Rocking J's is the biggest hostel I have ever seen with the smallest dorm rooms. It wasn't very busy when I was there and not much was happening, more people were in the hammocks than anywhere else. But they still put 3 of us in the tiny dorm. It was hot and humid, not unusual for Puerto Viejo, so hammocks... More

We'd heard reviews about this hostel (mixed I admit) but decided to give it a go. In summary, the bathrooms are filthy, the dorm rooms are tiny, and the hammocks are either falling apart, or disgusting.For the price they charge here, you would think they would be able to maintain the site a little better. The staff were very unhelpful... More

I wanted to head to the Carribean and my friends in the country told me Rocking J's was the place to go. I was looking for a cheap party hostel where you can meet some great folks. I stayed for 3 nights in a tent. The accommodation was exactly what I would expect for $8 a night. It had washrooms,... More

I loved sleeping in a hamac here! It was so nice to relax at night and close the hamac over yourself to protect from the daylight. It was very noisey though and far from the beach. I had to walk there with other people every time because it is not safe to walk by yourself. I did not like this... More

Great art, amazing dorms, people from everwhere. FUN FUN FUN FUN FUN, the owners are the best amazing cool people that you can met. A lot of different things to do inside the hostel. Best parties, fogatas.... and i totally recommend, i always stay there, and i have the best time!

In fairness, these guys have done an outstanding job of creating a unique visitor experience. If you are looking for a party scene, this hostel is hard to beat. Be prepared to be eaten alive by mosquitoes. For me, this is a fatal flaw! This is a part of the country that has incidence of mosquito born illnesses including dengue... More

i was ill whilst i was there, and this is the worst possible place to be ill. the bathrooms and toilets are shocking. the noise doesn't go off until midnight, which is sometimes fine and sometimes not so much! the owner, odd guy. he has an ark. for the apocalypse, or something.

very nice place, one of the most beautiful and smart places i have traveled. party feeling always, good food (though expensive), good place to mix with people and get information. location is the BEST : right on the beach, and far enough from the town itself so it is quiet. i liked it a lot, BUT... the owner is very... More

" Hands down this is" not the best place in town but probably the worst The resturant was closed, the beach infront is not useable (you will get cut to ribbons), far out of town, no space for clothes when changing in crappy old cold water showers with so much rust on the bolt don't cut yourself. Except for sink... More