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Hospedaje Dodero Reviews

100 mts north and 25 mts west of the principal bus, Liberia, Costa Rica

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87%Overall Rating

From 56 ratings
  • 78%Character
  • 94%Security
  • 90%Location
  • 91%Staff
  • 81%Atmosphere
  • 88%Cleanliness

The following reviews were submitted by customers who booked in the last 6 months.

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83%

A very small but cozy hostel where the owner, Jesus, is really nice and helpful with everything! There are city maps at the hostel and you can get the shuttle to Parque Nacional del Volcán Rincón de la Vieja very cheaply I did not bring m,y own laptop so Jesus even let me use his own to help me! Washing clothes is very cheap and fast and the rooms nice and clean. Even though breakfast is not included, there is a very big supermarket close by. Thank you so much, Dodero!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 03 May 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Denmark
  • Female, 18-24
  • (5 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you so much for your kind words. Happy travels!

67%

The location was great if you are using the bus station to get out of Liberia. The accommodations were fine but we did not feel very welcome by the staff and thought that having to be let in and out of the front gate was very inconvenient.

Owner Comment (Show)
We strive to give every guest an official welcome and tour of the hostel and make ourselves available for questions about buses, tours and local attractions. We are so sorry you felt overlooked in the rush at the end of the high season. We are also sorry you felt being let in and out was inconvenient. Unfortunately, it is a policy that is quite necessary and one I have found to be in place in nearly every hostel I have visited around the world. Happy travels!

100%

The temperature was really hot with no AC. Be careful, the wather bottle seems to be local water. So watch the seal.


87%

beautiful garden and kitchen area. bad system for entrance and exit. one girl got locked out cause the worker got drunk and passed out and wouldn't respond to phone calls nor the bell ringing. over all it is a good place especially for a one night stop coming or going to the airport.


93%

It is really close to the bus station.. A good place to stay before early morning travels.

  • Avid Traveller
  • 16 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Israel
  • Couple, 18-24
  • (11 reviews)


80%

CCWe stayed in a private double with AC with a sink. I think there might only be one room like this, it was excellent, despite having no windows. The AC was necessary. The kitchen has a fridge and it is possible to cook, but only one person at a time. The only downside is that there is not enough chairs and places to sit in the garden if the place is full. Staff have lots of information.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 13 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Couple, 31-40
  • (8 reviews)


73%

Basic accommodations that are a bit hard to find - we had to trek back and forth several times from the bus station to find this one. Once there though, the staff were friendly and made us welcome. The room was extremely basic, with a small TV, ed, and oscillating fan which made it possible to sleep through the sweltering night.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 07 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male, 41+
  • (9 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
We are always happy to email a map with directions if someone would like extra help finding us. We are only one block north of the bus station but sometimes it is not so easy to know which way is north after a few hours on a bus. ;-) Let us know if you need help. Happy travels!

97%

the place is well located, safe, very clean and quite enjoyfull all together. The owners are fantastics and extremely helpfull. I do recommended it if you pass through Liberia. Very nice waterfalls near by as well.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Female, 31-40
  • (1 review)


93%

Shawn was so nice, he really made us feel like we were at home. He was the first person I had met after the airport had lost my baggage and he was so reassuring/comforting! Liberia is not that great but I would totally stay there again just so I could stay at this hostel!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 31 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • All Female Group, 18-24
  • (1 review)


97%

Lovely place in a convenient place near bus stations. Nice rooms, cable tv! Nice garden with outside kitchen. Staff very friendly and helpful and funny too! They made us feel very welcome and we even had a group meal over Easter. Loved our stay there.”

  • Novice Nomad
  • 30 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female, 31-40
  • (4 reviews)


100%

Shaun and his staff were very friendly and helpful. It was so nice to be asked if we would like to go to the grocery store on the way to the hostel at 8 pm when we were picked up at the airport. The courtyard is well kept, bright and colourful with flowers, greenery, a hammock., table, chairs, kitchen and a new washing machine. Newly renovated 2 years ago. Excellent location close to shops and bus station. Hot. Air conditioning was appreciated, but our boys were fine with fans in their room too.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 28 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Female, 41+
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
We are so happy you and your family enjoyed your stay. Come back soon!

77%

A bit of an update on the cooking equipment would be greatly appreciated.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 24 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Female, 18-24
  • (1 review)


73%

my host pressured me into checking out a waterfall 20 mins from the hostel .......thanks for that it was awsome .

  • Novice Nomad
  • 19 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Male, 41+
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and the waterfall! Happy travels!

100%

I loved this hostel so much that I came back one week later. The little outdoor kitchen is authentic an nice, plus a coffee maker! Great. Staff were friendly and knowledgable and the hostel exuded a calm air of tranquility about it, even during the beginning of Holy Week when it filled out.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 15 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Male, 25-30
  • (1 review)


90%

If you need a place to stay after a flight into Liberia before your next destination in Costa Rica, this is the perfect place to stay for a night. Small, quiet, and the staff is so friendly.

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you for the kind words. We are so happy you enjoyed your stay. Happy travels!

93%

very friendly. jesus available for tons of information. great back yard. nice to have facilities for cooking and laundry too..

  • Novice Nomad
  • 06 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Couple, 41+
  • (1 review)


83%

nice staff and good selection of tours. Accommodation was average and without hot water, but Liberia is warm enough that that was not a major problem. The staff were so helpful with all of our plan making.


100%

the owners went out of their way to help with transportation and language assistance and travel possibilities. i would definitely stay there again.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 28 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male, 41+
  • (1 review)


90%

Great owners, they helped a lot and gave lots of information. I felt at home. Nice and cheap place, clean.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 27 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Belgium
  • Female, 25-30
  • (1 review)


77%

Not too shabby for the price, but you have to be okay with a windowless room. It's very hot during the day, even with the fan they provide, but during the night it's not as suffocating. Great kitchen & good wifi & ENGLISH TV:) Loved that! What I didn't like was that I paid my deposit on HostelWorld but the hotel still made me pay the full amount even when I showed the woman working my bank account and HostelWorld receipt online showing that I had already paid a 10% deposit. I'd like that refund

  • Novice Nomad
  • 25 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female, 18-24
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
I am so happy you enjoyed the amenities at the hostel and I am very sorry about the confusion with your payment. I went back to check the reservations book and found that I accidentally wrote the "full" amount instead of the "balance due" amount. My staff was simply following orders which are to charge what I have written in the book so I accept all responsibility. I will contact you directly by email to arrange a refund of the over-paid amount. Please accept my sincere apologies and happy travels!

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