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Vista Serena

Manuel Antonio National Park, Costa Rica
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4.5 of 5 stars 39 Reviews
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Alonkar206
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 January 2012

This is hands down one of the best hostels in the world. Conrad is a rad host and the atmosphere here is amazing, not to mention the view. They are super helpful with everything from booking tours to transportation, and its even a great place to just chill. Definately a spot for the younger crowd, everyone kicks it on the... More

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reginaPO
Orlando, Florida
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5 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2012

The best hostel we stayed at in Costa Rica on our trip... you simply can't beat the view while lying on a hammock for the sunsets. Perfect place to relax and chill out during the days and get together with great folks during the night. The restaurant serves some AWESOME nachos. Staff was really friendly and really helpful in booking... More

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Alex G
San Francisco, California
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4 reviews
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2012

Great place to meet others who are doing the same thing that you are doing. It has an amazing view of the ocean from the deck/patio where you can enjoy it from your hammock or table. A good restauran and the staff was really helpful in helping me figure out what I was going to do next. More

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tourtourtour81
Bloomington, Indiana
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4 reviews
1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 December 2011

This is a great place for young people to meet and hang out. My wife and I were exhausted after climbing Mt Chirripo and stayed in one of the bungalows for 3 days. View was incredible, and we had our own kitchen to cook and relax in. I can see how people looking for quiet might not love this place,... More

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Leah K
La Guácima, Alajuela, Costa Rica
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews
2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 November 2011

This is a great hostel for those on a budget. INCREDIBLE view overlooking the ocean, on-site restaurant, free wi-fi, towels/linens included, communal kitchen, and a great staff make it a great choice. The shower in the bathroom was full of sand and the floor was wet, but... it's a ~$10-13/night hostel where most people spent the whole day at the... More

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Elena A
San Francisco, California
2 reviews
2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 August 2011
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Very much enjoyed staying here. The place has a fantastic view and it is well run, with breakfast in the morning, clean beds and showers. Conrad, the owner of the place was really very friendly and helpful with anything you needed. I would return! More

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barbedbinz
Long Beach, Washington
1 review
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2011
3
people found this review helpful

This is definitely the spot to be at in Manuel Antonio for solo travelers, young people, or ANYONE who wants to meet people. It was a very lively place in the early evening. However, I was in the 4 person dorms for a total of 6 days spread out over a few weeks and it was never loud after 10pm... More

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MerKay
Coto de Caza, California
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3 reviews
5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2011
5
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I am obsessed with this hostel, I would live here if I could! Conrad and Alex are the brothers that run this hostel and they are chill, friendly, and helpful. We stayed in a private room there with a kitchen, living room with DVDs and DVD player, and AC. The highlight of this place is the balcony that hangs over... More

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queen614
queen614
1 review
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2011
3
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This place ROCKED! If you are fun, friendly, and young at heart, this is the place for you. I have traveled around the world and thought this was the coolest place yet. The hostel offers free calls to the US and Canada! Cannot get better than that. The restuarant was good - highly recommend the nachos =) The view at... More

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emilienomade
Valencia, Spain
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4 reviews
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2011
2
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never had i stayed in a hostel with such beautiful views. the sunset was absolutly amazing...and the hamacs are so awsome. this place felt fun, light, and the people there, staff and guests, were smiling and happy. i had a really good time and slept well. go there, its so cool! and ask the locals for the best beaches, we... More

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