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Room2Board Hostel and Surf School

2.0 star property
Hostel on the beach, with outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool
Private Room 205a, Share Bathroom w/205b
Front of property
Bicycling
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Pool

Room options

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Room

Room 303

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Room 2

Room 2

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room 1

Room 1

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Private Room 206b, Share Bathroom w/206a

Private Room 206b, Share Bathroom w/206a

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Private Room 206a, Share Bathroom w/206b

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Private Room 205b, Share Bathroom w/205a

Private Room 205b, Share Bathroom w/205a

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room101/5

Room101/5

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Private Room 205a, Share Bathroom w/205b

Private Room 205a, Share Bathroom w/205b

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room 302

Room 302

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room 104

Room 104

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Room 204

Room 204

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room

Room 301

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
200 Metros Oeste de la Clinica de Jaco, In front of the beach, Jacó, 61101

What's nearby

  • Jacó Walk Shopping Center - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Jacó Beach - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Neo Fauna - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Rainforest Adventures Costa Rica Pacific Park - 6 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Marina Los Sueños - 20 min drive - 7.2 miles

Getting around

  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 101 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Point - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Green Room - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Morales House - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Public House - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Hola India Restaurant - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Room2Board Hostel and Surf School

Hostel near Jacó Beach
You can look forward to a poolside bar, a rooftop terrace, and a garden at Room2Board Hostel and Surf School. This hostel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location and surfing. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Chili Guaros, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and happy hour. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as an arcade/game room and a library.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • A gift shop, a TV in the lobby, and an elevator
Room features
All guestrooms at Room2Board Hostel and Surf School boast comforts such as air conditioning.
Extra amenities include:
  • Ceiling fans and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 4 to 8 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Chili Guaros

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Surfing/bodyboarding
  • TV in common areas
  • Yoga classes

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 9:00 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 ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children 13 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 13 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cash deposit: USD 20.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 4 to 8 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 100 per vehicle (one way)

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, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

Children 13 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Property is also known as

Room2Board Hostel Surf School Jaco
Room2Board Hostel Surf School
Room2Board Surf School Jaco
Room2Board Surf School
Room2Board Hostel And Surf School Costa Rica/Jaco
Room2Board Hostel Surf School
Room2Board Hostel and Surf School Jacó

Frequently asked questions

Does Room2Board Hostel and Surf School have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Room2Board Hostel and Surf School pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Room2Board Hostel and Surf School?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Room2Board Hostel and Surf School?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Room2Board Hostel and Surf School?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Room2Board Hostel and Surf School provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 100 per vehicle applies.

Where is Room2Board Hostel and Surf School located?

Nestled on the beach, this Jacó hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Jacó Walk Shopping Center and Jacó Beach. Neo Fauna and Teatro Jacó are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Room2Board Hostel and Surf School Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 72 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 72 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 72 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 72 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Camielle

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

Awesome spot!

The staff is so friendly and helpful. This place is great. Clean, comfortable and so close to the beach. Perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Camielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best rooms are the private with shared bathrooms. The view is great from this room. And the bathroom was always well kept. There is lack of internet in the fully private rooms, etc.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

wilber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is nice thanks
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Younes

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

yadira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Es un lugar bonito divertido cerca de todo y con muy buena atención
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Isabelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dino

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Arvey

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a very clean and fun hostel where the staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pablo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Todo limpio y el personal muy agradable!!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Solo trip

Hostel was great, awesome bar and pool setup, friendly staff, and everyone looking to hang even w current COVID conditions. Great for solo travelers.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Carlita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel was really fun and the staff were all kind and super helpful. The room and bathroom were nice the only issue was the bathroom door was broken off the hinge. Really nice to be right on the beach
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

6/10 Okay

Emilie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
La proximité avec la plage, le personnel
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

6/10 Okay

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente lugar
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

patrick

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall great experience. First time staying in a hostel, and I think they set the bar too high :)
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

6/10 Okay

Taylor

Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

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

2room

Todo salió bien todo fue tranquilo, buen establecimiento, limpio y cómodo.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Happy with Room2Board

Hostel is perfectly located on the beach, pool and bar area are very good for relaxing rooms and overall was very clean, only issue was the pillows and bed sheets were not comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019