Rocking J’s

Certainly the most well-known hostel in Puerto Viejo, Rocking J’s occupies nearly two a half acres (1 hectare) about a 20-minute walk from downtown. The compound houses a number of dorm rooms, a couple of camping areas, a “hammock hotel”, a recording studio, a kitchen, and lots of nooks and crannies to decorate with the art supplies available at the front desk. Both camping and hammock options include a large locker as well as a lock. They also rent surfboards, bodyboards, snorkels, guitars and drums. There is a kitchen and wifi, as well as regular bonfires with free marshmallows. Though a bit of a walk from town, Rocking J’s is an affordable option for trampers and a great place to meet other travelers. All reservations are made by phone, though this should only be necessary during the busiest holidays of the year (New Years, Semana Santa, etc.).

RATES

Hammock — $7USD
Camping with your own tent — $6USD per person
Camping with their tent and air mattress — $8USD per person
Dorm with fan — $11USD per person
Private double — $26USD
Private triple — $39USD

CONTACT

On the road to Manzanillo, about a kilometer from the bus stop. If you take a cab from town, speak with reception before paying.

Phone: (506) 2750-0665 // (506) 2750-0657
Website: http://www.rockingjs.com

Hotel Puerto Viejo

The original surfer spot in Puerto Viejo, this labryinthine hotel is located right downtown with easy access to all the best bars and beaches in the area. The rooms are clean, bright, and simple, and owner Kurt knows all the best surf spots in Costa Rica. If you’re in town to learn or perfect your surf technique, he’s a fountain of information having been in Costa Rica for over 20 years. There is a kitchen and wifi, and a lockbox in reception for valuables.

RATES

Private double with shared bath — $20-$24USD
Private double with private bath — $30USD

CONTACT

Calle 217 with Avenida 69 on the left coming from the beach

Phone: (506) 2750-0620

Crocodile Hostel and Surf Camp

Crocodile Surf Camp is located on the beach about a 10 minute walk from the center of town and offers hammocks, dorms, and private rooms. The atmosphere is laid-back and the central table is not only the best place to get a decent wifi signal but also happens to be the best place to meet fellow trampers. The affordable hammock camping option includes the use of a locker as well as a light breakfast and coffee in the morning, and the prices for shared rooms are the lowest in town. There is a kitchen for guest use, though it is difficult to get into in the morning as it is being used for making the aforementioned breakfast.

RATES

Hammock camping — $7USD
10-bed mixed dorm with fan — $13USD
Private double with fan, shared bath — $15USD
Private double with fan, private bath — $18USD

CONTACT

On the road to Manzanillo, roughly 10 minutes from center of town

Phone: (506) 2756-8016
Email: crocodilesurfcamp@yahoo.com // jaime_luis28@yahoo.com
Website: http://www.hostelcrocodilesurfcamp.com

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