.
Agathe
solo_traveller
June 8, 2022
“Would 100% recommend for backpackers looking for a chill place in the center. Very good value for money, affordable and”
This hostel is probably one of the best i’ve been to so far: affordable for backpackers, right near where the boats arrive in Tortuguero, there’s a supermarket 2mins away. There are girls-only dorms, with AC and its own bathroom, a mosquito net on the windows, the lockers are huge (my whole bag could fit inside!), and towels are included. Cleaning service every day. Beds are confortable and the outside area is very cozy with a great restaurant in the hostel (with an amazing view on the sunset!). The owner was here to welcome the guests and she is very helpful with any questions you could have, she even has a magazine with all the activities you can do in Tortuguero.
Ladina
solo_traveller
June 5, 2022
“Best Hostel ever. High standard, very clean and stylish.”
The hostel is absolutely new. They just opened a week ago. Best mattress I ever had in a hostel and they have even AC in each room. Nice style and extremely clean. I loved the option of a ladies only dorm. You have a nice balcony and directly at the lagoon you can chill on a floating dock. At the reception they organize amazing tours with local certified guides. Also the restaurant el Patio is very good, typical Caribbean food with a stunning few. Try the caribbean chicken. I could only recommend staying here.
Facilities
Activities
Massage, Canoeing, Hiking, Fishing, Back massage, Neck massage, Foot massage, Couples massage, Full body massage, Yoga classes, Beach, Water sport facilities on site, Beachfront, Walking tours, Tour or class about local culture, Cooking class
Cleaning services
Laundry room
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Food & Drink
Wine/champagne, Breakfast options, Special diet menus (on request), Restaurant, Bar
Food & drink safety
Delivered food is securely covered, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
General
Non-smoking rooms, Safety deposit box, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area, Minimarket on site
Kitchen
Shared kitchen
Outdoors
Outdoor furniture, Picnic area, Garden, Terrace
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Safety & security
24-hour security, Key access, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available
Services
Tour desk, Luggage storage, Shuttle service (additional charge), Lockers, Daily housekeeping, Shuttle service
Budget Double Room
The double room provides air conditioning, a seating area, a balcony with garden views as well as a shared bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 1 bed.
Double Room
The double room provides air conditioning, a seating area, a balcony with garden views as well as a shared bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 1 bed.
4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
The dormitory room includes a private bathroom fitted with a shower. The unit has 4 beds.
Standard Quadruple Room
The quadruple room includes a private bathroom equipped with a shower. The unit offers 2 beds.
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