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Selina Playa Venao - Hostel

3.0 star property
Beach hostel with an outdoor pool and a restaurant

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Outdoor pool
Deluxe Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets
View from property
Yoga
Exterior
Selina Playa Venao - Hostel brings the beach right to travelers' doorsteps with its relaxed atmosphere. Guests can enjoy poolside drinks in the sun, join beach volleyball games, explore on horseback, or find quiet moments in the beach cabanas or browsing the library collection.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet friendly
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Standard Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Small Room Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Small Room Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Pet friendly
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Tepee Tent | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Tepee Tent

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fan
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Small Room with Balcony and shared bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Small Room with Balcony and shared bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Playa Venao 1, Azurero District, Las Escobas del Venado, Los Santos

What's nearby

  • Venao Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Playa El Toro - 46 min drive - 25.6 miles
  • Playa El Arenal - 46 min drive - 26.0 miles
  • Los Destiladeros Beach - 49 min drive - 25.3 miles
  • Puerto Escondido Beach - 56 min drive - 27.3 miles

Getting around

  • Pedasí Airport (PDM) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gatto Blanco - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hummuseria - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Micaela - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Gavilan - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sol - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Selina Playa Venao - Hostel

Hostel near Venao Beach
At Selina Playa Venao - Hostel, you can look forward to a poolside bar, a terrace, and shopping on site. This hostel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location, free beach cabanas, and a beach shuttle. Enjoy onsite activities like surfing/body boarding, beach volleyball, and beach yoga. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and a library.
Other perks at this hostel include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and smoke-free premises
  • A gift shop, multilingual staff, and outdoor furniture
Room features
All guestrooms at Selina Playa Venao - Hostel feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to 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 at scheduled times for a surcharge
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 8.03 for adults and USD 8.03 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Beach yoga
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Ecotours
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Karaoke
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping
  • Surfing/bodyboarding

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Free beach cabanas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

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
There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 10 per pet, per night
1 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 5 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 local cuisine breakfast: approximately USD 8.03 for adults and USD 8.03 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 70 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 70 (one-way), (from 1 to 18 years old)
  • Pet fee: USD 10 per pet, per night
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Selina Venao s Escobas l Vena
Selina Hostel Playa Venao Las Escobas del Venado
Selina Playa Venao
Selina Playa Venao Hostel
Selina Playa Venao Hostel Las Escobas del Venado
Selina Playa Venao Las Escobas del Venado
Selina Playa Venao
Selina Playa Venao Hostel
Selina Playa Venao - Hostel Las Escobas del Venado
Selina Playa Venao - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Does Selina Playa Venao - Hostel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Selina Playa Venao - Hostel pet-friendly?

Yes, this hostel allows pets (limit 1 total). There's a fee of USD 10 per pet, per night.

How much is parking at Selina Playa Venao - Hostel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Selina Playa Venao - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Selina Playa Venao - Hostel?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Selina Playa Venao - Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs at scheduled times. A fee of USD 70 per person applies.

Where is Selina Playa Venao - Hostel located?

This Las Escobas del Venado hostel is on the beach, 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Venao Beach, and within 25 mi (40 km) of Playa El Toro and Playa El Arenal. Los Destiladeros Beach and Puerto Escondido Beach are also within 25 mi (40 km).

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Selina Playa Venao - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 97 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 97 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 97 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 97 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 97 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mariana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It is a very nice property. Really good to scape from the city and enjoy the beach in a very relaxing way.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is right on the beach. Staff was helpful when our unit lost AC and we had no WIFI. Moved us to a new room. The restaurant Las Palmas was great!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really good place. Warm water, near the beach, beautiful place. The only downside is that we got a dirty towel in the room and that they don’t give towels for the beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Georges

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Party place. Don't go if you want to sleep

Loud music until at least 2 am coming from the hotel bar and from the neighboring bar. Finished my night in the car
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marieliz

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

Me encanto, volveria a ir

Me encanto el lugar y la atención, al llegar habia llovido fuerte y el terreno estaba inundado,y nos ofrecieron movernos a otra locación y estaba aún más lindo me encanto cada rincon
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Judith del Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Más actividades con música
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this place
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Bien pero falta de mantenimiento

Casa vez que vamos a Venao nos quedamos en Selina por su ubicación, servicios y oferta gastronómica. Esta vez ninguno de esos elementos falló pero, la habitación si estaba bastante descuidada
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Veyra

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Todo esta muy bonito, pero la limpieza de los baños compartidos es mala, siempre estan sucios
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was extremely small. The share bathroom should be able to lock from inside!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Super bueno!

Chek inn y chek out super rapido Cuartos limpios, comida deliciosa. Solo falta un letrero para ubicarlo mejor
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

4/10 Poor

Sebastien

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
En arrivant le réceptionniste (Kalito )nous a reçu avec une attitude exécrable, peu sympathique et compréhensif de notre situation et menteur par dessus le marché , 2 jours de suite avec coupure d’eau en 6hres et 10heures le matin et ce sans avertir d aucune façon .. par contre , bel endroit et belle plage un peu hippie sur les bords
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

Alejandro

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Tube Que mandar a limpiar la habitación, las camas estaban sucias y el piso de la recámara también
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

Raul

A/C didn't really work
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service

Venao beautiful, not this place

De lokatie is fantastisch en het eten heerlijk. De ober van de ochtend is helaas ontzettend arrogant en totaal niet klant vriendelijk. De eerste nacht was het een ontzettend kabaal omdat een heel aangal mensen zat te wachten voor onze deur op hin bus naar het vliegveld, tot 3:00 snachts was het kabaam en er wordt niks aan gedaan. Zal zeker Venao aanraden, maar niet deze plek.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Piotr

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

Playa nicht nur für Surfing

Kurz aber intensiv. Tolle Stimmung
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

Alejandro

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The attention of the staff and the atmosphere was excellent, however the cleanliness of the room was not appropriate, my daughter was stung by bedbugs while sleeping in her bed, the bathrooms were dirty of the previous tenants and the showers full of hair
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Schönes Fleck‘chen Erde
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Experiencia en Selina Playa Venao

Es mi primera vez en el hotel y la verdad la pasé increible con mis amigos. La comida y los cocteles son buenos!.. La habitación que me toco estaba muy limpia y comoda. Definitivamente el ambidnte en la noche estuvo muy bueno, con DJs, buena música. Considero que se debe revisar un poco la limpieza de los azulejos de la pisicina. Me encanto que es Pet Friendly. Solo debes pagaf 10 dólares x día. Lo recomiendo para trips de amigos, pareja o solos. Considerar que hay noches en donde hay mucho ruido por la música Slds, Grimilda
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
everything is great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Amenities
We arrived there was no electricity. The restaurant was under water because of major storm. We told reception to cancel our reservation. We drove inland to escape storm surge. We did not stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Only for Backpacking

I do not recommend this hotel for any who are not backpackers. Its a Pimped out hostel. No reception, no service.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Recomendadisimo!

Lo que debo destacar es una Excelente atención por parte del Staff, además, la comida del restaurante está muy buena, y me encanta que el hotel cuente con una cocina común.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a great place to visit, the people are friendly and helpful. I wanted to stay an extra night and there was no problem to help me with that. I would reccommend this gem to everyone!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

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