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Playa 506 Beachfront Hostel

2.0 star property

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible, Ensuite

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Bar

Explore the area

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300m north from Cocles River, Cahuita, Limón Province, 70403
  • Place, Playa Cocles
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Foundation Jaguar Rescue Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Talamanca Family Art
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Limón Intl. Airport (LIO)
    ‪91 min drive‬

Room options

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

Design Triple Room, Multiple Beds, No Windows

Design Triple Room, Multiple Beds, No Windows

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

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Standard Shared Dormitory, Women only

Standard Shared Dormitory, Women only

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom, Beachfront

Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom, Beachfront

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

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Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

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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Individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible, Ensuite

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible, Ensuite

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

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Design Shared Dormitory

Design Shared Dormitory

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Single Beds and 1 Large Single Bed

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Deluxe Shared Dormitory

Deluxe Shared Dormitory

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

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Deluxe Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Ensuite

Deluxe Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Ensuite

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

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About the area

Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

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 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Talamanca Family Art and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Black Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Playa Cocles - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Foundation Jaguar Rescue Center - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Talamanca Family Art - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Black Beach - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Punta Uva Beach - 8 min drive - 5.0 km

Getting around

  • Limón Intl. Airport (LIO) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Salsa Brava - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪La Nena - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Panadería Francés - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Noa Beach Club - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante El Sol del Caribe - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Playa 506 Beachfront Hostel

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.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
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. Quench your thirst with your favorite 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.
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.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM at scheduled times and on request
  • Free bus station shuttle
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
  • Secured parking on site (USD 10 per day)
  • Limited number of on-site self parking spaces 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 lift

More

  • 3 buildings
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 2016
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets 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
  • Hob
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Toaster

More

  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Individual decor
  • LED lighting
  • 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

Payment types

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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)

Property is also known as

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

Playa 506 Beachfront Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 67 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

6/10 Okay

Leslie

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

10/10 Excellent

Anup

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Don

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abraham

Travelled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

Zoe

Travelled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

Adriana

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

10/10 Excellent

Graham

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

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

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

10/10 Excellent

Ranjit, Delaware

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

6/10 Okay

Richard

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

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

8/10 Good

SandraMarie

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Anqi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

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

10/10 Excellent

Angelina

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

6/10 Okay

Jane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff was extremely unhelpful to almost everyone I encountered. Bordering on rude. It was very noisy. The people above us sounded like they were coming through our floor. We took some friends to eat snacks and get 1 drink at the restaurant and it was outrageously expensive. We ate at Koki twice and it wasn't that expensive. Even though this property has a great location at Playa Cocles, I won't stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Brian

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

10/10 Excellent

frantz

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

10/10 Excellent

Cody

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

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

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

6/10 Okay

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Mixed reaction

First the great part: the beach is right there and its just gorgeous. And the dogs were adorable. There is a community kitchen so you can cook and the atmosphere is nice. The not-so-good: our room was very stuffy and had a foul smell. When we asked the unconcerned receptionist she said there were no more rooms available. The blurb promised free parking and housekeeping. The parking was public parking on the side of a busy street and the housekeeping evidently occurs in between guests.And my husband got a beer and was charged $5 which is a lot for a place with a sand floor. We did have fun though. The room, mattress and pillows werent nice but the beachside setting surely is.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa, München

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ich habe gefragt ob es möglich wäre, dass ich mir am Abreisetag schon etwas früher als die Frühstückszeiten sind, ein Frühstück to go zusammenstellen darf. Am nächsten Tag hat die Küchenfrau mir ein mega Frühstückspaket überreicht! Reis mit Bohnen/Omlett mit Brötchen/Wassermelone und eine Banane. Mega! :) Das war mein Frühstück & Mittagessen weils so viel war :)
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A fun inexpensive place to stay right on the beach. The food and drink is great. It was at the end of the off season so it was quiet and the restaurant/bar was closing a bit earlier than normal but they were very accommodating staying open until everyone was taken care of. The hostel can arrange various tours. I stayed there specifically as it was a good base to take a few day trip into Panama.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Holly

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

A pretty awesome one-night stopover

Great location lush & on the ocean beach, delicious breakfast, relaxed atmosphere - Will definitely return for a longer stay ... made myself right at home, lots of hammocks <3
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019