Selina - Jaco

Small Room Shared Bathroom | Living area

8.4 / 10.0

Excellent(208 Ratings)

Hostel in Jaco

3-Star Hostel

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more

About this hostel

On beach with outdoor pool for sandy fun near Jaco Beach
At Socia/tel Jaco, relax by an outdoor pool or hit the beach where you can enjoy surfing/body boarding.
Socia/tel 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.

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Map of Jaco

Nearby attractions

Amphitheater Villa

54.7 mi

Parque Acuático Villas Fantasía

35.6 mi

Parador fotográfico Caldera

36.1 mi

Minas del Aguacate

43.3 mi

Available Rooms

Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room

1 Bunk • 253 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room

1 Bunk • 239 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Small Room Shared Bathroom

1 Double • 140 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Standard Room

1 Queen • 172 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Deluxe Room

1 King • 183 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

$$$$

Selina - Jaco

$$$$

8.4 / 10.0

Excellent(208 Ratings)

Hostel in Jaco

3-Star Hostel

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more

About this hostel

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

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Map of Jaco

Nearby attractions

Amphitheater Villa

54.7 mi

Parque Acuático Villas Fantasía

35.6 mi

Parador fotográfico Caldera

36.1 mi

Minas del Aguacate

43.3 mi

Available Rooms

Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room

1 Bunk • 253 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room

1 Bunk • 239 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Small Room Shared Bathroom

1 Double • 140 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Standard Room

1 Queen • 172 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Deluxe Room

1 King • 183 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Ratings and reviews

8.4 / 10.0

Excellent(208 Ratings)

5.0 / 10.0

Sep 2024

Another great stay at Selina. The rooms were hot but the stuff turn AC on at my second request.

2.0 / 10.0

Aug 2024

Never got in contact with to help with my issue, tried for 3 days now and lost $80, thanks for nothing.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

Perfect place to stay. Close to main strip and right on the water with a bar

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2024

Loved this location, right by the beach with great vibes. Would definitely recommend and come back!

8.0 / 10.0

Jun 2024

Always clean, they provide soap and shampoo. Close to the beach

10.0 / 10.0

May 2024

it was amazing

5.0 / 10.0

May 2024

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.

5.0 / 10.0

May 2024

every time i come to jaco beach i stay at selinas and every time i stay it just gets better and better all the time. this time they had the entertainment of the DOUBLE tight rope walker over the pool giving lessons. i was not drunk enough to try it myself, but steven was the greatest. oh, and don't fotget aboout the every night happy hour with cocnut water and cacique. did you know that in world wars 1I and II, that they used coconut water for blood transfusions on the soldiers that lost so much blood and there was a shortage of blood supply? well, add that cacique &................probably would not have cared about the wounds. best drink and food ever. best vibe and they may need to expand the kitchen for the hostel kids. such a fun place to be! surfing school has so many peeps learning how to surf! i wish i could post my photos but once i hit send on this review then i can't get them off my phone. oh yea. they use the most up to date use your device to see the menu in order to order the food. i'm 65 but not so tech savvy. but still love to have fun in this old body, so help me get a little fatter by not making me order without the physical menu. even if you post the menu up with erasable prices with one of the cool boards that you can put the super cool BRIGHT colors that face back to back...one facing the 'audience' on poolside, and the other facing inward. hell post them toward the beach too. remind us what goodies you got on the menu! it is always GRE

8.0 / 10.0

Mar 2024

Nice place

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2024

Loved Selina!! It was right on the beach, total surfer vibe. Exactly what you want when you go to Jaco! I would highly recommend this property to anyone regardless of vibe!

6.0 / 10.0

Feb 2024

Room was not very clean and things weren’t explained as well as I would have hoped

5.0 / 10.0

Feb 2024

My favorite place in Jaco. Not only is it on the beach, it has its own bar and restaurant, as well as a pool. Staff are friendly and kind, truly first-rate. Interesting mix of guests. Free salsa lessons. On-site surfing school. Secure parking lot if you're driving. Pura vida!

4.0 / 10.0

Jan 2024

Upon checkin we weren’t offered an upgrade or complimentary drink. We went to our room and realized we had no towels. I went out and asked and they said they would be right down with them. I didn’t want to be pushy but we had just spent 6hrs in the car. We waited about 30 minutes and I asked again and again was told a few minutes. We finally went to the beach with no towels just to cool off. After my 4th ask we finally received them. When I went to wash my hands lastnight after using the bathroom there was no hand soap. Last straw was this morning when showering I realized there was women’s hair all over the shower. Gross. 30 seconds in the shower stops completely. Needless to stay it wasn’t a good experience. I expressed my concerns and the receptionist just said sorry? It wasn’t her fault but this was a bad experience.

6.0 / 10.0

Dec 2023

The staff was great, always with a great smile and respectful service. I didnt like the property, I guess I was expecting more... The prices at the restaurant are really high!

6.0 / 10.0

Nov 2023

Great beach hostel. Visited early November and was less busy and hence wasnt very socially active. The food and drinks are great and affordable and they accept cash and card. Great beach right in front of you. The facilities are good. The only thing that I didn’t enjoy is that they dont take care of the rooms well. I rented the expensive cylinders to get the feel of it but in fact didn’t enjoy much. The space is limited, the bed sheet had bird poop on it and signs of bugs. Couldn’t sleep well at night because of itching and unable to control the ac temperature (may be ac was malfunctioning or I wasn’t able to change its mode and temperature). The staff were kind and helpful in their way.

