Socialtel Jaco

3.0 star property

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Outdoor pool
Porch
Free WiFi
Room | Free WiFi
Beach bar

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available

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Calle Alice, 100 South and 50, West of Cruz Roja, Jacó, Puntarenas, 61101
  • Place, Jacó Walk Shopping Center
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Neo Fauna
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Jacó Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

Bed in a 4 Bed Dormitory Room

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Small Room Shared Bathroom

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

Standard Room

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

Deluxe Room

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Unique Room

  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

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

Standard Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Room

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Socialtel Jaco

At Socialtel Jaco, relax by an outdoor pool or hit the beach where you can enjoy surfing/body boarding.
Socialtel Jaco offers 31 accommodations with air conditioning. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Recreational amenities at the hostel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at Socialtel Jaco, you're just a quick walk from Jacó Walk Shopping Center. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Continental breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a business centre, meeting rooms and a gift shop
  • On-site recreation includes bicycles to rent, horse riding/rentals and yoga classes
  • Steps from Jacó Walk Shopping Center and 9 minutes on foot from Neo Fauna
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a business centre 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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a continental breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Playground – This restaurant serves lunch and dinner.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self 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 centre
  • 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 lift

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 and check-out are 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

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 older
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

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: from 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Socialtel Jaco offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation 24 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. The front desk at this property is open daily from 6:30 AM - 10:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 72 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 11 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • One child aged 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

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the closeness to the ocean and the staff were wonderfully friendly!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I always have great time at Selina. Great location and people.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

nagendra

Liked: Staff & service
Safe and Quite place. Staff are Friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It had a great location and the bar and restaurant were awesome, right on the beach with great views of spectacular surfing.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place to stay. Close to main strip and right on the water with a bar
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome spot
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place. Awesome people. Awesome location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this location, right by the beach with great vibes. Would definitely recommend and come back!
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tacha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfectly situated right on the beach and close to the main strip for restaurants and shops. Beautiful pool, lots of fun lounge chairs on the property and beach front restaurant, with tasty food. Very pleased with the surf school affiliated with the hotel, as well!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great food, nice pool, right on the beach and walkable to Main Street for dining, shopping. I had two excursions that had this property as option for pick up point
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jon

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

8/10 Good

Christian Manuel Castillo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fun decor was good for beach ambiance
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great place to stay!

Amazing place to stay. Selina is clean and completely safe as it has security after hours. Jaco walk is easily accessible for lunch/dinner. Selina also has great food options. Right next to the beach and pool is great too.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was super trendy and cute. The room was a bit smaller than expected but just fine for our short stay. We loved the pool and restaurant!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caleb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very fun and great host
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

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

Great!

The stay was wonderful and the staff was great! They had a fun schedule of events and a nice environment for all ages! We loved the beach and pool!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super chill easygoing vibe, staff was super friendly and helpful! Being right on the beach was a treat! Lots of lounging areas and courtyards!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lexi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is beach front with many activities to do throughout the day, with free activities like movie nights, yoga, and more
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location on the beach and walkable to many restaurants. I travelled alone and felt safe. The surfing lessons were EXCELLENT. The staff were so knowledgeable and helpful. The food was also great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023