Located in Cahuita, Playa 506 Beachfront Hostel is in the suburbs and on the beach. Talamanca Family Art is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Gandoca-Manzanillo and Cahuita National Park. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and horse riding nearby.
Take advantage of a beach bar, a corner/local shop and a terrace at Playa 506 Beachfront Hostel. This hostel is a great place to bask in the sun with a white sand beach, beachfront dining and free beach cabanas. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a massage or a body treatment. Enjoy on-site activities, such as beach yoga, hiking/biking and surfing/body boarding.
Other perks include:
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a free bus station shuttle and bike hire
Self-parking (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and surfing lessons
Beach towels, luggage storage and a nature reserve
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and have amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
Communal kitchens with full-sized fridge/freezers, blenders and toasters
Stovetops, freezers and cookware/dishes/utensils
Languages
English, Spanish
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 on-site parking (max 1 space 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
Eco-friendly cleaning products available
Individual decor
LED lighting
Water-efficient showers
Water-efficient toilets
Policies
Check-in
Late check-in subject to availability
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets stay for free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
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 at the property
Important information
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.
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
A car is not required for transport to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
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8.4/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Angelina
Travelled with group
24 Mar 2024
Liked: Amenities
Amazing experience for the price, beach front and peaceful.
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.
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!
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.
Tamara
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
6/10 Okay
Nancy
15 Feb 2021
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.
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 :)
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.
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