We arrived and it was completely full, which means that there were around 30 people there. It is small and very near Uvita beach (great location). We asked for a private cabina but none was available, so we got the "Penthouse" for $45. They should not call it a penthouse. No AC, no fan, only a mosquito tent and a... More

We traveled to Costa Rica as a family with our teenage daughters. The Flutterby is a popular place to stay and the pictures look pretty nice. It has a real charm to it and we did enjoy meeting people from all over the world. We were planning to stay there for four nights, but when our teenage daughters saw the... More

This hostel was a lot of fun. They rent bikes to ride to town, and surfboards. They have a huge,full, clean kitchen but I don't see how you could beat the hostel meals they prepared especially for te price! Big homemade dinners are $7 and pretty complete breakfast was $3. They also sell cold beer which you can pull from... More

I was seeking a soul-renewing place to escape from my busy city lifestyle. At first I was my usual anal-retentive self and questioning why the sheets are not white and whether they are clean, but then I couldn't help but mellow out when everyone is so friendly and relaxed. PROS Wonderful service. Pam and the gang has great advice and... More

My boyfriend and I were in love with this creative lil' hostel! It has a wonderful earthy vibe and is full of great energy. It's beautifully decorated in it's hippy type setting. I loved being able to sleep in an adult size version of the tree house I always dreamed of having as a child! You really can't go wrong... More

The site is super close to the beach, we felt totally safe, everything was clean (fun and funky too!), and the staff couldn't have been more welcoming and helpful. They will help with anything from activities to transportation to information about the rest of Costa Rica and they certainly went above and beyond for us. While we were there, they... More

Stayed here for 4 nights. The place basically is a well-kept, pretty garden with scattered cabins, tree houses, open dorms, tables, a bar and a great kitchen. Lots of interesting people pass through, many of which I hung out with surfing at the beautiful beach nearby, seeing the sunset, or just laze around. If you want a laid-back atmosphere (and... More

Flutterby was one of the finds of our trip, which we just stumbled on. It was one of the more basic places we stayed but we had a great experience there. They have a dedicated team who really seem to care about the place and go out of their way to help/serve their customers. There is a great vibe -... More

Excellent and fun upscale hostel - 3 minute walk to beach. Excellent staff. clean facilities including complete kitchen for cooking. We spent three days here and really enjoyed it. A bit pricey for hostels but you get what you pay for - we loved it.