Rocking J's
Hostel in Puerto Viejo Talamanca
Reasons to book
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
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About this hostel
Offering a bar-restaurant and lush gardens, Rocking J's is located right on Salsa Brava Beach in Puerto Viejo. This artistic hostel features a shared kitchen and TV lounge and free WiFi.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Smoking allowed
Parking
Balcony or Patio
Wheelchair accessible
Beachfront or waterfront
Gym or Fitness Center
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Puerto Viejo Talamanca
Available Rooms
Double Room
1 Double • 645 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Hammock in Mixed Dormitory Room
1 Single • 430 ft²
Sleeps 1
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Tent
1 Single • 538 ft²
Sleeps 1
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Tent (2 Adults)
1 Queen • 645 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Single Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room with AC
1 Bunk • 645 ft²
Sleeps 1
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Ratings and reviews
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1.5 / 5.0
La señora Sonia de la recepción es muy amable, alegre y siempre da un buen trato a todas las personas
El aseo de las duchas, fue muy malo, siempre estaban sucias a cualquier hora del día.
Los utensilios de la cocina están en un muy mal estado, las refris sucias y con mal olor
0.5 / 5.0
Nothing
Everything
3.5 / 5.0
Relatively quiet hostel with good vibes. Good option for budget travellers. It was clean and with a lot of space in open areas. Plenty of showers.
The tents get quite hot and don’t have much air. It’s obvious with this weather and all but can be uncomfortable.
5.0 / 5.0
It was great!
4.5 / 5.0
Great atmosphere and vibe, love the mosaics.
4.5 / 5.0
Great Hostel with own beach ⛱️ and bar garden. From Great staff and great setup for camping you will definitely find your style of accommodation here with great Vibes you can't beat Rocking J's Hostel...💯🙏⛱️🌞🥳
1.5 / 5.0
Many employees were rude. One staff member looked me up and down and flipped me off. Only one male employee was kind to me. Dirty and many drunk and high guests. Not suitable for solo female travelers.
3.0 / 5.0
Close to the beach and town. Good price.
Very big. People live there in tents for long periods. A lot of shady or unstable people. Which makes it different kind of experience, depends on whom you run into.
4.0 / 5.0
I love the uniqueness of the decorations and architecture. I stayed in the mixed dorm and our entry way was a red hand door. I like that the beach was in the back, easy access to the beach. The vibe was very chill and the place was clean. I like that they have big lockers available along with its own locks as well. I liked this place so much, I extended my one night stay into 4 nights.
Nothing much, you get what you pay for, a clean comfortable place to sleep. No hot water but that wasn't an issue for me. I say this is probably a great place for the price they offer.
3.0 / 5.0
many different options of accommodation
it is very big and looks a bit shabby, one of the ladies working the front desk was very rude and not helpful at all I avoided the front desk every time she was working, the rest of the staff is friendly though
0.5 / 5.0
The location on the beach
the staff were so rude and unfriendly, it was so dirty everywhere and really run down
0.5 / 5.0
Location & Hot Water
Everything except location
0.5 / 5.0
Hot Water & Location
Everything Else - Especially the nasty/filthy A/C filter…!!!
1.0 / 5.0
The price is the cheapest in town. Bed in the tent was comfortable.
This was the closest I’ve ever been staying in a crack house. By far the dirtiest hostel I’ve stayed in and the staff were very rude.
3.5 / 5.0
Great vibe and beach out the back, good tunes at the bar
The reviews talk mostly about how it's hard to sleep in because of the party noise which was very quiet and manageable for us (and we were there over a weekend) but the kitchen zone gets very loud super early in the morning and you can hear people talking as though they're in your tent. It's odd to have a culture of people who start talking loudly and cooking at 6am.
5.0 / 5.0
I sleeped in the dorm with the Hammocks. It's possible to hang up your own or the one from the hostel. 1 night in a Hammock from the hostel is 6$ and the price is super fair.
The kitchen was very small for the amount of people and the there was kind of no cooking equipment
0.5 / 5.0
Location is good
This place is like a prison. There are locks on the inside of doors so you can’t leave the property without a key. The staff watches cameras and stares at you like they are prison wardens. Don’t think you can bring someone on property to your room, staff will charge them for a full night. They are very strict. There’s a fire and problem so prepare to be itchy. Staff wasn’t respectful initially but I stayed a while and they became kinder over the duration of my stay
4.5 / 5.0
Rude staff sometimes
2.0 / 5.0
The concept, the vibe and the staff was good. It's close to the beach and they do offer activities like bonfires.
The bathrooms are dirty, there is not enough showers for everyone and in the morning there was no water so I leave to your imagination the condition of the toilets.
FAQs
How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Puerto Viejo Talamanca?
The average price for a rental in Puerto Viejo Talamanca is $80 per night. This rental is $1 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this hostel?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Rocking J's. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hostel?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hostel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Rocking J's pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this hostel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Rocking J's?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, smoking allowed, and parking.
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