With a stay at Socialtel Jaco in Jacó, you'll be on the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Jacó Beach and Jacó Walk Shopping Center. .This beach hostel is 6.8 mi (10.9 km) from Marina Los Sueños and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Teatro Jacó.
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
Hostel on the beach, with outdoor pool
Socialtel Jaco offers 31 accommodations with air conditioning. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hostel include an outdoor pool.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 31 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. Additional features at this Art Deco hostel include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and tour/ticket assistance.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Playground serving guests of Socialtel Jaco. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Playground - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner.
Languages
English, Spanish
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 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 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
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
Socialtel Jaco Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very good
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Loved the closeness to the ocean and the staff were wonderfully friendly!!!
Stacie
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
8/10 Good
Genevieve
Travelled with partner
11 Apr 2025
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!
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.
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.
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
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!
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.