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Shangri la' hostel Reviews

Cahuita Centro contiguo parada del bus, Cahuita, Costa Rica

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79%Overall Rating

From 15 ratings
  • 81%Character
  • 77%Security
  • 87%Location
  • 77%Staff
  • 85%Atmosphere
  • 67%Cleanliness

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83%

Our room was rented out upon arrival by accident but the owner helped us to find a new one for that night.. Hostel had a laidback vibe.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 Apr 2012
  • farazchavoushi8888
  • Netherlands
  • Male 18-24
  • (1 review)


57%

Nice place, well located, but clean can be much better in bathrooms , rooms and the common area couches where the dogs live

  • Novice Nomad
  • 01 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Argentina
  • Male 25-30
  • (4 reviews)


87%

I'm sure that if I came back to Cahuita I'd repeat in Shangri'la hostel.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 31 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Spain
  • Mixed Group 25-30
  • (4 reviews)


70%

We enjoyed the hostel generally, but found that the close proximity of noisy neghbour spoiled our stay somewhat. There was a big dog chained right outside the window of our room which barked and fidgeted all night. The shower in the private bathroom only had ot water for the first 30 seconds that it ran. Giorgio was a pleasant host.

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Review a bit stingy as always happens whit this customers, think about that i can t kill the dog of the neighbor, and some time write the good thing that the hostel offer, please, cause working whit you dear customers, it is not rewarding for the prices and not also for the judgements apparently, so if often you and up in shinky cabinas and dirty beds, it is not a case, but probably cause you deserve it. We do not ask for tips, but pretends the true and if you have to write, please write also the good and true qualities of the hostel. Thanks

77%

A nice laid-back hostel in keeping with the relaxed feel of Cahuita. Plenty of wildlife around, including howler monkeys in the garden, and you can hear the surf in the distance.

  • Globetrotter
  • 21 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male 41+
  • (36 reviews)


97%

My stay at the Shangri La hostel was very pleasant. The location is great, it´s just a two minute walk from town but also very quiet at night so you can get a good night´s sleep. It has a nice and spatious common area with hammocks and chairs where we would all meet during the evenings. Although the owner was running the place all by himself the hostel was quite clean and he made me feel really welcome. I would definitely stay here again!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 29 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Netherlands
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


100%

This hostel is like a pearl on the coast. It is right next to the bus station and has a big garden with 2 giant mango trees, that give their fruits freely to tired travellers. All over the space are plenty of hammocks and the big patio has the welcoming atmosphere of a living room. The sanitary facilities were very clean and inviting and provided hot water. The beach is just around the corner. We had a wonderful relaxing time and it was worth the way from Limon. We highly recommend this hostel!




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