Unwind at Hostel Cattleya, where a serene garden and sun-kissed terrace await. With free in-room WiFi, bike rentals, luggage storage, dry cleaning services, tour assistance and self parking - every detail is taken care of for the perfect stay.
Frente agrososi, Monteverde, Provincia de Puntarenas, 60109
What's nearby
Ranario - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Mundo de los Insectos - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Monteverde Orchid Garden - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Ficus La Raiz - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Wildlife Refuge Monteverde - 8 min drive - 2.8 km
Getting around
Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 177 min drive
San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) - 53 miles/85.3 km
La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 17.6 miles/28.3 km
Restaurants
Tree House Restaurante & Cafe - 8 min walk
Café Monteverde - 8 min walk
Taco Taco - 7 min walk
Restaurante Sabor Tico - 12 min walk
Soda La Amistad - 4 min walk
About this property
Hostel Cattleya
When you stay at Hostel Cattleya, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve. Freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails and mountain biking. A terrace and a garden are offered, and in-room conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves.
At a glance
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Hotel size
3 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 15
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 15
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Pets
Pets stay free
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
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Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Shared refrigerator
What to do
Bicycle rentals nearby
Ecotours nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horse riding nearby
Ziplining nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Bicycle rentals
Facilities
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Television in common areas
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Room amenities
Home comfort
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Shower only
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Microwave
Shared kitchen access
Stovetop
Rice cooker
Cookware, dishes, and utensils
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hostel Cattleya?
Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability).
What is there to do at Hostel Cattleya and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like cycling, hiking, and horseback riding. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Enjoy amenities like a picnic area and a garden.
What's the area around Hostel Cattleya like?
Hostel Cattleya is a short 9-minute walk from Monteverde Orchid Garden and 8 minutes' walk from Mundo de los Insectos.
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Reviews
Hostel Cattleya Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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9.4
Cleanliness
10
Location
9.6
Staff & service
9.0
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 2, 2026
Clean room, friendly staff
Alexander
Alexander, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 18, 2026
Wonderful place, everything was clean and very well maintained. Kitchen fitted with everything you need (microwave, hot plate hob, coffee maker, smoothie maker and more). Great air con, nice little terrace, extra blanket. All at a great price.
Mark
Mark, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 1, 2026
Clean room, kind staff, the basic apartment was private and great for us. The location is convenient. Down the block from a beautiful sunset.
Jeremy
Jeremy, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 20, 2024
Great stay! Has private cabins!
Yasmin
Yasmin, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 8, 2025
Loved the pool and the wildlife around, clean and comfortable rooms with AC. Hammocks are nice touch. Check in/out was simple and the staff was very kind.
Lynnelle
Lynnelle, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 9, 2024
Great place
Great place to stay to visit Monteverde. It a good deal in this touristic area.
The room was clean, so the shared bathroom was.
Easy self parking on site and the hotel is walkable for the center of Santa Elena.
Honorine
Honorine, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Apr 22, 2025
Good place near monteverde
Room as seen on picture: really clean and simple. Close to the village so you can go on walk eating. As we confirmed in the email, you jave to pay cash when you get there, no credit card (just be aware)
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 11, 2025
We had a 2 bedroom appartment. Spotlessly clean, kitchen very well equipped. Parking out front. Stayed for two nights. Could not ask for a better place. Highly recommended.
Marzena
Marzena, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 1, 2024
Cute modern and simple rooms that accommodated our large family with clean bunk beds and a nice shower. We loved the shred area where we cooked a couple of meals and met people from other countries. The staff was extra helpful and kind. They reaerved the tours for us and answered all our questions.
Nadiezhda
Nadiezhda, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 5, 2025
Very clean. Do not get confused or nervous by the name hostel. It is a studio with its own private bathroom and private kitchen. Large room and well stocked kitchen utensils. Service of the staff is excellent.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 26, 2025
Cattleya was better than we expected! Our group was exploring Monteverde/Santa Elena for 2 days, and we were provided with a very clean, large private room (including our own mini kitchen and full fridge, in addition to the communal kitchen).
The reception area is separate (about 3 min drive) from the rooms, but not inconvenient. There are lots of restaurants nearby. We actually got food from a nearby grocery store and cooked in our room.
