The location is good, but the beach is busy and be aware that on the island there is bo running water, no wifi (but data connection works) and it is better to have some cash.

The location, the hosts, the nicely decorated accommodation, basic breakfast, tasty vegetarian food, very nice terrace with hammocks with sea view.

Stayed in March 2024

Sol and Cami, were excellent the food is very good and her advices were great.

Stayed in February 2024

The bedsheets could be from a more comfortable fiber.

Sol and Camille are great hosts, there are only two private rooms upstairs with their own terrace and chill out area. The bathroom is shared and basic, but fresh water at all times. All their food is home cooked, vegetarian and very delicious. You can also refill your bottle there to reduce plastic waste. They also offer tours to different places. Be informed, there is no wifi but if you have a sim card the connections works. Electricity is only available from around 7pm -7am. Very relaxed place directly at the beach.

Stayed in February 2024

Not Camí and Sol fault, but one should be aware that in playa blanca there is actually almost no beach...and most definitely not in front of the accomodation, one steps more or less directly into the water. And I really hope Camí and Sol will no longer sell the islands tour as it's an expensive scam.

It's really something special, you can see they, Camí and Sol, put thoughts and care into it. Simple, basic but beautiful and kept spotless clean. The room is very small with a comfy bed and little space for the luggage, but the terrace makes it up for it. Good breakfast and the two sisters are helpful and very nice.

Stayed in February 2024

Great location in quiet part of Playa Blanca (the rest of the beach is incredibly busy), run by two sisters. Yes it is basic, yes you have a cold shower, yes you share the bathroom but you cannot beat the location.

Stayed in January 2024

Nothing!

As soon as I arrived I extended my stay! It is in the most beautiful location, right on the sea front but away from the loud music further down the beach. Sol and Camila are two lovely sisters who run the place; they helped me arrive, organised amazing activities like snorkeling and visiting Las Islas Rosarios and cooked healthy vegetarian food!

Stayed in January 2024

It would have been nice to have a fan in the room, it can get very humid and hot during the night.

It was located in such a beautiful spot, right in front of the beach, in Playa Tranquila. Sol and Cami were amazing hosts, very kind and attentive. The breakfast Sol prepared was wonderful. The hostel was so cute, with a bohemian vibe. Of course you don't have the facilities of a hotel, but that's part of the charm of the place.

Stayed in September 2023

It’s a little bit warm during the night but it’s unavoidable I guess

Super sweet place, it feels very private & is located at a more calm part of the beach what we liked. Warm welcoming by the hosts, they offer some tours & the food is delicious!

Stayed in September 2023

It doesn’t have a regular flushing toilet. You need to flush on your own with a bucket of water.

Prime location if you’d like to be beachfront. Amazing beach. Very safe. Mosquito net over the bed. The service is A+. Amazing breakfast. This is perfect for someone who enjoys a more bohemian / primitive stay.

Stayed in July 2023

A bit far from the parking but it also means a more relaxing landscape far From he noise and crowded front.

It was a perfect place to have a comfortable time, just a few steps from the beach also you can make snorkel in front of the hostal. Very helpful and kind staff. For sure we will be back.

Stayed in May 2023

The location is absolutely great, the hostel isn't a 5 Star hotel, instead it is exactly what it needs to be. Comfy, super cute decorated, welcoming and the beach is on step next off the porch. I am incredibly happy that I came there even if was just for one night. The beach is lined with hotels but this one is definitely the nicest.

Stayed in April 2023

Everything was perfect!! Thank you so much :)

It’s a little paradise between the crowded beaches in Barú. The two sisters who take care of the hostel are very helpful. Breakfast and lunch are delicious. It’s possible to take yoga classes at the hostel. The room is basic and clean. During daytime, you can charge your phone (solar panels).

Stayed in March 2023

not the fault of the hostel but a generator running next door all through the night in the next hostel meant we didn’t get a whole lot of sleep. also the construction work taking place from 6:30am every morning was less than ideal, but I’d hope it would be finished soon. the breakfast was delicious, although for us it was small.

This charming hostel is run by the nicest family in an incredible shore front location along a quieter section of the playa. It was a shame we couldn’t speak better Spanish as it would have been so nice to have gotten to know them better. it was also so handy to be able to book tours and taxis directly through Sol.

Stayed in January 2023

Everything was perfect, and exsactly as it is written.

I think this is the best place to be in Playa Blanca. It feels peaceful even in the most busy season. The two girls, Sol and Camila, who own it (and their mother) are fantastic. They did everything to make my stay comfortable. The food was delicious. I had transport with them, and the driver followed me to the beach and found a boat for me. It's only 15 minutes walk, but the boat is more comfortable. I really recommend DespertArte!

Stayed in January 2023

Beautiful location right by the water. Cam and Sol were so helpful and arranged all transport and activities for us. Lovely spot to switch off and relax.

Stayed in September 2022

I would say maybe adding more "sun chairs", but apart from that it was a paradise

Amazing hostal! Amazing view on the Caribbean sea, very nice women Sol and Camila, food very good too, pretty decoration and vibes. We had to limit our consumption of water for the shower, and I liked the idea that we had to be careful about it, not to waste to much because it's precious

Stayed in August 2022

The Eco-friendliness, the welcome we received from the chicas, the location is the best part of the beach, you can go snorkelling and see fish right outside. The ladies sorted out transportation for us. There are lots of furry friends to play with. It's small but the common area is perfect to shade from the strong sun and snooze in the hammocks

Stayed in August 2022

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The 2 women are so kind and helpful. It was a 100 % relaxed trip and delicious breakfast and selfmade cookies!!!

Stayed in July 2022

payment options are very limited in the whole "island" so take extra cash with you!

Sol and Camila are great hosts, super nice and thoughtful! The place is lovely and super comfy, you feel in paradise! Of course you can't expect the luxury of a resort in an "island" with no sewage system, but you have the sea right under the "door" step and the sunset and great food and lovely people.

Stayed in May 2022

It’s a dream to wake up to the sound of waves and nature. You walk out of your room to a beautiful balcony with the beach directly beneath you, right at your doorstep! The balcony also has a perfect view of the sunset. The sisters, Cami and Sol were so helpful and welcoming. They cooked me amazing vegetarian breakfasts every morning, which I was so thankful for. I loved where DespertArte is located, on a peaceful and more quiet area of Playa Blanca. It isn’t totally crowded with people partying or trying to sell you things. Although it is just a short walk down the beach to many restaurants, bars, shops, and more. It was a breath of fresh air to live a more simple and rustic life for a few days. You can totally disconnect from the world here and just live. I truly didn’t want to leave! I can’t wait to return someday.

Stayed in June 2022

Beautiful hostel on a quieter part of the beach. Beautifully decorated communal spaces and a great breakfast included too. Sol and Camilla are legends and really made our stay comfortable !

Stayed in June 2022

Make sure that you don't come on a weekend as the whole beach is very crowded.

Sol and Camilla are very nice hosts. They make you feel very welcome and created a very welcoming and lovely hostal. Rooms are basic but clean and nice. They cooked us dinner and the breakfast was good. You will sleep five meters away from the beach with the sound of the ocean (also not so many mosquitos as expected). If you are lucky you will see a parrot passing by. <3

Stayed in March 2022

I loved everything. The girls running the hotel, their courtesy, all the little details they put with so much love and affection. The hospitality spill over with good vibes. Therr's no doubt, this is my favorite place in Playa blanca!

Stayed in February 2022

amazing experience in this eco hostel. the place was far away from the crowds and noise

Stayed in January 2022