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Hotel Sloth Backpackers

2.0 star property
Hostel in Monteverde with free parking

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Terrace/patio
Front of property
Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Balcony | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Lobby sitting area
Terrace/patio

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Garden view

Shared Dormitory, 1 Twin Bed

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Rainfall showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Balcony | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Rainfall showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Twin Room, Balcony | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Twin Room, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Rainfall showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Daily housekeeping
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Shared Dormitory, 1 Twin Bed, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Rainfall showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room, Balcony | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Rainfall showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Daily housekeeping
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Economy Triple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Triple Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Rainfall showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
150 metros from the Supercompro, Monteverde, Puntarenas, 50306

What's nearby

  • Monteverde Orchid Garden - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Monteverde Butterfly Gardens - 3 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Wildlife Refuge Monteverde - 5 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve - 9 min drive - 2.9 miles

Getting around

  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 153 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Café Monteverde - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Las Riendas Restaurant - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Tree House Restaurante & Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Sabor Tico - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bon Appetit! - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Hotel Sloth Backpackers

Hostel near Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve
Take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities at Hotel Sloth Backpackers. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a facial, a manicure/pedicure, or a massage. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Rest.La Soda Coati, the on-site restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hostel include:
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), coffee/tea in the lobby, and luggage storage
  • Smoke-free premises, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Sloth Backpackers offer amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • Balconies or patios, communal kitchens, and cookware/dishes/utensils

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Rest.La Soda Coati

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Shared kitchen access

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 8 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 55 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a security system
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Sloth Backpackers pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel Sloth Backpackers?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Hotel Sloth Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Hotel Sloth Backpackers?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Hotel Sloth Backpackers provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 55 per person applies.

Where is Hotel Sloth Backpackers located?

Situated in a national park, this hostel is steps from Jardín de Orquídeas and Monteverde Orchid Garden. Mundo de los Insectos and Ficus La Raiz are also within 10 minutes.

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Hotel Sloth Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

4.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10

Host was real friendly and very helpful

4/10

Very basic place
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10

Un hostal muy céntrico en Monteverde. Me gustó mucho la experiencia, al regresar a Monteverde volveré a agendar sin dudas
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

4/10

The blankets were horrible. It was loud. But very friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10

Close to bus stop. Half a block to center town. English speaking staff who were more than helpful booking trips ,etc. The rainforest was amazing. The ziplining at Extreme O was a blast. Coffee tour, night walk. Everything was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

4/10

I originally reserved a private room at Sloth Backpackers but on arrival was told to go to the sister hostel two doors down as they were full. Had to make the payment at the property and only cash payments were allowed which I was not made aware of in advance. As I was not at Sloth, my room did not have cable tv as advertised. Breakfast was alright and good service. Did not sleep well at all as both nights I stayed two different guests tried getting into my room - unsure if coincidence or if both guests had been sent to the wrong room? Wind howled through the hotel all night and traffic outside was very loud. Good location and shuttles available, room was clean (especially bathroom) and shower was powerful and hot.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

8/10

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10

När man bor på hostel så får man vad man betalar för. Helt okej standard, frukosten var också okej.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10

Low budget with excellent service. Downtown, a little noisy during the night. No A/C.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10

This was our first stay in Costa Rica, staying here two nights. I payed via paypal ahead of time, as they were having problems with their credit card machine.That made the check-in process very easy. The room was big with an adequate bathroom, and while there was no fan, the air circulated through at nice through little windows above the front window and in the bathroom. The location is outside of the totally crazy area a few streets away, but it is fairly easy to walk around town. The staff is well familiar with tours, so if you haven't signed up for anything, they can help with that. Walking around Monteverde at all is somewhat challenging at night when it's dark (steep roads, not a lot of lights), but be careful to watch for cars and motorcycles and you will be fine.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10

Hotel is in a good location. room is clean. Weather is nice in late December.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10

I stayed here for five nights and it was ok. I don't think it was worth the cost, especially when they added 13% tax on top. This hostel was on the main road and so was very noisy with traffic noise early morning until about 9.30pm. The breakfast was ok, bit enough but was made prior and then just reheated when you turned up. The kitchen closed awas closed from 9pm to 7am, so you had to keep that in mind if you were doing late tour or needed your food before 7am the next day. They were helpful with tours, beds were comfy with extra blanket, but not a lot of space to chill out in. Overall an ok stay, but would probably recommend to try another hostel if you're in Monteverde.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10

After traveling for over 5 hours I come to check in and Yorle made me feel completely unwelcome even though I had a reservation. She told me to type my info into the computer and got annoyed when it took me some getting used to as keyboards in the U.S. are different. Out of all of the hotels, hostels I've been to I have NEVER had to literally type in my own info. (Lazy much?). The only time Yorle was pleasant was when asking if I was interested in doing activities and told me if I decide to do anything that I absolutely HAD TO BOOK WITH HER and that it was VERY IMPORTANT! The room was decent but the street was VERY noisy. Unfortunately I was ill and spent most of the day and night inside and had trouble sleeping as I heard every conversation and car drive by. This hostel put a damper on my time spent in this part of the country. Don't recommend.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10

located in Santa Elena downtown, the service was great! and the tours the owner found for us great too.