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Selina Monteverde - Hostel

3.0 star property
Mountain hostel with outdoor pool, near Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve

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Yoga
Bar (on property)
Yoga
Outdoor pool
Front of property
VIP Access

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Non-smoking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • 24-hour business center
  • Business center
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
Feel at home
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free self parking
  • Outdoor swimming pools
The price is CA $159
CA $180 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 10 - Dec 11

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Heating
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Unique Room

Unique Room

Highlights

Heating
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Small Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room

Highlights

Heating
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

Highlights

Heating
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Small Room with Shared Bathroom

Small Room with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4-Female Dorm

Highlights

Heating
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Quadruple Room

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Heating
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
2 bedrooms
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Map
Carretera a Reserva de Monteverde, Monteverde, Puntarenas, 60109

What's nearby

  • Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Curi-Cancha Reserve - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Bat Jungle - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Monteverde Butterfly Gardens - 6 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 180 min drive
  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 17.1 miles/27.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Laggus Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Café Monteverde - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Las Riendas Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tree House Restaurante & Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Sabor Tico - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Selina Monteverde - Hostel

Selina Monteverde - Hostel puts you just a 5-minute drive from Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve. After splashing around at the outdoor pool, you can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. A terrace and a garden are other highlights.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 36 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
  • Contactless check-in available
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
  • Contactless check-out available

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions
  • At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination

Special check-in instructions

  • The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
  • Front desk staffed during limited hours
  • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
  • At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
  • COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up

Required at check-in

  • Credit card required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking
  • Onsite parking limited

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:00 AM–11:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop

What to do

  • Ecotours
  • Pool table
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Ziplining nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business center

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • An outdoor pool
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower only
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Local cuisine breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 13 per person

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Also known as

Selina Monteverde Hostel
Selina Monteverde
Selina Monteverde Hostel
Selina Monteverde - Hostel Monteverde
Selina Monteverde - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Does Selina Monteverde - Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Selina Monteverde - Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Selina Monteverde - Hostel?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Selina Monteverde - Hostel?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Selina Monteverde - Hostel?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Selina Monteverde - Hostel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Selina Monteverde - Hostel and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like hiking, horseback riding, and rock climbing. Additional recreation onsite includes ecotours. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hostel's other amenities, which include a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Selina Monteverde - Hostel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Selina Monteverde - Hostel like?
Selina Monteverde - Hostel is a short 18-minute walk from Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve and 18 minutes' walk from Curi-Cancha Reserve.

Selina Monteverde - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Good

Check in area & dining/common areas are great. Staff is awesome. Restaurant food & drinks were great. Room was dingy, musty, & cramped. We were in a private 4 person room. 2 huge useless chairs took up 1/4 of the room. Should replace with table/space for luggage. Could use a fresh coat of paint too. Small coffee/tea maker would be a lovely addition. It was not a space you would want to relax in. Really just shelter for $200/night. Common kitchen is disgusting & Not stocked for meal prep. I get that it’s a hostel but for the price expected more.
Connie, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Michelle, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very cool, very friendly.
I did not want to leave!! The property is really cool, the bar/restaurant and jacuzzi area especially. The staff were so friendly and helpful - muchas gracias a todos por una linda bienvenida y hospedaje, y para las buenas recomendaciones! Espero volver pronto! Abrazo!
Damien, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Beautiful & moist
The room stayed wet the entire time. The towels stayed wet, the floor stayed wet, our beds were wet and the windows had loads of moisture on them. One shower and your room is very wet. A fan would be very helpful. Limited bathroom storage and hangars. The walls are thin and the doors are 1-2cm above the ground, which allows noise and bugs in.
Kindell, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Honeymoon day 2-3
Hostel Selina is a cute spot way up in the mountains with a great common area, hot tubs, a library/reading space, kitchen and yoga studio. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would certainly return our next trip here!
Patricia, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

