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Socialtel Jaco

3.0 star property
3-star beachfront hostel near Jacó Beach

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Relax by the pool surrounded by lush greenery and comfortable lounge chairs.
Relax in the serene garden, surrounded by lush greenery and comfortable seating options.
Cozy living space with comfortable seating options and a variety of books.
Relax in a tranquil outdoor space with two suspended wicker chairs and lush greenery.
Relax by the beach at this tropical bar with a thatched roof and rustic wooden stools.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
Calle Alice, 100 South and 50, West of Cruz Roja, Jacó, Puntarenas, 61101
  • Jacó Walk Shopping Center
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Jacó Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Marina Los Sueños
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Tambor (TMU)

Room options

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Family Room

Family Room

  • 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

  • 20.94 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Room

Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi

Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room

  • 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)
  • 22.16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi

Bed in a 4 Bed Dormitory Room

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Small Room Shared Bathroom

Small Room Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi

Unique Room

  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi

Deluxe Room

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Jacó

On the beach.At this hostel, you'll be steps from Jacó Walk Shopping Center and within a 10-minute walk of Neo Fauna. Jacó Beach and Teatro Jacó are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Jacó Walk Shopping Center - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Jacó Beach - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Rainforest Adventures Jaco - 12 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Herradura Beach - 16 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Marina Los Sueños - 17 min drive - 9.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Green Room - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Koko Gastro Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Morales House - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Public House - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Hola India Restaurant - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Socialtel Jaco

3-star beachfront hostel near Jacó Beach
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a business center and meeting rooms.

Public spaces have free WiFi. An outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace are also featured at Socialtel Jaco. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Art Deco Jacó hostel.

  • 31 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Socialtel Jaco offers 31 accommodations with air conditioning. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

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

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Surfing/bodyboarding
  • Yoga classes

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

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

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Socialtel Jaco

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 4 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination. The COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up.

We should mention

  • One child 4 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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 257 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 64 out of 257 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 257 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 257 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 257 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

8/10 Good

Genevieve

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
L’hôtel est bien situé, sur la plage et belle piscine. Chaise longue en bois prêt de la piscine peu nombreuses et très inconfortable. Les chambres serait dû pour un rafraîchissement. Si c’est considéré pour comme une auberge de jeunesse c’est assez cher nous avons eu un hôtel beaucoup luxueux à Manuel Antonio pour à peines quelques dollars de plus. Nous avons passer une seul heureusement!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

zeall lenzo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not walkable to anything
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony, Arlington Heights

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
You get what you pay for. Pleasant and accomodating staff, food and drink available as were some activities (ie surf lessons), but really no frills.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed in one of the cylinder rooms for my 40th birthday. It was a super unique room and I'm glad I booked it. It still had shared restrooms, but the restrooms were well kept and super clean. The cylinder rooms have an A/C unit as well, so it is easy to get the room down to a comfortable temperature for sleeping. The rest of the resort is also amazing. They have a surf school, nice, clean outdoor pool, and a full-service bar and restaurant. I would absolutely recommend this place and especially the cylinder rooms for anyone looking for somewhere unique to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nicholas

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would like to start by saying the the property itself and surroundings are not the reason for my negative review. The negative review comes from the service received. Here is the background story : This is a frustrating story and we were robbed a night’s stay. We booked 3 nights, from March 5th to the 8th. We arrived on location at approximately 6PM on March 5th for the check-in. Upon arrival, we noticed that the hotel was completely in the dark. It turned out to be a power outage affecting only Socialtel Jaco. When asked when the power would be back, the staff member advised that they were not sure and it possibly only be tomorrow. Therefore, asking ourselves if it was worth staying at the hotel for the night (without AC, lights or power), after being told that we could get a refund if we contacted Expedia by the front desk staff member, we decided to book another hotel only for that night and come back for check-in the next day. We received a WhatsApp message at 8:40 PM that same night from the Socialtel Team advising that the power had been restored. Though, we had already been told that a refund was possible and we were already well established in another hotel. The next day we arrived on location, did our check-in and continued on with our vacation. We arrived back home on March 9th and on March 10th, I decided I would follow up with Expedia and ask for the refund.

8/10 Good

Craig

Travelled with family
: )
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Great people
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great space. Tucked away from the main stripe but walkable and close to the beach which was incredible. The black sand and sunset was breathtaking. Common bathrooms weren't always clean. We had to wait for bath towels after checking in. We checked in quite late. We were thankful for the gated parking but it took us a couple of tries to find. Like anything, its difficult to find the first time. The pods were comfy and cozy
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Farshad

Disliked: Staff & service
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Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Halima

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff waa amazong and accomodating. But the proterty itself needs a lot of repair and is dirty. Eapecially the bathrooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jon

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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