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Avenida 69, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca 70403 Costa Rica
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#3 of 156 Specialty lodging in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
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Welcome to this nice cozy hostel. Choose between Dorms, Singles and Doubles in in a good central part of town. The bus station, supermarket, restaurants and bars are within two blocks from the hostel as is the beach! Enjoy free internet, free coffee & tee, hot showers, nice common areas and great beds. Lockers are included with the dorms! Discover the Caribbean side of Costa Rica with us!
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Cole Johanson wrote a review Feb 17
Portland, Oregon7 contributions1 helpful vote
The best hostel in Puerto Viejo without a doubt!! A short walk to the center of town. Very clean and well kept. The open-air common area is fantastic with lots of furniture and a nice community kitchen. Raynor and the rest of the staff are very accommodating and bring lots of good energy. The rooms are nice and the personal fans attached to the beds are a great touch to keep you cool. Bathrooms and showers are great. And all of this for only $13 per night! We met lots of great people here as well, and the vibe is festive on weekend nights. Would highly recommend!!
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Date of stay: February 2021
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Naïs M wrote a review Feb 14
Montreal, Canada6 contributions4 helpful votes
We had a great time at Pagalu my boyfriend and I. We were so impressed by how flexible and welcoming the personnel was. The room was very clean as well as the common areas. It’s a perfect place if you are visiting for a couple of days and looking for positive and peaceful vibes. Pura Vida y gracias a todos!
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Date of stay: January 2021Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Flitz8-A foodie travels wrote a review Jan 2021
Athens, Greece2,460 contributions208 helpful votes
Great hostel, well equipped and clean kitchen, good common area, would recommend, staff friendly, close to restaurants and the sea, bus station in walking distance to here, grocery around corner from here
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Date of stay: December 2020Trip type: Traveled solo
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Olivier_NLH wrote a review Jan 2021
Mauritius46 contributions14 helpful votes
We were supposed to stay 12 days at Pagalù and ended up staying almost 4 weeks. Pagalú is by far one of the best hostels I've ever stayed at. The new owners, Cynthia and Hugo, are superbe hosts. Pure kindness, always helpful and doing their best to ensure the most enjoyable stay. Cynthia's smile and contagious peaceful vibe, and Hugo's sense of humour add a great energy to the hostel. Pagalú is a small hostel in two buildings separated with a beautiful tropical garden. The spacious 6 bed dorm actually has 5 comfortable beds with individual reading light, fan, plug and shelf. The individual lockers are big and very useful to stow all our belongings. The shared bathrooms are constantly cleaned up and restocked all day, with a decent ratio per guest. We have never had to wait long to use the bathroom in 4 weeks. The common space is really spacious and welcoming. The kitchen is so amazing and so well equipped that it was quite attractive to cook. We made sumptuous dinner nights with other backpackers. Tea, coffee and potable water provided, as well as basic ingredients for cooking. Pagalú is very well located. Mega Super is across the street. The better Old Harbour Supermarket is a few minutes away. Everything is nearby: restaurants, sodas, bars, street food stalls, pharmacy, clinic, shops, surf shops, beaches... etc. We felt in love with Puerto Viejo. We made so many new Ticos and international friends with whom we created unforgettable memories. Pagalu Hostel certainly played a significant role in our whole experience in Puerto Viejo. Cynthia and Hugo, we will be back!!!
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Date of stay: January 2021
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Julien Lagarde wrote a review Feb 2020
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Nice and clean hostel in the center of Puerto Viejo. Very calm, super organized. Extremely good service and attention. Lot of space in the dorms, good equipments, like personal ventilator and electric plug
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Date of stay: February 2020Trip type: Traveled solo
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PRICE RANGE
CA$39 - CA$43 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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pagalu hotel puerto viejo
LOCATION
Costa RicaProvince of LimonPuerto Viejo de Talamanca
NUMBER OF ROOMS
10
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Frequently Asked Questions about Pagalu Hostel
Which popular attractions are close to Pagalu Hostel?
Nearby attractions include La Feria Legendaria de Playa Chiquita (0.06 miles), Puerto Viejo Beach (0.2 miles), and Luluberlu Art Gallery (0.06 miles).
Is parking available at Pagalu Hostel?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Pagalu Hostel?
Conveniently located restaurants include Cafe Rico, Como en mi Casa Art Cafe, and KOKi Beach Restaurant & Bar.
Is Pagalu Hostel located near the city center?
Yes, it is 0.05 miles away from the center of Puerto Viejo de Talamanca.
Is Pagalu Hostel accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access. For specific inquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.