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Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom
10 square metres
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Other room types
Deluxe Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Ensuite
25 square metres
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Standard Shared Dormitory, Women only
15 square metres
3 Twin Bunk Beds
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Design Shared Dormitory
4 Twin Beds and 1 Large Twin Bed
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom, Beachfront
30 square metres
4 Twin Bunk Beds
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Deluxe Shared Dormitory
1 Double Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Design Triple Room, Multiple Beds, No Windows
10 square metres
1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible, Ensuite
20 square metres
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom
20 square metres
4 Twin Bunk Beds
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Get an overview of this hotel
Beachfront hostel with calming spa services

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
Pets allowed
Laundry facilities
Grocery/convenience store

With a stay at Playa 506 Beachfront Hostel in Cahuita, you'll be on the beach, within a 10-minute drive of Punta Uva Beach and Playa Cocles. This beach hostel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Gandoca-Manzanillo and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Talamanca Family Art.

Make yourself at home in one of the 21 individually decorated guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have hair dryers and toothbrushes and toothpaste.

Treat yourself with massages and body treatments. This hostel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services. Guests can get to nearby shops on the shuttle (surcharge).

Satisfy your appetite with international cuisine at SAGE Restaurant, a beachfront restaurant where you can enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge, take in the garden view, and dine alfresco. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the beach bar. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. A bus station shuttle is provided at no charge (available on request), and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Concierge services
  • Total number of rooms - 21
  • Number of buildings/towers - 3
  • Airport transport (surcharge)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Multilingual staff
  • Picnic area
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wedding services
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free WiFi
  • Year Built – 2016
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
  • Self parking (surcharge)
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Number of beach bars - 1
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Luggage storage
  • Free beach cabanas
  • Beach towels
  • Terrace
  • Shared fridge
  • Water dispenser
  • Lockers available
  • Nature reserve
  • Fully fenced
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Secured parking
  • Free bus station shuttle
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Off-street parking
  • Wheelchair accessible: No
  • Food and water bowls
  • Pet-grooming services
  • Secured bicycle storage
  • Bicycle parking available
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Locally-owned & organised tours & activities
  • Showcase for local artists
  • At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
  • Vegan menu options available
  • Vegetarian menu options available
  • No single-use plastic soft drink bottles
  • No single-use plastic stirrers
  • No single-use plastic straws
  • Biodegradable/compostable straws
  • No single-use plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No accessible bus station shuttle

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

Playa 506 Beachfront Hostel offers 21 accommodations. Each accommodation is individually decorated. This Cahuita hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Hair dryers and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

  • Cookware, dishware and utensils
  • Wireless internet access
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Full-sized fridge/freezer
  • Stovetop
  • Free WiFi
  • Individually decorated
  • Shared/communal kitchen access
  • Linens provided
  • Toaster
  • Number of beds 1
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Blender
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Local maps
  • Guidebooks or recommendations
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • LED light bulbs
  • Freezer
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste available on request
  • Change of bed sheets (on request)
  • WiFi speed - 50+ Mbps

Where to Eat

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 11:00 AM.

SAGE Restaurant - This beachfront restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.

SAGE Beer Garden - This bar is located on the beach. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Happy hour is offered. Open daily.

Nearby Things to do

  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Hiking/biking trails on site
  • Surfing/boogie boarding on site
  • Yoga classes/instruction on site
  • Beach yoga on site
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Ziplining nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Surfing lessons: On site

Spa Services

  • Body treatments
  • Massages on beach
  • Massages
  • Deep tissue massage
  • Thai massage

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:30 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at 9:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets stay free
  • Dogs and cats only
  • 1 total pets
  • Food and water bowls and pet grooming services are available
  • Service animals welcome

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit 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, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, debit cards, cash, mobile payments, and Apple Pay. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting in each accommodation.

No rollaway/extra beds available

No lifts

Cash Deposit Required

Noise-free rooms not guaranteed

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Front desk opens daily at 7:30 AM

Front desk closes daily at 9:00 PM

Debit cards

Pets allowed (no fees)

Staffed front desk

Car not required

Security system

LGBTQIA friendly

Mobile payments

Apple Pay

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff do not wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is not available for guests

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are not in place

Contactless check-in is not available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are available

Individually wrapped food options are available for breakfast

Individually wrapped food options are available for lunch

Individually wrapped food options are available for dinner

No gap period between guests' stays

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is not available

Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association

Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are not available

Masks are not compulsory at the property

Contactless food service / room service is not available

Reservation is not required for facilities on site

Mobile key entry is not available

Restricted number of spaces per unit

Number of spaces per unit - 1

Property does not offer on-site COVID-19 testing

Property does not require health documentation at check-in

Annual carbon offsets

Sustainability/community reinvestment (10% revenue or more)

Guest education on local ecosystems and culture

Comprehensive food waste policy

Comprehensive recycling policy

Water dispenser use by guests actively encouraged

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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 5–15 for adults, and USD 5–15 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.

Hotel Names

  • Playa 506 Hostel Puerto Viejo
  • Playa 506 Hostel
  • Playa 506 Hostel Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
  • Playa 506 Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
  • Playa 506 Hostel
  • Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Playa 506
  • 506 Puerto Viejo Talamanca
  • Playa 506
  • Playa 506 Hostel
  • 506 Beachfront Hostel Cahuita
  • Playa 506 Beachfront Hostel Cahuita
  • Playa 506 Beachfront Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

We should mention

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).

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