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Playa 506 Beachfront Hostel

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An outdoor dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a thatched roof, and a hammock. - Playa 506 Beachfront Hostel (Cahuita)
A hammock under palm trees on a sandy beach with the ocean in the background. - Playa 506 Beachfront Hostel (Cahuita)
A beach-themed establishment named Playa 506, featuring a wooden structure with a corrugated metal roof, a signboard with palm tree graphics, and a large green plant. - Playa 506 Beachfront Hostel (Cahuita)
A room with a bed, a wooden floor, a window with curtains, a wall tapestry, and a door. - Playa 506 Beachfront Hostel (Cahuita)
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Near Playa Cocles, Playa 506 Beachfront Hostel provides a beach bar, a grocery/convenience store, and a terrace. This hostel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location, beachfront dining, and free beach cabanas. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a massage or a body treatment. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, SAGE Restaurant, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and al fresco dining. Enjoy onsite activities like beach yoga, surfing/body boarding, and hiking/biking. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as a coffee shop/cafe and a garden.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Bar

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View all photos for Design Triple Room, Multiple Beds, No Windows

A bunk bed with a blue wall and wooden ceiling beams.

Design Triple Room, Multiple Beds, No Windows

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, wooden floors, and blue curtains.

Standard Shared Dormitory, Women only

  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom, Beachfront

A corridor with wooden bunk beds, a staircase, and a fan.

Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom, Beachfront

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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A room with a bed, a window with curtains, a plant, and a wooden floor.

Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A compact room with bunk beds, a wooden ladder, a door, and a small window.

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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A bedroom with a bed, a wooden wardrobe, a chair, a small table, and a hanging light fixture.

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible, Ensuite

  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Design Shared Dormitory

A bunk bed room with wooden walls, a window with curtains, a plant, and a ladder.

Design Shared Dormitory

  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Beds and 1 Large Twin Bed

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A compact, multi-level wooden room with bunk beds labeled H1, H2, and H3, a ladder, and a small table with a plant.

Deluxe Shared Dormitory

  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a wooden wardrobe, a hanging tapestry, a small table with a lamp, and a decorative plant.

Deluxe Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Ensuite

  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Cahuita, Playa 506 Beachfront Hostel is in the suburbs and on the beach. Punta Uva Beach and Gandoca-Manzanillo National Wildlife Refuge reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Talamanca Family Art and Finca La Isla Botanical Garden. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Puerto Viejo de Talamanca travel guide
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300m north from Cocles River, Cahuita, Limón Province, 70403

What's nearby

  • A beach with clear water, a large rock in the foreground, and dense tropical foliage along the shore.
    Playa Cocles
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A beach with clear water, palm trees, and a rocky shoreline.
    Cahuita National Park
    18 min drive - 7.9 miles
  • Playa Cocles
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Playa Chiquita
    7 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Punta Uva Beach
    7 min drive - 3.6 miles

Getting around

  • Changuinola (CHX-Captain Manuel Nino Intl.)
    67 min drive

Restaurants

  • Salsa Brava
    2 min drive
  • De Gustibus Bakery
    2 min drive
  • Koki Beach
    3 min drive
  • Nema
    2 min drive
  • SAGE
    1 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM at scheduled times and available on request
  • Free bus station shuttle
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Secured self parking on site (USD 10 per day)
  • Limited onsite self parking (max 1 space per unit)
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 5 to 15 for adults and USD 5 to 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • SAGE Beer Garden
  • SAGE Restaurant

Things to do

  • Beach yoga
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle storage
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Library
  • Surf lessons
  • Surfing/bodyboarding

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Free beach cabanas
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Body treatments
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Thai massages

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

  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 2016
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Individually decorated
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total pets
Food and water bowls and pet grooming services are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

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

  • Cash deposit: USD 20.0 per accommodation, per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 5 to 15 for adults, and USD 5 to 15 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 69.17 per person (one-way)
  • Secured self parking fee: USD 10 per day
  • Pet deposit: USD 50 per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 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, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: Apple Pay
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Frequently asked questions

Is Playa 506 Beachfront Hostel pet-friendly?

Yes, this hostel allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total). There's a deposit of USD 50 per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for USD 10 per day.

What time is check-in at Playa 506 Beachfront Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Playa 506 Beachfront Hostel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Playa 506 Beachfront Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 7:00 AM–2:00 PM on request. A fee of USD 69.17 per person applies.

Where is Playa 506 Beachfront Hostel located?

Nestled on the beach, this Cahuita hostel is just steps from Playa Cocles and Playa Cocles. Playa Negra and Black Beach are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

