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Socialtel Jaco

3.0 star property

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Outdoor pool
Exterior
Porch
On the beach, surfing
Beach bar

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
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

Room options

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Family Room | Free WiFi

Family Room

  • 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

  • 225 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Cylinder Small Room | Free WiFi

Cylinder Small Room

  • 54 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi

Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room

  • 253 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi

Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room

  • 239 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi

Bed in a 4 Bed Dormitory Room

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Small Room Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi

Small Room Shared Bathroom

  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room | Free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi

Unique Room

  • 388 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room | Free WiFi

Standard Room

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi

Deluxe Room

  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Socialtel Jaco

3-star Jacó hostel close to Jacó Beach
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.

The hostel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. This 3-star property offers access to a business center and meeting rooms.

Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Art Deco hostel also offers an outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace. For a surcharge, an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is offered to guests.

Socialtel Jaco has designated areas for smoking.

Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 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 transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • 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

Socialtel Jaco Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 137 out of 256 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 63 out of 256 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 256 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 256 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 256 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

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

Lisa

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Sara Graciela

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

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

Laurie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel with a pool right on the beach. Was mostly young people so we felt a bit old! No beach chairs and such. The staff was amazing and very helpful in every way!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Anne

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Farzan

Traveled with group
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

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