Madre Selva Jungle Hostel

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Independent
9.2 (5 reviews)
Margarita Rd., Cocles, Puerto Viejo, Cahuita, Limon, 70403 , Cahuita , CR
0-83816837

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Facilities

Nature reserve
Free bicycles nearby
Garden
Designated smoking area
Wheelchair accessible
Snorkeling nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Television in common areas
Scooter/moped rentals nearby
Front desk (limited hours)
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Quiet jungle setting close to beaches
Very friendly and helpful staff/volunteers
Good value for money / economical
Pleasant communal spaces and cosy rooms
Great for disconnecting and nature lovers
Cons:
Repeated cleanliness issues in kitchen and some rooms (mold, cobwebs, dirty shared kitchen)
Some rooms/areas had musty/moldy smells
Shared kitchen is sometimes overcrowded or misused by staff
Remote location at night — path to main road can be dark and may require transport
Showers can be cold or 'particular' in private bathrooms
Bugs/spiders and lack of mosquito protection in parts of the property

Categories

Cleanliness
7.8
Multiple reviews cite dirty/shared kitchen, mold on boards, cobwebs and musty smells in rooms and bathrooms — cleanliness is a noted weakness.
Service
10
Staff and volunteers are repeatedly described as very friendly, helpful and respectful; several guests highlight excellent service and a family-like atmosphere.
Location
10
Location in the jungle is praised (quiet, nature, close to beaches like Punta Uva/Manzanillo) though a few mention it is a bit outside town and can require transport at night.
Room Quality
8.2
Rooms are described as simple and sometimes musty or damp; some guests received dehumidifiers which helped; showers can be particular or not very warm.
Amenities
8.4
Common kitchen and shared spaces receive mixed feedback — pleasant communal areas but recurrent complaints about kitchen cleanliness, mold and lack of mosquito protection.
Value for Money
10
Several reviewers explicitly call it economical with good price-quality ratio and highlight good value for volunteers and budget travelers.
Food and Beverage
9.2
Standard quality for this hotel tier
Overall Experience
10
Overall very positive — guests praise the atmosphere, peaceful jungle setting, friendly team and highly recommend the hostel despite some cleanliness issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-06-13 03:58

Property Description

Convenient Amenities

  • Communal living room
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Front desk staffed during limited hours

Cozy Guestrooms

  • 6 comfortable rooms
  • Complimentary wireless internet access

Nearby Attractions

  • Located within a 15-minute walk of Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Gandoca-Manzanillo and Playa Cocles
  • Easy access to several beaches, art galleries, and natural attractions

Book your stay at Madre Selva Jungle Hostel for a relaxing getaway near the beautiful beaches of Cahuita.

Important information:

  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • General

    Cashless transactions are available

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

  • Covid

    Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing

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Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 5 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.8
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 8.2
Amenities: 8.4
Value for Money: 10
Food and Beverage: 9.2
Overall Experience: 10
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Matteo • solo_traveller • it
7
2026-06-23 • via Nuitee
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Remmel • solo_traveller • de
9
Pros:

Amazing stuff and amazing location in the middle of the jungle, yet close to Chocles Beach.

Cons:

-

2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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Marie-Anne • couple • ca
7
Proche de la plage donc c’est un plus
Pros:

Salle de bain personnelle

Cons:

Les hôtes qui venaient d’autres pays (pas les propriétaires) semblaient parfois bêtes

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Steve • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

The design of the place is fantastic. The staff are super friendly and the place is so accommodating for anything you want to do whilst you're there. Loved it!

Cons:

It's a bit out of town but nothing that a cheap tuk tuk or taxi ride can't handle. Wish the showers were a bit warmer!!

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Alazne • extended_group • es
5
2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Marin Solis • couple • cr
10
2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
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Montero • solo_traveller • cr
3
2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
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JUAN PABLO • solo_traveller • cl
8
Pros:

El entorno. Ideal para parejas que quieren disfrutar de un entorno natural y de desconexión. Muy buena ubicación hacia centro de Puerto Viejo, Cahuita, Supermercado para abastecimiento y a hermosas playas como Punta Uva y Manzanillo. Totalmente recomendable.

Cons:

El espacio común de la cocina, muchos huéspedes no lo respetaban y dejaban todo sucio y desordenado.

2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
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BLONDEL • solo_traveller • cl
10
Pros:

Todo

2026-04-28 • via Nuitee
M
manuel • solo_traveller • cl
9
Economico y muy bueno.
Pros:

Me gusto mucho como los dueños si saben respetar lo que son sus voluntarios, con tareas acorde y lo demás contratar o resolver de forma profesional.

Cons:

Tener un poco de trampas o mallas para mosquitos, humo, etc. Esos detalles en la selva se valoran.

2026-04-27 • via Nuitee
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Cintia Gimena • extended_group • ar
10
2026-04-22 • via Nuitee
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Luis • solo_traveller • cr
8
Pros:

El lugar entre la selva. Hermoso.

Cons:

Talvez cuidar detalles como limpieza de telarañas en la cocina, baños y servicios.

2026-04-20 • via Nuitee
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Mario • couple • mx
4
Pros:

It’s very quiet and volunteers are super friendly

Cons:

The place feels and looks super moldy, even the copping boards were cover with mold

2026-04-15 • via Nuitee
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Nova • couple • de
8
Pros:

schöne, etwas außerhalb lage von puerto viejo, im dschungel, der sehr schön ist und man morgens brüllaffen hört!! das zimmer was relativ einfach und roch muffig, aber wir haben dann ein gerät bekommen, das die feuchte entfernt und danach war es viel besser! sehr nette mitarbeiter!

Cons:

wir wollten abends nicht im dunkeln die ca 500m (ab der hauptstraße) den weg zur unterkunft laufen, der so mäßig durch den dschungel ging und brauchten immer ein uber, das natürlich auch geld kostet, das muss man beachten wenn man bucht:) sonst war’s echt sehr schön!!

2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Vincent • couple • de
9
War ein toller Aufenthalt
Pros:

Unterkunft ist sehr schön und gemütlich. Sehr nette Volunteers und eine nette Besitzern. Alles ist immer sauber und man kann jederzeit auch jemanden ansprechen

2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Tana • solo_traveller • fr
10
Parfait
Pros:

Deuxième fois que je vais dans cet hostel et toujours aussi parfait ! Très convivial, agréable avec le calme de la jungle ! Encore de très bons moments

2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
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Sotomaass • solo_traveller • cl
9
Pros:

Lugar tranquilo y relajado para desconectarse un poco

Cons:

Las arañas, aunque entiendo que ayudan a matar mosquitos y son parte del bosque, pero era un poco incomodo. Eso si, no eran para nada invasivas

2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
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Angie • family_with_children • cr
8
Pros:

La ubicación y la atención del personal

2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
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Sylvie • couple • gb
10
2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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Emilie • solo_traveller • be
8
2026-04-05 • via Nuitee