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Hostel Islas del Río

2.0 star property
Hostel in La Virgen with lazy river and restaurant

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Full-sized fridge, stovetop, cookware/dishes/utensils
Outdoor dining
Exterior
Economy Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Dining

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, Private Bathroom

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Standard Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Stovetop
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Daily housekeeping
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Single Beds
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About the area

Map
300m west of Magallanes Restaurant, Chilamate, La Virgen, Heredia, 00011

Getting around

  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 85 min drive

About this property

Hostel Islas del Río

Property highlights
At Hostel Islas del Río, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. In addition to a bar and a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), barbecues and meeting rooms
  • A vending machine, tour/ticket information and concierge services
Room features
All guestrooms at Hostel Islas del Río feature comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Balconies or patios, communal kitchens and full-sized fridge/freezers

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Lazy river

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lazy river
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 7 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 2 PM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 8 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
There is no hot water on site
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Hostel Islas Río Sarapiqui
Hostel Islas Río
Islas Río Sarapiqui
Islas Río
Hostel Islas del Río La Virgen
Hostel Islas del Río Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Hostel Islas del Río Hostel/Backpacker accommodation La Virgen

Frequently asked questions

Is Hostel Islas del Río pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hostel Islas del Río?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hostel Islas del Río?

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 7 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hostel Islas del Río?

Checkout is at 2 PM.

Does Hostel Islas del Río provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Hostel Islas del Río located?

Situated in La Virgen, this hostel is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Tirimbina Rainforest Center and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Sarapiquís Gardens. Costa Rica Nature Pavilion and San Agustin Church are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Hostel Islas del Río Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

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