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Beta Life Eco Proyecto Hostel

1.5 star property
Hostel with 20 beach bars, near Black Beach

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Interior
Traditional Tree House, Mixed Dorm, Patio | Individually decorated, individually furnished, rollaway beds, free WiFi
Fridge, oven, stovetop, coffee/tea maker

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and 20 beach bars
  • Free beach club nearby
  • 24-hour business center
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Garden
  • Lobby fireplace
  • Front-desk safe
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Water dispenser
Feel at home
  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Separate sitting area
  • Garden
  • Patio

Room options

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Traditional Tent, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Yard
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
  • 43 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Traditional Tree House, Mixed Dorm, Patio | Balcony

Traditional Tree House, Mixed Dorm, Patio

Highlights

Patio
Yard
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 10
  • 8 Twin Beds
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About the neighborhood

Map
Calle 213, Cahuita, Limón, 70403

What's nearby

  • Black Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Playa Cocles - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Foundation Jaguar Rescue Center - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Playa Chiquita - 15 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Punta Uva Beach - 17 min drive - 7.3 km

Getting around

  • San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) - 96.5 miles/155.4 km
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 101.5 miles/163.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Hot Rocks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Tamara - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Puerto Pirata - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Koki Beach - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cocomar Comida Caribeña - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Beta Life Eco Proyecto Hostel

Situated by the ocean, Beta Life Eco Proyecto Hostel is a great choice for a stay in Cahuita. Guests indulge in deep-tissue massages, then grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. Other highlights include 20 beach bars, a snack bar/deli, and a garden.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 5 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM
  • Early check-in subject to availability
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Check-out time is 11 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 11 PM
  • Front desk staffed during limited hours

Required at check-in

  • Cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets stay free

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • 20 beach bars
  • Restaurant
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Water dispenser

What to do

  • Ecotours
  • Free beach club nearby
  • Beach nearby
  • Access to nearby health club
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business center

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Bicycle rentals

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Art gallery on site
  • Designer stores on site

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Ceiling fan
  • Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

What to enjoy

  • Balcony or patio
  • Yard
  • Fireplace
  • Individually furnished and decorated
  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Free bottled water
  • Cookware, dishes, and utensils

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Shared accommodations

Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 9.0 per day

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property accepts cash.

Also known as

Beta Life Eco Proyecto Hostel Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
Beta Life Eco Proyecto Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
Beta Life Eco Proyecto Puerto
Beta Life Eco Proyecto Hostel Cahuita
Beta Life Eco Proyecto Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Does Beta Life Eco Proyecto Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Beta Life Eco Proyecto Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Beta Life Eco Proyecto Hostel?
Yes, pets stay free.
Is parking offered on site at Beta Life Eco Proyecto Hostel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Beta Life Eco Proyecto Hostel?
Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at Beta Life Eco Proyecto Hostel and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like hiking and mountain biking. Additional recreation onsite includes ecotours. Enjoy amenities like 20 beach bars, a garden, and access to a nearby health club.
Are there restaurants at or near Beta Life Eco Proyecto Hostel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
Does Beta Life Eco Proyecto Hostel have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a patio and a yard.
What's the area around Beta Life Eco Proyecto Hostel like?
Beta Life Eco Proyecto Hostel is a short 3-minute walk from Black Beach and 4 minutes' walk from Talamanca Family Art.

Reviews

6.2

Good

5.4/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

The owner is so nice, and its a really cool place, you feel like you are a bit away from the city even though you are right in the middle of it :)
1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

They overbooked and didn't let us check in. We had booked earlier in the day after an airport delay and we got in later than expected. There was no room for us.
1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

They overbooked and then we had to look for another place to stay. It was unfortunate to have to go door to door to find another place after we arrived. There was no check in information on expedia so we had no timeline expectations.
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

If you book a private room - forget it.
Booked and confirmed a private room with bathroom. Ended up staying in a room with no lockable door (wood frame with coconut leaves to cover), shared bathroom that was filthy, no toilet door only a curtain. The volunteers seemed more intent on sitting around making "funky" art then actually cleaning or caring for the property. There was clothing draped everywhere. When I complained the stand in manager was super helpful and really nice explaining that workers were staying in the room that we had booked (she was most apologetic) and offered a refund. She mentioned that she had only been there a week and was suitably empathetic. I did a little checking and she had been there months so not sure that I wasn't just being placated. Certainly there was no refund in sight. Bottom line, if you are a hippy that doesn't need clean but wants to kick it with like minded people, book it. The location is great and the people were certainly friendly enough.
David, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Interesting stay
While we didn't hate our stay, there's still heaps of room for improvement. They say this place isn't a hostel, they are using it as a way to fund their project. The place is a traditional house that the bribri people live in, so that's really interesting. It's like a tree house. There are no fans anywhere, and it was very hot during the day. The area to "chill out" was quite uncomfortable and small - if there was even a fan here, it would improve the experience so much, it was just that hot (even though it's winter). It's also quite dirty, the kitchen and bathroom weren't very clean. There's no hot water in the shower. The volunteers were nice, and you can have meals at the property. I am glad to have stayed there, but I wouldn't return.
3-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing experience!!!
We could not have found a more perfect place to stay while in Puerto Viejo. It was a block or two from the town center. It was clean and comfortable. There was a great sense of community there. The host, Martin, was very warm and welcoming. We stayed in the private room with a private bath. Very laid back vibe with nothing but positive energy flowing. Very creative and artistic atmosphere. Staying here gives you a genuine sense of the local life and vibe of Puerto Viejo. I would highly recommend this place. Thank you Martin and all of the volunteers for a beautiful experience.
Amy, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Paoly, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice place with interesting projects, l experienced a different way of living, more close to the nature. They have a comunity kitchen with nice and cheap vegan food, and probiotics fermentations. I got a chance to saw them working on cacao production and chocolate making, so you can have strange smells or flies around the kitchen. It a little jungle in the city, like indigenous house with open spaces and roof top micro houses. The staff is cool and helpfull if you need anything don't be afraid to ask. You can see some animals as well like a frog came in my room at night so don't leave some food on a floor, and you can see lezards and insects around. They dont use any chemicals at all.
1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful time, wonderful people, lots of animals and a private mini jungle with great food!! loved it!
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

