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Socialtel Jaco

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

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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
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

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
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi

Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
  • 253 sq ft
  • 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
  • 239 sq ft
  • 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
  • 140 sq ft
  • 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
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi

Deluxe Room

Highlights

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

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Free WiFi

Unique Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 388 sq ft
  • 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
  • 54 sq ft
  • 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
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • 183 sq ft
  • 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
  • 225 sq ft
  • 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 - 3 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Marina Los Sueños - 20 min drive - 13.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

    • 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 property offers great food options and a convenient location near many restaurants. (3 reviews)
  • The air conditioning worked well and effectively cooled the rooms to a comfortable temperature. (3 reviews)
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Popular mentions

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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

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

8/10 Very good

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Awesome spot
Jon, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff. Great people
Jon, 1-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

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

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

Great place to stay!

Amazing place to stay. Selina is clean and completely safe as it has security after hours. Jaco walk is easily accessible for lunch/dinner. Selina also has great food options. Right next to the beach and pool is great too.
5-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

It is beach front with many activities to do throughout the day, with free activities like movie nights, yoga, and more
Lexi, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Always clean, they provide soap and shampoo. Close to the beach
Charles-Etienne, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing location on the beach and walkable to many restaurants. I travelled alone and felt safe. The surfing lessons were EXCELLENT. The staff were so knowledgeable and helpful. The food was also great!
Alexa, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved Selina!! It was right on the beach, total surfer vibe. Exactly what you want when you go to Jaco! I would highly recommend this property to anyone regardless of vibe!
Callan, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

No benefits provide. By status with the app, the manager at the bar was very rude however the staff was super friendly el helpful...
MONICA TATIANA, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great space. Tucked away from the main stripe but walkable and close to the beach which was incredible. The black sand and sunset was breathtaking. Common bathrooms weren't always clean. We had to wait for bath towels after checking in. We checked in quite late. We were thankful for the gated parking but it took us a couple of tries to find. Like anything, its difficult to find the first time. The pods were comfy and cozy
Stephanie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Look no further...

My favorite place in Jaco. Not only is it on the beach, it has its own bar and restaurant, as well as a pool. Staff are friendly and kind, truly first-rate. Interesting mix of guests. Free salsa lessons. On-site surfing school. Secure parking lot if you're driving. Pura vida!
Gint, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The hostel was super cute and colorful I loved every part of the property, the staff answered any questions I had and were nice. The private room was very clean, nice, and aside from the community kitchen, we had a coffee machine and mini fridge in our room. The restaurant and bar on the property had great food and the daily cocktail promos were great. Short walking distance from shopping center, restaurants and grocery store. If you like adventure and a chill environment with a mix of young travelers and families I recommend Selina.
Terrapin Lina Velloso, 4-night trip

6/10 Good

The staff was great, always with a great smile and respectful service. I didnt like the property, I guess I was expecting more... The prices at the restaurant are really high!
Ricardo, 3-night trip

4/10 Fair

Positives: Very close to the downtown area, where all the shops and restaurants are. Located on the beach, so it's just a short walk away. Has a bar and a restaurant. Includes a small pool. The room has a fridge, and the AC works great. Negatives: Small parking lot. Very small rooms that are dirty (spider webs and flies inside). Bed sheets and towels have stains. No hot water. Their dryer broke, so we went without fresh towels for two days. Overall: If you want to stay close to the beach and downtown, this is a good option. However, if you're looking for luxury and amenities, this is not the place for you. Lastly, room service is offered but they don't do a great job.
Farzan, 5-night trip

6/10 Good

Great beach hostel. Visited early November and was less busy and hence wasnt very socially active. The food and drinks are great and affordable and they accept cash and card. Great beach right in front of you. The facilities are good. The only thing that I didn’t enjoy is that they dont take care of the rooms well. I rented the expensive cylinders to get the feel of it but in fact didn’t enjoy much. The space is limited, the bed sheet had bird poop on it and signs of bugs. Couldn’t sleep well at night because of itching and unable to control the ac temperature (may be ac was malfunctioning or I wasn’t able to change its mode and temperature). The staff were kind and helpful in their way.
Jayakrishnan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

HOW CAN SELINAS GET ANY BETTER??

every time i come to jaco beach i stay at selinas and every time i stay it just gets better and better all the time. this time they had the entertainment of the DOUBLE tight rope walker over the pool giving lessons. i was not drunk enough to try it myself, but steven was the greatest. oh, and don't fotget aboout the every night happy hour with cocnut water and cacique. did you know that in world wars 1I and II, that they used coconut water for blood transfusions on the soldiers that lost so much blood and there was a shortage of blood supply? well, add that cacique &................probably would not have cared about the wounds. best drink and food ever. best vibe and they may need to expand the kitchen for the hostel kids. such a fun place to be! surfing school has so many peeps learning how to surf! i wish i could post my photos but once i hit send on this review then i can't get them off my phone. oh yea. they use the most up to date use your device to see the menu in order to order the food. i'm 65 but not so tech savvy. but still love to have fun in this old body, so help me get a little fatter by not making me order without the physical menu. even if you post the menu up with erasable prices with one of the cool boards that you can put the super cool BRIGHT colors that face back to back...one facing the 'audience' on poolside, and the other facing inward. hell post them toward the beach too. remind us what goodies you got on the menu! it is always GRE
ARLETTE, 3-night trip