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Selina Santa Teresa North

3.0 star property
Hostel with restaurant, near Santa Teresa Beach

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Set on the sun-kissed shores of Santa Teresa Beach, Selina Santa Teresa North - Hostel is a tropical haven. Savor Regional cuisine at Playground restaurant or unwind with yoga on the beach; horseback riding and a rooftop terrace are also at your fingertips. With multilingual staff, free self parking, and in-room WiFi, this oceanfront retreat has everything you need to soak up the laid-back vibe.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness center
  • Business center
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Library
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area

Feel at home (4)

  • Children stay free
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free self parking

Room options

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Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room | Free WiFi

Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Bed in 9-Bed Dormitory Room | Free WiFi

Bed in 9-Bed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi

Small Room Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room | Free WiFi

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi

Deluxe Room

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi

Suite Room

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Room | Free WiFi

Family Room

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Private 4-Bed Room | Free WiFi

Private 4-Bed Room

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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CNY634 total
includes taxes & fees
May 22 - May 23
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About the neighborhood

Map
100 Metros Norte del Campo de Futbol, Cóbano, Puntarenas Province, 0000

What's nearby

  • Santa Teresa Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Carmen Beach - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Cocal Beach - 13 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Hermosa Beach - 21 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Montezuma Beach - 48 min drive - 22.3 km

Getting around

  • Cóbano Airport (ACO) - 32 min drive
  • Tambor (TMU) - 60 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizza Tomate - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Kooks Smokehouse and Bar - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Namoré - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Gula - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Pronto Piccola Italia - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Selina Santa Teresa North

  • Selina Santa Teresa North offers a fantastic location, putting you just a 5-minute walk from Santa Teresa Beach. Guests can visit the fitness center for a workout or grab a bite to eat at Playground, which serves Regional cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other features include a bar/lounge and a terrace.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 41 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - 10 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
    • COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • One child (4 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed*
    • Specific rooms only*
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle from 7 AM to 5 PM*
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Beach yoga
  • Fitness classes
  • Pilates classes
  • Horse riding/rentals
  • Surfing/body boarding
  • Shopping
  • Pool table
  • Beach nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Ziplining nearby

Working away

  • Business center

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Bicycle rentals

Facilities

  • Built in 2017
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Television in common areas
  • Fitness center

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Playground - This restaurant specializes in Regional cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 13 per person
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 50 per person (one-way)

Pets

  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 10 per pet, per night

Policies

This property does not have elevators.

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Also known as

Selina Santa Teresa Hostel

Selina Santa Teresa North Hostel Cobano

Selina Santa Teresa North Cobano

Selina Santa Teresa Cobano

Selina Santa Teresa North

Selina Santa Teresa North Hostel

Selina Santa Teresa North - Hostel Cóbano

Frequently asked questions

Does Selina Santa Teresa North offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Selina Santa Teresa North does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Selina Santa Teresa North?

Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of USD 10 per pet, per night.

Is parking offered on site at Selina Santa Teresa North?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Selina Santa Teresa North?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available from 7 AM to 5 PM at scheduled times. The charge is USD 50 per person one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Selina Santa Teresa North?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

What is there to do at Selina Santa Teresa North and nearby?

Have fun with onsite activities like horseback riding, surfing, and beach yoga. Additional recreation onsite includes fitness classes, Pilates, and yoga. Selina Santa Teresa North also has a fitness center.

Are there restaurants at or near Selina Santa Teresa North?

Yes, Playground offers Regional cuisine.

What's the area around Selina Santa Teresa North like?

Selina Santa Teresa North is a short 2-minute walk from Santa Teresa Beach and 5 minutes' walk from Carmen Beach.

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Reviews

Selina Santa Teresa North Reviews

7.8

Good

7.8

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

7.6

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Well positioned near the beach and food. For the price it would have been nice to have hot water in the shower.
Brian, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

I stayed in one of the private rooms. It was very clean and it had everything I needed. The room was a little small, but comfortable. The hotel grounds are pretty and very clean. There is also a very nice small pool. The staff were friendly and answered any questions we had. I would definitely stay here again.
Edwin, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

I was one of the first guests in this hostel ( they opened it at the same week I was there). other than few glitches (no hot water, water breaks etc.), which I got 10% off for, the hostel have everything you need - free breakfast, conftorbal rooms, prime location (just 2min walk for the beach), and friendly staff!!
Verified

2/10 Poor

So disappointed with this hotel and experience. Not at all what it was described as. We elected to leave on Day 1 of 5, and we were not able to get a refund.
Justine, 5-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

excelent
Jose Antonio, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Very close to the beach and everything. Restaurants
3-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Malheureusement en renovation.

Malheureusement l'hotel et le restaurant est en rénovation. Les rideaux avaient été retirés pour nettoyage et on m'a confirmé qu'ils allaient être reposés le soir même. Le lendemain toujours rien, les rideaux des autres étages sont revenus, toujours rien pour les miens, j'ai refait la demande, on est jamais vu m'installer de rideaux. Cet hotel sera super une fois le tout renové. L'emplacement est super bien. Location de surf disponible.
Frederic, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The best hostel in Santa Teresa! They do such a good job of making sure there’s activities, good vibes and good food! Even stayed an extra night
3-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Ok Hotel

ok hotel. great vibe and location. Towels and bed sheets were dirty. 2 star hotel charging as 4 star.
4-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Reception is very slow and doesn't seem to care much that you are standing there. Nice to have a private room and the main area was amazing with lots of hammocks and music and great to meet people. Amazing vibe. Would come back.
5-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Good stay :)

It’s a really cool place for backpackers. Things going on around you all the time. I’ve stayed at alot of selina’s and really enjoy the vibe. Just think that this one was a bit worn out.
3-night trip
Verified

2/10 Poor

Decepcionada

He estado en otros selinas de Costa Rica y la verdad que muy bien en general salvo este , cada una viaja para lo que viaja no vamos a entrar en ese tema , y en los selinas también hay fiesta y lo respeto pero también que sea mutuo. Llegue tarde al hostal después de todo el día en carretera cansada y con ganas de una súper ducha , al llegar la habitación súper sucia , botellas de alcohol por todos lados , mi cama la única libre que aunque ponía un cartel de reservado la había estado usando otro turista que se hospedaba en el piso de arriba ( que me lo dijo él mismo al presentarse) y no tenía ni sábanas .... en fin me cambié de hostal al día siguiente y la mar de feliz, espero que el operador me pueda devolver el dinero de las dos noches más pagadas y no disfrutadas....
Monica, 3-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Not recomended

Booket one night here. When I arrived they didn't have a key for me and hence didn't let me check in. After two more hours they still didn't have a key for me, but said I could leave my things in the room (even though I was in the risk of being locked out of my own room witch was idiotic). After some discussion they found an extra key for me. Then I found my bed full of short hairs in the end where the pillow was, witch was quite discustiung. Then it turned out that the others in my dorm was emplyoees of Selina, one of whom got home late at night, drunk and on drugs it seemed like, and kept talking for almost two hours to himself while I was trying to sleep. The morning after another employee left for work around 6 but left his phone with the alarm on in the room so the rest of us could not sleep. The guys working in the bar/restaurant was supernice tho. Would not stay here again, but could eat and have a drink in the restaurant
Camilla, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Inte alls som bilderna visa. Strökigy och sliter ställe. Vi bytte till Selins South som är helt fantastiskt.
Nina, 1-night trip
Verified

2/10 Poor

Bad service

They didnt find my booking when I arrived and I had to switch room and it was trouble all through the whole stay. The receptionist gave bad service and it was plenty of guest having problem with their bookings.
Johanna, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Short and good!

The employees were very friendly and provided me with all information that I needed.
Joerg, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Surf Surf and Surf

The place is perfect if you whant to learn surf! Nice soda really near. There is a super with good beers just around the corner. The kitchen is really big but might need some love. The pool is really nice and the staff is friendly. The private room are not so big but there is space for your surf! The hotel rent many type of surf board too.
2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

First time surfing!

This hotel is really nice, the WiFi is always good. Some improuvement migh be done in the kitchen and with the chairs around the pool. We rented some surf many times and the staff is friendly. The bar at the hotel is nice. This is a really good hotel to try surfing. The waves for beginner are right beside the hotel!
1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Average

It is currently a construction site (see photo below). There is no breakfast, however, you are patronised to have one at their restaurant which is OK. Close to the beach but no direct access. Check in time 3pm - and while was pretty quiet in the rainy season the receptionist would not let me check in at 2 pm because my $20 bed (when decent hostels around charge $9) may not be ready - although check out is at 11am because as she explained, the people that *potentially* are occupying the room *may* have a late check out... That conversation took place _without_ her even checking if it is the case. However, I witnessed other guest being checked in earlier. What a joke ... Although I was given a room upgrade, next morning at 10 am I had an awkward visit by the cleaning staff asking me what time I will go. Check out at 11 am...
Stavros, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Really fun place but the rooms were tiny (not like the pictures on their website)
Verified

8/10 Very good

Great place!

The place was great! The location was amazing being steps away from the beach and many places to eat. The pool was nice and the vibe was fun. My only complaint was that when I booked online, I was told I paid in full but they tried to charge me an additional $80 when I arrived. We were able to work it out but I've heard this is common for Selina's.
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Nice place

Great hotel, only negative was the water stopped working for a couple hours. Loved the vibe and the surfing lessons were killer. cheap delicious breakfest.
3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Delightful place near ocean

My stay at Selina Santa Teresa was great, Ksenia was very helpful and friendly. She was very knowledgeable about Santa Teresa and the country in general and she gave great recommendations for my stay. I did the Humpback Whale Watching, and able to see some whales and sea turtles, and swam in the open seas.
Tamay, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great food and location

It was nice...great food!
Claudia, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great hostel, next to beach!

We had a lovely stay at Selina, it is right next to the beach and is a paradise for surfers. The hostel is really sociable and has a lovely restaurant. There is a pool and sun beds. We stayed in a private room for two with shared bathroom which was clean and well kept. Santa Teresa itself is great - lots of bars and restaurants, great for veggies and vegans - I was in heaven with all the smoothies and quinoa salads! Staff were helpful and helped us when we lost our camera. Overall would really recommend Selina - great value for money and a really fun experience.