This was seriously the best hostel i‘ve ever stayed in! It is an eco project, which is nothing but truth!! Thanks to those very special human beings you will meet there it shows you the road back to yourself, away from luxury directly into pure nature, „Pura Vida“ in it’s core! There is everything one could need, wonderful and very special vibes, Yoga possibilities, real chocolate, friendly advice, fresh bananas and loads of lovely handmade things, either to eat or any other need you could have :) like a big family you Share a Short Time of your Life with each other, right in middle of nature, but still in the center of Puerto Viejo. The Kolibris, Geckos, the very unique self- built (!!!) structure, which actually is a piece of architectural art, the unbelievably various nature that surrounds you drags you into a new form of happiness. Even if there had been really evil people, that stole from the project, those lovely people never gave up hope and live true positivity and love will improve your life for sure! I will be back very soon, I love you all, it was an honor I could meet you sweethearts!!! PURA VIDA! Much love, Lou
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Lieu miteux, n'y mettez pas les pieds
Etablissement sale, matelas dépassés depuis 15 ans, avec odeur tenace nauséabonde, sanitaires sales, peu pratiques et qui fonctionnent mal, cuisine dans un état lamentable, quasiement aucun sièges ni table pour manger ou se poser dans l'établissement, moustiquaires trouées et tachées à l'excès, personnel peu accueillant (mise à part une sympathique volontaire), chambre sans aération et avant nos insistantes demandes sans ventilateur, ...
2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Catastrophique
Le lieu est simplement INSALUBRE. Ca n'a rien à faire sur Hotels.com
Christian, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Es un sitio espantoso.. Para la familia todos andan fumando parecen drogados no respetan la privacidad osea muy feo
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

21-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Es un ambiente armonioso, donde existe la convivencia día tras día, intercambiando experiencias con personas de diferentes países, con los servicios, bancos, supermercados y playas súper cerca
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Hostel assez particulier au centre de Puerto Viejo. L'ambiance qui y règne est plutôt hippie, avec un mobilier semblable à une hutte indigène et odeur de marijuana souvent présente. La porte de notre chambre était elle-même de style "trappe indigène", sans cadenas ou barrure. Pour nous qui étions un jeune couple sans possessions de grande valeur, cela ne nous a pas dérangé, mais c'est un élément important à savoir à l'avance. La chambre et salle de bain commune étaient plutôt propres et bien entretenus. Au niveau confort, le matelas offre un confort minimal. Au final, expérience que je qualifierais de particulière.
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Very cheap but dirty and smelly
Just a place for hardcore travelers which need something cheap. There are around 10 matraces or strawmats next to each other with a moscito nett, on a high up platform. The owner is very nice but the place for me is in general dirty, smelly and without any atmosphere. I would not go back.
2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

NO repetiría!
La habitación roja no tiene puerta, la cama es incómoda y tiene mucha humedad. Los espacios comunes son un caos, y no se está cómodo, mucho desorden en general y la cocina siempre que cocine tube que limpiar antes, ya que estaban muchas cosas sucias. El lugar es céntrico. La atención del voluntario en ese momento"Richi" fue muy buena. Hay muchas opciones en el lugar, pena que nosotros ya lo teníamos todo pagado.. Es una pena, ya que el lugar tiene potencial y con ganas podrían tener un lugar bonito.
Didac, 5-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Muy buena acogida y atención. Dormir en la cabaña es toda una experiencia. Muy recomendable!
J.A, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Muffiges Zimmer, würde nicht wieder kommen.
Man wohnt in einer Art Komune. Das Personal, bzw die Mitbewohner sind sehr freundlich und wollen einem bei allem mit einbinden. Es gibt hier viele Projekte, wo man mitmachen kann (z.b Schokolade selber machen, Papier machen usw). Leider war das Zimmer ganz schlecht. Keine Fenster und es hat sehr muffig gerochen. Wir fühlten uns unwohl und haben in unseren Schlafsäcken geschlafen. Ungeziefer gab es leider auch. Für Menschen die Sauberkeit schätzen ist es leider nichts.
sara, 2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Muy Bueno!
Este lugar es muy interesante siempre ay algo de que hacer. Pudes aprender hacer cholocate or rentar una bicicleta. La unica cosa es que dice que el desayuno esta incluido pero eso es aparte.
Jubilee, 2-night trip with friends
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