Nathon's Hostel

Not super impressed by this hostel. The beds in the dorm were arranged head to toe and the sleeping area wasn't all that restful. Two nights in a row a gringo guy brought back his hooker friend and the other guy there was Costa Rican living there full time. The owners are friendly but it felt strange to be in the common room because it felt like you were in their living space and not in a hostel.

Nathon's Hostel is basically the best hostel I have ever had the pleasure of staying in during my semester in Costa Rica. Nathon is a kick ass guy who has a great laid back staff with tons of advice and recommendations for things to do around town. Besides the cheap fee, I met some of the nicest people while staying in his hostel. I loved it so much -- it rocks!

Since I visit jaco for last 3 years I've never seen any other hostel like it is now , everyday they have a project as painting and making this place looking great, is so cheap because now we can cook and stuff, if you look for a real surfers hostel visiten NATHON'S Hostel, the only hostel in jaco............

Here's my opinion. The hostel sucks without the old owner, Chuck. He brought in the best group of people and took care of everyone like family. Family dinners everyone chipped in on and cooked together, live music every night (his guitar playing), surf sessions together. He made people want to stay in Jaco longer. I lived in this bare hostel for two months because Chuck was like an uncle and brought in such a great backpacking crowd. He was fired because the place didn't make enough money since it was low season, and the guy flipped out that his business wasn't making money and blamed it on Chuck who took care of that place for him the whole time he was of messing around, versus blaming himself. I wouldn't recommend the place because it was only great because of the company.
Reply from the Owner: Chuck never owned Nathon's Hostel thus the name. Chuck was fired for stealing money and dealing drugs. He was my friend for 15 years before he let cocain rule his life. I'm Sorry for those who liked him he was my friend too. Nathon's Hostel does not endorse this kind of activity. Since Chuck left we have served over two thousand satisfied customers and have made vast improvements at the same low cost. Private rooms $25 Hostel dorms $10.. We offer A/C, cable, live music, communal kitchen, surf board rentals, free bicycles, laundry facilities and much more. Chuck Stang is a liar and a thief and has been a black mark on my business since I hired him. He is the one who has posted negative remarks about this hostel. Nathon's has been and still is the number one Hostel in Jaco for two years running and will remain the best Hostel experiance for your money. Thank You Nathon Dees / Owner Nathon's Hostel NathonsHostel.com