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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
Exterior
Beach bar
Sport court
Porch
VIP Access

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
The price is AU$132
includes taxes & fees
27 Jan - 28 Jan

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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

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

Highlights

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

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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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Small Room Shared Bathroom

Small Room Shared Bathroom

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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
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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Standard Room

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 surfing/body boarding, cycling and horse riding 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, luggage storage and a water dispenser
  • Smoke-free property, 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
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

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

  • 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); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, 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

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately USD 13 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 50 per person (one-way)
  • 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 22 Jan 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Socialtel Jaco on 27 Jan 2025 start from AU$131.87, 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 50 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 Jaco are also within 15 minutes.

Socialtel Jaco Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 123 out of 224 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 54 out of 224 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 224 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 224 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 224 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place. Awesome people. Awesome location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome spot
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Charlotte

Disliked: 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: Staff & service
Disliked: 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

10/10 Excellent

Christy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Amenities
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

2/10 Terrible

Gabriela

Never got in contact with to help with my issue, tried for 3 days now and lost $80, thanks for nothing.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Alicia

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

nicole, staten island

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Jefrey

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Anthony, Key West

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carson

Liked: Amenities
it was amazing
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

ARLETTE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Callan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

6/10 Okay

Sage

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Room was not very clean and things weren’t explained as well as I would have hoped
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gint

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander Daigle

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Cassandra

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Upon checkin we weren’t offered an upgrade or complimentary drink. We went to our room and realized we had no towels. I went out and asked and they said they would be right down with them. I didn’t want to be pushy but we had just spent 6hrs in the car. We waited about 30 minutes and I asked again and again was told a few minutes. We finally went to the beach with no towels just to cool off. After my 4th ask we finally received them. When I went to wash my hands lastnight after using the bathroom there was no hand soap. Last straw was this morning when showering I realized there was women’s hair all over the shower. Gross. 30 seconds in the shower stops completely. Needless to stay it wasn’t a good experience. I expressed my concerns and the receptionist just said sorry? It wasn’t her fault but this was a bad experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024