Hostel Islas del Río

2.0 star property
Hostel in La Virgen with lazy river and restaurant
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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Ecotours
Lobby
Property grounds
Ecotours
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
300m west of Magallanes Restaurant, Chilamate, La Virgen, Heredia, 00011
  • Tirimbina Rainforest Center
    7 min drive
  • Sarapiquís Gardens
    7 min drive
  • Rancho Magallanes
    2 min walk
  • Rusti Ticos
    16 min walk

Room options

Standard Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
Daily housekeeping
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Single Beds

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About the area

La Virgen

At Hostel Islas del Río you'll be 4 km (2.5 mi) from Tirimbina Rainforest Center and 4 km (2.5 mi) from Sarapiquís Gardens. Highlights at this hostel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This hostel has free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a terrace. Additionally, you'll find a lazy river, a snack bar/deli and coffee/tea in a common area. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .In proximity to this La Virgen hostel you'll find Poás Volcano National Park.

What's nearby

  • Tirimbina Rainforest Center - 7 min drive
  • Sarapiquís Gardens - 7 min drive
  • Costa Rica Nature Pavilion - 7 min drive
  • La Selva Biological Station - 11 min drive
  • Poás Volcano National Park - 82 min drive

Getting around

  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rusti Ticos - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Soda Marielos - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Soda Lucrecia - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Pizzaria La Terraza - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Pollo Ranchero - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Hostel Islas del Río

Hostel in La Virgen with lazy river and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, barbecue grills, and a vending machine are also featured at Hostel Islas del Río. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this La Virgen hostel.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Deli
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Hostel Islas del Río offers 5 accommodations with a safe and free toiletries. Rooms open to balconies or patios. This La Virgen hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Lazy river

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lazy river
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 7 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 2 PM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 8 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hostel Islas del Río

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or 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 credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card 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 Visa, Mastercard and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • There is no hot water on site.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Hostel Islas Río Sarapiqui
Hostel Islas Río
Islas Río Sarapiqui
Islas Río
Hostel Islas del Río La Virgen
Hostel Islas del Río Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Hostel Islas del Río Hostel/Backpacker accommodation La Virgen

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hostel Islas del Río?

Hostel Islas del Río offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Hostel Islas del Río?

Yep, Hostel Islas del Río has a free self car park.

Does Hostel Islas del Río have a waterslide?

No, but it has a waterpark and lazy river.

What makes Hostel Islas del Río a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Hostel Islas del Río.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hostel Islas del Río?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hostel Islas del Río?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hostel Islas del Río?

Check-in begins at noon. Check-out time is 2 PM.

Are pets allowed at Hostel Islas del Río?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Hostel Islas del Río Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

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10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

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