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Socialtel Monteverde

3.0 star property
3-star hostel near Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve

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Yoga
Lobby
Sundeck
Front of property
Unique Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
Carretera a Reserva de Monteverde, Monteverde, Puntarenas, 60109
  • Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Curi-Cancha Reserve
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room

  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Unique Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Unique Room

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Small Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Small Room with Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Small Room with Shared Bathroom

  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Quadruple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

  • Bay view
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Monteverde

In Monteverde .Within a 10-minute walk of the hostel, you'll find Monteverde Friends School - Escuela de los Amigos and Friends Meeting House. Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve and Curi-Cancha Reserve are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve - 3 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Curi-Cancha Reserve - 3 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Bat Jungle - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde - 5 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Monteverde Butterfly Gardens - 6 min drive - 1.8 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Laggus Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Café Monteverde - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Las Riendas Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tree House Restaurante & Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Sabor Tico - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Socialtel Monteverde

3-star hostel near Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. There's an onsite 24-hour business center.

WiFi is free in public spaces. An outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace are also featured at Socialtel Monteverde. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Monteverde hostel is smoke free.

  • 36 guestrooms or units
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Socialtel Monteverde offers 36 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 13 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Ecotours
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Socialtel Monteverde

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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.

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately USD 13 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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination. The COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Selina Monteverde Hostel
Monteverde
Selina Monteverde
Socia/tel Monteverde

Frequently asked questions

How close is Socialtel Monteverde to the airport?

Socialtel Monteverde is 71.7 mi (211-min drive) away from the La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Socialtel Monteverde have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Socialtel Monteverde.

Does Socialtel Monteverde offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Socialtel Monteverde, but local cuisine breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 13 per person. It's available every day from 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Socialtel Monteverde?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Socialtel Monteverde?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Socialtel Monteverde?

This hostel offers free self parking.

Does Socialtel Monteverde have a pool?

Socialtel Monteverde features an outdoor pool.

Does Socialtel Monteverde have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Socialtel Monteverde have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Socialtel Monteverde to downtown Monteverde?

Socialtel Monteverde is 0.7 mi away from Monteverde.

Socialtel Monteverde Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 143 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 143 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 143 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 143 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 143 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness
Unfortunately the room wasn’t well cleaned. Underwear on the bathroom floor. Head board was stained and very dusty so we covered it with a towel. The hostel was really nice but our room needed some attention.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Laura

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Generally it was fine. Several "as advertised" things were not functional, ie one of the two hot tubs, the cinema room apparently no longer exists/is closed, the "common kitchen" was not available. Many shared showers were not cleaned often enough or would run out of toilet paper. The staff seemed to be doing the best with what they were given.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Asif

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

stephanie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is also called the lodge that is right across the street from the parking for the cloudy mist Forest. If you are going to the forest this is an excellence place to spend the night the night before that way you have easy access in the morning. Get breakfast is also excellent and advisable to add to your room for the night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

LARRY

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Genevieve

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

An ideal place to visit the Cloud Forest

I stayed for 3 nights at Selina and my experience was wonderful! The hotel had a lovely, clean room and the hotel grounds were lush, beautiful and green. Getting around by foot is a bit difficult given how remote the hotel is but you are across the street from a shuttle that can take you directly to the cloud forest, the hotel has a transit stop outside of it and the hotel can provide you with a reliable, safe ride share option. There is also a restaurant on site where you can get very good food conveniently. Hotel staff can also help you book tours in Monteverde. We took the Night Walk Tour and it was so fun!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

raghuveer

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elva

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Muhammad

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very over priced. Staff was very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Srinivas

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

Quite hostel in beautiful surroundings

Parking for Monteverde cloud forest is right in front of the hotel. Hotel is deep inside with no convenience stores in walkable distance. Hotels.com had incorrect location listed which made us go in circles to find the place. We used yoga room for yoga. They have kitchen. Road the hotel is terrible with many potholes. Driving in rain was terrible experience specifically when you are coming for the first time and have incorrect directions.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Dean

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great! Just go somewhere else for food.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Marlon Labag

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fallon, Murray

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location to hike the cloud rainforest.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashminder

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing views
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meghana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very beautiful property!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Connie

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Check in area & dining/common areas are great. Staff is awesome. Restaurant food & drinks were great. Room was dingy, musty, & cramped. We were in a private 4 person room. 2 huge useless chairs took up 1/4 of the room. Should replace with table/space for luggage. Could use a fresh coat of paint too. Small coffee/tea maker would be a lovely addition. It was not a space you would want to relax in. Really just shelter for $200/night. Common kitchen is disgusting & Not stocked for meal prep. I get that it’s a hostel but for the price expected more.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Damien

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

Very cool, very friendly.

I did not want to leave!! The property is really cool, the bar/restaurant and jacuzzi area especially. The staff were so friendly and helpful - muchas gracias a todos por una linda bienvenida y hospedaje, y para las buenas recomendaciones! Espero volver pronto! Abrazo!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Kindell

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service

Beautiful & moist

The room stayed wet the entire time. The towels stayed wet, the floor stayed wet, our beds were wet and the windows had loads of moisture on them. One shower and your room is very wet. A fan would be very helpful. Limited bathroom storage and hangars. The walls are thin and the doors are 1-2cm above the ground, which allows noise and bugs in.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

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

Honeymoon day 2-3

Hostel Selina is a cute spot way up in the mountains with a great common area, hot tubs, a library/reading space, kitchen and yoga studio. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would certainly return our next trip here!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Karen

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
First I'll say, THE ROOMS DON'T HAVE HEAT! Most places in C.R. this doesn't matter, but it was 59 degrees and raining when we arrived and our room was that temp in the room all night. This may be why Expedia calls this a "hostel". The next night they loaned me a space heater. I was excited to stay here because I've stayed at some cool eco-resorts, but it turns out this is a corporate chain. The rooms were very basic and not kept up (e.g. broken light, window didn't work right), which felt disappointing since we'd paid the same amount as other, nicer places. It also felt like we were being charged extra for everything. I ordered a salad plate with falafel and they charged $1.45 for a little 1/4 of tzatziki sauce. The menu seemed to have some good options, but the food wasn't very good. The "complimentary" drink is not a drink of your choice, but a hot cup of sugar cane water. You can reserve one time slot a day for the jacuzzi. The pros are the location, which is right next to the shuttle parking lot for the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. (the downside of this is the road gets bad the 1/4 mile before the hotel.) There also are some nice gardens around the property and some cool decor.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The relaxing vibe, the restaurant, the drinks and the food were amazing. The spa and the yoga spot were very nice as well as the staff who helped us with any questions we had!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Jair

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Nice and clean property, staff not so friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023