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Madre Selva Jungle Hostel

2.0 star property
Travelers discover a jungle paradise at this tropical retreat where thrilling activities and peaceful relaxation create unforgettable wilderness experiences

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Madre Selva Jungle Hostel offers the perfect balance of adventure and downtime in a lush forest setting. Visitors can connect with free WiFi or experience the rush of ziplining through the nature reserve. The natural environment consistently earns high marks from past guests.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
The current price is AU$45
includes taxes & fees
8 Apr - 9 Apr

Room options

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Economy Double Room

Economy Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Double Room

Basic Double Room

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Basic Shared Dormitory

Basic Shared Dormitory

  • Sleeps 12
  • 6 Single Bunk Beds
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About the area

Located in Cahuita, Madre Selva Jungle Hostel is in a rural area and near the beach. Cahuita National Park and Playa Chiquita reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Talamanca Family Art and Finca La Isla Botanical Garden. Snorkelling offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Puerto Viejo de Talamanca travel guide
Map
Margarita Rd., Cocles, Puerto Viejo, Cahuita, Limon, 70403

What's nearby

  • Beautiful, if a bit rough, beach in southern Costa Rica. #beach
    Playa Cocles
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Foundation Jaguar Rescue Center
    19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Playa Chiquita
    6 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Punta Uva Beach
    7 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Black Beach
    8 min drive - 5.0 km

Getting around

  • Limón Intl. Airport (LIO)
    72 min drive

Restaurants

  • La Nena
    9 min walk
  • Panadería Francés
    11 min walk
  • Noa Beach Club
    12 min walk
  • Restaurante El Sol del Caribe
    2 min drive
  • Caribeans Coffee & Chocolate
    3 min drive

About this property

Madre Selva Jungle Hostel

Hotel in a rural location
Madre Selva Jungle Hostel provides a garden and more. Adventurous travellers may like the ziplining at this hotel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • A nature reserve, a TV in reception and tour/ticket information
Room features
All guest rooms at Madre Selva Jungle Hostel have amenities, such as free WiFi.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Things to do

  • TV in common areas
  • Ziplining

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and outdoor lighting

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Madre Selva Jungle Hostel Hotel
Madre Selva Jungle Hostel Cahuita
Madre Selva Jungle Hostel Hotel Cahuita

Frequently asked questions

Is Madre Selva Jungle Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Madre Selva Jungle Hostel?

As of 17 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Madre Selva Jungle Hostel on 8 Apr 2026 start from AU$45, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Madre Selva Jungle Hostel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Madre Selva Jungle Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Madre Selva Jungle Hostel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Madre Selva Jungle Hostel located?

Situated near the beach, this hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Playa Cocles and within 3 miles (5 km) of Playa Chiquita and Talamanca Family Art. Punta Uva Beach and Black Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Madre Selva Jungle Hostel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

8.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 11 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice atmosphere among the trees !
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great little hostel. The staff and volunteers did a terrific job of making it a clean, safe and comfortable for all of the guests to enjoy.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pura vida

Everything was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gideon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff, amazing volunteers. People are super friendly. The kitchen is well equipped for regular cooking and it is only 5 minutes drive to town (or 10 minutes bike ride). Highly recommended
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Twinkle

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The cleanliness wasn’t there at all and we got bit by bedbugs. Place is also a little further in from rest of the town. Tons of mosquitos too. Although the hosts were really nice and we got to play with a tiny kitty!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JORIS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I didn't like the white noise of the fan. High pitch and loud.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lidia Rubí

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fue muy cómodo
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Rafael

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Animales en habitacion

Muy mala experiencia con la falta de higiene y condiciones en la que nos encontramos tramos la hanitacion. Muchas telarañas chinches y salamandras en la cama
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Increíble, de las mejores experiencias de estar rodeado de naturaleza
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Finees

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Juans

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023