Overall, amazing price for what you get. It was perfect for our short stay and we would be happy to return!
Megan
Megan, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 22, 2025
The studios are very cool. There is an electric burner, blender, and other kitchen appliances to make food. The space is a good size for a family with two queen size beds in each studio. The only downside is how windy it gets each night. The wind truly howls and sounds like a storm (and it’s often that way in this region). I recommend earplugs or something of the sort if you are a light sleeper. Also, they arrange for shuttle service to places, which was nice except I found out that the price of the shuttle was twice the amount I was told at the desk. All in all, it’s a great place to stay, and I’d highly recommend it!
Dylan
Dylan, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 25, 2023
We had read the excellent reviews for Jonathan and Hostel Cattleya overall, and I have to add ours to the list. We were a group of 50-somethings, coming from a pretty terrible VRBO in Monteverde our first night- so bad that I took a chance on a “hostel” (we haven’t stayed in a hostel since traveling in Europe during college!). We booked the economy apartment for $45/night, which turned out to be an actual two bedroom house— whhaatt?!?! It was perfect- clean, coffee and condiments laid out for us, dishes and silverware, clean towels in the bathroom, full refrigerator, an actual stove. A little backyard w table and chairs. It was fantastic.
Jonathan was lovely, too- super friendly when we checked in, made sure we had his phone number in case we needed anything. Even just staying one night, this “hostel” was one of the highlights of the trip. We can’t recommend it highly enough. Cheers and best of luck for continued success, Jonathan!
Anne
Anne, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 28, 2025
Great place
Divya
Divya, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Aug 16, 2025
The junior suit was great
Carlos
Carlos, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 18, 2024
Perfect for our quick overnight needs.
Megan
Megan, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
May 2, 2025
Room and bed were comfy. Room has everything you need. It is fairly new. Suites are not near reception but they are in a quiet area.
Betty
Betty, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Jul 29, 2025
It is inexpensive and clean. The photos misrepresent the room for 4 with 3 beds. It is a very small house away from the main property. It had a dehumidifier but no ac. It was clean and safe but not really as we expected.
David
David, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 15, 2025
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Daniel
Daniel, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Dec 14, 2024
Nice Studio Apartment
Nice two bedroom studio apartment about 200 meters from main hostel building. Managers were exceptionally helpful and accommodating. Only slight negative, really more of a surprise, was that they didn't accept payment via credit card.
Steven
Steven, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 20, 2018
Perfect place to stay. Highly recommended!
I was welcomed in a very nice manner by the host. I had no trouble checking in and all the questions I had were answered. The host has a great personality and he's open to all questions. He is very friendly and willing to go above and beyond. I actually had a lot of help from Jonathan, the host and owner, in deciding what activities to do in my stay. He is very helpful in scheduling tours, giving advice of the best tours, and discussing prices. The room I stayed in was very clean and comfortable. It had everything I needed. There was free breakfast provided, which was really good and tasty. The hostel has a clean kitchen for people that likes to cook. It has all the utensils and cookware just like a regular kitchen would. Since the hostel is just a couple of minutes from Santa Elena, it's easy to get groceries. I had no issues in my stay. The service was incredible. I would definitely recommend and go back because it was just perfect.
Anabel
Anabel, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Apr 9, 2026
Cocina full equipada, los cuartos tiene lo necesario, no es nada lujoso pero cumple perfectamente con una estadia comoda.
Oscar
Oscar, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 13, 2026
Achei o banheiro bem espaçoso e o custo benefício ótimo.
Apesar de não termos usado, a cozinha é bem equipada.
Equipe atenciosa e prestativa
Michelle
Michelle, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair
Dec 13, 2025
Das Zimmer war nur oberflächlich sauber. An den Fenstern hingen überall Fliegen und kleine Spinnen. Im Haupt Haus war es bestimmt gemütlicher. Wir haben allerdings ein abseitstes Häuschen bekommen, das garnicht gut war. Juckende Bettwäsche, unsauber , ungemütlich eingerichtet und ein unhöflicher Hinweis für ein Trinkgeld. Nie wieder!!!!
Angela
Angela, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 5, 2024
Disfrutamos mucho nuestra estancia el lugar muy bonito cerca del centro y de los lugares para hacer las actividades, super limpio, los estudios están nuevos . Súper recomendado