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Socialtel Jaco

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

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Outdoor pool
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Beach bar
On the beach, surfing
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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.
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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Parking available

Main amenities (12)

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

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited on-site parking

Room options

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Family Room

Highlights

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

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Free WiFi

Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room

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Air conditioning
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • 20.94 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

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Room

Room

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 Single Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi

Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
  • 22.16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single 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 Single Bunk Beds

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Small Room Shared Bathroom

Small Room Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

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

Standard Room

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 area

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

What's nearby

  • Neo Fauna - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Jacó Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Rainforest Adventures Costa Rica Pacific Park - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Herradura Beach - 16 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Marina Los Sueños - 17 min drive - 10.9 km

Getting around

  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 100 min drive
  • Tambor (TMU) - 28 miles/45 km
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Green Room - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Koko Gastro Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Morales House - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Public House - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Hola India Restaurant - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Socialtel Jaco

Socialtel Jaco puts you a short five-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.

Languages

English, Spanish

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 and check-out are available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out
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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 older
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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 cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • On-site parking is limited
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
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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

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)

What to do

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

Working away

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Services

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

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 lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that 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 that you 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, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Socialtel Jaco?

Yes. Parking spaces may be limited.

Is an 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 social distancing and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Socialtel Jaco and nearby?

Have fun with on-site activities such as horse riding and surfing. Additional recreation on-site 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 on-site restaurant, Playground.

What's the area around Socialtel Jaco like?

Socialtel Jaco is located on the waterfront, a short 8-minute walk from Neo Fauna and 17 minutes' walk from Jacó Beach.

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Socialtel Jaco Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Beach
Service staff
Restaurant
Room
Food
Location
Bar
Bathroom
Store
Ambience

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)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Awesome place!!
Jon, 1-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

Awesome spot
Jon, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Awesome place. Awesome people. Awesome location.
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

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 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

6/10 Good

It was ok
Sara Graciela, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

They don't allow early check-in like many other hotels in Jaco Beach.
Yuriy, 1-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

6/10 Good

Quiet at night which was nice for a decent nights sleep. Pool looked unclean and the staff were not the most helpful. Just an average hostel
Charlotte, 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

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 food is terrible,over there plus check if you paying cash how much day give you back
iberca, 2-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

Another great stay at Selina. The rooms were hot but the stuff turn AC on at my second request.
Andrew, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice place
Christian Manuel Castillo, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It had a great location and the bar and restaurant were awesome, right on the beach with great views of spectacular surfing.
David, 2-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

8/10 Very good

Great location
David, 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

Perfectly situated right on the beach and close to the main strip for restaurants and shops. Beautiful pool, lots of fun lounge chairs on the property and beach front restaurant, with tasty food. Very pleased with the surf school affiliated with the hotel, as well!
Tacha, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

it was amazing
Carson, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fun decor was good for beach ambiance
Sherry, 1-night trip