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Socialtel Jaco

3.0 star property
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Outdoor pool
Porch
On the beach, surfing
Beach bar
Exterior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Calle Alice, 100 South and 50, West of Cruz Roja, Jacó, Puntarenas, 61101
  • Neo Fauna
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Jacó Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Rainforest Adventures Costa Rica Pacific Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Tambor (TMU)
    ‪202 min drive‬
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Room options

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Family Room

Family Room

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

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Free WiFi

Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room

  • 20.94 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Room

Room

  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi

Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi

Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room

  • 22.16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi

Bed in a 4 Bed Dormitory Room

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Small Room Shared Bathroom

Small Room Shared Bathroom

  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi

Unique Room

  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room

Standard Room

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi

Deluxe Room

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Socialtel Jaco

Hostel on the beach, with outdoor pool
At Socialtel Jaco, relax by an outdoor pool or hit the beach where you can enjoy surfing/body boarding.
Socialtel Jaco offers 31 accommodations with air conditioning. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hostel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at Socialtel Jaco, you're just a quick walk from Jacó Walk Shopping Center. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas, plus an outdoor pool and a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Continental breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a business center, meeting rooms, and a gift shop
  • Onsite recreation includes bike rentals, horse riding/rentals, and yoga classes
  • Steps from Jacó Walk Shopping Center and 8 minutes by foot from Neo Fauna
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a business center and meeting rooms.

Public spaces have free WiFi. An outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace are also featured at Socialtel Jaco. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Art Deco Jacó hostel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy continental breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Playground - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner.

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 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

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Socialtel Jaco

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 4 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Socialtel Jaco offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation 24 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. The front desk at this property is open daily from 6:30 AM - 10:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 72 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 11 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • One child 4 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Selina Jaco Hostel
Selina Jaco Costa Rica

Socialtel Jaco Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 136 out of 255 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 63 out of 255 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 255 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 255 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 255 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

Sachin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights 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, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raul

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jon

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

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights 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

4/10 Poor

KRISTAN

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

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

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