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Hotel Sloth Backpackers

2.0 star property
Hostel in Monteverde with free parking

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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150 metros from the Supercompro, Monteverde, Puntarenas, 50306
  • Monteverde Orchid Garden
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Monteverde Butterfly Gardens
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)

Room options

Shared Dormitory, 1 Single Bed

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Rainfall showerhead
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Rainfall showerhead
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Twin Room, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Rainfall showerhead
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

Comfort Shared Dormitory, 1 Single Bed, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Rainfall showerhead
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room, Balcony

Family Room, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Rainfall showerhead
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Economy Triple Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Rainfall showerhead
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the area

Monteverde

At Hotel Sloth Backpackers you'll be within steps of Jardín de Orquídeas and Monteverde Orchid Garden. Highlights at this hostel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .A day of pampering can include massages, facials and mani/pedis. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Near this Monteverde hostel, you'll find Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve.
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What's nearby

  • Monteverde Orchid Garden - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Monteverde Butterfly Gardens - 3 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Curi-Cancha Reserve - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve - 9 min drive - 4.6 km

Getting around

  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 153 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tree House Restaurante & Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Café Monteverde - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Taco Taco - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Choco Café - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Green - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Hotel Sloth Backpackers

Hostel in Monteverde with free parking
There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Hotel Sloth Backpackers. Free self parking is available.

This Monteverde hostel is smoke free.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Hotel Sloth Backpackers offers 9 accommodations with free toiletries. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Rest.La Soda Coati

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Shared kitchen access

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 8 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 55 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a security system
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a security system in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Sloth Backpackers?

Hotel Sloth Backpackers offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Hotel Sloth Backpackers?

Yep, Hotel Sloth Backpackers has a free self car park.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Sloth Backpackers?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel Sloth Backpackers?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Hotel Sloth Backpackers's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Sloth Backpackers?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Sloth Backpackers?

No, pets are not allowed.

Hotel Sloth Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Isabelmarie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Un hostal muy céntrico en Monteverde. Me gustó mucho la experiencia, al regresar a Monteverde volveré a agendar sin dudas
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kelvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Host was real friendly and very helpful

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Close to bus stop. Half a block to center town. English speaking staff who were more than helpful booking trips ,etc. The rainforest was amazing. The ziplining at Extreme O was a blast. Coffee tour, night walk. Everything was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Conveniently located but noisy. Great shower

I originally reserved a private room at Sloth Backpackers but on arrival was told to go to the sister hostel two doors down as they were full. Had to make the payment at the property and only cash payments were allowed which I was not made aware of in advance. As I was not at Sloth, my room did not have cable tv as advertised. Breakfast was alright and good service. Did not sleep well at all as both nights I stayed two different guests tried getting into my room - unsure if coincidence or if both guests had been sent to the wrong room? Wind howled through the hotel all night and traffic outside was very loud. Good location and shuttles available, room was clean (especially bathroom) and shower was powerful and hot.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Denis, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Centrally located and very friendly service.

Low budget with excellent service. Downtown, a little noisy during the night. No A/C.

8/10 Good

Jackie, Iowa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

great location, nice staff

This was our first stay in Costa Rica, staying here two nights. I payed via paypal ahead of time, as they were having problems with their credit card machine.That made the check-in process very easy. The room was big with an adequate bathroom, and while there was no fan, the air circulated through at nice through little windows above the front window and in the bathroom. The location is outside of the totally crazy area a few streets away, but it is fairly easy to walk around town. The staff is well familiar with tours, so if you haven't signed up for anything, they can help with that. Walking around Monteverde at all is somewhat challenging at night when it's dark (steep roads, not a lot of lights), but be careful to watch for cars and motorcycles and you will be fine.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel is in a good location. room is clean. Weather is nice in late December.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Ok stay.

I stayed here for five nights and it was ok. I don't think it was worth the cost, especially when they added 13% tax on top. This hostel was on the main road and so was very noisy with traffic noise early morning until about 9.30pm. The breakfast was ok, bit enough but was made prior and then just reheated when you turned up. The kitchen closed awas closed from 9pm to 7am, so you had to keep that in mind if you were doing late tour or needed your food before 7am the next day. They were helpful with tours, beds were comfy with extra blanket, but not a lot of space to chill out in. Overall an ok stay, but would probably recommend to try another hostel if you're in Monteverde.

6/10 Okay

Cieda, Los Angeles, CA

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

RUDE OWNER! Go elsewhere.

After traveling for over 5 hours I come to check in and Yorle made me feel completely unwelcome even though I had a reservation. She told me to type my info into the computer and got annoyed when it took me some getting used to as keyboards in the U.S. are different. Out of all of the hotels, hostels I've been to I have NEVER had to literally type in my own info. (Lazy much?). The only time Yorle was pleasant was when asking if I was interested in doing activities and told me if I decide to do anything that I absolutely HAD TO BOOK WITH HER and that it was VERY IMPORTANT! The room was decent but the street was VERY noisy. Unfortunately I was ill and spent most of the day and night inside and had trouble sleeping as I heard every conversation and car drive by. This hostel put a damper on my time spent in this part of the country. Don't recommend.

8/10 Good

Cindy, San Jose, CR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent location

located in Santa Elena downtown, the service was great! and the tours the owner found for us great too.

4/10 Poor

Rosa Maria, ALPTHAL

Travelled with group
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very basic place
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Dennis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The blankets were horrible. It was loud. But very friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Rikard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

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