Playa 506 Beachfront Hostel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 72 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 72 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 72 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 72 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this place! Great place! Fantastic calm present atmosphere! Beds are great just avoid the top bunk if possible! Beachfront access is great to me a great location overall lovely place friendly and serene atmosphere great food highly recommended 👌
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities
Amazing experience for the price, beach front and peaceful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I had a wonderful stay here. The property was great and the staff were very attentive. Especially Alejandra, she was one of the most caring and helpful individuals I’ve ever met. She went above and beyond to make sure every guest was taken care of. Would stay here again for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff and amazing experience!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect spot for beach holiday, a bit costy restaurant, good kitchen, toilet and bathroom. I enjoyed my stay there. Lots of nice hammocks to relax.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Front desk & staff were great with answering questions, helping with a lock out, and more. Room was clean and easy to access and the location was super convenient to the activities I was doing on the beach. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely friendly and welcoming staff. Bicycles available for rent at the property to go into town. Walk out to the beach...great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my beach escape for a week and I loved every second. I was going to stay 3 days and ended up staying the whole week.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hostel is nice and well kept. AC and wifi is great! Hostel food and bar is a bit pricey, but food was great! Bike rental on premise and close to other beaches and restaurants. Staff was super nice too. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location right on the beach is great, especially that it is the largest one in the area. However, not the best for surfing, punta uva is better. The open air kitchen has everything and works great. We had the double bunk room and it was very comfortable but a bit small, overall fine! About 2min bike from grocery which is great, and ~8min from downtown Puerto Viejo. Unfortunatly the hostel restaurant prices (and drinks) are too high for the backpacker crowd, so the only social happens in the kitchen/eating area. I would suggest the hostel bring their prices down and most likely make more on volume. Would have loved too have some beers/food there, but prices were better elsewhere. Overall, it was a great week and we would recommend!
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great experience ! Good location. I was impressed by how clean is kept. The kitchen is excellent! It has all kind of pans, utensils, everything! And is impeccable at all times ;) What made the difference was Alonso and Alejandra at the front desk. They are exceptionally helpful, friendly and welcoming. They go above and beyond to help you. Even Freddy at the bar! Thank you all! You guys made my stay better. I will definitely come back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Had a blast!

Had an absolute blast at Playa 506. The location straight on the beach is incredible, both for just going out for a swim but also to watch the incredible sunrises in the morning. The women in the reception are also so helpful and kind. There was a party in Bocos, Panama, the weekend I was staying but the vibe was still cool, the Sunday when people were coming back it became straight away even more social which was a nice way to finish off my stay. The only downer for this place is that there’s no free coffee in the morning. The facilities are also alright, I’ve been to hostels with better/cleaner kitchen facilities but it was still alright. Would highly recommend to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Greeted by the beautiful vibrant Alejandra at Reception, we were guided into this clean and spacious private room with a friendly welcome. This is one of the Best hostels we’ve had the pleasure of staying at. Options for dining in at the Sage restaurant or several others options within walking distance. Hammocks and cabanas provided throughout the property located right on the beach. Alejandra and staff are so loving and warm, it felt like family. We enjoyed it so much we extended our stay. Alejandra and staff offer a chill vibe and is contagious throughout the hostel and community in Cocles and Puerto Viejo attracting like minded travelers. Alejandra is so loving she even through me a birthday party, including cake and watermelon, inviting all the guests to gather together. I was truly touched. Alejandra’s attitude was not only excellent service but also felt like love.
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were great! 1st “deluxe” private room with bathroom smelled terrible, so I had to move out. They were very nice about moving me to another smaller room, ok. AC, no fan. You can hear all conversations in the hall and rooms next door. Expensive at $60-70 for a private room! Restaurant and bar expensive too. But most people stayed in dorm rooms for $19 a night, a good deal. Common kitchen and areas to hang out. no amenities, not even shampoo. safe parking worked for 2-3 cars.
i love these rules!
locked area for a few cars
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great chill place to stay
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
In love. Location close to restaurants, shops and steps from the beach. Great amenities, clean, and very friendly staff. Would def stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good Vibe
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a good pic. One of the few hostels in front of the beach at Playa Cocles. Walking distance to public beaches, restaurants and stores. The staff was friendly. Food was somewhat pricey, though. However, the room was clean and a good value for what we paid for.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous setting! Privacy curtains on the beds. Personal light and electrical outlet. Reliable internet. Everything I want in a hostel!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There is a lot to do in puerto viejo. Different restaurants and a market not far. Playa 506 is directly on the beach which is great and it’s beautiful. Located near other hostels which is nice. Everything is walkable, or you can rent a bike, or scooters, or taxi. I like that the hostel had a restaurant/ bar very combined when other places in town were not open as early.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Na
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with appealing decor inside and out. The restaurant /bar has a great location on the beach, including shaded areas to hang out in hammocks and on covered platforms. Food and drinks were great! Can’t beat the location. We rode hotel bikes along the Main Street to explore more sites. Staff (Alejandra) was very welcoming, energetic and helpful. We were so pleased with everything! Bonus: we had a brand new mattress as they are updating rooms. Lucky for me! 😁 It was very comfortable! Overall Quiet, comfy, and lovely! Wish we could have stayed longer. I’d gladly visit again! Thank you, Hotel 506 for making my trip to Puerto Viejo an unforgettable memory!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
On arrival January the first 2026 at 9 PM, the clerk at the hotel ask me not to pay by the website,?instead he took my card information and used it for personal purchased. He was very dishonest.a skinny young man.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Had a blast!

Had an absolute blast at Playa 506. The location straight on the beach is incredible, both for just going out for a swim but also to watch the incredible sunrises in the morning. The people in the reception are also so helpful and kind. There was a party in Bocos, Panama, the weekend I was staying but the vibe was still cool, the Sunday when people were coming back it became straight away even more social which was a nice way to finish off my stay. The only downer for this place is that there’s no free coffee in the morning. The facilities are also alright, I’ve been to hostels with better/cleaner kitchen facilities but it was still alright. Would highly recommend to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024