Hostel Islas del Río

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

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Ecotours
Lobby sitting area
Property grounds
Lobby
Ecotours

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

Standard Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Tirimbina Rainforest Center - 7 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Sarapiquís Gardens - 7 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Costa Rica Nature Pavilion - 7 min drive - 7.6 km
  • La Selva Biological Station - 11 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Mixto Maquenque - 12 min drive - 11.6 km

Getting around

  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rusti Ticos - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Soda Marielos - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Soda Lucrecia - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Pizzaria La Terraza - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Pollo Ranchero - ‬12 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 roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), concierge services, and barbecue grills
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a vending machine, and meeting rooms
Room features
All guestrooms at Hostel Islas del Río offer comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Balconies or patios, communal kitchens, and full-sized refrigerators/freezers

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Family friendly

  • Full-sized refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lazy river
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • This property does not have elevators

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop

Outdoor space

  • Balcony or patio

More

  • 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 more details, 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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

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 elevators
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?

Check-out 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 mi (10 km).

Hostel Islas del Río Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

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Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

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8/10 Good

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