Overall Ratings & Reviews Hostel Cattleya

Room and bed were comfy. Room has everything you need. It is fairly new. Suites are not near reception but they are in a quiet area.

Room as seen on picture: really clean and simple. Close to the village so you can go on walk eating. As we confirmed in the email, you jave to pay cash when you get there, no credit card (just be aware)

Loved the pool and the wildlife around, clean and comfortable rooms with AC. Hammocks are nice touch. Check in/out was simple and the staff was very kind.

Very clean. Do not get confused or nervous by the name hostel. It is a studio with its own private bathroom and private kitchen. Large room and well stocked kitchen utensils. Service of the staff is excellent.

Cattleya was better than we expected! Our group was exploring Monteverde/Santa Elena for 2 days, and we were provided with a very clean, large private room (including our own mini kitchen and full fridge, in addition to the communal kitchen). The reception area is separate (about 3 min drive) from the rooms, but not inconvenient. There are lots of restaurants nearby. We actually got food from a nearby grocery store and cooked in our room. Overall, amazing price for what you get. It was perfect for our short stay and we would be happy to return!

The studios are very cool. There is an electric burner, blender, and other kitchen appliances to make food. The space is a good size for a family with two queen size beds in each studio. The only downside is how windy it gets each night. The wind truly howls and sounds like a storm (and it’s often that way in this region). I recommend earplugs or something of the sort if you are a light sleeper. Also, they arrange for shuttle service to places, which was nice except I found out that the price of the shuttle was twice the amount I was told at the desk. All in all, it’s a great place to stay, and I’d highly recommend it!

We had a 2 bedroom appartment. Spotlessly clean, kitchen very well equipped. Parking out front. Stayed for two nights. Could not ask for a better place. Highly recommended.

Nice two bedroom studio apartment about 200 meters from main hostel building. Managers were exceptionally helpful and accommodating. Only slight negative, really more of a surprise, was that they didn't accept payment via credit card.

Cute modern and simple rooms that accommodated our large family with clean bunk beds and a nice shower. We loved the shred area where we cooked a couple of meals and met people from other countries. The staff was extra helpful and kind. They reaerved the tours for us and answered all our questions.

Great stay! Has private cabins!

Great place to stay to visit Monteverde. It a good deal in this touristic area. The room was clean, so the shared bathroom was. Easy self parking on site and the hotel is walkable for the center of Santa Elena.

Perfect for our quick overnight needs.

We had read the excellent reviews for Jonathan and Hostel Cattleya overall, and I have to add ours to the list. We were a group of 50-somethings, coming from a pretty terrible VRBO in Monteverde our first night- so bad that I took a chance on a “hostel” (we haven’t stayed in a hostel since traveling in Europe during college!). We booked the economy apartment for $45/night, which turned out to be an actual two bedroom house— whhaatt?!?! It was perfect- clean, coffee and condiments laid out for us, dishes and silverware, clean towels in the bathroom, full refrigerator, an actual stove. A little backyard w table and chairs. It was fantastic. Jonathan was lovely, too- super friendly when we checked in, made sure we had his phone number in case we needed anything. Even just staying one night, this “hostel” was one of the highlights of the trip. We can’t recommend it highly enough. Cheers and best of luck for continued success, Jonathan!

Excellent place, Jonathan is a great guy and very hospitable and helpful

Hola Fue un placer quedarme con ustedes. Un lugar muy lindo, buena onda y gracias a Carola y Jonathan que me daron muchos tips para disfrutar mi estadía allá. 100%recomendable

The place was very close to the city centre. Lots of places to dine at. The host was incredible and the place was well maintained and very clean. The price is very reasonable for the views you’re surrounded with

Jonathan was an EXTREMELY helpful for everything and to everyone. He is an amazing guy who understands the meaning of service. Nice clean rooms. Friendly atmosphere in the common kitchen..good place to make friends

An amazing spot and they were so helpful! Also very close to down town. They helped us book our night walk which was our favorite part of the trip!! I will definitely stay here again

Would recommend and i would stay again.

This hostel has the nicest staff, especially the owner. He goes above and beyond every day to make sure his guest's are comfortable. His hostel is very clean and in a great location about a 8 minute walk from the main downtown area. We enjoyed our sray and loved the beautiful sunset views around the corner.