Walaba Hostel and Beach Houses

6km after Puerto Viejo, in Punta Uva beach,, 100 mts after Selvin�s Rest, Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica
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Rating: 85%from 5 reviews

  • 88%Atmosphere
  • 92%Staff
  • 88%Security
  • 92%Cleanliness
  • 76%Location
  • 84%Value for money
  • 80%Facilities
Walaba is a charming hostel located between the jungle and the beach, in the South Caribbean Coast of Cos

Walaba is a charming property located between the jungle and the beach in the South Caribbean coast of Costa Rica. Located in Playa Punta Uva 6km south of Puerto Viejo

Our houses Caribbean style, are perfect for people who enjoy the tranquility of nature and love life. Our regular visitors in the area include monkeys, sloths, hummingbirds, toucans and many other species of birds, frogs, lizards along with other critters and creatures that mother nature has offered Costa Rica

We are located 6km from down town Puerto Viejo on your way to Manzanillo. There are buses during the day that will drop you off directly outside the hostel or you can get a taxi from Puerto Viejo. Punta Uva is quite and relaxed with restaurants, markets and bars with a local touch.

Walaba Hostel & Beach Houses is a short 2 minute walk from Punta Uva beach; one of the most beautiful and well known beaches in Costa Rica and the world. Playa Punta Uva is surrounded by exotic vegetation and wildlife with pristine crystal blue waters. Protected by a rock cave it�s a perfect beach to swim, snorkel/dive, kayak or just relax and enjoy a book or the company of old and new friends.

For those travellers who may want to veer from the typical budget hostel or party environment and feel the real magic of the Caribbean Coast, our multi lingual staff can guide you in any direction you want to travel. We offer: Free Wifi, kitchen, beds with mosquito nets, hot water showers, dining room & hammocks, open air terrace and BBQ, parking, bicycle and snorkel rental, tour desk and shuttle service all set in a Tropical Rainforest Garden.

� Walaba Hostel � Your Caribbean Vibe Mixed With The Costa Rican Pura Vida�

check in:anytime
check out: 11am
credit cards not accepted
cancellation policy 48 hours
+9 pax group bookings accepted
Prices are per person per night.

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Hostel Facilities
  • 24 hour security
  • BBQ
  • Bicycle hire
  • Bicycle parking
  • Board Games
  • Book exchange
  • Breakfast not included
  • Ceiling fan
  • Common Room
  • DVDs
  • Free Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Games Room
  • Hot Showers
  • House Keeping
  • Internet Access
  • Kitchen
  • Linen Included
  • Lockers
  • Luggage Storage
  • Outdoor Terrace
  • Parking
  • SHUTTLEBUS
  • Tea/Coffee Making Facilities
  • Tours Travel Desk
  • Towels For Hire
Cancellation Policy
This property has a 3 day cancellation policy. Failure to cancel within this time will result in a cancellation charge equal to the first night of your stay.

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By Car
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By Bus

The bus station is located inside Transportes Caribenos station, Barrio Tournon, San Jose.
Scheduled departures from San Jose: 6 hr,
12 hr *, 14hr and 16h, Prix 5065 colones, aprox. $10
*this bus is your best choice cause it leaves you just in front of Walaba... (tell the bus driver to leave you at Punta Uvas, 100 mts after Selvins Rest), the other buses arrived till Puerto Viejo so you ll need a cab for an extra 5 mil colones or $10...or wait for a public bus coming to Punta Uva.

Located Near

At Punta Uva: Iguana House Minimarket and Caribbean restaurant Lounges at the beach River or ocean kayaking Great for the practicing of snorkel or scuba diving on your own or at the scuba center school Assorted Tours for all your needs At Playa Chiquita, 1km from Walaba: Gaia Holistic Center with assorted workshops Bars, restaurants, shops, minimarkets... At Cocles, 5km from Walaba: Surf Point for Surf lovers Shops, Yoga classes Italian Restaurant At Manzanillo, 5km from Walaba: Wild life refuge Caribbean restaurant At Puerto Viejo, 7km from Walaba: Organic Market on saturday�����������������’s morning Souvenir shops Local and international food for all budgets Internet Caf� Nightlife: reggae night, disco, live music... *We offer private shuttle and public transportation if you want to go out at night

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