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2023

It is beach front with many activities to do throughout the day, with free activities like movie nights, yoga, and more

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2023

The hostel was super cute and colorful I loved every part of the property, the staff answered any questions I had and were nice. The private room was very clean, nice, and aside from the community kitchen, we had a coffee machine and mini fridge in our room. The restaurant and bar on the property had great food and the daily cocktail promos were great. Short walking distance from shopping center, restaurants and grocery store. If you like adventure and a chill environment with a mix of young travelers and families I recommend Selina.

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2023

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!

8.0 / 10.0

Jul 2023

The first room I stayed in had obvious prior mold issues. I had a dehumidifier in my room which I left running. On day 3, there were some plumbing issues which the front desk tried to have fixed. The plumbing issues continued to be a problem the following day so we were placed in another room. The 2nd room was great and we didn’t mind having to share a king size bed. There were several trip hazards around the property. The service at the bar was slow. The food was ok. The front desk staff - Luisa and Andres were GREAT!

5.0 / 10.0

May 2023

People very friendly. It was a last minute stop over between Manuel Antonio to San Jose. My daughter took a surf lesson. Loved it!

10.0 / 10.0

May 2023

It had a great location and the bar and restaurant were awesome, right on the beach with great views of spectacular surfing.

8.0 / 10.0

May 2023

This place is great for proximity to the beach, beach bar, pool, and the staff is great, helpful, and kind. My only complaint is our room was not cleaned everyday as promised. It smelled musky due to there being no windows and no ventilation unless we left the door open (hard to do this with mosquitos and the heat). Bathroom itself was also musky, moldy, and poor ventilation. I would expect a better room being how pricey a night is here.

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2023

Selina was a perfect choice for budget that did not disappoint. For it being a Hostel it really gave off hotel vibes. The staff was super friendly, the property was extremely clean and well kept. The food on property was out of this world and not to mention the convenience of literally being on the beach was amazing.

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2023

Very fun and great host

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2023

Nothing, Everything was great@

8.0 / 10.0

Mar 2023

Everything was very good except the fact that the prices at the restaurant and at the bar were excessively expensive…it goes a bit against the very essence of a hostel. Otherwise, very nice place to stay in Jaco

5.0 / 10.0

Jan 2023

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!

10.0 / 10.0

Jan 2023

Fun decor was good for beach ambiance

10.0 / 10.0

Dec 2022

Super chill easygoing vibe, staff was super friendly and helpful! Being right on the beach was a treat! Lots of lounging areas and courtyards!

10.0 / 10.0

Dec 2022

My wife and I had an amazing time at Selina Jaco. The facility itself was beautiful - stunning beachfront, beautiful pool area, and lovely and quirky rooms to stay in. The staff was wonderful and we enjoyed our meals as well as renting a surfboard from the shop. For an excellent overall experience we were pleasantly surprised with how affordable our stay was. We would highly recommend staying at Selina Jaco!

4.0 / 10.0

Nov 2022

expedia noted this down as a hotel, upon arriving I started noticing its a hostel. Not what we were expecting and what we were told. Not a bad place but definitely not what we were expecting. Another thing that really threw me off was the staff was not as friendly as we were expecting... disappointed because of that. I live in Miami where I am use to paying $17 for a drink... How in the world did I get charged $27 for 1 drink at hotel Selina.. It makes no sense to me. not pleased unfortunately

8.0 / 10.0

Oct 2022

Great location

5.0 / 10.0

Sep 2022

Nice Hostal but the bathroom was not so good without mirror (at least it the one I used next to my room)… The pool was so good and it’s located right in front of the beach ! The restaurant was a bit pricey…

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2022

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!

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2022

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!

6.0 / 10.0

Jul 2022

Overall good, I’ll give it a 4star…

3.0 / 10.0

Jul 2022

The place itself is at a great location with a pool and a bar right on the beach. It has different options for different budgets which makes it a great value and makes it feel like a resort even for college kids in the hostel dorm on a tight budget. I had a small single room, but it very clean - with shared showers and bathrooms. The Staff, however, need to take a customer service 101 class - I was hassled for not wearing a bracelet they want you to wear at all times while swimming in the pool and staff were young and constantly on their phones instead of providing good customer service and acted bothered when asked to resolve an issue for me. Also, they didn’t communicate things like the fact you could check in your surfboards at the surf shop instead of dragging them all the way back to your room effectively - I had to ask the shop after I saw other people checking their boards. Other than the front office staff the rest of the staff were great. For me personally, it felt too much like a vacation factory and not the chilling out at the beach surfing experience ones looking for - but it was clean and is at a prime beachfront location!

8.0 / 10.0

Jun 2022

Great for solo travelers! Lots of dining options along the strip and it's super easy/ convenient to book your airport shuttle and excursions through the Selina. AC worked really well, hot water was available, and the room was clean. The bathrooms are not as nice but given that they are communal they were decent.

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2022

The staff had great energy and was really helpful! Love the environment was really welcoming.

5.0 / 10.0

Jun 2022

Great place to stay for a few days to a few weeks. Fantastic staff and lots to do.

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Jaco?

The average price for a rental in Jaco is $253 per night. This rental is $137 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this hostel?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Selina - Jaco. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hostel?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Selina - Jaco. Enjoy the water!

Is Selina - Jaco pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hostel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Selina - Jaco?

We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and laundry.

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Selina - Jaco

Hostel in Jaco

Reasons to book

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of Jaco

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room

Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room

Small Room Shared Bathroom

Standard Room

Deluxe Room

Selina - Jaco

Hostel in Jaco

Reasons to book

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of Jaco

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room

Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room

Small Room Shared Bathroom

Standard Room

Deluxe Room

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Jaco?

Is parking included with this hostel?

Is there a pool at this hostel?

Is Selina - Jaco pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Selina - Jaco?

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