This is a great place to be for our first time, near to airport, Poas, zip lining and hanging out with the locals and Alonso was the best proprieter ever, he made us feel right at home with his home cooked meals and picked us up from the airport as well as driving us around town....it was a totally awesome experience with our first time in Costa Rica and first time using hostels!This is a great place to be for our first time, near to airport, Poas, zip lining and hanging out with the locals and Alonso was the best proprieter ever, he made us feel right at home with his home cooked meals and picked us up from the airport as well as driving us around town....it was a totally awesome experience with our first time in Costa Rica and first time using hostels!...Close

sheilaramos4956, USA | Female 31-40 | 23rd October 2009

Very nice hostel and the boss makes it even nicer, thanks to Alonso for intensive care....Very nice hostel and the boss makes it even nicer, thanks to Alonso for intensive care.......Close

djmichl1921, Germany |   | 19th October 2009

Status: Novice Nomad

Total reviews: djmichl1921 has left 2

1. Zulys Independent Backpackers, Panam50%
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This is an excellent hostel that offers more than I have ever seen in any other place. Alonso provides so much information, tours in his awesome safari cars, and is an excellent cook! It is a very homely environment, and also includes wifi, free use of washer and drier, and rides to and from the airport. I will definitely come back, and recommend it to all my friends. Alonso is the best!This is an excellent hostel that offers more than I have ever seen in any other place. Alonso provides so much information, tours in his awesome safari cars, and is an excellent cook! It is a very homely environment, and also includes wifi, free use of washer and drier, and rides to and from the airport. I will definitely come back, and recommend it to all my friends. Alonso is the best!...Close

modenamilo8072, USA | Group 18-24 | 02nd September 2009

It was perfect for our needs. It was close to the airport and the staff was incredibly helpful and friendly. The rooms were big with big beds. It was such a great place!It was perfect for our needs. It was close to the airport and the staff was incredibly helpful and friendly. The rooms were big with big beds. It was such a great place!...Close

mrootantioch5819, USA | Group 25-30 | 22nd August 2009

Alonso is extremely friendly and helpful. He made sure we had a comfortable stay during our first and last nights in costa rica. Alonso is extremely friendly and helpful. He made sure we had a comfortable stay during our first and last nights in costa rica. ...Close

april_murray2279, USA | Group 18-24 | 18th July 2009

Status: Novice Nomad

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1. Cerro Chato Eco Lodge, La Fortuna87%
2. Backpackers Manuel Antonio, Manuel A83%
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Alonso is an outstanding host, providing information/advice on anything you need in Costa Rica. His generousity and hospitality make up for very basic accomodations. This is a perfect place on your way in/out of Costa Rica. Alonso is like a personal assistant, making breakfast in the morning, drawing maps and helping w/ airport transportation. The hostel is best for organizing your travel plans. Do not expect high quality hotel accomodations. This is a Tico home transformed hostelAlonso is an outstanding host, providing information/advice on anything you need in Costa Rica. His generousity and hospitality make up for very basic accomodations. This is a perfect place on your way in/out of Costa Rica. Alonso is like a personal assistant, making breakfast in the morning, drawing maps and helping w/ airport transportation. The hostel is best for organizing your travel plans. Do not expect high quality hotel accomodations. This is a Tico home transformed hostel...Close

Nate, Colombia | Couple 25-30 | 28th June 2009

Alonso was great, our flight got in 3 hours late around 1:15am and he was right there waiting for our arrival at SJO Airport, that was awesome! Alonso was very knowledgable and helped us plan our route through the country. He gave us great directions for our travels and awesome recommendations for places to eat and things not to miss! We had a great little breakfast to start the day too. Highly recommended and close to the Airport!Alonso was great, our flight got in 3 hours late around 1:15am and he was right there waiting for our arrival at SJO Airport, that was awesome! Alonso was very knowledgable and helped us plan our route through the country. He gave us great directions for our travels and awesome recommendations for places to eat and things not to miss! We had a great little breakfast to start the day too. Highly recommended and close to the Airport!...Close

Kelsey, USA | Couple 25-30 | 27th June 2009

Alonso will help you, whatever problem you haveAlonso will help you, whatever problem you have...Close

jensholger2645, Germany | Male 25-30 | 20th June 2009