Hostel El Pretal

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 9.2
Rated wonderful

Staff

9.9

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Hostel El Pretal in Liberia offers family rooms with private bathrooms and air-conditioning. Guests enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and an outdoor seating area. Convenient Facilities: The hostel features a lounge, shared kitchen, daily housekeeping service, tour desk, and luggage storage. Free on-site private parking is available. Prime Location: Located 7.5 mi from Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport, the property is a 9-minute walk from Edgardo Baltodano Stadium. Nearby attractions include Parque Nacional Santa Rosa (24 mi) and Marina Papagayo (25 mi). Guest Satisfaction: Guests highly rate the kitchen, property staff, and room cleanliness.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

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2 bunk beds
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1 full bed
3 twin beds
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Rebecca
United States United States
“The family are lovely Apartment had everything we needed Sitting area has furniture but no comfy sofa Beds are great. Very secure and walking distance from the main square Little market directly across the street Loved this little...”
Chloe
United States United States
“So beautiful and homey. I felt so safe and welcome. The staff were also so wonderful and kind.”
Taras
Canada Canada
“Very simple but it met all my needs. Garage to keep our vehicle safe was a big bonus. Communication with the owner was great.”
Melody
United States United States
“Lovely hosts-super accommodating! They were very nice and got up early to make us really good coffee before our flight. The courtyard is adorable! The beds are basic, but it was great for a night before flying out of Liberia.”
Alexander
United States United States
“We had a very comfortable stay. The rooms and kitchen were very clean and well equipped, and we were given extremely accurate and precise directions to navigate the busses to La Fortuna. Would recommend!”
Rail
Canada Canada
“We loved everything, great central location, the warmest loveliest hosts, super clean and comfortable.”
Olivia
United States United States
“Perfect hostel to hang out in if coming from Liberia Airport. Close walk to Interbus. Bathrooms are shared but an entire room with toilet and shower, not stalls.”
Stuart
Canada Canada
“El Pretal is a hostel not a hotel, so expectations are little lower. For instance there was no ensuite bathroom, but you wouldn't expect that in a hostel. The price was modest. What I really enjoyed was the welcome: both people I dealt with...”
Elizabeth
United States United States
“We loved everything about this hostel! This is a family owned hostel and each family member greets you with a warm, welcoming smile. It was a soft place to land after a busy day of travel. Beds are comfy, ac cold and sheets and towel are provided!...”
Peter
Canada Canada
“Great place, great staff that was very helpful. Just a little bit noisy but good for one night stay”

Area info

House rules

Hostel El Pretal takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 5:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Curfew
The entrance to the property is closed between 23:00 and 04:30
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 8 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Hostel El Pretal of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.