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Socialtel Jaco

3.0 star property
Explore the beach town's vibrant energy from this laid-back hostel with an outdoor pool and playground restaurant. Cycle through scenic routes or ride horses along the coast – adventure awaits.

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Outdoor pool
Beach bar
Porch
Sports court
Exterior
VIP Access

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
The current price is S$111
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar

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Room options

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Free WiFi

Family Room

Highlights

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

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Free WiFi

Room

Highlights

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

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Free WiFi

Small Room Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

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Free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

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

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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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Free WiFi

Standard Room

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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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Jacó Walk Shopping Center - 4 min walk
  • Neo Fauna - 8 min walk
  • Jaco Beach - 17 min walk
  • Rainforest Adventures Costa Rica Pacific Park - 4 min drive
  • Marina Los Sueños - 16 min drive

Getting around

  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 98 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Green Room - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Koko Gastro Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Morales House - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Public House - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Hola India Restaurant - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Socialtel Jaco

Hostel near Jaco Beach
At Socialtel Jaco, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden and a library. Active travellers can enjoy horse riding, cycling and surfing/body boarding at this hostel. The on-site restaurant, Playground, offers lunch and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and a bar.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • A vending machine, meeting rooms and a billiards/pool table
  • Multilingual staff, tour/ticket information and a gift shop
Room features
All guest rooms at Socialtel Jaco feature comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 13 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Playground

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Surfing/bodyboarding
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No lift

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

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
Late check-in fee: USD 20 for check-in between 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 4 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately USD 13 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 117 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 117 (one-way), (from 1 to 12 years old)
  • Late check-in fee: USD 20 for check-in between 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Selina Jaco Hostel
Selina Jaco Costa Rica
Jaco
Selina Jaco

Frequently asked questions

Does Socialtel Jaco have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Socialtel Jaco?

As of 19 Feb,2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Socialtel Jaco on 2 Mar,2025 start from S$111.17, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Socialtel Jaco pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Socialtel Jaco?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Socialtel Jaco?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee of USD 20.

What time is check-out at Socialtel Jaco?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Does Socialtel Jaco provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 117 per person applies.

Where is Socialtel Jaco located?

Nestled on the beach, this Jaco hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Jacó Walk Shopping Center and Jaco Beach. Neo Fauna and Teatro Jacó are also within 15 minutes.

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Socialtel Jaco Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 128 out of 236 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 56 out of 236 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 236 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 236 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 236 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Awesome place!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Staff is tremendous! Place is super convenient!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Awesome spot
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Awesome place. Awesome people. Awesome location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Sara Graciela

Liked: Amenities
It was ok
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Halima

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff waa amazong and accomodating. But the proterty itself needs a lot of repair and is dirty. Eapecially the bathrooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christy

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
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Charlotte

Liked: Staff & service
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
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

iberca

Liked: Cleanliness
The food is terrible,over there plus check if you paying cash how much day give you back
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Farzan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

nicole

Perfect place to stay. Close to main strip and right on the water with a bar
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allen

Loved this location, right by the beach with great vibes. Would definitely recommend and come back!
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Another great stay at Selina. The rooms were hot but the stuff turn AC on at my second request.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Christian Manuel Castillo

Nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Charles-Etienne

Always clean, they provide soap and shampoo. Close to the beach
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carson

it was amazing
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

It had a great location and the bar and restaurant were awesome, right on the beach with great views of spectacular surfing.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

David

Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tacha

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!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Romy

It was good for a few days, but had some trouble with the door (battery low) we got stuck outside our room one night. We paid for private bathroom and the toilet did not work when we arrived and we asked to repair it but didn't get any help with it. We didn't mind honestly we enjoyed our stay other then this! Pura Vida
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Callan

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherry

Fun decor was good for beach ambiance
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lexi

It is beach front with many activities to do throughout the day, with free activities like movie nights, yoga, and more
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023