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Sloth Backpackers Bed & Breakfast: Traveler Reviews

150 Meters From the Center and the Public Bus Station, Santa Elena 5556, Costa Rica
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Muncie, Indiana
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5 reviews 5 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
“highly recommended”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 30, 2012

Excellent value for money spent. Good advice on tours and things to do. Very good free breakfast, pancakes or omelett. Clean hostel (but kitsch decoration), kitchen ok but miss a left-over area for oil, spices, etc... Perfect location, close to the supermaket and town center. Professional staff, very kind, helpful and hospitable.

Our best hostel in CR !

  • Stayed December 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Bakersfield, California
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“Excellent hospitality & tour advice, met needs”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed December 24, 2012

A friend and I had one day to take in the Monteverde experience and owner was extremely helpful and took a sincere personal interest in our comfort and care. Private room had bunk, full on bottom and twin top and small table. Sound travels easily through walls, but owner very conscious of comfort of all occupants and politely yet effectively sees that the hostel is quite by bedtime. If just looking for a place to rest and get going again without extra pampering, this hostel is on the recommended list. Happy travels!

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  • Stayed December 2012, traveled with friends
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Arlington, Virginia
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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Nice Amenities + Staff but too many sales pitches”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed December 1, 2012

As mentioned in other reviews, the rooms were comfortable, water was hot, free breakfast + coffee were good, staff was friendly and helpful, and prices were very low (I paid $8 per night for a dorm bed). I would stay there again.

HOWEVER I wish the staff treated us less like a walking dollar sign. Before we had a chance to unpack and take a shower, the staff was already pitching us to do ziplining and guided hikes. There were definitely a few other times during our stay when I felt like I was being upsold. I definitely understand that hotels and travel agents make commissions by booking events for their guests, but the folks here need to ease off a bit.

  • Stayed November 2012, traveled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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MonteverdeSlothBB, Owner at Sloth Backpackers Bed & Breakfast, responded to this review
December 2, 2012
Dear Kevin
Sorry if you felt a little bit pushed about the tours, many people are here only for a few days so some of them are in a rush and appreciate the fast way of booking tours,9/10 People appreciate the fast booking but we will be looking toward to fix and make the say more relaxing for Costumers, We are glad you actually enjoyed our hostel , Thanks for the feedback.¡Pura Vida!
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Cartagena, Colombia
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Great place to stay for rest and relaxation. Perfect for couples!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 29, 2012

The brother and sister that run this place are very friendly and intelligent. They booked my shuttle and canapoy tour for me and were extremely helpful and informative. I got to stay in a private room, double bed by myself for $11 per night, breakfast and coffee included. Would recommend to anyone. They are pretty strick about the lights out, quiet hours. Not a place to party. They also have HOT WATER SHOWERS!

  • Stayed November 2012, traveled solo
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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MonteverdeSlothBB, Owner at Sloth Backpackers Bed & Breakfast, responded to this review
December 2, 2012
We are more than happy that you found our hostel a relaxing place, we are more than happy seeing costumers go satisfied our the door. We are also happy that you enjoyed the activities you booked through us because we try to look at the top best activities In Monte Verde for you to have a nice vacation in our country. ¡Pura vida!
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Hamilton, ON
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10 reviews 10 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
“Great place to stay in Monteverde!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 28, 2012

This place was definitely one of the best hostels I have stayed in. Myself and two friends got a private room, including a delicious breakfast, for $10 each per night. Great value, and the staff here is the best! Diego was so helpful with booking tours and activities and took us on a walk to climb up the inside of a ficus tree. That was an amazing experience and the view was incredible. The hostel also allows you to get your money back if you cancel or reschedule a tour, which is very rare, and quite important in a climate with such unpredictable weather. Their tour prices were the same or cheaper than the others I looked at. All of the food and activity recommendations were great. We ended up extending our stay here to 3 nights! The beds were super comfy and the decor was adorable and homey. If you are coming to Monteverde, stay here, you will not regret it!

  • Stayed November 2012, traveled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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MonteverdeSlothBB, Owner at Sloth Backpackers Bed & Breakfast, responded to this review
December 2, 2012
Sarah.
The time here with you girls was more then wonderful, You girls were absolutely friendly ,We wish every costumer was as good as you girls were, Hoping to see you returning to Costa Rica next Year , ¡Feliz navidad! Have some happy hollidays, Best vibes from Costa Rica. Yorle& Diego.
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Also Known As:
Sloth Backpackers Bed & Breakfast Monteverde, Costa Rica - Santa Elena
Address: 150 Meters From the Center and the Public Bus Station, Santa Elena 5556, Costa Rica
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Region: Costa Rica > Province of Puntarenas > Monteverde > Santa Elena
Amenities:
Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kitchenette Room Service
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Ranked #10 of 23 Specialty lodging in Santa Elena
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Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Sloth Backpackers in Monteverde. The best option for backpackers Clean, nice. cheap. Sloth Backpackers "Bed and Breakfast" located on the edge of Santa Elena, Monteverde but near the town, without the noise. The B&B is laid out in the style of a family house and guests are encouraged to treat it as their home. The building was painted and decorated by the owner Yorle. This new establishment offers a unique service with the most comfortable rooms. Rooms Private with Shared Bathrooms or Dorms. Free Breakfast (Pancakes, fresh fruit, Toast with Eggs). You will enjoy a comfortable time and help you to organize any activity. Sloth backpackers is a new hostel, there’s another hostel with a similar backpacker name as ours but without the comfortable quality as we've got. So, when you get to Monteverde or Santa Elena make sure the driver takes you to Sloth Backpackers, as we have before had the problem that the drivers takes you to the other hostel and tells you that Sloth Backpacker doesn't exist. ... more   less 
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