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Socialtel Jaco

3.0 star property
Art Deco hostel with an outdoor pool and a restaurant

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Outdoor pool
Library
Beach bar
Porch
Free WiFi
Selina Jaco Hostel offers a tranquil retreat with a lush garden, cozy library, and Playground restaurant. Relax by the pool, play billiards, or rent bicycles to explore. Enjoy in-room WiFi and multilingual staff for local tips.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Free WiFi

Bed in a 4 Bed Dormitory Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi

Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
  • 24 sq m
  • 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
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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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
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double 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
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi

Deluxe Room

Highlights

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

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Free WiFi

Unique Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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
  • 5 sq m
  • 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
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room | Free WiFi

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Calle Alice, 100 South and 50, West of Cruz Roja, Jacó, Puntarenas, 61101

What's nearby

  • Jacó Walk Shopping Center - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Neo Fauna - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Jacó Beach - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Rainforest Adventures Jaco - 12 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Marina Los Sueños - 17 min drive - 6.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Hola India Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪JacoBar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Soda Marea Alta - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Morales House - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sports Bar Oz - ‬5 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 cycling, surfing/body boarding, and horseback riding 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)
  • Luggage storage, a gift shop, and a billiards/pool table
Room features
All guestrooms at Socialtel Jaco boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.

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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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