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Socialtel Jaco

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

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Outdoor pool
Porch
Beach bar
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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Free WiFi

Bed in a 4 Bed Dormitory Room

Highlights

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

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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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Small Room Shared Bathroom | Living area

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 Room | Terrace/patio

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Free WiFi

Deluxe Room

Highlights

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

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Free WiFi

Unique Room

Highlights

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

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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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Standard Twin Room | Free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Free WiFi

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
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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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
  • Teatro Jacó - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Jacó Beach - 2 min drive - 1.4 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

  • ‪Hola India Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Soda Marea Alta - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Morales House - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪JacoBar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Britt Coffee And Bakery - ‬2 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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