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Beta Life Eco Proyecto Hostel

1.5 star property
Hostel near Black Beach in Cahuita

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Property entrance
Reception
Interior
Traditional Tree House, Mixed Dorm, Patio
Fridge, oven, stovetop, coffee/tea maker

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Calle 213, Cahuita, Limón, 70403
  • Black Beach
    3 min walk
  • Talamanca Family Art
    4 min walk
  • Playa Cocles
    3 min drive
  • Limon (LIO)
    59 min drive

Room options

Traditional Tent, Garden View

  • 4 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Traditional Tree House, Mixed Dorm, Patio | Balcony

Traditional Tree House, Mixed Dorm, Patio

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 10
  • 8 Twin Beds

About the area

Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

Seaside stay .Stay at this Cahuita hostel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Black Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Playa Cocles. Also, Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Gandoca-Manzanillo is within 3 miles (5 km) and Punta Uva Beach is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Black Beach - 3 min walk
  • Playa Cocles - 3 min drive
  • Foundation Jaguar Rescue Center - 6 min drive
  • Playa Chiquita - 13 min drive
  • Punta Uva Beach - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hot Rocks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Tamara - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Puerto Pirata - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Koki Beach - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Nema - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Beta Life Eco Proyecto Hostel

Hostel near Black Beach in Cahuita
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 20 beach bars. There's an onsite 24-hour business center.

Public spaces have free WiFi. Multilingual staff, gift shops/newsstands, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Beta Life Eco Proyecto Hostel. You'll have access to the health club at a partner property. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Cahuita hostel.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • 20 bars on the beach
  • Deli
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Dining venue
Beta Life Eco Proyecto Hostel offers 5 shared accommodations with fireplaces and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to balconies or patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers.

Bathrooms include showers. This Cahuita hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant
  • 20 beach bars
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • Access to nearby health club
  • Art gallery
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Designer stores
  • Ecotours

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Ceiling fan
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Free bottled water
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Fireplace
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Separate sitting area
  • Shared accommodations

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 9.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 9.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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 cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts cash.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is 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

Beta Life Eco Proyecto Hostel Reviews

Reviews

6.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 22 reviews" "

5.4/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 :)
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

2/10 Terrible

David

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Paoly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful time, wonderful people, lots of animals and a private mini jungle with great food!! loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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, ...
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

2/10 Terrible

Christian

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Catastrophique
Le lieu est simplement INSALUBRE. Ca n'a rien à faire sur Hotels.com
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Es un sitio espantoso.. Para la familia todos andan fumando parecen drogados no respetan la privacidad osea muy feo
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

4/10 Poor

Didac

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

J.A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Muy buena acogida y atención. Dormir en la cabaña es toda una experiencia. Muy recomendable!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

4/10 Poor

sara

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jubilee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018