Rocking J's

Puerto Viejo de Limón

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Address	800 meters south of bus station, Puerto Viejo de Limón Limón Province, Costa Rica
Price	N/A

Location/Contact

Details

Online booking is not offered for this hostel, contact them for availability and reservations (any contact info we have is listed above).

Description

Features

Kitchen
Lockers
Bar
Gameroom
Lounge / Common space
BBQ
Food/Restaurant
TV
Movie Library/Rental
Book Collection/Exchange
Washing Machine (laundry)
Clothes Dryer
Travel information provided
Bike Rental
Air Conditioning

Ratings & Comments

4.5 Average from 15 Ratings

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Comment by Meg, US

October 2009

Awful!
Maybe this place used to be awesome or something, but it totally sucks! The staff is unfriendly (to put it nicely) and extremely unhelpful. The toilets were clogged every single day and were allowed to overflow onto the floors. The place was a disgusting mess, and the beach it's on isn't worth it. There are much nicer places to stay that are cheaper and on nicer beaches too -- which we found out too late since we'd read a guidebook and decided to book our entire stay here. I can't warn you away from this place enough -- don't go unless you like walking in other peoples' feces and enjoy being completely ignored by staff when you're trying to check in or out or ask for help.

Comment by Anonymous

May 2005

One of the best hostels in Central America! It's right between two beaches and always full of wicked people willing to burn one down.

Comment by Joe

March 2005

Best place in Puerto Viejo. Wish I could have stay longer but had only a week. I meet people from all over the world there. Going to stay there again when in Costa Rica

Comment by Anonymous

March 2005

This is a very nice hostel, with great surroundings. They're expanding (at least that's what I think the bulldozers were doing at 7 in the morning), which is my only complaint (though the owner did pass out earplugs). Once they've finished, it should be an even better hostel.

Comment by Joe

March 2005

This is the best place in Puerto Viejo. I went for a week and ended up staying for two weeks. The owner JJ and the staff were the nicest people I have met at a hostel. The layout of Rocking J's is the best in Costa Rica. The next time I am in Costa Rica I will stay there again.

Comment by Anonymous

November 2004

Go! And you will never regret it in your life!!!

Comment by Dennis

September 2004

I had the the greatest time ever here. It was so chill, I have dreams every night about coming back. See you in March!

Comment by Simon the swiss cook

April 2004

I passed by for two days, but left two weeks later!!! Hippy friendly place, not for the uptight or conservative traveler!

Comment by Anonymous

April 2004

The set-up here is the best I have seen in Costa Rica. JJ (the owner) helped me out with day trips and other things I needed. It is located right on the beach and is within walking distance of the center of town. The next time I'm in Puerto Viejo I will stay here again.

Comment by Kimberly

March 2004

I miss this place so much. I would go there anytime. Wish I was there now. J is awesome and so is everyone that you meet there.

Comment by Anonymous

November 2003

JUST GO, YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT ONE SECOND! It's the most chilled friendly awesome hostel in Costa Rica, we were there for a whole month!! JJ (the owner) is always willing to help you out and show you the most beautiful secluded areas of Puerto Viejo. Go and have fun.

Comment by Anonymous

September 2003

I stayed there three nights in late August and early September. It was relaxing and a great location, but a bit like my college days though.

Comment by Anonymous

July 2003

This place is great, the environment is very relaxed and I recommend it for those who like to share with other cultures. Just check it out!

Comment by Anonymous

July 2003

The set up was awesome, but the owner would rather watch Harry Potter than take our reservation. We stood in front of him like ten minutes before being attended to. Like I said, the set up is awesome but also be willing to wake up to the smell of Mari...

Comment by Anonymous

May 2003

The place was great. The owner is very helpful and friendly. I met people from all over the world. The next time I'm in the area I'll stay there again.

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