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

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
150 metros from the Supercompro, Monteverde, Puntarenas, 50306
  • Monteverde Butterfly Gardens
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
    ‪146 min drive‬

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Room options

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Garden view

Shared Dormitory, 1 Twin Bed

  • 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

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Twin Room, Balcony | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Twin Room, Balcony

  • 301 sq ft
  • 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

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room, Balcony | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Balcony

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Economy Triple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Triple Room

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the neighborhood

Monteverde

Hotel Sloth Backpackers places you next to Jardín de Orquídeas and Monteverde Orchid Garden. This 9-room hostel has conveniences like a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • Monteverde Orchid Garden - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Monteverde Butterfly Gardens - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Curi-Cancha Reserve - 5 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve - 9 min drive - 3.3 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 in Monteverde with free parking
Hotel Sloth Backpackers features free WiFi in public areas, coffee in a common area, and a terrace. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for USD 55 per person. Front-desk staff can assist with concierge services and luggage storage. Additional amenities include laundry facilities and a garden.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer rainfall showers and free toiletries. Balconies or patios are also standard. Bathrooms are shared.

Languages

English, Spanish

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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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 55 per person

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 2 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a security system.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Hotel Sloth Backpackers?

Hotel Sloth Backpackers offers free cancellation on select room rates. For specific requirements, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Sloth Backpackers?

As of May 20, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Sloth Backpackers on May 30, 2025 start from $108.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What is there to do near Hotel Sloth Backpackers?

This hostel is located in Monteverde, just steps from Monteverde Orchid Garden and Jardín de Orquídeas, and within a short walk of Mundo de los Insectos. You'll also find Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve and Monteverde Butterfly Gardens within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Hotel Sloth Backpackers?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hostel.

Is a spa located at Hotel Sloth Backpackers?

Spa services at the hostel include facials, massages, and mani/pedis.

Does Hotel Sloth Backpackers feature a casino?

No, Hotel Sloth Backpackers doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Hotel Sloth Backpackers?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hostel.

Is Hotel Sloth Backpackers a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this hostel will appreciate amenities like a rainfall showerhead as well as a restaurant and massages.

Does Hotel Sloth Backpackers have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hostel.

Does Hotel Sloth Backpackers have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, Hotel Sloth Backpackers doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will Hotel Sloth Backpackers allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Hotel Sloth Backpackers.

Are there connecting rooms at Hotel Sloth Backpackers?

No, this hostel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to Hotel Sloth Backpackers?

The closest major airport to Hotel Sloth Backpackers is La Fortuna (FON-Arenal), which is about 17.3 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Hotel Sloth Backpackers?

Yes, every room at Hotel Sloth Backpackers comes with a balcony with some featuring garden views.

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

10/10 Excellent

Isabelmarie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

8/10 Good

Kelvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Host was real friendly and very helpful

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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 Poor

Verified traveler

Conveniently located but noisy. Great shower

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 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Denis, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Centrally located and very friendly service.

Low budget with excellent service. Downtown, a little noisy during the night. No A/C.

8/10 Good

Jackie, Iowa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

great location, nice staff

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.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel is in a good location. room is clean. Weather is nice in late December.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Ok stay.

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.

6/10 Okay

Cieda, Los Angeles, CA

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

RUDE OWNER! Go elsewhere.

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.

8/10 Good

Cindy, San Jose, CR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent location

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

4/10 Poor

Rosa Maria, ALPTHAL

Traveled with group
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very basic place
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Dennis

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The blankets were horrible. It was loud. But very friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Rikard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Centralt och billigt boende

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