First I'll say, THE ROOMS DON'T HAVE HEAT! Most places in C.R. this doesn't matter, but it was 59 degrees and raining when we arrived and our room was that temp in the room all night. This may be why Expedia calls this a "hostel". The next night they loaned me a space heater. I was excited to stay here because I've stayed at some cool eco-resorts, but it turns out this is a corporate chain. The rooms were very basic and not kept up (e.g. broken light, window didn't work right), which felt disappointing since we'd paid the same amount as other, nicer places. It also felt like we were being charged extra for everything. I ordered a salad plate with falafel and they charged $1.45 for a little 1/4 of tzatziki sauce. The menu seemed to have some good options, but the food wasn't very good. The "complimentary" drink is not a drink of your choice, but a hot cup of sugar cane water. You can reserve one time slot a day for the jacuzzi. The pros are the location, which is right next to the shuttle parking lot for the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. (the downside of this is the road gets bad the 1/4 mile before the hotel.) There also are some nice gardens around the property and some cool decor.
Karen, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Stephanie, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The relaxing vibe, the restaurant, the drinks and the food were amazing. The spa and the yoga spot were very nice as well as the staff who helped us with any questions we had!
Emy, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Nice and clean property, staff not so friendly.
Jair, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

I had a great time at the Selina and everyone was very friendly! I didn’t know what time I’d arrive so I didn’t book any activities, but the front desk guy let me know what was still available and arranged it all for me! They have an excellent restaurant on the property which was great for me with no rental car. There were also nice places to just hang out and play pool or read a book with the sounds of nature around you. I had one of the private rooms and loved everything about it!
Chris, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

If you plan to go to the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve this is an excellent location for your stay! Comfortable rooms and a nice central area to hang out in
Emily, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great atmosphere!
Lauren, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Richard, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Reception lady must have had a bad day. She didn’t want to help us. Told us to wait for a coworker. Then 10 minutes later finally took us to our room herself. Later that night was annoyed when we had questions about the property. Felt singled out by her because we are not young like most other guests at this property. Restaurant staff was great!!! Neat property
Robert, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

A good option
Very convenient if you want to visit the cloud forest. Unfortunately it’s far from the town and restaurants so unless you’re driving your only choice is their own restaurant, which thankfully is pretty decent. Good space for parking and nice comfortable room, it’s a shame they don’t really clean them. Hair all over the bathroom and filthy floor.
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

The place had a cool look and feel but you could tell that the place is old. The receptionists were nice and helped with everything. It is far from the center though, so would recommend a car to get around.
Stephanie, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Srivatsan, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Pura Vida!
Very convenient location! 15min walking distance to the cloud forest. Staff very friendly. Restaurant is very convenient for a quick bite. They offer a wide viriety of tours. Recommend the Kinkajou night tour, Cafe Monteverde (They have an amazing affogato!) The roads are very bad to get to the hotel.
Victor, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

DO NOT RECOMMEND!
I do not recommend this hotel at all. Shower sucked! Water was either boiling hot or very cold. Everyone in my group spent entire shower trying to manipulate the darn water temperature. Also, that semi-blond girl at the check in desk had a serious attitude. We had a wonderful 5 days in Costa Rica until we checked into this hotel. Every Costa Rican we’ve met had been nice until her. This hotel also nickels and dimes you. We booked 2 rooms for 2 nights each non-refundable (it’s a scam. NEVER buy non-refundable! Not worth it!). We had to forfeit first night which is fine because it’s our fault our plans changed. However, all we asked was for a 1 hour courtesy late checkout. Nope. They wanted another $15. She made it sound like she had so many guests the next day. When we checked out at 7 am (couldn’t wait to leave God awful place), we saw at least 2 rooms completely empty. Moral of the story, pay more and stay somewhere else. Not worth trying ti save $$ staying here. Here’s the last thing nobody tells anyone. The road up to the hotel is horrendous. You need a 4 x 4. The only silver lining in all this are the beautiful sounds of the variety of birds in the morning to greet you in the morning. That made up for everything. Yes, this hotel is close to Monteverde Clouds but so are many others. They are not the only game in town. DO NOT RECOMMEND. SPEND $$ ELSEWHERE.
nga, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Lovely place.
Vannapha, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Easy walk to Biological Reserve and very friendly staff. Willfully negligent in providing amenities. For examples, one shared wash cloth, not hand towel at sink; no toilet paper dispenser; furniture by an inexperienced handiman; swept but very dirty floors; limited parking; etc. Also while convenient to Reserve, it was not at all convenient to town.
Peter, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

This Selina is very close to the Monteverde Cloud Forest, so that’s definitely and advantage. The actual property is very nice, with access to gardens and green areas. It’s pretty quiet and relaxing place. My only concern in the use of light bulbs through the open spaces around the property which may interfere with the animals’ normal habitat outside at night.
Irvin, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Myla, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Ran, 2-night family trip
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