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Socialtel Jaco

3.0 star property
Hostel on the beach, with outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool
Free WiFi
Beach bar
Library
Porch

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Room options

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Family Room | 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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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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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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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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Small Room Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi

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 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

Unique Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 388 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room | Free WiFi

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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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 rock climbing and horse riding nearby.
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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
  • Jacó Beach - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Rainforest Adventures Jaco - 12 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Herradura Beach - 16 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Marina Los Sueños - 17 min drive - 9.8 km

Getting around

  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 105 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Green Room - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Koko Gastro Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Morales House - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Public House - ‬7 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 horseback riding, surfing/body boarding, and cycling 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)
  • A gift shop, multilingual staff, and meeting rooms
Room features
All guestrooms at Socialtel Jaco boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.

Languages

English, Spanish

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 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

More

  • Art Deco architecture
  • Designated smoking areas

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 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

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.

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 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 at Socialtel Jaco?

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

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 137 out of 257 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 64 out of 257 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 257 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 257 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 257 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stacie

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

Liked: Staff & service
Safe and Quite place. Staff are Friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We enjoyed our day great place to meet people
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is tremendous! Place is super convenient!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I always have great time at Selina. Great location and people.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon

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

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

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

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

zeall lenzo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not walkable to anything
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Sara Graciela

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

10/10 Excellent

nicole

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

6/10 Okay

Halima

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, 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

8/10 Good

Craig

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Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allen

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

6/10 Okay

Yuriy

Liked: Staff & service
They don't allow early check-in like many other hotels in Jaco Beach.
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

10/10 Excellent

David

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

MONICA TATIANA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No benefits provide. By status with the app, the manager at the bar was very rude however the staff was super friendly el helpful...
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

8/10 Good

Farshad

Disliked: Staff & service
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Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Christian Manuel Castillo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 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