Socialtel Jaco

This laid-back hostel near Jaco Beach offers a vibrant base with a pool, Playground restaurant, and easy access to coastal horseback rides and cycling routes.

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March 2026

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April 2026

Cylinder Small Room | Free WiFi - Socialtel Jaco (Jacó)

Selina Jaco Hostel offers a tranquil retreat with a lush garden, cozy library, and Playground restaurant. Relax by the pool, play billiards, or rent bicycles to explore. Enjoy in-room WiFi and multilingual staff for local tips.

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Parking included
Free WiFi
Breakfast available

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Tonight

Mar 6 - Mar 7

Tomorrow

Mar 7 - Mar 8

All rooms

2 beds

1 bed

3+ beds

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Bed in a 4 Bed Dormitory Room

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Air conditioning

Daily housekeeping

Pet friendly

16 sq m
Sleeps 1
2 Twin Bunk Beds

Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room

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Air conditioning

Daily housekeeping

24 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room

Exceptional

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Air conditioning

Daily housekeeping

22 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Small Room Shared Bathroom

Exceptional

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Air conditioning

Daily housekeeping

13 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Standard Room

Exceptional

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Air conditioning

Private bathroom

Rainfall showerhead

Daily housekeeping

16 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room

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Air conditioning

Private bathroom

Rainfall showerhead

Daily housekeeping

Desk

17 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Unique Room

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Air conditioning

Rainfall showerhead

Daily housekeeping

Desk

36 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Cylinder Small Room

Good

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Air conditioning

Rainfall showerhead

Daily housekeeping

5 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Standard Twin Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Private bathroom

Rainfall showerhead

Daily housekeeping

16 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning

Private bathroom

Rainfall showerhead

Daily housekeeping

17 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room

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Air conditioning

Rainfall showerhead

Daily housekeeping

21 sq m
Sleeps 1
4 Twin Bunk Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Jacó, Socialtel Jaco is on the beach. Marina Los Sueños and Rainforest Adventures Jaco are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Jacó Beach and Carara National Park. Neo Fauna and Hacienda las Agujas are also worth visiting. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and rock climbing nearby. Visit our Jacó travel guide

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
3 min drive - 1.4 km
Marina Los Sueños
20 min drive - 13.3 km
Jacó Walk Shopping Center
2 min walk - 0.2 km
Teatro Jacó
13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO)
105 min drive

Restaurants

Jet Fuel
5 min walk
JacoBar
5 min walk
Mono Verde
6 min walk
Soda Marea Alta
4 min walk
Hola India Restaurant
4 min walk

About this property

Socialtel Jaco

Hostel near Jacó Beach

At Socialtel Jaco, you can look forward to an airport shuttle, a terrace, and a garden. Active travelers can enjoy cycling, horseback riding, 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 a library and laundry facilities.

You'll also enjoy perks such as:

An outdoor pool
Free self parking
Continental breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
Tour/ticket assistance, meeting rooms, and a billiards/pool table

Room features

All guestrooms at Socialtel Jaco boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.

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2 outdoor pools, open 6:30 AM to 10 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Pool
Spa
Kids pool
Parking included

AED 512 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Mar - 20 Mar

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
Free self parking on site
Limited onsite self 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 center
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 elevator

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Art Deco architecture
Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

Private or shared bathroom
Towels provided

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Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM

Contactless check-in 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 available

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

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

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

Fee for continental breakfast: 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.

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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 elevators

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Selina Jaco Hostel

Selina Jaco Costa Rica

Frequently asked questions

Does Socialtel Jaco have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Socialtel Jaco pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

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– 1:00 PM for a fee of USD 20.

What time is check-out at Socialtel Jaco?

Check-out 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 Jacó hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Jacó Walk Shopping Center and Jacó Beach. Neo Fauna and Teatro Jacó are also within 15 minutes.

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Socialtel Jaco Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.2

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

8.4

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Stacie

5 May 2025

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

Loved the closeness to the ocean and the staff were wonderfully friendly!!!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

nagendra

20 May 2025

Liked: Staff & service

Safe and Quite place. Staff are Friendly.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

18 December 2024

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

I always have great time at Selina. Great location and people.

6 February 2024

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

Terrapin Lina Velloso

7 August 2023

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities

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.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Ricardo

15 December 2023

Liked: Staff & service

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!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Farzan

4 February 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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

6/10 Okay

Jayakrishnan

14 November 2023

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

ARLETTE

6 May 2024

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

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Property amenities

Internet

Parking and transportation

Food and drink

Restaurants on site

Things to do

Family friendly

Conveniences

Guest services

Business services

Outdoors

Accessibility

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Room amenities

Bathroom

More

Policies

Check-in

Check-out

Special check-in instructions

Access methods

Pets

Children and extra beds

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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