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Socialtel Monteverde

3.0 star property
Mountain hostel with outdoor pool, near Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve

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Unique Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Business center
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Nestled in the mountains, Selina Monteverde - Hostel offers a cozy retreat. Relax by the outdoor pool or firepit and explore local cuisine at breakfast time. With free self parking, luggage storage, a gift shop and library on site you'll feel right at home.
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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Non-smoking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free parking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • 24-hour business center
  • Business center
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry

Feel at home (6)

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free self parking
  • Outdoor swimming pools
The current price is $66
includes taxes & fees
$59 per night
Feb 24 - Feb 25

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • 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

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Small Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • 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

Highlights

Heating
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Quadruple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • 161 sq ft
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Carretera a Reserva de Monteverde, Monteverde, Puntarenas, 60109

What's nearby

  • Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve - 17 min walk
  • Curi-Cancha Reserve - 18 min walk
  • Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde - 6 min drive
  • Monteverde Butterfly Gardens - 7 min drive
  • Monteverde Orchid Garden - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 17.1 miles/27.6 km
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 45.8 miles/73.7 km

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

Socialtel Monteverde puts you just a 5-minute drive from Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve. After splashing around at the outdoor pool, you can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. A terrace and a garden are other highlights.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 36 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Onsite parking limited
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:00 AM–11:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop

What to do

  • Ecotours
  • Pool table
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Ziplining nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business center

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • An outdoor pool
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower only
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Local cuisine breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 13 per person

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Also known as

Selina Monteverde Hostel
Monteverde
Selina Monteverde
Socia/tel Monteverde
Selina Monteverde Hostel
Socialtel Monteverde Monteverde
Socialtel Monteverde Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Socialtel Monteverde Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Monteverde

Frequently asked questions

Does Socialtel Monteverde offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Socialtel Monteverde does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Socialtel Monteverde?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Socialtel Monteverde?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Socialtel Monteverde?

Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Socialtel Monteverde?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Socialtel Monteverde and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like hiking, horseback riding, and rock climbing. Additional recreation onsite includes ecotours. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hostel's other amenities, which include a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Socialtel Monteverde?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around Socialtel Monteverde like?

Socialtel Monteverde is a short 17-minute walk from Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve and 18 minutes' walk from Curi-Cancha Reserve.

Socialtel Monteverde Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Good

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.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Genevieve, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

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.
Laura, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect location to hike the cloud rainforest.
Fallon, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was a very beautiful property!
Meghana, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing views
Ashminder, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Srinivas, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Great stay, but cold and a bit isolated
I stayed in the 6 person dorms, and the rooms were very cold. Feeling like a constant draft. It might be the time of year, but Monteverde was very cold. The hostel arranged trips that was comparable to the price if you had to do them yourself and you could sign up the evening before for most of them. The food was fine, but the hostel is far away from the city, and the last bus leaves around 4 pm from the city Santa Elena (where the grocery shops and restaurants are). This makes it difficult unless you want to walk for 50-60 minutes.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Emy, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Patricia, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

If you plan to go to the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve this is an excellent location for your stay! Comfortable rooms and a nice central area to hang out in
Emily, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great atmosphere!
Lauren, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Damien, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Lovely place.
Vannapha, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

The place is beautiful
Noémie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing and serene. Loved staying here with our family. Conveniently located near Cloud forest.

6/10 Good

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.
Connie, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very cool and secluded place. Not close to downtown. 10 minutes by car/taxi. Taxi: 5000Colones
Ravi, 3-night trip

4/10 Fair

Nice and clean property, staff not so friendly.
Jair, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

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.
Kindell, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

The place had a cool look and feel but you could tell that the place is old. The receptionists were nice and helped with everything. It is far from the center though, so would recommend a car to get around.
Stephanie, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

The hostel in general is very nice, however our room was wet and not clean

10/10 Exceptional

I had a great time at the Selina and everyone was very friendly! I didn’t know what time I’d arrive so I didn’t book any activities, but the front desk guy let me know what was still available and arranged it all for me! They have an excellent restaurant on the property which was great for me with no rental car. There were also nice places to just hang out and play pool or read a book with the sounds of nature around you. I had one of the private rooms and loved everything about it!
Chris, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Pura Vida!
Very convenient location! 15min walking distance to the cloud forest. Staff very friendly. Restaurant is very convenient for a quick bite. They offer a wide viriety of tours. Recommend the Kinkajou night tour, Cafe Monteverde (They have an amazing affogato!) The roads are very bad to get to the hotel.
Victor, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

Just 2 small wirlpools. During our stay the rooms where not cleaned. No clear invoice. Shower didn´t work
Jörg, 2-night trip

General property information

Travelers Say
"Good shared kitchen space, nice restaurant on site with tasty meals."
Reasons to Book
Onsite Restaurant/Bar & Luxury Linens
Check-In Time
3:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM