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Socialtel Jaco

3.0 star property
Beachfront hostel with outdoor pool, near Jacó Beach

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Outdoor pool
Beach bar
Porch
Library
Free WiFi
Perched near Jaco Beach, Selina Jaco - Hostel offers a tranquil retreat with a lush garden and cozy library. Enjoy lunch or dinner at the on-site restaurant, Playground, unwind by the pool or test your skills at billiards. With in-room WiFi, bike rentals and multilingual staff are readily available to enhance your stay.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Library

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free self parking

Room options

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Tomorrow

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Family Room | Free WiFi

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi

Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Cylinder Small Room | Free WiFi

Cylinder Small Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi

Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi

Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi

Bed in a 4 Bed Dormitory Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Small Room Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi

Small Room Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room | Free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi

Unique Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room | Free WiFi

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Calle Alice, 100 South and 50, West of Cruz Roja, Jacó, Puntarenas, 61101

What's nearby

  • Jacó Walk Shopping Center - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Neo Fauna - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Jacó Beach - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Rainforest Adventures Jaco - 12 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Marina Los Sueños - 17 min drive - 9.8 km

Getting around

  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 105 min drive
  • Tambor (TMU) - 27.9 miles/45 km
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Soda Marea Alta - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪JacoBar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Hola India Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sports Bar Oz - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Morales House - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Socialtel Jaco

Socialtel Jaco puts you just a 5-minute drive from Jacó Beach. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool or grab a bite to eat at Playground, which serves lunch and dinner. Other highlights at this Art Deco hostel include a bar/lounge, a terrace, and a garden.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 31 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 10:00 PM
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 11 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • 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
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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

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

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

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Onsite parking limited
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Yoga classes
  • Horse riding/rentals
  • Surfing/body boarding
  • Pool table
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Services

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

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • An outdoor pool
  • Art Deco architecture

Accessibility

  • Accessible airport shuttle

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning

Freshen up

  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Playground - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner.

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 117 per person (one-way)
  • Late check-in between 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 20

Children & extra beds

  • Airport shuttle for children between the ages of 1 and 12 costs USD 117 (one-way)

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Also known as

Selina Jaco Hostel
Selina Jaco Costa Rica

Frequently asked questions

Does Socialtel Jaco offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Socialtel Jaco 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.

Is there a pool at Socialtel Jaco?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Socialtel Jaco?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Socialtel Jaco?

Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Socialtel Jaco?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 117 per person one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Socialtel Jaco?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Socialtel Jaco and nearby?

Have fun with onsite activities like horseback riding and surfing. Additional recreation onsite includes yoga. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hostel's other amenities, which include a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Socialtel Jaco?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Playground.

What's the area around Socialtel Jaco like?

Socialtel Jaco is located on the waterfront, a short 4-minute walk from Jacó Walk Shopping Center and 18 minutes' walk from Jacó Beach.

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Reviews

Socialtel Jaco Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.2

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

8.4

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • The property offers a perfect beach location with great views, activities, and amenities right on the beach. (20 reviews)
  • The air conditioning worked well and effectively cooled the rooms to a comfortable temperature. (3 reviews)
  • The property offers great food options and a convenient location near many restaurants. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

8/10 Very good

Safe and Quite place. Staff are Friendly.
nagendra, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved the closeness to the ocean and the staff were wonderfully friendly!!!
Stacie, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We enjoyed our day great place to meet people
Andrew, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff is tremendous! Place is super convenient!
Jon, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Hermoso lugar , linda habitación ! Cómoda , grande , limpia !
Karin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff. Great people
Jon, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I always have great time at Selina. Great location and people.
Andrew, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Awesome place. Awesome people. Awesome location.
Jon, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Awesome spot
Jon, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Awesome place!!
Jon, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

You get what you pay for. Pleasant and accomodating staff, food and drink available as were some activities (ie surf lessons), but really no frills.
Anthony, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great food, nice pool, right on the beach and walkable to Main Street for dining, shopping. I had two excursions that had this property as option for pick up point
Christy, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect place to stay. Close to main strip and right on the water with a bar
nicole, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

L’hôtel est bien situé, sur la plage et belle piscine. Chaise longue en bois prêt de la piscine peu nombreuses et très inconfortable. Les chambres serait dû pour un rafraîchissement. Si c’est considéré pour comme une auberge de jeunesse c’est assez cher nous avons eu un hôtel beaucoup luxueux à Manuel Antonio pour à peines quelques dollars de plus. Nous avons passer une seul heureusement!
Genevieve, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Je pensais avoir réservé une chambre normale, je me suis retrouvé dans un genre de baril avec toilettes communes
Carol, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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Craig, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel with a pool right on the beach. Was mostly young people so we felt a bit old! No beach chairs and such. The staff was amazing and very helpful in every way!
Laurie, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I stayed in one of the cylinder rooms for my 40th birthday. It was a super unique room and I'm glad I booked it. It still had shared restrooms, but the restrooms were well kept and super clean. The cylinder rooms have an A/C unit as well, so it is easy to get the room down to a comfortable temperature for sleeping. The rest of the resort is also amazing. They have a surf school, nice, clean outdoor pool, and a full-service bar and restaurant. I would absolutely recommend this place and especially the cylinder rooms for anyone looking for somewhere unique to stay.
John, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Hôtel avec plusieurs type d’hébergement. Convivial. Cuisine partagée. Chambre privée très confortable et propre. Accès direct à la Plage. Stationnement privé
Julie, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Revisar la posibilidad de que los desayunos siempre sean incluidos y revisar el tema PET friendly ya que no estaba claro si eran o no
Stacy, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

It was ok
Sara Graciela, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Frente al mar
Shiriam Yassir, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location
David, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved this location, right by the beach with great vibes. Would definitely recommend and come back!
Allen, 14-night trip

6/10 Good

The staff waa amazong and accomodating. But the proterty itself needs a lot of repair and is dirty. Eapecially the bathrooms.
Halima, 2-night trip