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Socialtel Jaco

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

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Sun-drenched poolside loungers await guests by the serene infinity pool, surrounded by lush tropical foliage. | Socialtel Jaco
Sunset views and palm trees frame a serene beachfront bar, inviting relaxation. | Socialtel Jaco
Sunlit hanging chairs offer a serene retreat in a tropical setting, perfect for relaxation. | Socialtel Jaco
Sun-kissed beach volleyball court invites relaxed fun under a tropical sky. | Socialtel Jaco
Sun-drenched beach volleyball court, palm trees sway, and a modern hotel in the backdrop create a perfect tropical getaway scene. | Socialtel Jaco
VIP Access

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Library
Feel at home
  • Children stay free
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited onsite parking
The price is $83
includes taxes & fees
$73 per night
Jan 27 - Jan 28

Room options

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Family Room | Free WiFi

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
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

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
  • 239 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Small Room Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi

Small Room Shared Bathroom

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi

Unique Room

Highlights

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

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Standard Room | Free WiFi

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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

  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 98 min drive
  • San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) - 114 min drive
  • Tambor (TMU) - 28 miles/45 km
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

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

Socialtel Jaco puts you just a 5-minute drive from Jaco 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

DONE

Hotel size

    • 31 rooms
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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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 up
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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 cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Onsite parking limited
DONE

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
DONE

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

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

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Services

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

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • An outdoor pool
  • Art Deco architecture

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 50 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

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Also known as

Selina Jaco Hostel
Selina Jaco Costa Rica
Jaco
Selina Jaco

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 to 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, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Socialtel Jaco?
Yes. Parking spots may be limited.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Socialtel Jaco?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 50 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 check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Socialtel Jaco and nearby?
Have fun with onsite activities like horseback riding and surfing. Additional recreation onsite 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 onsite restaurant, Playground.
What's the area around Socialtel Jaco like?
Socialtel Jaco is located on the waterfront, a short 4-minute walk from Jacó Walk Shopping Center and 17 minutes' walk from Jaco Beach.

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Raul, 7-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

They don't allow early check-in like many other hotels in Jaco Beach.
Yuriy, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

John, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

I always have great time at Selina. Great location and people.
Andrew, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

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
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Never got in contact with to help with my issue, tried for 3 days now and lost $80, thanks for nothing.
Gabriela, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Rebekah, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Alicia, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Amanda, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect place to stay. Close to main strip and right on the water with a bar
nicole, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Loved this location, right by the beach with great vibes. Would definitely recommend and come back!
Allen, 14-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Jefrey, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Anthony, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

it was amazing
Carson, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

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
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Julian, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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
ARLETTE, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Jackee, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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!
Callan, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Room was not very clean and things weren’t explained as well as I would have hoped
Sage, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Gint, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Alexander Daigle, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Bard, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

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.
Cassandra, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

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!
Ricardo, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

General property information

Travelers Say
"Beautiful pool, lots of fun lounge chairs on the property and beach front restaurant, with tasty food."
Reasons to Book
Great Location & Outdoor Pool
Check-In Time
3:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM