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Reviews of Hostel Plinio

Main Road 50 Meters before Restaurant Bamboo Jam Quepos, Costa Rica, 60601 Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica

#36 of 62 hotels in Manuel Antonio

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 495 hostel reviews

8.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.4

  • Comfort

    8.2

  • Location

    8.2

  • Facilities

    8.2

  • Staff

    8.4

  • Value for money

    8.6

  • Free WiFi

    8.0

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  • Reviewed: 17 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pool seemed dirty. My partner's food was cold at the restaurant. Laundry was expensive but I think fairly standard for Costa Rica.

    The family room is great, has a cool raised king size bed upstairs with a view of the trees. Big shower. Also stayed in a budget room with shared bathroom which was clean. Breakfast was basic but good it was included. Easy to use buses to get to Quepos/Manuel Antonio. Lots of chill out places with hammocks and chairs.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Buses go every 15 minutes to the National Park and to Quepos town. Cute little hostel with a restaurant right next door.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2024

    9.0
    Great! Would definitely book again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shared kitchen was crowded in the evenings, but nothing terrible, more kitchenware would be nice.

    Nice hostel with great atmosphere, nice views & terrace. Really nice and helpful staff. The room was simple but clean and had everything we needed. Breakfast was good, near the pool with views of colorful parrots, probably living in a nearby tree.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It is next to the main road, so the noise was very loud. Our room did not have any windows, just misquotes net and curtains, so we heard anyone talking in front of our room. If you want to have a good sleep, do not go here

    They cleaned our room every day. The bathroom was clean all the time. Big dining place and friendly staff.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2024

    7.0
    Confortable according you are paying for
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The pool needs maintenance, painting. Maybe more bathrooms, too

    Breakfast and staff are very good

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2024

    9.0
    Great location! Very spacious and comfortable property
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The only challenge for me was there was no AC in the bedrooms, only ceiling fans and other people in the dorm were always turning them off...

    The included breakfast was amazing, traditional Costa Rican food is my favorite! The pool is lovely for the hot days. It's easy and cheap to get around to Manuel Antonio or Quepos with the public bus which made everything in the area very accessible. Beautiful sunsets from the top floor balcony!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff was unfriendly and did not help much with directions

    Easy to take the bus to Manuel Antonio national park

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good breakfast and really good location easy to get to Manuel Antonio as bus stops right outside

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 March 2024

    7.0
    Okay
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Upper beds don’t have rails, my bed was not nearby a wall so I was pretty scared to fall during my sleep, plus the mattress was down on one side which made it more dangerous. Beds have no curtains which would be nice to have. Only 1 toilet/shower for 10 people was definitely not enough, and didn’t like that the fans didn’t reach every bed, so was super hot. They didn’t give us one key each because was only one key for booking, I find it ridiculous

    It was nice and clean, rooms where comfy, the kitchen was good, and the breakfast was okay. The breakfast were nice! The terrace of the bedroom was nice too. Pool okay, could use some more sun beds and to be repainted

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing value for money. Great breakfast especially the pancakes. Pool is awesome in the heat and the treehouse style look is great

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Slightly out of town. Some small details related to road noise and equipment

    Amazing setting. Nice views. Very good feeling to be there

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 March 2024

    7.0
    Great hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms were basic but fulfilled our needs

    Great pool. Good value for money with friendly staff. Great to have a bar on site with tasty cocktails and good value food

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    As a solo traveler did not find it too social because the hostel doesn't organize activities. Only one bathroom to service the 8 bed dorm plus one private room within our section although there were 3 other washrooms available if you didn't mind walking past the kitchen area. Not the hostels fault but there was a theif living amongst us who stole my hat and insulated water bottle, so beware.

    Staff catered to my needs. Shout out to Steven at reception and Margaret at the restrurant for their friendliness. Location is close to the bus stop so easy to get to the park or the town. Breakfeast, with 4 choices is included in the price. I stayed in an 8 person mixed dorm and it was large enough to stay out of everyones personal space. The balcony off the dorm and roof top loft added a jungle ambiance to the atmosphere. Also nice to have a swimming pool.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2024

    9.0
    Nice stay, fair value for its price. Clean.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Fair for its value. Clean. Nice hostel. Good breakfast

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nois from the road.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 February 2024

    7.0
    It's nice hostel with a lot of green trees around, rooms are not hot at night. Great experience staying almost in th
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Problems with a water supply

    Staying in the jungle

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was only one bathroom for an 8 bed dorm + private room, which was definitely a little annoying because the bathroom was busy all the time. They have more washrooms close to the reception, tho, that can be used by everyone.

    One of the best hostels I've stayed at here in Costa Rica. Super friendly and helpful staff, the breakfast was delightful, spacious dorman and great facilities. The pool and common area are definitely a huge plus!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 February 2024

    8.0
    I had a nice couple of nights here in the separate apartment which was really well maintained and clean. Great views dow
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Studio with Ocean View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    I liked the location easy to walk to town or get the local bus or taxi. My apartment was very clean and tidy and pretty new- everything I needed

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 February 2024

    9.0
    Pretty but not for solo travellers
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not sociable for solo travellers, lots of group tours stay here and stick to themselves

    Beautiful sunset view, spacious rooms

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our room did not have the air-conditioning and it was very hot.

    Very nice hostel and common areas.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 January 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A bit nosy from animalsounds in the night and a bit humid in the bunks cause of only using fans in the room. Expect from that the room was big with lockers and considerate persons.

    We arrived pretty late but had a great time there. We got really good help from the staff from booking a trip to the national park, guestions about the area and what to do. The bedroom was big with a great terrace. The location is a bit of the center, but it was really nice there, and you live pretty close to nature. The prices were good, the breakfast tasted great and with a pool and many hang out spots we were really satisfied, staying there. When we came back from Manuel Antonio National Park, we got to take a shower and hang out there. Lovely experience.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 January 2024

    9.0
    Feel like a tree house
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Nice hostel, very well located. When I got there I thought I would need to rent a scooter or something, but it’s so easy to go to the beach and to Manuel Antonio with the bus service that I ended up just using that. So, cheaper but still amazingly easy!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 January 2024

    7.0
    Overall this is a nice place. I would stay here again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The water pressure was really weak for 2 days so my shower experience was not up to par. The third day it was better.

    The staff, the bar, the overall look and feel of the place.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 January 2024

    8.0
    Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Great access to Quepos and Manuel Antonio.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Was pretty loud making it difficult to get good sleep.

    Great access to Quepos city center and Manuel Antonio National Park.

    Stayed in January 2024

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