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The Sleeping Indian Hostel

North of the church, next to the post office, second floor | Costado oeste del correo la fortuna, La Fortuna de San Carlos, Arenal Volcano National Park 4417, Costa Rica (Formerly Pura Vida)
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The Sleeping Indian Hostel
4.5 of 5 stars 10 Reviews
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New York City, New York
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 March 2012

This place is great value for money, perfect location, very friendly owner. All his recommendations were great. He knows a lot about he neighborhood and shares his knowledge.

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Tortuguero, Costa Rica
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 January 2012
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We just spent two nights at the Sleeping Indian hostel. the time we spent there was amazing! Jerald, the meneger helped us in any question or request we had, showed us the area, and even told us about a natural hot springs that are`not familiar to tourists! The hostel is specialy recomended for budjet travelers, If you arrive La Fortuna,... More

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Portland, Oregon
2 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 January 2012
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person found this review helpful

Just a woderful place to stay! Not only a warm and inviting "hostel" (really more of a guest house) but Gerald is the most wonderful host and tour guide. His passion for nature and the surrounding area is infectious and his knowledge top notch! His is not about the $$, but more about making sure you have a wonderful stay!... More

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New York City, New York
2 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 December 2011
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person found this review helpful

I was looking for a place to stay in La Fortuna that was right in town with access to everything. The sleeping Indian is close to nightlife, shops, bus stop, supermarket. Gerald was the perfect host and it is the best place to stay!!

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Ann Arbor, Michigan
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 December 2011
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person found this review helpful

I accidently came accross The Sleeping Sleeping on my trip to La Fortuna and was glad I did. I immediately felt comfortable upon my arrival. Gerald, the owner was super nice, informational and helpful with any and everything that I wanted to do on my trip. He went out of his way to make me and the other guests comfortable.... More

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San Francisco, California
1 review
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 December 2011

This place was economical enough but as the saying goes you get what you pay for. We are encouraged by other reviews but found the place did not live up to the reviews we read on tripadvisor. The owner Gerald was not very friendly to us and seemed to always have something better to do than help us with our... More

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Morgantown, West Virginia
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 December 2011

I can't say enough good things about this hostel! A friend recommended it to me because I wanted to stay someplace safe and reasonably priced and centrally located in town. The Sleeping Indian exceeded all of those criteria and then some. The hosts made me feel like an old friend, they made me feel like I was at home away... More

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San Cristobal de las Casas, Mexico
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 December 2011
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I love this hostel/guesthouse!! It has a familiar atmosphere, nice and clean rooms with bathroom, great chill out area with sofas and a hammock, a kitchen and of course the balcony with view of the volcano Arenal! The owner is very helpful and has a great knowledge about the area and knows a lot nice walks. Do the nightwalk with... More

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Veldhoven, The Netherlands
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 November 2011
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This Guesthouse is a very laidback and nice place which has 7 rooms and a cosy common area to lounge or eat with lazy chairs, a hammock and à balcony with views of the vulcano of Arenal. Definitely a good place for people who enjoy a rustig and laidback atmosphere and like THE oppertunity to meet other travellers. It feels... More

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Cedros de Montes de Oca
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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2012
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North of the church, next to the post office, second floor | Costado oeste del correo la fortuna, La Fortuna de San Carlos, Arenal Volcano National Park 4417, Costa Rica (Formerly Pura Vida)
Price range (per night):* 10 AUD - 31 AUD

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